About this episode

The episode discusses the risks of smart device ownership and a scam involving Uber rides.

Paying for a smart device doesn't mean you actually own it. How to protect yourself before a company shuts it down. Plus, Michael thought he picked up a regular Uber ride. Turns out it was a scam. He saved an older woman from becoming a victim too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kim Komando

Topics covered

• smart devices
• ownership
• scams
• technology
• safety

Keywords

• smart device
• ownership
• scam
• Uber
• protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uber

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