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Holiday package scams to watch out for

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With the holidays approaching, the scammers are seeing green. Here are three holiday package scams showing the different ways that a package delivery can result in money for them and a ripoff for you. Three holiday package scams The “surprise” package According to WBAY TV in Green Bay, WI, this scam begins when you receive […]

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Reviewing online reviews — are they naughty or nice?

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Do you use online reviews to make a purchasing decision? Whether we’re shopping for a book, a vacation resort, or a new car, those of us who shop online go looking for reviews made by others. Those online reviews can be very helpful, but are they always reliable? In a word—no. There are really two […]

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Santa letter email scams are back for the holidays

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The first Santa letter email arrived the other day. It reminded me that parents looking for a unique gift might see the Santa letter email as an opportunity to create a memorable holiday. In a utopian world, that email signaled the beginning of a season filled with joy and giving. Sadly, it also signals the […]

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Click4Support scam shut down by FTC

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On November 13, 2015, a tech support company operating what’s being called the Click4Support scam was shut down. The shutdown was a cooperative effort between the states of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). There are plenty of other scams like this one out there. That makes the methods used in the Click4Support scam […]

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Tips to pick the best charity for giving

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The holiday season is when charities make the bulk of their money. And, just as Christmas decorations and advertising have steadily marched forward through the calendar, charities have been shifting their holiday solicitations into November and sooner. In addition to expanding the “Season of Solicitation,” they’ve also raised the stakes by sending more unsolicited and […]

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Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam

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You’ve probably already received a new credit card with an embedded microchip from your bank. These cards are intended to help cut down credit card fraud, but come with new opportunities for crooks. The embedded chip is intended to improve the card’s security by creating a unique code for each in-person transaction. For these in-person […]

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Three Internet safety tips for a connected world

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The Internet isn’t a safe place. It’s filled with hackers, spammers, scammers, and more. As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, StopThinkConnect.org wants everyone to be aware of the dangers out “in the wild.” We can all use good Internet safety tips. This infographic gives Internet safety tips and also shows that 91% of […]

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Did you know we’re right in the middle of National Cyber Security Awareness Month? It seems we have a “month” for everything these days, but this is a good one because most people need to become more aware of security online. View a larger version of the infographic presented here by clicking the image. “Behind Our Digital […]

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Two-step verification can help improve online security

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In 2013, there was a new identity fraud victim every two seconds according to a study conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research. While data breaches accounted for about a third of the fraud, account takeovers made up more than a quarter of the results. One way to help improve your chances in fighting these staggering […]

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