Ep. 01: How One Man Lost $800K From an Internet Popup

The HappyPath Media Show

Jan 7 2024 • 1 hr 2 mins

In the first episode of The HappyPath Media Show, Anne & Ryan talk about some of the surprising stories about safety and privacy online. Throughout this episode, we share tips and tricks to be aware, feel empowered, and stay safe, on the HappyPath.


In this episode, we chat about:

1. How one man lost his nest egg to a Microsoft support scam and reasons why popups like this might come up on your computer.

2. What scammers can access through your phone when you download malicious apps and things to ensure you're using your phone safely.

3. A notice Ryan personally received in the mail, and some red flags it set off.


Sources and links from today's episode:

CBS article: "FBI warns of rising elder fraud crime rates as scammers steal billions in savings each year"

Deakin University (@deakinlife) Instagram Reel

Welltok Notice

Malware Bytes


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