International Modem Dialing Scams
March 11, 2020
If you use a dial-up modem to access the Internet and see a costly international call on your phone bill that you don't remember making, you may have...
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categoryTips for Secure Web Navigation and Transactions
March 11, 2020
Tips for Securing Your Online Surfing and Transactions. There are things you can do to protect yourself and your kids from malicious software that...
Voicemail System Hacking
March 9, 2020
If you don't change default passwords on your voicemail accounts, you or your company could be in for an expensive surprise. There are hackers who...
Porting: Keeping Your Phone Number When You Change Providers
March 9, 2020
If you're switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often...
Mexico Collect Call Scam
February 28, 2020
If you receive a collect phone call from someone in Mexico, it may be part of a telephone scam that predominantly targets people in Hispanic...
Don't Fall for the 90# Telephone Scam
February 28, 2020
A legacy phone scam using the 90# buttons on business landline telephones is still around, targeting phones served by a private branch exchange (PBX...
How to Comment on FCC Proceedings
February 26, 2020
Gathering and analyzing comments from the public is an important part of the FCC's rulemaking process, and it allows the public to participate in...
Mobile Wallet Services Protection
February 25, 2020
As our use of mobile payment services increases, so does the need to protect mobile devices, apps and associated data from theft and cyber attacks.
Wireless Phones and the National Do-Not-Call List
February 25, 2020
Placing telemarketing calls to wireless phones is - and always has been - illegal in most cases.
Tips for Using Public Phones and Payphones
February 25, 2020
The long distance and local rates charged from payphones and other phones in public areas such as hotels, hospitals, and airports can vary, and may...