Arr, be ye thinkin' it be wise to give away yer email and digits for a wee discount, matey?
2023-12-17
If ye be not keen on payin' the full doubloons, ye might consider joinin' a crew of rewards. But be ye willin' to part with yer precious email or phone number fer a mere scrap of a coupon code, I be wonderin'?
In the language of a 17th century pirate, savvy shoppers be rejoicin' during this favored time of year, when discounts and deals be as plentiful as the vast sea. Aye, me hearties, no one be likin' to pay the full price, but be ye willin' to part with yer email address, phone number, or even more in exchange for a measly coupon code? Arr, like most things tech, it be dependin'. Avast, me hearties! There be only two weeks left to win a new iPhone 15, so enter now if ye want a chance at this treasure. And if ye be wantin' some clever tech hacks to have less stress this holiday season, from Amazon spoilers to family pics, set yer course to this link. Now, let's talk about the fine print, me mateys. Did ye read it when ye signed up? Aye, I thought not. But worry not, there be still time to go back and check those terms and conditions. I've got some recent stats from Atlas VPN that be reviewin' some of the most popular shopping apps, if ye be interested. Now, what about them store loyalty cards, ye ask? It be temptin' to sign up for one and get great deals, but beware, ye be givin' away more than ye think. Every swipe of yer loyalty card or provide of yer phone number or email address tells the store everything ye bought, when ye bought it, how much ye bought, and at what price. And if ye be downloadin' the store's app, they even know where ye be. Protectin' yer credit and bank cards be important, me hearties. Follow this link for some tips on how to keep 'em safe. But ye might be wonderin', who cares if the store knows me brand preferences? The tracking be goin' far beyond that, me mateys. Rewards cards be storin' data like yer name, address, phone number, and even credit and debit cards. Thieves can steal this information and create a fake identity for their dastardly deeds. So be wary, me hearties, and consider if savin' a few coins be worth the risk. Fear not, me hearties, for I have some privacy-first ways to navigate this treacherous sea of data collection. Set yerself up with a burner email address and phone number, and keep yer real contact info closer to yer vest. If ye be an Apple iCloud+ subscriber, ye get access to Hide My Email, a favorite feature of mine. And if ye need a burner phone number, I've got some options for ye as well. Remember, me hearties, it be important to keep yer tech-know goin'. Listen to me popular podcast, "Kim Komando Today," for 30 minutes of tech news, tips, and callers with tech questions from all over the land. And if ye be in need of some cheap last-minute flights or lookin' for the top tech gifts this season, I've got ye covered. Plus, Siri and Google Assistant be havin' voice commands for emergencies! So set sail on the podcast waves, me mateys, and be soundin' like a tech pro, even if ye be not. Award-winning host Kim Komando be yer secret weapon. Listen on over 425 radio stations or get the podcast. And don't forget to sign up for her free 5-minute daily email newsletter. Arr, mateys, this be the end of the tale. Copyright 2024, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.