Tag: scams

We’re All in this Together, Except for the Bad Players!

by Lynda Spence
March 27, 2020

Dan Cromer, Director of Information Technology at the University of Florida has seen more than his share of digital wrong-doing. Concerned about the individuals he serves, he recently sent a cautionary reminder to faculty and staff, yet it actually ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, Covid19 And Covid-19, Fraud, Fraud Prevention, Scams

Reduce Unwanted Solicitations

by Lynda Spence
April 15, 2019

Reducing junk mail and unwanted solicitations that come to you through the USPS is a very effective step toward your goal of ordering your record keeping and decluttering your life. There are two ways to opt out of receiving prescreened ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Clutter, Declutter, Fraud, Identity Theft, Junk Mail, Opt Out, Reduce Paper, Scams, Unsolicited, USPS

Romance Scams: Exploring the Creepy Cupids Trolling the Internet

by Lynda Spence
January 18, 2019

Romance Scams Valentine’s Day is intended for matters of the romantic heart rather than heartache over being financially duped, but such is not always the case. The FBI reports that in 2017 alone, well-intended and/or love-struck individuals ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Cyber Dating, Elder Abuse, Love Interest, Lynda Spence, Online Dating, Romance Scams, Scam Gram, Scams, Spence, Valentines Day

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