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Beware the Latest Call Scam: The National Tax Relief Program Hoax

Just the other day, I received a voicemail that raised my suspicions immediately. It claimed to be from the “National Tax Relief Program,” offering to help clear back taxes. Intrigued and a bit wary, I decided to dig deeper into this, and what I found was a classic scam playing out. Here’s a rundown of the call and why you should be on high alert if you receive a similar one.

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How to Direct Phone Calls From Your Android Phone to Your Windows 10 PC

Making calls and answering your phone while working on your PC can be pretty annoying, but Microsoft has changed that with the Your Phone app.

Scam Calls from Warranty Department on the Rise in 2020 (Includes Audio Sample)
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Scam Calls from Warranty Department on the Rise in 2020 (Includes Audio Sample)

Did you get a call from Anne with the Warranty Dept? If so, you’re not alone. Warranty scam calls are on the rise. Don’t fall for it!

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How to Block Numbers that Haven’t Called or Texted You First

You know you don’t want that person or telemarketing calling or texting you, but how do you block their number if they haven’t called you first? Or maybe you have a list of numbers that telemarketers use and you want to block them. Here’s how.

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How to Change what Siri Calls You

Did you know that you can change the name that Siri calls you? The name Siri uses for you can be anything you want, whether your nickname, or “Overlord of this Phone,” Siri will use it when she addresses you.

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Apple Admits iPhones Drop Nearly a Third of All Calls

If you are thinking that your iPhone seems to be dropping an awful lot of calls, it’s not all in your head. Or your calling area. iPhone users around the country have the same feeling, and now Apple has (perhaps unwittingly) confirmed it: in some areas the iPhone drops as much as 30% of all calls! It all started when Manoj Gupta brought his iPhone into the Apple store in the Soho area of New York City…