As the use of personal computers and cell phones has grown over the last two decades, identity theft has surged. One study found that over 14 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2018, and that their out-of-pocket costs totaled $1.7 billion. Seniors have been particularly vulnerable in recent years to online scams… Continue reading 5 Ways Seniors Can Safeguard Against Cyber Criminals Stealing Their Identity
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Tax Time and Cyber Crime
Tax time, which will arrive in a couple of weeks, is cybercriminals’ favorite time of the year. Online scams, fake emails and fraudulent phone calls top the list of the ways crooks hope to separate you from your money. In 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) noted an astonishing 60 percent increase in bogus email… Continue reading Tax Time and Cyber Crime
Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Here are my tips for safe online shopping: 1) Avoid using Public WiFi. Do not shop on public networks. It’s not a great idea to get your shopping done while sitting in an airport and using public WiFi (or any other public network). Never enter your personal information or credit card data on one of these… Continue reading Tips for Safe Online Shopping