Easy Prey

With the worldwide virus pandemic, we are seeing things on Facebook, Twitter and in our email multiple times a day already. We are focused on remaining vigilant so we don't contract the virus, but we also need to become vigilant so that we don't become victims of the various cons, schemes, and scams that are already starting to surface.  During uncertain times we often see scams on a personal leve...

Many of us love traveling, but safety and security are usually a concern in the back of our minds especially if we are traveling with our family.  So how do we stay safe and secure when we are traveling? J. teaches us what red flags to look for when reserving and staying with Airbnb. With a few extra steps any problem can often be prevented and in turn, keep you safer and more secure.  If you have...

Have you ever been the victim of an email scam? Business Email Compromise is a type of scam where scammers focus on businesses that conduct wire transfers and work with suppliers abroad. There are many things businesses and consumers can be on the lookout for to avoid falling into these email traps.  Learn how to protect your information and money from these cyber attacks with Steve's practical ad...

Has your information ever been compromised in a data breach?  There are security measures you can implement to lessen the effects.  Troy Hunt shares about the frequency and increasing size of data breaches of personal information.  Don't miss the end where we share lots of strategies you can put in place today to better protect your information.   Troy Hunt is an Australian Microsoft Regional Dire...

In today's internet age we are meeting more and more people online.  How do we use this incredible resource wisely and keep our families safe?    Jeffrey Hayzlett shares about how his image and pictures of his grandkids are being used to scam women out of tens of thousands of dollars and breaking hearts in the process.    Listen in to hear practical tips for making sure the people you connect with...

Have you or your family been victims of identity theft, phishing, romance scams, or any other scams?  The true stories and actionable advice you will hear on this podcast can help save you money, headaches, and more.     Chris Parker is the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com and host of the Easy Prey podcast , which attracts over 6 million monthly visits. His website provides information on IP addre...