Follow these three golden rules from Google and the Cybercrime Support Network to avoid getting scammed: 1. Slow it down. Scammers often create a sense of urgency. 2. Spot check. Do your research to double check the details. 3. Stop, and don’t send payment. No reputable person or agency will ever demand payment on the spot, especially via gift cards.
Genuine businesses and government agencies will never ask for payment via gift card. Any such request is a sure sign of fraud. The same is true if you get an urgent call that’s supposedly from a grandchild, or if someone you’ve grown close to online suddenly asks for a loan. A request for money via gift card means you’re dealing …
When you call 811, locate crews from utility companies will mark the location of underground utility lines with paint or flags using this universal color code: • Red – Electric • Orange – Communications, Telephone/CATV • Blue – Potable Water • Green – Sewer/Drainage • Yellow – Gas/Petroleum Pipe Line • Purple – Reclaimed Water Safe digging is no accident. Always call 811 before you dig.
onlDo you sell items using Craigslist or another online marketplace? Watch out for a new scam that attempts to use your phone number from the ad to scam others. The scammer contacts you about the item for sale and says something like, “There are lots of scammers on Craigslist these days. I need to make sure you’re really who you …
We know you have options when it comes to communications services. That’s why we want to express our sincere appreciation for choosing Truleap. Your support of us as the local provider makes it possible to bring advanced broadband technology to our community. It also enables us to give back to local nonprofit organizations through volunteer hours and financial donations.
Is your Wi-Fi weak in some areas of your home? Are you having difficulty holding on to a connection upstairs? Or in your basement? As we add more and more devices to our home Wi-Fi, our routers and/or modems may not be able to keep up. Home networking solutions are often the answer. They are designed to cover every corner …
Security is a growing concern for all businesses, especially small and medium businesses. Email is one of the most easily hacked parts of a company network, and once an intruder is in your email system it can be easy for them to gain access to other areas. Here are a few tips to help secure your email systems from intruders. …
Location The location where you live and work is the most important factor when choosing an internet service provider. Not all providers have service in every area. Rural areas may be more of a challenge than urban cities. Do a web search for internet providers available in your zip code area. Internet Speed The more users and devices you have, …
If you have a standard job, you probably use email all day, every day. It’s probably safe to assume that in one eight hour period you send more emails than you speak words. Sad, but true. But because of this, it’s important to know the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of proper email etiquette. You don’t want to be giving off the …
What is spoofing and how does it work? “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold illegally. U.S. law and FCC …