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5 Warning Signs Your 401(k) Is Being Scammed 09/27/2023 08:00pm • When you put money into an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan like a 401(k), the last thing you're probably thinking about is fraud. After all, you're contributing to a 401(k) to save money for your future. The thought that someone could be scamming you may seem surreal. But it can happen. " Data Doctors: Tips for clearing browsing data 09/22/2023 08:42pm • Q: Will I lose all my saved passwords if I clear the cache in my browser? A: Routinely clearing the cache in your browser is a recommended maintenance task, but in some cases, it can make changes you may not like beyond stored passwords. What is Browser Cache? A cache refers to a temporary stor 7 Signs of Credit Card Fraud 09/20/2023 08:00pm • Cybercrime is a growing problem in the U.S., and there seem to be new scams you need to know about every day. But one problem everyone must be on guard for is credit card fraud. Credit card fraud can be difficult to spot and even harder to resolve. The best things you can do are to watch out for the Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack; MGM Resorts says some systems still down 09/14/2023 07:39pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack, but added in a report to federal regulators that its casino and online operations were not disrupted. The Reno-based publicly t Use Your Phone at the ATM Instead of a Card 09/11/2023 08:00pm • Consumers have been able to withdraw cash from ATMs without using their debit cards for several years, a convenient option, especially if they don't have a card with them. If you have your smartphone with you, then leaving your card or wallet behind is no longer an issue. At some ATMs, you just need Disney to Raise Disney+ Price for Ad-free Plan 09/07/2023 08:00pm • Whether you want to binge old episodes of "Dance Moms," the kids can't get enough of "Monsters at Work" or you have "Hamilton" on a loop, Disney+ has a lot to offer viewers of all ages. As a steaming service, Disney+ earns top marks for family friendly entertainment. Changes are brewing, though. Dis Russian man with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in US prison for hacking and insider trading scheme 09/07/2023 01:15pm • BOSTON (AP) — A wealthy Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison for his role in a nearly $100 million stock market cheating scheme that relied on secret earnings information stolen through the hacking of U.S. computer networks. Vladislav Klyushi Information theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters 09/05/2023 11:19am • NEW YORK (AP) — Information theft is on the rise. Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. alone reported the crime to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022. When a thief opens accounts in your name or otherwise uses your data, you might feel powerless. But there are steps you can take to prevent the wo Alex Murdaugh loses prison phone privileges after lawyer records phone call for documentary 08/30/2023 09:26pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has lost his phone privileges and his prison tablet computer after his lawyer recorded him reading his journal entries on a call for a documentary about his case, South Carolina Corrections Department officials said Wednesday. Prison policy pr What Is the Best Bitcoin Wallet? 5 Contenders 08/29/2023 08:00pm • The Bitcoin (BTC) market is booming, and cryptocurrency has transitioned from a niche interest for tech enthusiasts to a legitimate alternative to fiat currency and traditional asset classes. One of the first steps in buying, trading and using Bitcoin is choosing a Bitcoin wallet, and there are many How Do Banks Handle Unauthorized Transactions? 08/27/2023 08:00pm • Banking fraud is an unfortunate fact of life these days. At some point when reviewing your monthly checking account statement or online activity, you may notice a purchase you didn't make. What should you do next? If you find any unauthorized transactions have occurred in your checking account, it's Ways to Make Money on TikTok 08/27/2023 08:00pm • TikTok, the popular app designed for sharing short-form videos, has upward of 1 billion monthly active users. According to one statistic, the average user opens the app eight times a day, spending an average of 95 minutes per day on the platform. Such an engaged user base provides a great opportunit Prince George's Co. schools don't have a cause for a cyberattack 08/18/2023 10:45pm • Leaders with Prince George's County Public Schools said they're going through a forensic analysis to determine what caused the cyberattack involving thousands of accounts that was detected Monday morning. "We're still unpacking and investigating that and what may be the root cause. That's goi This Is What Fraud Costs Consumers 08/16/2023 08:00pm • American consumers lost $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022 -- 30% more than in 2021 -- according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. That breaks down to a per report median of about $650. To help prevent you and your loved ones from becoming victims, learn about the five most frequently Prince George's Co. schools says 'cyberattack' involved 4,500 user accounts 08/15/2023 10:03am • Officials with Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland said a "cyberattack" involving thousands of accounts was detected Monday morning. Around 4,500 of the school system's 180,000 existing user accounts were impacted by the incident, the Maryland school system said in a statement. Most