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"Wrong number" texts aren't accidents
Replying politely to a text from a stranger might seem harmless. But it's a trap. It's called a pig butchering scam. Plus, John gets flooded with flattering Facebook friend requests. From random people. We tell him about a man who lost $200,000 for falling for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The company filed a patent for smart glasses. Scans a room. Then decides who’s worth recording. Without asking. Plus, Melissa’s notification said 62,000 people saw her photos. But she doesn’t post online. We break down the reason why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three young trades people in Texas are pulling six figures. No college degree needed. All thanks to the data center boom. Plus, we help Paul, a 20 year safety veteran, future proof his career with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opening arguments begin today. Case claims Meta deliberately designed its app to addict kids and illegally collect their data. Plus, we look back at the business practices that built this case. And how it's gearing up to be the trial of the century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a free app that maps every known plate reader in the country. Routes you around them. Plus, a new system, Fusus, turns ordinary security cameras into a live police feed. Joseph from 404 Media tells us how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Insurance companies are flying drones over homes. And dropping coverage over what they see. No claim. No inspection needed. Plus, Bill and his wife are still using super old iPhones. Way past software support. We help them upgrade without overpaying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are all types of scholarships out there that no one applies for. Left-handers. Tall people. Even duck callers. AI searches for you. Plus, we help Debbie turn her passion and decades of teaching into her next big career move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before you toss that old beige computer, check its resale value. An original Macintosh 128K just sold for thousands of dollars on eBay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your phone can answer critical medical questions for first responders. Even while it's locked. Plus, a fire captain rescues his daughter from a crash. How? Got an iPhone SOS alert. We talk with Jake about the scary moment and how to make sure your phone is set up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FCC is warning about people posing as commissioners. Threatening fake investigations. There's one detail that gives it away. Plus, we're stumped on why a scam call asked a listener to read the logo off his TV remote. And how one woman turned $5,000 in Amazon returns into a multi-million dollar business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've probably never used your phone's hidden shortcut. One tap turns it into your flashlight, camera, or screenshot button. Plus, tired of your ex's face popping up in your photo app? There's a secret "breakup mode" setting that fixes it for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices