Month: December 2020

If you’re feeling burdened by your timeshare, or can no longer financially manage the payments, you may have contemplated hiring a timeshare exit firm to help get you out of your ownership obligations—but be very cautious about signing on the dotted line. The timeshare exit business is unregulated, and complaints are on the rise. Many companies in this growing industry prey on anxiety, fear, and desperation. They charge high upfront fees while making promises they never intend to honor. In

You don’t need to wait until you fall victim to a scam or identity theft to start protecting yourself against scams. You can be proactive and take action now to implement a strong defense system against scammers and identity thieves. Here are some basic tips on how to protect your accounts, sensitive information, and devices. Keep Your Software Up-to-Date One of the easiest things you can do to preemptively strengthen your scam defenses is to keep your computer, phone, or tablet software up to date. This includes the operating systems for your phone and

Most seniors have heard the term fake news and are aware that the spread of misinformation online is a problem. While people of all ages fall victim to fake news, studies have shown that older adults are more vulnerable to fake news and digital misinformation. One study showed that Facebook users age 65 and older posted seven times as many articles from fake news websites than adults age 29 and younger.1 Older adults are also less likely to be able to spot the difference between advertisements that are designed to look