Security & Scam Awareness
Security for Seniors
Helping you make sense of technology and stay secure online.
Security for Seniors Club is a free community program that helps residents stay safe online and in daily life. Members receive simple cybersecurity tips, scam alerts, and practical guidance made for seniors. Monthly virtual meetings cover how to spot scams, protect personal data, and use technology safely.
Social Security-Related Scams
Criminals continue to impersonate SSA and other government agencies in an attempt to obtain personal information or money. Scammers might call, email, text, write, or message you on social media claiming to be from the Social Security Administration or the Office of...
IRS scam mailing
The IRS warns taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new scam mailing that tries to mislead people into believing they are owed a refund. The new scheme involves a mailing coming in a cardboard envelope from a delivery service. The enclosed letter includes the IRS...
Facebook – Privacy Checkup
Facebook – Privacy Checkup
Deep Fake
If you are a parent or grandparent, please watch the first video. You can then use the info in my blog on Facebook Privacy and Security Checkup to protect your child or grandchild from this type of threat. Facebook – Privacy Checkup – Security for the Cloud...
Free email solutions lack security for todays threats.
Gmail and Yahoo Mail are two of the most popular email providers in the world. However, these and other free email solution are not able to keep up with the advanced threats today. These free email systems are paid for with advertisements and data they gather from...