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 to bilk consumers out of $17.5 … [Read more...] about Click4Support scam shut down by FTC
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Tips to pick the best charity for giving
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 expensive … [Read more...] about Tips to pick the best charity for giving
Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam
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 transactions, the cards are definitely … [Read more...] about Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam
Three Internet safety tips for a connected world
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 data breaches in the business world stem … [Read more...] about Three Internet safety tips for a connected world
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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 Doors: Cybersecurity & the Connected Home,” a … [Read more...] about National Cyber Security Awareness Month