How did I get over 700 viruses on my computer? I don’t have the answer, but some of them could have come via emails. Please people be careful with the emails that you open. I get a lot of emails and a small percentage are flagged as spam, but so many more that are not flagged should be.
Here are some tips on what not to open. But in case you do open the email, do not click on the link within it. First if you are not expecting an email from a particular person or the subject line does not make sense don’t open it. For instance you get an email with “hey” or “hi” in the subject line. Who does that? Nobody that’s who. Hit delete. The other day I got an email that said, “your vehicle is ready.” What vehicle are you talking about? My car is in the parking lot. Also, last week I got an email asking me did I want to own a drone. No, I don’t want to own one and I hope one does not coming buzzing past my head. How many of you have received emails that say in the subject line “I like your profile?” Unless you want to get with some overseas babe who is after your money don’t open it, don’t answer it, send it straight to the trash bin.
I watched an episode of Dr. Phil where this lady gave all of her retirement money to some man she met on line, it was crazy and really sad.
It is very important to have a good firewall on your laptop; some viruses can cripple your laptop. Run scans often and don’t use a lot of public Wi-Fi. Watching a couple episodes of American Greed will cure you of using your laptop in public. Someone can walk by and hack right in or truth be told the same thing can happen when someone drives by your home or apartment if they have the right equipment. Be careful and beware.
If you do online banking or use a debit card, check your accounts often to make sure no one has used your account fraudulently. If this does happen call your bank or credit union right away, so they can refund your money. Be mindful that there are time frames that have to be adhered to. Finally, when you are sending me emails requesting coverage for your events, please send the emails after you have confirmed that your event will happen. When you know the who, what, when, where and why let me know. Please do not send me a Facebook invite; I need an email with “request for coverage” in the subject line. The “request for coverage” verbiage stands out and I can do a search on that sentence. Sometimes I am sifting through a minimum of 700 emails.
The year is almost half over and I’m ready to book more events. I hope to hear from you soon.
When things happen in the Black community The New Pittsburgh Courier likes to be there.
(Email the columnist at debbienorrell@aol.com)
