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Data Doctors: Why paying with a smartphone is safer 04/21/2023 04:43pm • Q: How can I tell if my Android smartphone can be used for mobile payments and is it safe? A: There are good reasons to consider using the mobile payment systems that most of today’s smartphones support, ranging from convenience to security. The key feature that your smartphone must have is Activities of Daily Living for Seniors 04/18/2023 08:00pm • Independence is a precious commodity that only increases in value as you age. When you're no longer able to complete routine tasks and activities -- such as shopping for food, preparing meals or handling medications -- it can be especially jarring and put you at risk for an accident, injury or illne Left your taxes till the last minute? Here are some tips 04/18/2023 12:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — If you've waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don't panic. The tax deadline is Tuesday, but you still have time to get it done. If you are worried that you might not be able to finish in time, you can file for an extension, though that’s not ideal (more on that bel Congress Bill Designed to Help Prevent Elder Financial Fraud 04/11/2023 08:00pm • While Americans of all ages can fall prey to financial fraud, when seniors get scammed they tend to lose more money than younger victims. In 2021, scam victims in their 70s lost an average of $800 to fraudsters, while those older than 80 had an average of $1,500 taken, according to an FTC report. By Cambodia deports 19 Japanese cybercrime scam suspects 04/11/2023 09:07am • PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Nineteen Japanese men detained in Cambodia in January on suspicion of participating in phone and online scams were deported to their homeland on Tuesday, police said. The group boarded a chartered flight organized by the Japanese government at Phnom Penh International A Kimberly Palmer: How to protect parents from financial scams 04/10/2023 07:00am • When a scam artist called Cameron Huddleston’s mom to tell her to wire money in order to claim a prize, Huddleston had to intercept the calls. Her mom, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, was convinced she had to wire the money as soon as possible. “That was a wake-up call for me. If y DC leads nation for IRS robo-scams (and no, the IRS won’t text you) 04/07/2023 09:49am • Reston, Virginia-based Transaction Network Services has seen a spike in recent months in IRS-related robocall and robotext scams — and residents in the D.C. region are getting a lot of them. “What we see now in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area there is the highest level of per-capita spam Paid Online Survey Sites That Will Earn You Extra Money 04/02/2023 08:00pm • Anyone looking to generate side income can participate in paid online survey sites -- some of them are even reputable. Paid online survey sites are pretty straightforward: Participants answer some questions or fulfill some task online and earn money in exchange for their time. But is it easy cash? U 1 in 5 Americans With Tax Debt Is 'Extremely' Stressed About It 03/28/2023 08:00pm • For the majority of Americans who can anticipate a refund during tax season, the painstaking process of compiling W-2s and calculating deductions is rewarded with a windfall of cash. But for the millions of taxpayers who owe money to the IRS, tax filing season can be a time of unexpected financial s Are Debit Cards Protected From Fraud? 03/19/2023 08:00pm • Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in unauthorized transactions -- or the full amount. Learn about debit card fraud protection and what you can do to minimize yo How Can You Remove Collections From Your Credit Report? 03/15/2023 08:00pm • If you see an account in collections on your credit report, it's understandable to feel stressed. Collections, even when paid, can potentially lower your credit score and impact your approval odds for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. However, collections don't stay on your credit forever, and Best Apps for Buying and Selling Used Stuff 03/12/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're looking to clear out some clutter or find a way to make some extra cash in a tight month, selling your used stuff can be a good way to bring in additional income. "When it comes to buying and selling pre-owned items, there are various applications available in the market that can help Can You Get an Apartment Without a Credit Check? 03/08/2023 07:00pm • A good credit score can be the key to accessing many things in life, from better rates on loans to higher credit limits and even apartments. A low credit score or minimal credit history could leave you with more locked doors than keys. While it's possible to get an apartment with no or low credit, h It may sound like a family member on the phone — but it could be a scammer 03/06/2023 03:32pm • When you get a call from a family member in trouble, you would probably do just about anything to help them, including giving them money. But watch out — scammers are taking advantage of this reaction. Jen Golbeck, a computer science professor at the University of Maryland, said this is an old Data Doctors: Pros and cons of authentication apps 02/24/2023 05:16pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the internet should be familiar with the security concept known as two-factor authentication (2FA), which typically uses your smartphone to verify that you are the owner of an account, while logging in via a