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email message they received
is legitimate. The email may
be very confusing to them
because it alerts them that
their password was compro-
mised and there’s a link to
change it. If they click the
link, they’re providing their
credentials to a hacker.
Oftentimes, they receive
an alarming email that their
identity has been stolen or
that their personal informa-
tion is available on the Dark
Web, and they can’t decipher
if the message is genuine.
The older generation is
much less technology-savvy
than younger generations
who have grown up with the
internet. Seniors also tend to
be more trusting, which can
lead to vulnerabilities with
regard to maintaining securi-
ty with personal information.
KEEPING PERSONAL
INFORMATION SECURE
Investing in a subscription
plan with a trusted com-
pany like McAfee, Norton,
Kaspersky or Avast can help
keep your personal data
secure and your computer
safe from viruses.
It’s also important to
never feel pressured to give
information like your Social
Security number, credit card
information or account pass-
words over the phone. This
is especially true if the call
was unexpected or from an
unusual number.
Scammers may try to use
calls, texts and emails to
impersonate customer ser-
vice representatives from
companies you use and trust
(like the electric company,
your internet provider or
Amazon).
If you are ever unsure, it is
always safest to end the call
and reach out directly to cus-
tomer support using a trusted
number.
With email messages, it
is always recommended to
check the email address that
sent the message to determine
if it looks authentic.
Additionally, remember
that reputable companies
will never ask you to provide
payment information over
the phone or demand that
you purchase a gift card for
payment.
When in doubt about the
legitimacy of any website,
email message or phone call,
it is always best to dig a little
deeper or ask someone for
help before succumbing to
geneivat da’at.
Rabbi Jason Miller is a local educator
and entrepreneur. He is the presi-
dent of Access Technology in West
Bloomfield.
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