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Resources for spotting fraud and taking action

By on April 2, 2019 in News, Tips & Advice
Millions of Americans are affected by fraud each year. It’s nasty, difficult and can happen to just about anyone. You don’t have to be completely lost and on your own if you’re scammed. The Federal Trade Commission actually offers more than 100 videos and publications on what to do if you or your business has been scammed.
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Almost half of all calls will be scams by 2019

By on October 31, 2018 in IT Risk and Security, News
New research suggests that nearly 50% of all calls will be scams by early next year. Here's why it's increasing and what you can do to handle them.
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Data Breaches and “credential stuffing”

By on September 22, 2018 in IT Risk and Security, Tips & Advice
Data breaches are occurring at a rate higher than ever, and they’re happening at businesses. In fact, 75% of retailers in the U.S. have been hit in 2018 according to a new report, while last year 50% were hit.
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Credit Card processing scam: Cutting costs may lead to bigger losses

By on June 27, 2018 in Tips & Advice
To buy or to lease, a debate we often have when buying a car, is beginning to surface in businesses’ minds regarding credit card processing equipment. Here’s what you need to know if the option of leasing credit card processing equipment is ever offered to you.
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Facebook scams: the importance of protecting your info

By on June 20, 2018 in IT Risk and Security
Facebook’s mission is to give users “the power to build community and bring the world closer together.” Unfortunately, the social network has also given scammers the ability to become closer to their targets: Facebook users.
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