Sales pitches are everywhere. Emails, advertising mail, text messages, telephone calls and good old-fashioned knocks on the door can bombard us with offers from alternative sleep-enhancing accessories to buying a zip line adventure. Chances are, if it’s a sales pitch…
When it comes to avoiding the spread of COVID-19, there are 3 key tips to follow at all times – wear a mask when out in public, maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet separation), and wash your hands frequently.…
The light of a new day crests over the horizon, and your alarm wakes you from a restful slumber. You wipe the sleep out of your eyes to begin a new day filled with the hope of the unknown. When…
Email scams are cheap and easy to deploy. That’s why so many scammers use email as their preferred method of attack against unsuspecting targets – and because they work. I received an email from a scammer representing to be from…
In the 1983 movie War Games, a hacker accidentally finds his way into a NORAD computer system called War Operation Plan Response and begins what he believes is a game called Global Thermonuclear War. The computer doesn’t believe it’s a…
Criminals take advantage of the good, trusting nature of others to get what they want. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, young or mature in age; if a criminal thinks he or she can take what’s yours, that…
Bitcoin, Etherium, Litecoin, and a host of other digital coins are all the rage right now. As their value continues to increase, buying a single coin becomes expensive – too expensive for some people to afford. While many people buy…
Would you knowingly hand a fraudster your cash? Chances are, no matter how much money you earn, you’d probably prefer to give it to a worthier cause. While criminals want you to hand over your money willingly to them, they…
There are many Internet service plans available from many different providers. While some people will have more options than others depending on where they live, most service providers will have a collection of tiered speed service plans. Do you know…
It’s easier than ever to share stories of unpleasant interactions with businesses. Turn on the news station or social media and watch as unhappy customers share their experiences with indifferent and unresponsive companies. When a business doesn’t treat you with…
“My job sucks!” “I hate my boss!” “This company’s hiring policy blows!” These are common descriptions used to define individual perceptions of workplace environments. When they’re used in casual dialogue with a small group of friends, these words might ignite…
