Tag: online safety

Buyer Beware of Fake Shopping Websites

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

The internet has made shopping more convenient than ever—but it has also opened the door for scams. Fake websites that claim to sell cheap products are increasingly common, targeting people looking for good deals. While these sites may look ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Counterfeit Products, Credit Card Fraud, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Fake Shopping Websites, Fake Websites, Fraud Prevention, FTC, IC3, Identity Theft, Internet Fraud, Online Safety, Online Scams, Online Shopping Scams, Safe Online Shopping, Scam Awareness, Shopping Scams, Social Media Scams, UF/IFAS Extension

Email Bombing and Online Fraud

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

Learn what email bombing is, how criminals may use a flooded inbox to hide fraud, and what steps you can take to protect your accounts and personal information. Email bombing—sometimes called an email bomb, subscription bomb, or list bomb—is ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Account Security, Consumer Protection, Consumer Scams, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Email Bomb, Email Bombing, Email Scams, Email Security, Financial Fraud, Fraud Prevention, Identity Theft, Multifactor Authentication, Online Fraud, Online Safety, Password Security, Phishing Scams, Scam Awareness, Subscription Bombing, UF/IFAS Extension

Digital Preparedness: Protect Your Information Before, During, and After a Disaster

by Alicia Betancourt
April 7, 2026

Website tracking collects your online behavior using cookies, pixels, and device fingerprinting. After disasters, scammers can use this data to send targeted phishing messages, fake FEMA alerts, and fraudulent contractor offers. Protecting your ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Consumer Protection, Digital Privacy, Disaster Preparedness, Financial Resilience, Florida Keys, Fraud Prevention, Hurricane Safety, Identity Theft, Monroe County Florida, Online Safety, UF/IFAS Extension

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