Pinterest has become one of the hottest social networking sites around. It's a place to swap ideas on everything from recipes to the latest trends in clothing just by pinning the ideas you like to a virtual pinboard.
But like anything that draws crowds, Pinterest has drawn scammers, too. The I-Team's Dana Fowle has some tips on things you should avoid when you're pinning on Pinterest.
Anti-virus software company McAfee says they've seen ready-made software kits online that scammers buy to encourage you to pin their bogus sites. Some sites offer free gifts or other freebies, but cyber security expert Mark Puckett says that's the number one draw for scammers. Puckett tells FOX 5 that you should be suspicious of anything that asks you to do something in exchange for a free gift card, or some other reward.
Also, if you're asked to pin something to "unlock" a page, don't. Be wary of anyone who asks you to view a post before pinning it, or anything that says something along the lines of "shocking video you must see."
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:03:25 GMT
We all get excited about leaving town and going on vacation, so we tend to tell everyone about it. But, a word of caution before spreading the good news.
We all get excited about leaving town and going on vacation, so we tend to tell everyone about it. But, a word of caution before spreading the good news.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:13:04 GMT
Pomegranate juice has been sold as a real 'cure-all' over the last couple of years. But in a decision made this month, the FTC has ordered at least one manufacturer to back off on its strong health claims.
Pomegranate juice has been sold as a real 'cure-all' over the last couple of years. But in a decision made this month, the Federal Trade Commission has ordered at least one manufacturer to back off some pretty strong health claims.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:56:09 GMT
Retailers got the go-ahead to pass along some extra charges to you, but not without some rules attached. You might not have noticed them just yet, but you should be on the lookout.
Retailers got the go-ahead to pass along some extra charges to you, but not without some rules attached. You might not have noticed them just yet, but you should be on the lookout.
