Con artists have claimed to be from the IRS, Medicare and even the Social Security Administration. Now the Federal Trade Commission is on the list. The Better Business Bureau issued a warning that potential scammers are sending people threatening letters and making calls that appear to be from the FTC. The BBB says anyone who
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More than 100 million individuals who hold a Capitol One credit card or applied for one could have their personal information in the hands of scammers. Industry experts say there are immediate steps you can take to protect your personal information so hackers can’t get access. 1. Freeze your credit: Experts say this is an essential step
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Facebook has confirmed that it has been listening to your audio Messenger chats. The social media giant says it has since stopped a program in which third-party contractors would listen to and transcribe your conversations. University of Missouri cyber expert Prasad Calyam said the practice is common in the tech industry. Companies claim it helps improve their
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning against a drink that’s being promoted online as a cure for everything from autism to HIV to cancer. The FDA says the drink called “Miracle Mineral Solution” (MMS) is not safe and people should stop buying the product, warning them not to consume it. Websites advertise the product as
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As the cities of Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, mourn the attacks in their communities over the weekend, there are ways Missourians can help and donate. The Dayton Foundation has established an Oregon District Tragedy Fund for the victims’ families. The American Red Cross is accepting donations online. Public Good launched a fundraiser benefiting Dayton
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Social media giant Facebook has been the subject of high-profile data investigations recently. At issue are concerns about the company not protecting personal data from getting into the wrong hands. Prasad Calyam, director of cyber-education and research at the University of Missouri, said your data can be collected quickly no matter where you are. “Technology is
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As the April tax filing deadline approaches, criminals are out in full force looking for ways to take your money and personal information. According to the Internal Revenue Service one of the most common deceptions during tax season continues to be the telephone scam. Since October 2013, the IRS says scams have cost more than
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