Security
How to Avoid Romance Scams
As the number of people turning to the internet to find love has increased, unfortunately, so has the number of “romance” scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, people reported a record $547 million in […]
How to Avoid Senior Scams
My Dad can’t let a phone ring more than once or twice before he answers it. He is 77 and lives alone. It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t recognize the number on the caller ID. […]
How Safe Are Your Passwords?
We know it can be a huge pain to keep coming up with secure passwords for all the various sites you use on the internet, not to mention remember them all. However, passwords that are […]
Tricky Texts: How to Avoid “Smishing” Scams
“Phishing” attempts are no longer limited to email. Fraudulent offers and notices may also come to you via text; sometimes referred to as “smishing” or SMS phishing. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a cybercrime in […]
Online Shopping Scams
As the holiday shopping season begins, being wary of online shopping sales that may be too good to be true can save you time, energy and money. According to Vogue Business, US retail sales are […]
Can You Spot a Fake Email?
In our fast moving, technology-driven world, there are countless luxuries we as consumers are able to take advantage of – things like contactless payments, glasses that act as headphones and virtual reality headsets. But, as […]
Overseas Members: Don’t Fall Prey to These Common Online Scams
As we all continue to use online services more than ever due to the ongoing pandemic, please keep in mind that online shopping scams don’t just affect those of us here in the U.S. We […]
How to Identify Phishing Websites
Phishing is one of the most effective and successful ways for cybercriminals to steal personal and financial information. As we spend more and more time online, fraudsters are capitalizing on this increased digital activity to […]
How to Avoid Shopping Scams This Holiday Season
It is officially December and that means, even for the Grinch, preparation for the holidays is in full swing — including holiday shopping. We all know too well by now that just because the holiday […]
Is My New Contactless Credit Card Secure?
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