With more and more of us working from home, as well as adding to our collection of Wi-Fi gadgets, it’s time to consider hack-proofing your home. You don’t need a hacker to be sitting outside your home, or a neighbor trying to log on to your network for your Wi-Fi setup to be vulnerable to […]
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From Scambusters.org: We’ve reported recently on many scams connected with the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but now we’re warning about just the opposite — something people believe to be a scam but isn’t. The misunderstanding relates to the issue of stimulus payments by debit cash cards — for those who may not have a bank account […]
This is a reprint of an article from Scambuster.org. We all need to be diligent in protecting our privacy. Cyberstalkers have a new weapon in their efforts to virtually follow their victims — stalkerware. Yes, that’s right — software whose sole purpose is to enable these crooks to spy on their victims. And with people […]
Article is from Scambusters .org Not all coronavirus scams arrive by email, text, or phone. There’s also a chance they might turn up in your regular mailbox. Which is why the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) has stepped into the battle against the crooks. The agency has launched a website section devoted to virus-related […]
Reprinted from Steve Anderson, Tech Tips: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to provide a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The purpose of the FCRA is to promote the accuracy and privacy of […]
As we prepare for the stay-at-home orders to be lifted across the country, here are some guidelines for barn owners to keep in mind: Limit the number of people on the property at one time to 10 and make sure they are keeping at least 6′ apart. Wearing masks should be encouraged, especially if the […]
The first of the CARES Act stimulus checks have been received – check your account that you had your tax refund deposited in. If you haven’t received a check in a few weeks, check the following website : https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment You will need to know the following information: Social Security Number, date of birth, street address, […]
Another article from Scambusters.org that reminds us to be diligent about checking up on companies who email, call, or text offers. How to Check a Business Reputation When it comes to buying and selling products or services, seller reputations are everything. Well, almost. Value has a role to play too. Because it’s easier than ever […]
I’m am posting Scambuster.org’s article about scams related to COVID19. Please be careful and WASH YOUR HANDS frequently. If you recently read about a coronavirus cure, we hope you didn’t act on it. Because there isn’t one — so far at least. Nor do you necessarily need to buy and wear a mask or invest […]
This article is from American Reliable/GLOBAL Insurance Companies: An ice dam is when ice builds up on the edge of a sloped roof and keeps melted snow (water) from being able to drain off of the roof. The water that gets trapped behind the dam can leak into the building, causing damage. The primary cause […]