No one wants to lose their hard-earned money, but criminals are constantly trying to rig the system and scam people who are innocent and vulnerable. Though you might think you are “too smart” to fall for money scams, it’s important to keep in mind that scammers are crafty…and they will try anything to get some easy […]
Thinking back 10 years to when I first began my travels, the type of crime I was worried about was being mugged or assaulted. And as a solo traveler, I was also admittedly on edge after having watched the terrifying blockbuster Hostel. But the type of crime that travelers encounter has changed a lot since […]
Many of us love to shop online, but you could be putting yourself at risk of getting your credit card or even identity stolen. How? Shopping at fake websites. I know what you’re thinking: No way you’d be fooled into shopping at a fake website, right? And yet millions of dollars each year are lost […]
Do you let your kids use YouTube? If you’re like most parents, you probably do—after all, nothing keeps a child content like an iPad and some engaging kiddie videos—but how can you make sure your child is protected and watching content that’s age appropriate? Here’s what you need to know to keep your little ones […]
For parents today, giving their kids access to apps is just a fact of life. If you are like many parents, you probably have some type of “permission” feature set up that allows you to approve anything your child tries to download. You might look at the app, see that it appears kid-friendly, and then […]
The way that cybercriminals distribute malware is ever changing, but some things have stayed the same—such as text message scams and phishing emails. The thing is, many people are now getting wise to these attacks, so cybercriminals are having to come up with new, ingenious scams that will fool us into clicking. These newer scams […]
Let’s face it: traveling by air is becoming increasingly expensive. With baggage fees, priority boarding, a seat that isn’t in the middle, and a rubbery sandwich for lunch, every bit of money we save on the actual flight ticket itself goes a long way. Here’s a little secret even your most tech-savvy friends won’t know. […]
The advent of smart home devices has made our life at home far more convenient. From remotely controlling various appliances with our smartphone to increasing energy efficiency to automatic door locks, the advantages of having a smart home are endless. However, this convenience can come at the expense of your privacy. Just like anything connected […]
We all know that our computers can get viruses, but what you might not know is that your phone can get a virus too. In this day and age, tablets and smartphones are just as vulnerable to getting a virus as your computer, and if your device becomes infected, it could wreak havoc on your […]
