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Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. Here are some practical tips to help you stay a step ahead. Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family […]

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management has provided these tips to keep in mind in the cold and during severe weather events: Be prepared! Visit ready.nj.gov for information on how to prepare for: home, work, and your vehicle. Have an emergency kit/go-bag for all three locations. Pets are family too! Remember to include them in your […]

Most people are aware of hot weather being a danger to consumer electronics, but they don’t realize that the colder times of year can be just as difficult to our electronic helpers. To make sure that your devices survive the cold this winter, here are some tips to keep them safe when the weather gets […]

Here are a few tips from Car Care Council to help keep your car in tact during the winter weather:  1)    Keep the gas tank at least half full; this decreases the chance of moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing.  2)    Check the tire pressure, including the spare, as tires can lose […]

According to this email, which purports to be from credit card provider American Express, errors were encountered during a recent security analysis.   The email, which has the subject line, “A concern that requires your action”, and is addressed to the “Primary Cardmember” claims that you need to confirm your account information by opening an attached file. However, […]

From contaminated vegetables to mislabeled medication, product recalls are all too common in today’s retail environment. But many people don’t know what to do if something they’ve purchased has been recalled. What is a recall? According to Investopedia, “A product recall is the process of retrieving defective and/or potentially unsafe goods from consumers while providing those consumers with […]

In our time, most shopping is done completely online. It’s so convenient and with services like AmazonPrime your packages come straight to your door in two days or less! But have you ever ordered a package that came late, or just never came at all? Not only is it frustrating, but it’s unfair to you […]

It’s not too late to get gifts for even the most difficult-to-please people in your life The clock is ticking on holiday gift shopping. If you’re procrastinating because you have no idea what to buy or you just haven’t had the time to shop, don’t panic. It’s easier than ever to buy gifts at the […]

Read the full story at: MercuryNews.com To help keep your family and your home safe and secure during the holiday season, the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors shares the following tips from various sources, including the National Safety Council and the National Fire Protection Association: When putting up decorations make sure you use a sturdy […]

November and December are such an amazing time to visit Walt Disney World because of all the beautiful decorations but Thanksgiving week and Christmas though New Years get the highest crowds of the whole year – so high that the parks sometimes close to capacity. We’ve compiled some of our best tips to help manage […]