Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

The IRS’s tax filing season is a prime time for identity thieves to steal money. The FTC states that tax identity theft occurs, “…when a person uses someone else’s Social Security number to either file a tax return and claim the victim’s refund, or to earn wages that are reported as the victim’s income, leaving the victim with the tax bill.”

Signs your computer is infected

Signs Your Computer is Infected

Imagine you’re working on an important project with a tight deadline. Sadly, your computer is running much slower than usual. You’re waiting a long time just to open a PowerPoint presentation. You begin to ask yourself, “Does my computer have a virus?” The following are some obvious signs to look out for.