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USPS
A couple years ago I was being treated for cancer. It was difficult to get appointments. The cancer center sent me a notice for an available time and date. It came via USPS. My neighbor has a slot for the mail through the front door. My neighbor was out of town for a...

Huawei Security Risk
Huawei a China Telecommunications company has been found to be a serious security threat to Europe and the US. They offer inexpensive cell phones and computer equipment. Experts have found that the company technology allows monitoring all activity on all equipment...

Robocalls
"Do you still answer unknown phone calls? If you're anything like me, I typically ignore any call that's coming from an unrecognized number. Why? Well, it's most likely just another robocall or a telemarketing call. That's unfortunate since there's a chance that some...
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“Waiting package” Phishing Scam
Phishing scams can be hard to spot. For example, we’ve been hearing about one where people get a text message saying that there’s a package waiting for them, and asking them to click a link to learn more. Sounds innocent enough, right? Unfortunately not. The messages...

Those free COVID-19 money offers on WhatsApp and Facebook are scams
Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic? People have reported seeing messages that seem to be from Pepsi, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, and other big-name brands. These messages all offer money to people who need it —...

GoDaddy Phishing Scam
Be sure to watch out for Russian phishing scams. This one in particular has sent fake invoices to an administrative email address through PayPal (as seen in screenshot) and also sent through the postal service. They most likely get your information from somewhere in...

How to avoid charity scams
When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where they’ll do good. Here are tips to help you plan your donation– and avoid scams. Do some...

Fake COVID Testing Sites
You probably know that COVID-19 tests are in short supply. But did you know there’s no shortage of scammers setting up fake COVID-19 testing sites to cash in on the crisis? The fake sites can look real, with legitimate-looking signs, tents, hazmat suits, and...

Coronavirus stimulus scams are here. How to identify these new online and text attacks
COVID-19 fears are fertile ground for malicious actors. Here's how to stay safe online. As with any public crisis, the spread of the coronavirus has created a new crop of hackers -- targeting people who are awaiting their stimulus check, who...
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