Every week, our goal is to use this space to help our community deter, detect, and defend again ID Theft. Here a 3 more tips to keep private information private! (1) Give Personal Information Over Encrypted Websites Only If you’re shopping or banking online, stick to sites that use encryption to protect your information as…
We use this blog to share valuable resources for best practices in Identity Theft Protection. This entry is adapted from a blog by Andy Ozment an Assistant Secretary, Cybersecurity and Communications. According to Ozment, most of us have developed a very close relationship with our mobile devices: we carry them with us throughout the day,…
Despite the nasty weather Friday, the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union members came out in scores and actually filled our shred truck with over 4 tons of confidential paperwork. The turnout saved over 60 trees and over 10 cubic yards of landfill. We are well on our way to match and possibly beat last year’s…
We were pleased to partner with Sheila Delson from FREEDomain to help her protect her clients from identity theft. In her own words: “(This was) my “New Year” kick-off! As a professional organizer I find many clients who struggle with PAPER elimination due to IDENTITY-THEFT concerns, making them feel ‘stuck’ which impedes progress. To minimize those […]
Checking one of our favored alert sites, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) indicated we should all be wary of dating extortion scams. The IC3 recently received reports regarding a scam that baits individuals into intimate online conversations and then extorting them for financial gain. The scam was initiated after the victims met someone online, such as…
The sun was shining brightly Saturday, September 27th and people came out in droves to support the fund-raising efforts of the Poughkeepsie-Arlington Rotary. Plaza neighbors LaGrange Pharmacy, Bridegway FCU, Carlos, Rosa’s Deli, Price Right Wine & Liquor, and 2 Smiles Ice Cream all contributed to the festive atmosphere. Hess Gas Stations also donated a $100…