Digital Life Editor

Carlo Bautista

Writes about scams, e-wallets and staying safe online.

26 stories

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Scam Alerts5d ago2 min read

Sudden loss of signal and strange OTPs can mean someone is taking over your number.

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Scam AlertsSep 302 min read

Real scholarships do not charge processing fees. Here is how to verify one.

Scam AlertsSep 303 min read

Too-good prices, a landlord who is 'abroad' and a deposit before viewing. Walk away.

TrendingSep 293 min read

Young buyers are hunting second-hand point-and-shoots for photos that look a little imperfect.

Digital LifeSep 262 min read

Small installments add up. Here is how to read the fees before you tap 'confirm'.

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Digital LifeSep 253 min read

Large text, fewer apps and a clear plan for when something looks wrong.

Digital LifeSep 252 min read

Photos, files, chats and subscriptions. A two-day plan to clear the backlog.

Digital LifeSep 242 min read

Mostly yes for modern apps, with a few important exceptions. What actually protects you.

Digital LifeSep 212 min read

The second lock on your account, and why an app beats a text message.

Scam AlertsSep 182 min read

Weeks of friendly chat, then a sure-win platform. The pattern repeats.

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Scam AlertsSep 152 min read

Check the name on the payment screen before you pay, every time.

Scam AlertsSep 143 min read

It starts with small payouts and ends with a request to 'invest' to unlock bigger tasks.

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