Holiday Charity Scams Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Avoid Them

Scammers home in on generosity year-round, but just like most people, they love the holidays. Sentimentality, kindness, empathy, and giving increase during the holidays. That’s when they ramp up their efforts. Given the current economic climate and the fact that it is holiday season, we anticipate an uptick in attempts to scam people via weaponized generosity…..That isn’t to say you should stop being charitable altogether. In fact, now more than ever, I implore you to extend kindness and generosity when we seem to be at odds with our neighbors. The world could use some kindness right now.

At the same time, it’s important to learn how to spot red flags, like you would on a first date. If you’re deliberate in discerning potential warning signs, you can still give charitably without risking your business or holiday cheer.

Tracking Your Phone Is Easier Than You Think

phone tracking is easier than you think

Now that we’re well into the 21st century, our reliance on technology has become second nature—especially when it comes to our phones. We store our entire lives in these little devices we carry everywhere: passwords, […]

The dangers of social media surveys

Phone with facebook app loaded on screen, and scrabble tiles spelling out the words social media

“…your first name, your mother’s maiden name and the street you grew up on to create your “new name.” Jane + Smith + Lillian Avenue = your dancer name. This isn’t carefree fun. These answers are often challenge questions to credit check programs, bank accounts, emails and many other things.”

Wasted Office Productivity Costing you Thousands!

Recent survey shows social media apps like Facebook and Twitter kill employee’s office productivity. According to a recent survey of business users, employees using web applications under the heading of “social media” such as Facebook […]

21st Century Cell Phone Stalking??

Cell Phone Carriers say they keep your location data for 7 years! Call me paranoid, but this stuff is really too George Orwellian for me! Last week major US cell phone carriers released information regarding […]