Hillary Stalker | Special to Nashville Tennessean With the rise of artificial intelligence, scammers have more creative ways than ever to lure people into fraudulently giving them money. With data pointing to rising numbers in scams of all shapes and sizes, Americans are losing billions of dollars in alarming rates year over year. Most people …
Using Zelle, Cash App and Venmo apps? Here’s how to protect yourself. Mobile payment apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal are becoming more popular in today’s tech world, but they’re also becoming an target for scammers. Anastasiia Riddle, USA TODAY Consumers often view their money in the bank as being safe, but they’re increasingly losing …
In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of safe internet practices cannot be overstated. As we approach Safer Internet Day on Feb. 6, it’s a great time to reflect on the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families online. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is committed to not only ensuring physical safety …
Kim Komando | Special to USA TODAY You know by now you should keep the private things in life off the internet. Your middle name, job, city, pet’s name, the school you went to, your spouse’s name, the ages of your kids, your shoe size – the details a scammer or hacker would love to …