Tagged: scams

• Public Wi-Fi Safety and What Encryption Covers

  The FTC says public Wi-Fi is usually safe because most websites encrypt data in transit. What the lock symbol covers, and what it does not.

• Robocall Rules, Spoofing, and Why Calls Still Get Through

  What federal rules require for robocalls, texts and caller ID, what carriers must authenticate, and why unwanted calls still reach your phone.

• Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts: How Each Works

  What a credit freeze and the three fraud alerts each do, who can place one, how long each lasts, and how to lift one.

• What Happens to Your Student Loans After the SAVE Plan Ends

  The SAVE plan is ending. What borrowers need to know about switching repayment plans, deadlines, and how monthly payments may change.

• Government Impersonation Scams: How to Spot a Fake Call

  How IRS, Medicare, and other government impersonation scams work, and the signs that separate a real agency contact from a fake one.