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The 12 Scams of Christmas — chilling charities and shipping notice scams

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It’s already Week Four in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown. This time, I’m covering #5 and #6, Chilling Charities and Surreptitious Shipping Notifications. Chilling Charities It happened just the other day. I received an email from a woman who claimed to be in the UK, was hospitalized, and had a long sad story. Of […]

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12 Scams of Christmas list continues — holiday deal scams and mobile apps

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This is Week Three in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown. In Week One, I covered Soggy Security and Mystery Shopper scams. Week Two covered those fake debt collectors and coupon scams. #8) Hot holiday deal scams Hot holiday deals were included in last year’s list, but that post was more about stolen and fake […]

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12 Scams of Christmas — debts and coupons

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It’s going to be hard to avoid overspending this holiday season. There are plenty of cool new toys and gadgets that can be very tempting and expensive. During the holidays, debt becomes almost a national pastime. That’s why scams #9 and 10 are about debts and coupons. #10 – Scrooge wants money Debt collecting is […]

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12 Scams of Christmas — soggy security and mystery shopping

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I just realized there are 41 days left until Christmas. It’s a scary thought. Where did the year go? Better yet, what will the end of the year bring? One thing is certain, the holiday season will bring out scammers. With that in mind, here are the first two entries from this year’s “12 Scams […]

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Cell phone cybersecurity tips for traveling

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Are you planning a trip? Whether you’ll be traveling for a day or a month, cell phone cybersecurity is now something to consider even before you leave home. Update, update, update To begin with, update your mobile software. Phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are just small computers. This means keeping your apps and operating […]

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Is your refrigerator a hacker? Attack of the Internet of Things

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Did you know your home might at this very minute be helping a hacker on the other side of the globe launch a cyber attack? Over the past couple of weeks, several massive cyber attacks have crippled parts of the Internet. On Friday, the attack was so large it knocked Twitter, PayPal, and Spotify offline. […]

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Cyber Security Lesson From The Experts

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Every year in July, the best and brightest hackers get together at the national Def Con conference of cyber security. These are the experts at breaking into companies, those both large and small, as well as personal accounts, and government facilities. If you want to keep your money and identity safe, it’s best to learn […]

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Week 2 of National Cyber Security Awareness Month begins 10/10

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Did you know October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? It’s a perfect time to tighten up your personal online security. After all, the last thing you want is to become a victim of malware, identity theft, or more. The included infographic is provided courtesy of National Cyber Security Awareness Alliance. Here are three tips to […]

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Social Security benefits and the scams they spawn

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Controversy creates opportunity, pure and simple. And in some circles, Social Security benefits have become quite the controversial subject. This makes Social Security, or at least the subject of what to do with it, a great starting point for a scam. In this case, the scam targets those who don’t want to see the program […]

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Would you fall for a hit-and-run theft?

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Would you fall victim to this type of hit-and-run theft? It’s busy in the grocery store and you’re picking up a few vegetables. The customer standing next to you makes a comment. You answer. The next thing you know, the stranger—and your wallet—are gone and your credit card balance is growing like crazy. The hit-and-run […]

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