Ben S.

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I occasionally jump up and down to make sure that I haven't gained the power of flight.
Webhttps://www.hackedtobits.com
Webhttps://www.endcube.com
Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/hackedtobits.bsky.social
Ben S.Jan 12, 2024
#EDC has been the hotness for a while. But what about your #tech #tools #kit? Here's what I carry in my bag:
- Workpro 12-inch tool bag
- iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
- Wera Tool-Check Plus (both Imperial and metric kits)
- Nitecore TUP flashlight
- Cheap visual fault locator for fiber
- Cisco console cable
- USB-to-serial adapter
- Peterson Ghost Pick Set
- Assorted zip ties
- Several feet of Velcro
- Sheet of phone numbers for teammates
Show threadBen S.Jan 5, 2024
#AARP also has some good fraud protection resources for non-technical people (https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/). But I am still searching for something quick and easy to read. Something that lists major red flags.
Scam, Fraud Alerts - Protect Your Digital Identity

Get notified about the latest scams in your area and receive tips on how to protect yourself and your family with the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

AARP
Ben S.Nov 22, 2023
Show threadA.R. Moxon, Verified Duck 🦆Nov 22, 2023

Powerful Oppressors: leftist college students

Their Helpless Victim: the most powerful militaries in human history

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Powerful Oppressors: welfare recipients, homeless people

Their Helpless Victims: militarized police, armed vigilantes

Ben S.Nov 22, 2023
Show threadA.R. Moxon, Verified Duck 🦆Nov 22, 2023

Powerful Oppressors: volunteer election workers, state-level functionaries

Their Helpless Victim: multimillionaire former president of the United States

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Powerful Oppressors: trans high school kids

Their Helpless Victims: the religious death cult that owns the Supreme Court

Ben S.Nov 8, 2023
I've been looking for simple guidance for non-technical people on how to notice and avoid scams. While there are many resources online, I haven't been able to find much that is simple and short. But I did find this from the FTC: https://consumer.ftc.gov/system/files?file=consumer_ftc_gov/pdf/1009a_how_to_avoid_a_scam_july2023_508.pdf
Ben S.Nov 7, 2023
The same day as my last post about my recent lack of text spam, I came home to hear about a family member who was minutes away from transferring $50K to a fraudster before they were caught. They were claiming to be police and had spoofed the local police department's number. There were threats.
Ben S.Nov 6, 2023
Show threadJ. R. DePriest    :EA DATA. SF:Nov 6, 2023

@hackedtobits

USPS has been bugging the crap out of me about a misdelivered package and they keep changing the dollar amount I have to pay to get it resent.

Ben S.Nov 6, 2023
Text spam has dropped significantly for me in the last month. That is, until Wells Fargo threatened to "cankle" my account. Since I don't have a WF account, I'm okay with the swollen ankle.
Ben S.Nov 3, 2023
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Ben S.Nov 2, 2023
Text spam has dropped significantly for me in the last month. That is until Wells Fargo just threatened to "cancle" my account. Since I don't have a WF account, I'm fine with the swollen ankle.