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📰 Tech News — This Month
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Fake "your order was recalled" messages are going around
Scammers are sending official-looking texts and emails saying something you bought has been recalled for safety — often pretending to be Amazon, Costco, or Walmart — with an urgent link to "claim your refund."
Why it matters: the link is a trap to steal your information. Real recalls don't arrive as a surprise text. Don't tap it — check the store's own website or app instead. More from AARP Fraud Watch →
"You're the heir to a fortune" letters are a scam
Some people are getting letters from a supposed law firm claiming a stranger who shares your last name has died and left you a life-insurance policy worth millions.
Why it matters: it's not a real lawyer — it's bait to pull you into paying "fees" or handing over personal details. Throw it away. More from the FTC →
Cut down the spam texts and robocalls
Your phone can filter a lot of junk on its own. On iPhone: Settings → Messages → "Filter Unknown Senders," and Settings → Phone → "Silence Unknown Callers." On Android (Google Messages): Settings → Spam protection → On. Your carrier's free app (AT&T ActiveArmor, Verizon Call Filter, T-Mobile Scam Shield) helps too.
Why it matters: fewer scams reach you in the first place. One tip: never reply "STOP" to a text you don't recognize — that just tells them your number is real. Step-by-step →
Phones are getting easier to see and hear
The latest free updates from Apple and Google add bigger, clearer text, better magnifiers, and smarter tools that can read the screen aloud and even screen calls for you.
Why it matters: if small text or noisy calls are a nuisance, it's worth a look in your phone's Accessibility settings — these are built in and free. What's new (Apple) →