Cyber Security Tips You Can Use
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Nobody can give a better lesson on protecting yourself from fraud crimes than Frank Abagnale, Jr. You might remember the…
No-Ring Calls on Voicemail? Telemarketers!
Telemarketers now have a direct line to your voicemail. Called ringless technology, this “voice spam” can be even more annoying than ringing robo callers. So you’re…
Is Mobile Banking Safe for You?
So you use a mobile phone or tablet as a calendar, credit card, map and storage for voicemail, texts and photos. Who doesn’t? You may soon do…
Consumer Protection Week Is Here
Scammers and unscrupulous businesses don’t care about age or how tech savvy you are…they’re looking for gullible consumers. And, they find millions. That’s one reason the Federal…
Change Passwords to Protect Yourself
Most of us collect too many passwords to remember. But if you’re concerned about identity theft or have already experienced an online security breach, you know it’s…
Why Aren’t We Smart About “Smart” Cards in U.S.?
You probably got credit card replacements in the mail recently. To combat data and identity theft, the payments industry (merchants and card providers) were supposed to…
Should You Freeze Your Credit?
Worried about identity theft or already experienced several breaches? You might want to freeze your credit or use a fraud alert. A fraud alert allows someone…
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