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How to protect yourself and your family from online scams and unauthorized purchases
TLDR This podcast episode covers various topics related to online scams and unauthorized purchases, including legal issues surrounding minors entering into contracts, how to remove personal information from websites, and the differences between proxies, servers, hosts, and VPNs. It also highlights organizations working to help displaced Syrian students find opportunities for college.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
A listener calls in to discuss an issue with his child making unauthorized purchases on an app, and questions the legality of a minor entering into a contract with Apple.
05:40
A listener asks if they should be worried about a hacker email they received, and the hosts reassure them that it's a scam and they shouldn't be concerned.
09:59
A listener asks how to remove their personal information from websites like Fast People Search to protect themselves and their family, and the hosts provide a resource with a list of websites and instructions on how to opt out.
14:39
The caller has been receiving calls from people wanting to schedule garbage pickups, even though she is not affiliated with a garbage company, and she discovered that her office phone number was listed online as the contact for the garbage company.
19:10
The caller's office phone number was listed online as the contact for a garbage company that went out of business, and she is now receiving calls from people still being charged for the defunct company.
23:17
The caller asks about the difference between a proxy, a server, a host, and a VPN, and which one is the better choice.
28:37
The caller asks about the difference between a proxy, a server, a host, and a VPN, and which one is the better choice.
33:10
The caller discusses their difficulties with registering for Canadian universities and their frustration with the websites and lack of assistance.
38:42
The caller discusses their family's attempt to emigrate to Germany and the dangers and difficulties they faced in the process.
43:55
The caller taught themselves English by watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts, and they hid their intelligence and English-speaking abilities from others.
49:32
Sal's transcripts are being reviewed by someone in the McGill admissions department and the Syrian Student Association at McGill is also helping him, and if anyone else in college admissions wants to help, they can email Reply All, and there are organizations like Ju-Sor and the Institute of International Education that are working to help displaced Syrian students find opportunities for college.
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