• December 2, 2024

Scammers are delivering phishing messages this holiday season

During the holiday season, you might expect to get more deliveries. Some might even be surprise gifts. Scammers are counting on that when they send fake delivery notifications to you by email and text, hoping you’ll click. Here’s how to spot these scams.

• November 26, 2024

How long will your smart device get software updates? It’s hard to know

Smart devices are everywhere. But what happens if the manufacturer stops updating the software that makes them “smart”? As a consumer, knowing how long the manufacturer will update the product software could mean the difference between a product that you want and one you don’t care to have. Read here to learn more.

• November 25, 2024

Don’t let scammers get in the way of your holiday shopping

As the holiday season approaches, it seems like there are more and more fake shopping sites. Many of these bogus sites use photos and logos the scammers steal from legitimate businesses, but they won’t send you authentic products. If you’re wondering how to avoid these phony offers, read here to learn more.

• October 4, 2024

Only scammers tell you to buy a gift card to pay them

Did someone tell you to buy a gift card to pay a fine or bill? Stop. It’s a scam. No real business or government agency will ever tell you to buy a gift card to pay them. Here’s how to spot and avoid gift card scams.

• September 27, 2024

How to recover from identity theft

We get it. You hoped the day would never come when you learned someone used your personal information to open new credit accounts in your name. But it did. So now what? Act fast. It can help reduce the damage identity theft can cause. Here’s how to get started.

• September 23, 2024

Hang up on unwanted calls about loans

People are reporting getting calls (and calls) (and more calls) about their supposed “loan application.” Only they hadn’t applied for a loan. So what’s going on? It’s a tactic that some dishonest companies are using to offer loans. Read here to learn more.

• September 11, 2024

Three ways to protect the personal info on your phone

Imagine carrying a written copy of all your conversations with you everywhere you went. Or copies of your account numbers, usernames, and passwords. Or all the photos and videos you’ve ever taken. I bet you’d do just about everything in your power to protect all that valuable information. Well, your mobile phone holds all that stuff — and maybe more. Are you doing everything in your power to keep it from ending up in the wrong hands? Here are three things you can do today to protect the personal information on your phone.

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