Fraud & Security Alert

January 14, 2020

Watch out for this one fast-spreading scam

Think about how much personal information a criminal can harvest from tax documents. Things like your name, birthdate and Social Security number would all be exposed if your taxes fell into the wrong hands. That's why it's extremely important to know what scams are making their rounds. Now is the time to turn your scam radar up.

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Featured video and podcast

Is âSign in with Facebookâ safe? How to create secure accounts

Have you ever tried to sign up for a service or app and thereâs a button that says, âLog in with your Facebook account?â It's certainly convenient to sign up for a service using an existing Facebook or Google account. Doing this auto-fills your information, adds your profile picture and sets you up with a single tap. But what does it mean for your security? Kim explores the safest way to sign in.

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Old tech at your house worth big money

When you replace your tech with the latest and greatest, what do you do with what you were using before? Stash it in a drawer? Pack it up to put in storage? Itâs time to bust out those old devices because they just might be worth big money. Can you guess how much a first generation iPod sells for?

Tap or click to listen to the latest Consumer Tech Update. â

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'Alexa, play The Kim Komando Show'

Your Amazon smart speaker just learned something new. You can now listen to The Kim Komando Show right on your Alexa speaker. Just say, "Alexa, play The Kim Komando Show" to subscribe and start listening!

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Tips and tricks to use your Amazon Echo like a pro

Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

Don't miss out, get your copy now on Amazon Kindle! â