Near Field Communication: What is it? What are the risks?

Near Field Communication (NFC):  Is the great convenience safe?

With all the coolness that smartphones have to offer these days, it’s hard to imagine there’s more to come with yet-to-be added technologies.  One that’s already been on scene for a few years already is just now really getting our attention. It’s called “Near Field Communication” (NFC). Many of today’s smartphones are designed with NFC [...]

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Avoiding FDA & DEA Prescription Drug Scams Online

The number of scams involving prescription drugs online has blown up in recent years, with scam artists posing as DEA and FDA agents and using an extortion scam in an attempt to get a “fine” out of online pharmacy customers. With prescription drug prices at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that millions of people [...]

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7 Common Work From Home Scams To Avoid

With the current state of the world economy, it’s no wonder that many people are looking for ways to supplement their income. The problem is that taking on another full-time or even part-time job usually involves added expenses for child care, gas to and from work, and even less quality time with loved ones. Because [...]

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Take Off, Eh? Fly Away Promotion Scam

Fly Away Promotion Scam!
Just Know These "Free" Tickets
Are Going to Cost You

Here’s hoping you enjoyed the recently concluded holiday season. The new year brings many things and, depending on where you live, you may be longing for it to bring some fun in the sun. This may be especially true if your weather is cold and gray or wet every day. Thankfully, despite the gloomy weather, [...]

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Prepare for the Scare! What is Scareware?

Don't Hit the Panic Button
When Scareware Strikes

Scareware! What is it? Oxford Dictionaries defines it as: Malicious computer programs designed to trick a user into buying and downloading unnecessary and potentially dangerous software, such as fake antivirus protection. Scareware is not a new concept but it appears to be in vogue again…or “rogue” again…as the case may be. Scareware is also referred to [...]

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