Mar 27

IRS Fraudulent scams – Warnings for 2015 tax returns

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Kim Komando features some protective advice in this security alert.  Users should also not respond to any unexpected calls from IRS, as the US Mail still remains the primary means of communication (and they do not contain by email or phone initially) http://www.komando.com/tips/300138/protect-your-tax-return-from-crooks-and-hackers In its most basic form, a crook uses your Social Security number […]

Mar 27

Privacy – RadioShack Bankruptcy and possible sale of Customer Data

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While technically bankruptcy courts may see customer data as an asset for sale, this action could be potentially blocked due to privacy concerns. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-24/radioshack-s-bankruptcy-could-give-your-customer-data-to-the-highest-bidder The phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and shopping habits of more than 100 million customers are part of RadioShack’s bankruptcy auction.  RadioShack’s customers—even those whose most recent purchase came years ago—could also […]

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