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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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