Podcast June 1, 2013: Scam School

Show Notes

Scam School

Loyal Listener Len Michael’s shares his story of a questionable PayPal message and how he kept from  becoming another victim of scams.

Internet Advisor, Gary Baker, received a surprise notice from Amazon about $1,000+ TV he had bought….only he hadn’t bought it!  Gary tells how to get this kind of this sorted out.

Microsoft has published a list of suggestions to help you stop being victimized by con artists and still use the Internet safely.  Our advisors will discuss the points.

• Lock your mobile phone with a unique, four-digit PIN. Much like your ATM code, don’t share it.
• Help protect your privacy online. Don’t overshare. Think before posting where you are and save vacation highlights and photos for your return. 
• Use location-based services safely. Think carefully about turning on geotagging. Share your location only with those you trust. Pay attention to where and when you check in. Get permission before you check in others. 
• Conduct financial or business related transactions on a secure network. Don’t use “borrowed” or public Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Please silence your mobile phone.  And by “silence,” this doesn’t mean turning it on vibrate.  That’s still disruptive in a movie theater, work meeting, etc.  Silence means silence.    

New Mobile Platform: Cars

Nicole Yelland, Director of Marketing for Livio Connect in Ferndale, MI talks about the newest place for apps…your car.  Livio Connect CEO Jake Sigal helped get the Tune-in Radio App to the 2013 Chevy Spark.

Manuela Popadopol, Director of Global Marketing, Electrobit, leading electronics component manufacturer and innovator for 25 years shares new in-car apps.

Detroit Autos ‘n’ Apps Meetup Presented by TuneIn: Network with OEMS, app developers, press, Wednesday, June 5, 2013,  6-8 p.m. ET, 29 Park 43155 Main St, Novi, MI 48375 

MiTechNews.com

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

Hour 2:  Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

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Video: Behind the Scenes at the Internet Advisor

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