Apr 25, 2018 | News You Can Use
Ellen Sirull April 10, 2018 Tech support fraud or tech support scams happen when a criminal claims to provide customer, security, or technical support in an effort to defraud someone. Scammers sometimes pose as a security, customer, or technical support representative...
Nov 8, 2017 | News You Can Use
More and more people say they prefer the convenience of online shopping over conventional store shopping. But the advantages of click over brick – saving time, more choices, on spot reviews and comparisons, avoiding crowds – come with some risks. More than...
Jul 31, 2017 | News You Can Use
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes. When you throw something in the trash or place it in the recycling bin, it becomes available to any thief searching for ways to steal your identity. Moreover, the Supreme Court, in the decision California vs....
Jul 31, 2017 | News You Can Use
Public use of Personal Laptops: Establishing personal firewalls on you PC will help protect you when using your laptop in public networks. In addition you should routinely update your security software and applications. Avoid using public networks to access your...
Jul 11, 2017 | News You Can Use
Ransomware has become one of the fastest growing malware threats to small businesses in recent years. According to the FBI, in 2015, more than $1.6 million was lost due to ransomware attacks. The popular malware is used by cybercriminals to freeze business networks...
Jul 7, 2017 | News You Can Use, Scams and Frauds
July 6, 2017 by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers are creative, cunning and cruel – and they often mix in a little truth to spice up their big lies. This scheme shows just how low they can go. Government imposters claiming to be with the...
