Apr 9, 2026
By Larry Magid Whether it’s a scam or just an honest mistake, the wrong online transaction can cost you money. But fear of scams is also making some people wary of transactions that are perfectly legitimate. A few weeks ago, I saw an advertisement on Facebook from a...
Jan 29, 2026
By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Whether you’re one of the tens of thousands in the stadium or the millions watching on TV, the Super Bowl is an opportunity to see some great football and world-class entertainment. But it’s also an...
Jul 17, 2022
Download the Guide (PDF) The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys 14 to 17. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, 5% of teens have been the target of sextortion, and only one-third told their parents. The...
Jul 26, 2025
Download Quick Guide (PDF) Bullying is a serious, long-standing social problem that now occurs in digital spaces as well as physical ones. But, contrary to what you might have heard or read, it isn’t just a youth problem, it isn’t getting worse, and it...
Sep 22, 2021
By Trisha Prabhu Dear Trish: I had a bf, but I feel like I can’t “escape” the relationship because he is now threatening to blackmail me with explicit pictures I sent. I am not sure what to do because this would ruin my life and my career if it were sent online to the...
Apr 7, 2022
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Google the term “robocall,” and you’ll find an FCC webpage that begins, “Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls – are the FCC’s top consumer complaint and...
