The HARP refinance emails have been coming in with surprising regularity. To be blunt, these emails are nothing more than a scam. One of the difficulties with many of these emails is that they don’t display the classic signs of spam, i.e., spelling and grammar are good and they don’t include a generic salutation. They do, however, rely heavily on images to portray a … [Read more...] about HARP refinance email scams running rampant
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Protect Your Belongings From the Sun, Thieves and Traffic
UV rays coming through your windows can fade and discolor carpeting, flooring and furniture upholstery. Thieves may be tempted by a valuable antique sword collection hanging on the wall seen from a picture window. Active kids and pets can damage and stain furniture and floors and break valuables. When you’ve spent time and money to decorate your home, amass a valuable … [Read more...] about Protect Your Belongings From the Sun, Thieves and Traffic
Modern Day Phishing Scams
As technology continues to advance, phishing scams are more prevalent than ever before. With everyone looking to simplify as much as possible, these scams are often disguised as a great way to make life easier or provide you with a quick and painless way to make a buck. Unfortunately, they often end up just the opposite, nothing but pain and hassle. If you end up a victim to … [Read more...] about Modern Day Phishing Scams
Technical foul—when the technician is the hacker
Reader Celeste G. recently needed help upgrading an Apple device. She wrote, “I couldn't get into my contacts list because they were in my device and it was closed until I upgraded. I thought AHA! My laptop! I'll look up Apple on there.” Celeste had the right idea, but this is where she got anxious and called one of the first numbers she found.“I called it and there were so … [Read more...] about Technical foul—when the technician is the hacker
Android vs. iOS: Which Is More Secure?
With the proliferation of smartphone technology, cybercriminals have retooled their method of attack to target these now ubiquitous platforms. In fact, a recent report by Securelist found 143,211 new malware modifications that target mobile devices in 2013. Therefore, when choosing a smartphone, security should be one of your primary concerns. Here is a comparison of where … [Read more...] about Android vs. iOS: Which Is More Secure?