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True Crime Reporter

Robert Riggs

The Click That Opens The Door To Cyber Hell

MAY 6, 202534 MIN
True Crime Reporter

The Click That Opens The Door To Cyber Hell

MAY 6, 202534 MIN

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>You Just Thought Your Home Was Safe</strong></h2> <p><strong>By Robert Riggs</strong></p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3092" style="width:348px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Mother-of-Mercy-What-Did-They-Click-On-True-Crime-Reporter-Robert-Riggs.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure> </div> <p>You lock your doors at night. You check on your kids.&nbsp;</p> <p>But what if the real threat is already <em>inside</em>—hiding in your phone, your smart TV, or your child&#8217;s video game chat?&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.truecrimereporter.com/general/one-click-away-from-cyber-catastrophe/">True Crime Reporter®,</a> former federal probation officer Art Bowker takes us into the digital battlefield unfolding <em>inside your home</em>.</p> <p>Bowker’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Cyberattack-Securing-Social-Protecting/dp/1501523120"><em>Surviving a Cyberattack: Securing Social Media and Protecting Your Home</em></a> warns how predators groom teenagers with flattery, how romance scammers bleed retirees dry, and how artificial intelligence is being weaponized to impersonate loved ones.</p> <p>Bowker and his coauthor Todd Shipley call themselves “The Cyber Safety Guys”.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is the story about how cybercriminals not only bleed their victims but leave them emotionally devastated, isolated, and too ashamed to ask for help.&nbsp;</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/">FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center &#8211; (IC3.gov)</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLEASE SUPPORT MY WORK</h2> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p>Click here to purchase my <strong><a href="https://premium.blubrry.com/texascrimestories/">&#8220;Texas Crime Stories&#8221; audiobook</a></strong>. It downloads into your podcast app.</p> <p>Click here to purchase the <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=2YZ91DPTDXIF1&amp;K=3TIQWZMEFXQUZ&amp;M=urn:rtn:msg:20250112001000f659eef3db374aa5b0a3750f0c90p0na&amp;R=1NEPWMMENU4WU&amp;T=C&amp;U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fauthor%2Frobertriggs%3Fref_%3Dpe_2466670_811284380&amp;H=RUD9WUCIQ5HSP5VDDZTBGB3OFQCA&amp;ref_=pe_2466670_811284380">Paperback &amp; Kindle editions on Amazon.</a></strong></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p><strong><a href="https://www.truecrimereporter.com/contact/">Schedule me to speak</a> </strong>at your social meeting or corporate event.</p> <p>My presentation, &#8220;Evil Walks Among Us,&#8221; features stories about serial killers and notorious criminals and personal safety tips.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p>Step into the storied halls of the <a href="https://www.txprisonmuseum.org/"><strong>Texas Prison Museum</strong></a> and uncover the gripping tales of infamous inmates, daring escapes, and the history of justice in the Lone Star State.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT PROMO CODES</h2> <p><a href="https://cozyearth.com/discount/TRUECRIME">41% Off Cozy Earth Sheets, Pajamas and More</a></p> <p><a href="https://ericjavits.com/discount/TRUECRIME">20% Off Eric Javits Designer Hats Worn by True Crime TV Detectives</a></p> <p><a href="https://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/TRUECRIME">20% Off HyperNatural Men&#8217;s Polo Shirts</a></p> <p><a href="https://tonaactive.com/discount/TRUECRIME">15% Off TONA Activewear Designer Gym Leggings</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.standshoes.com/discount/TRUECRIME">15% Off STAND+ Comfort Shoes For Extended Standing</a></p> <p><a href="https://akila.la/discount/TRUECRIME">10% Off AKILA Sunglasses and Eyewear</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>