internet safety Archives - #LatinaGeeks™ https://latinageeks.com/tag/internet-safety/ NonProfit for Latinas in Technology and Entrepreneurs Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:41:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://latinageeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LG_003-70x70.png internet safety Archives - #LatinaGeeks™ https://latinageeks.com/tag/internet-safety/ 32 32 Univision Segment: Protect Yourself From Online Scams https://latinageeks.com/univision-segment-protect-yourself-from-online-scams/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?p=10450 Every day we are on multiple devices. From our phones to tablets, smartwatches – or even our good friend, Alexa. While all these devices add value to our lives, we are also opening ourselves up to online dangers such as scams. According to a study by Social Catfish, victims of online fraud are generally in their 20s and younger. #LatinaGeeks member Cristina Collazos, shared with Noticias Univision 34 about scammer tactics criminals use to steal your information. They range from false influencers all the way to romantic scams. Cristina shared these three tips you can use to help protect your love ones! PARENTAL CONTROLS Set up those parental controls on your child’s phone. From setting a timer on social media apps, to blocking certain content. Don’t know how to do it? You can always buy a phone that has the parental controls in place. TALK WITH YOUR CHILDREN Don’t just block the dangers. Talk to your children about the importance of data and what it is. Remind them to never give out personal information such as home address, name of school, phone number, date of birth, social security number, age, etc., to not only strangers but to the general online public. REPORT THE FRAUD Don’t just let it slide by. If you are a victim of fraud or suspect fraud report it. You can report it on the social media app, go to a consumer page, or file a complaint on the Federal Trade Commission’s website here.

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]]> Univision Segment: How to Avoid Online Fraud When Holiday Shopping https://latinageeks.com/univision-segment-how-to-avoid-online-fraud-when-holiday-shopping/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:10:45 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?p=10167 With Covid restrictions limiting in-person shopping and retail store capacity this holiday season, you may be among the millions of Americans turning to the internet to purchase gifts for family and friends. Check out 3 tips to avoid online scammers and cyber fraud when shopping online.

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