Archives for October, 2017

Tech-savvy seniors get online

If you’re reading this, you’re fairly tech-savvy. But did you know that some older adults never go online? You may have a friend or family member who’s reluctant because they don’t think their information will be safe. They might feel better if you share some ways they can protect themselves online. Here are some tips […]

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Celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October can be full of ghouls and ghosts, but what’s scarier that you can’t see? Scammers and fraudsters who want to hack into your computer, undetected, and steal your personal information or install malware. Fear not, the FTC comes bearing treats – not tricks – to help you secure your devices during October’s National Cyber […]

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Apps to stop robocalls

Are you getting hounded by robocalls and wondering what you can do about them? Reporting illegal robocalls helps the FTC and other law enforcement agencies go after the scammers behind them. But what can you do to stop those calls now? One option is a robocall-blocking app for your mobile phone. Source: FTC Scam Alert […]

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