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Fight Back Against Fraudulent Contractors

Like gnats and mosquitoes, you can count on summertime bringing out another warm-weather pest:  fraudulent contractors.  Scam artists and unscrupulous repairmen cruise neighborhoods, most often in summer, looking for people to rip off. Don’t become one of their victims!

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Digital security — simple steps to protect yourself online and fight fraud, scams, and ID theft

Being secure in any aspect of your life helps you to be more confident, and the same is true in the world of technology. The more you’re aware of what could go wrong, the more prepared you can be to prevent it.
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Password protection: How to pick them, remember them, and keep them safe

Most Americans maintain dozens of online accounts — each requiring a password that is strong, memorable, and unique. That’s a tall order. Here’s what you need to know to keep your accounts safe online.
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Guard these 2 pieces of information at all costs

Today, nearly 2 out of 3 Americans over 65 are internet users, according to a Pew Research Center survey. And, like most Americans, they fail to take the safety measures necessary to protect their online data.
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