Identity theft
Old password reused — weird logins after a breach headline
After a big breach headline, I saw login attempts on an account where I had reused an old password. Changed it. What else belongs on a short checklist?
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A contractor we found online wanted a large deposit in crypto only, with no local references. We walked away. What payment norms do people expect for home work?
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Tax season messages promising faster refunds
Messages promised faster tax refunds if I “verified” details on a site. I ignored them. What official habits do people use in tax season?
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