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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... |
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... |
June is Audiobook Appreciation MonthRent audiobooks and eBooks for free with the Libby appJun 2, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams
Did you know you can use your local library card to rent audiobooks and eBooks for free on your smartphone or eReader? Download the Libby app on your phone or tablet, then log in using a card from a local library system like Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC). Once rented, you can listen to... |
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... |