ARTICLES BY JASON KAMA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OUTREACH SPECIALIST
'Credential Stuffing' puts new spin on old tricks
Admit it. Most of us are guilty of using the same username and password on multiple accounts. It’s just so much easier to remember. But that one simple shortcut puts you at a much higher risk of getting hacked than ever before through a method called “credential stuffing.”
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Travelers lose money to Expedia imposters
What do you do when you need to find something? Search for it on the internet! You might want to do some extra sleuthing.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Owe on student loans? Scammers may love you
For thousands of college graduates in Idaho, making student loan payments will soon become reality. A reality that can feel like a huge financial burden. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, borrowers, on average, owe over $28,000. And because student loan debt is so common, scammers smell …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Don't take scammers on vacation with you
Summer is officially upon us and we hope that everyone is getting out to enjoy their favorite pastimes, whether that’s just getting into the great outdoors or traveling to that ultimate vacation destination. Some of us use timeshares and vacation rentals to go to exotic locations we may not normally …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Virus alert on your computer? Make sure to think twice
Have you ever been working on your computer and a flashing warning pops up? For many this causes panic that something is wrong with the computer or there’s a virus. In some cases, the pop-up may say your security needs to be updated. Other times it’ll say your files have …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Digital wallet apps can open wrong doors
It’s so convenient: With the touch of a button, you pay back a friend for pizza, pay for your haircut or maybe even cover the cost of your child’s activities. Digital wallet apps are replacing checkbooks and putting payments at our fingertips — no pens necessary. But could they also …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Medicare patient? Beware bad guys
For so many, Medicare is a lifeline, helping them stay on the side of good health instead of sickness. Unfortunately, those who partake in this program and need this care have become a target for scammers.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Tis the season for trouble at your door
Spring has finally sprung and it’s getting nice and comfortable to walk around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, this warmer weather sometimes brings not just flowers but also some unwelcome visitors in the form of door-to-door scams.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
