Last Updated on September 1, 2026
Scams and Frauds
FBI Senior Fraud Update
The FBI is warning that scams targeting people over 60 are up by 84%. Last year, scammers took $3 billion from that group, more than all other age groups combined. Texts, romance scams, telephone “you won a cash prize” frauds, even elaborate swindles, with weeks or...
Scam Season — Again!
Scam Season – Again! Spring break and tax time bring a rise in scams by telephone, text, email and “snail mail.” In the latest scams, bad guys seek your money, identity, and devices, according to authorities: • Texts from friends, federal agencies, Amazon, UPS, FedEx...
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: Navigating an Evolving Threat Landscape Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: The Gallery - Charlestown Square Refreshments will be served What we will discuss: FBI Security Statistics Social Engineering Schemes Threat Actor...
Trust Nobody and Nothing on the Internet Without Checking – Presentation
Trust /Believe NOBODY and NOTHING on the internet without checking.How to do it! This presentation was given on January 20 at the Apple CHUG Users Group Meeting (all computer users were invited as it is not Apple-specific). There were two speakers: Hope Tillman and...
Don’t Toss Out Your Stimulus Payment With the Junk Mail
Photo Credit: AARP/TaxesThe AARP website warns you not to throw away your stimulus payment in the form of a prepaid debit card. This card, also known as an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) card is sent to you in a plain envelope, marked from “Money Network Cardholder...