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'Tis the season to spot and avoid gift card scamsBy By Kira Krown, Federal Trade Commission Consumer Education Specialist Dec 12, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Article courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice blog Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Here’s one for you: Keep your hard-earned money safe from scammers by spotting and avoiding gift card scams. Then help others spot and avoid them, too. Scammers want you to pay with gift... |
Amazon "Prime Account Report" Email Scam AlertOct 18, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
❗ Amazon scam alert ❗ The holidays are approaching, and folks are making more purchases online. Scammers take this opportunity to do what they do: try to trick you into giving up your money or personal information. Be on the lookout for scam emails from seemingly-reputable... |
Stay Safe from Many Online Threats with Umbrella DefenseThis online safety feature is included with every BCT Internet subscription.Sep 1, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
BCT has implemented Umbrella Defense - a cyber security solution from Cisco - to help protect internet subscribers. Umbrella Defense is a complimentary, included service that protects all subscribers on a BCT internet connection from accidentally visiting reportedly known websites that may... |
Don’t click on that random text. It’s a scamBy Gema de las Heras, Federal Trade Commission Aug 16, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the Postal Service (USPS), Costco, or The Home Depot telling you about an unclaimed package or a survey you can complete to claim a freebie is NOT from them. It’s a scam. The FTC has seen a spike in reports from people getting text messages... |
Create and Store Strong Passwords with a Password ManagerMay 5, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Let’s talk passwords – it’s World Password Day! We all know having strong passwords is important, but are you reusing the same one across multiple websites? This opens the door for vulnerabilities in the event of a data breach. Image caption: The LastPass password generator tool... |
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