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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 of Christmas" list. #12 — Soggy Security ’Tis the season for bad little hackers and … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas — soggy security and mystery shopping

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 something from these authorities on the subject. You are … [Read more...] about Cyber Security Lesson From The Experts

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 abolished. It's especially effective with seniors. Joining … [Read more...] about Social Security benefits and the scams they spawn

Zika email scam — health scare makes the rounds

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During the Olympics, the Zika virus came into its own. Kerri Walsh Jennings was only one of the US Olympians who wanted to be protected. In her case, Brazilian volleyball fans jeered her and April Ross with chants of, "Zika, Zika," during their match against China. Other Olympians either stayed away from the games, left early, or chose their own remedies. All of this attention … [Read more...] about Zika email scam — health scare makes the rounds

Ten tips to avoid scams from the FTC

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Here are ten tips to avoid scams from the Federal Trade Commission. The list is available in a trifold PDF. If you have a group or class that could use this type of educational piece, it can be ordered in quantity at no charge from here or you can view the PDF here. Ten tips to avoid scams from the FTCScammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government … [Read more...] about Ten tips to avoid scams from the FTC