From Kim Komando at Komando.com

Linda wrote in from Rogers, AR. She catches my show on KFAY 1030 AM. She is looking for some ways to make money at home. She’s heard quite a bit about the Google Home Business Kit. She would like more information, along with my opinion of it.

Google has a lot of cool services, Linda. But it doesn’t offer a work-from-home kit. The sites promoting these kits simply capitalize on Google’s name. That should be your first clue that something is wrong. The sites are full of unsubstantiated claims. They don’t say what’s in the kit. Nor do they tell you what type of work you would be doing. That is another hallmark of a scam.

I have a pretty good idea of what’s in the kit. It will help you set up a site to sell the kit to more people. You may pay $30 for the kit. Or, you may only pay a few dollars for shipping and handling. Either way, you’re enrolled in a monthly subscription. Good luck trying to cancel that!

I would stay away from this one. There are much better ways to make money from home.

Want to work from home? Start a blog or open an online store. Or, there are sites where you can sell your photos, crafts and music. Visit my Money Center to get started.

This isn’t the only online scam going, of course. I have some great tips that will protect you from other scams:

• Watch out for sweetheart scams
• Avoiding the latest threats and scams
• Give to a charity, not a scammer

For more great tips and information, please visit Komando.com

***Please note:  I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way, nor am I receiving any compensation for this post.

~Sandy G.

From Kim Komando’s Tip Of The Day

Q.   I am at an age where orientation plays major tricks on my mind. At times, when I am done shopping, I’ve forgotten where I parked. Is there a GPS device that will help me find my car? This device needs to be very user-friendly and simple.   —Linda in Honolulu, listening on KHVH 830 AM

A.   We all need a little help finding our car from time to time. That’s true no matter our age.

If you already have a GPS unit, you should be set. Add a waypoint in the GPS unit before leaving your car. Take the GPS unit with you. To find your car, navigate to the waypoint.

The steps for adding a waypoint vary. Manually adding one every time you park can quickly become a hassle.

Some GPS units automatically add waypoints when removed from their mounts.

Garmin makes a number of GPS units with this feature. They start around $400. Look for units featuring Garmin Locate. I could not find a similar feature from other manufacturers.

You needn’t purchase a full-fledged GPS unit. There are GPS gadgets designed specifically to help you return to a location.

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***Please note:  I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way, nor am I receiving any compensation for this post.

~Sandy G.

From Komando.com

It’s great to be able to share photos online. But are you sharing more than just images?

Your photo files actually contain hidden information. This is called EXIF data. Most of it is pretty innocuous. It includes the date and time the photo was taken. The model and serial number of the camera are recorded. And depending on the camera, the settings you used may also be stored.

But many people geotag photos. This mates photos with GPS data. Each photo is tagged with the location it was taken. This lets you stick your vacation photos on a map. It’s pretty neat.

Some digital cameras and camera phones automatically geotag photos. Or, you can buy a separate GPS device. For some examples, check out this tip.

GPS information is stored in the EXIF data. The data goes with your photos when they’re uploaded to photo-sharing sites.

Photo navigation

Navigation companies have started looking at this data. Garmin’s nuvi 265T lets you download geotagged photos to the device. It will direct you to where the photo was taken.

That’s great for sight-seeing vacations. But could it be used by criminals?

Imagine uploading photos of your kids at school. Theoretically, predators could get those photos online. They would know what your kids look like. And they’d have precise directions to their school.

Need another scary scenario? Thieves could get directions to your house. And they’d know exactly what was worth taking.

Don’t panic

Don’t panic just yet. Photo navigation is still limited. It appears on a handful of devices from Garmin, Mio and Navman. And the Navman unit is hard to find in the United States.

Furthermore, these devices can’t pull from just any photo-sharing site. Mio and Navman devices use NavPix. And Garmin relies on Google’s Panoramio. It’s doubtful you use either. And they have strict guidelines that often exclude personal snapshots. They’re mostly for photos of landmarks and tourist attractions.

But manufacturers are looking to expand into more popular sites like Flickr. And you may have plenty of personal photos there.

What to do

The most important thing is to know exactly what is geotagged. Your trip to the Grand Canyon is probably fine. Your kids playing in the backyard probably shouldn’t be tagged.

Worrying about turning geotagging on and off is a little annoying. And it’s easy to forget. A better idea is to edit EXIF data on your computer. You can remove geotagging before uploading your photos.

Many photo-editing programs let you edit EXIF data. But finding the right tools can sometimes be hard. There are several programs that make it easy. Try EXIF-O-Matic, XnView or Irfanview. Or you can edit it right in Windows Explorer with Microsoft Photo Info.

You may need to go through your photo-sharing accounts. Pull down inappropriately tagged photos. Clean them, then upload them again. Also, be discriminating when uploading photos. Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want the whole world seeing.

More tips on GPS:

• GPS units help with travel
• Using GPS to track the teens while driving
• Find GPS for your laptop

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~Sandy G.

Be courteous by using BCC

From Komando.com

This week, I got an e-mail from Bob. He suggested that I remind people to use BCC. That’s a good idea! Spammers just hate BCC!

Bob is referring specifically to e-mails that spread Internet legends. We’ve all received them, and they’re almost all hoaxes. But people insist on telling everyone they know.

Once the letters make a few stops, they are loaded with e-mail addresses. Spammers can collect those addresses. Next thing, you’ll be getting spam to expand certain body parts.

I don’t recommend that you pass Internet legends on. After all, your friends are probably busy. They may think your e-mail is less than pressing.

But if you’re going to pass them on, employ a couple courtesies. First, use BCC. That stands for blind carbon copy. Every e-mail program offers this option. By using it, only your e-mail address will show.

Let me tell you how it works in Microsoft Outlook. Click New to open a blank e-mail form. Rather than putting an address in the box, click on To:. A window will open. At the bottom, you’ll see To, CC, and BCC. Put your address in the To: box. In the BCC: box, enter all of the other addresses.

Anyone who sees this e-mail will see only your address. The others will be hidden. The people on your list will be grateful.

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**This is a good idea for all emails, not just the Internet legends.

~Sandy G.

Manage your photos on a cruise

From Komando.com

Q.   Soon I’ll be going on a two-week cruise. I have a digital camera with a 1GB memory card. How can I offload my pictures while at sea? I want to be able to fill the card several times.

A. You have several options for managing your photos. The easiest would be to get extra memory cards. As you fill them, just stick in new ones. When you get home you can download all of your photos.

Most digital cameras use either Memory Stick or SD memory cards. Extra memory cards are cheap. You can easily find a 1GB card for under $10. You can get a 4GB card for around $20. Some cameras can take higher capacity cards. These can range from around $50 to $100. And they can hold as much as 16GBs.

I’d recommend extra memory cards. It’s such a cheap and easy solution. But it’s not the only one.

You could get a handheld photo storage device. These devices are about the size of an iPod. You’ll find models that store between 30GB and 250GB. They can pull the photos right off your memory card.

Several companies make these devices. Try Epson, Jobo or Wolverine. For devices without a screen, prices start around $150. You’ll spend upward of $500 for one with a screen.

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~Sandy G.

FROM KOMANDO TIP OF THE DAY 

How high is your cell phone bill? If your children have cell phones, it’s probably not cheap. And if they’re heavy texters (aren’t they all?), it could get worse. U.S. cellular providers are hiking their messaging fees.

It might be time to reevaluate your current plan. Some providers have per-message fees as high as 20 cents. Some children send upward of 1,000 text messages a month. It can be a hefty addition to your bill.

Service providers are promoting their messaging bundles. These give you a certain number of texts for a monthly charge. But choosing among bundles isn’t easy. You’ll need to evaluate your usage. Your bill should contain this information. And remember that your texting will fluctuate month to month.

Per-message fees

If you don’t choose a bundle, you’ll pay the per-message fee. Or, if you exceed your bundled messages, you’ll start paying the per-message fee.

Before you get started, you must understand your options. And that can be confusing. So, let me show you what’s out there.

In general, there are two types of plans, single and family. Family plans can have multiple lines on one bill. There are different messaging options and restrictions for both.

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***Please note:  I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way, nor am I receiving any compensation for this post.

~Sandy G.

From Kim Komando’s Tip Of The Day

The Web can be a scary place. Phishing scams show up in your e-mail inbox. Employment scams litter job search sites. Criminals attempt to steal your information with malware.

Every Internet user has to know how to avoid online crime. I’ve written plenty of great tips on this subject.  Check them out and you’ll be able to spot these scams.

But accidents do happen. Many smart, responsible people fall victim to online crime. Criminals are always innovating. And in some respects, we’re always playing catch up.

But to whom do you report online crime and scams? You can’t pick up the phone and call 911. Many criminals aren’t even in the United States. How can you help shut them down?

There is no Internet police force. But there are places to report online criminals. Some can take legal action. Others can shut down scams in different ways.

Scams on Google

Google works hard to keep scams and fraud out of its services. But a few things are bound to slip through. If you spot something, you can report it to Google.

Google’s most popular product is quality search results. But many people try to game the system. Scams can end up in search results. These sites could simply be spam. Or they can contain links to malicious sites. Some may even redirect you to other sites forcefully.

You can report these bad search results here. Include the exact query you used in the search. And you’ll need the URL for the search results page. Enter as much information as possible. It will help Google track down and remove these sites.

Google ads can be another tool used by scammers. These ads appear on thousands of Web sites (including this one). Sometimes inappropriate or malicious ads get through. If you spot one, report it here.

Bad business

If you don’t stick to reputable sites, shopping online can be dangerous. You can lose money and personal information to deceptive retailers. Once you’ve been had, dealing with them can be a pain.

Luckily, you don’t have to go it alone. Several agencies can help you resolve complaints. First is the Better Business Bureau. You can lodge a complaint here.  It will act as a mediator between you and the company.

Along the same lines, you should contact your state attorney general’s office. It has the tools to resolve your complaint. You can find a complete list of AGs on this site.

Report serious crime

Resolving a complaint is one thing. But more other authorities may be needed to investigate serious online crime. Report online crime to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. It’s a joint operation between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. It tracks and investigates online crime. And it will forward your case to the proper law enforcement agency.

If you’re afraid your identity is at risk, take additional action. Identity theft is a huge problem. So, the credit bureaus have created tools to help. A credit freeze can save you a lot of trouble. Learn all about using this tool and more here.  

Fraudulent e-mail

You also need to worry about what’s in your inbox. Everyone receives spam and phishing messages. Don’t even open these. And certainly don’t click included links or reply to them.

Several programs can help you avoid spam. Try xTerminator, MailWasher or SpamBayes. All of these will reduce the spam you receive.

You can also forward spam to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov. Phishing messages are a more serious threat. This tip will show you what to do with them.

More ways to stay safe online:

• Be sure you’re giving to reputable charities
• Get free software to protect your computer
• Watch an e-mail scam in action

For Kim’s weekly Newsletter, Tip Of The Day, Cool Site Of The Day, News Of The Day, and much more, please visit Kim Komando’s site by clicking here.

***Please note:  I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way, nor am I receiving any compensation for this post.

~Sandy G.

Is overclocking a good idea?

From Kim Komando’s Tip Of The Day

Q.   My son is an avid gamer. We have a relatively new computer, but he says it isn’t fast enough for his games. So he wants to overclock the machine so it will run faster. I’m not sure what overclocking is. Can you explain it to me? Should I let him do it?

A.   Many gamers and computer geeks overclock their machines. I really don’t recommend it, though. Overclocking can damage your computer. And you can kiss your warranty goodbye.

Done correctly, overclocking increases a computer’s performance. Basically, computer hardware is tweaked to run at a higher clock rate. That is the rate at which a computer performs operations. It is measured in cycles per second (hertz).

Several components can be overclocked–the processor, the memory and the graphics processor. Overclocking is done by changing settings on the motherboard.

Before selling a component, manufacturers perform functionality tests for worst-case conditions. A component must be able to operate at or above a given clock rate under these conditions.

Take, for example, a 2.0 gigahertz processor. It must operate at 2.0 GHz, even at the highest allowed temperature and lowest power voltages.

The processor could potentially run at 3.0 GHz. For this to happen, the temperature at which the machine operates would likely need to decrease. And the power voltage might need a boost.

That’s where overclocking comes in. Many motherboards allow you to change these settings. You do it through the BIOS.

You can overclock a processor one of two ways. The easiest way is to increase the CPU multiplier. Say you change the multiplier for that 2.0 GHz processor to 1.5. The processor would run at 3.0 GHz.

On most processors the multiplier is locked. So, overclockers often have to take the second approach. They change the speed of the front side bus (FSB).

The FSB is the system clock. Changing the speed of the FSB changes the CPU clock rate. It also changes how fast data moves between the RAM and processor.

Changing the FSB is tricky. It can cause the system to crash. So overclockers generally need to change the RAM and voltage settings.

Overclocking involves a lot of trial and error—mostly error. Basically, you must increase the speeds and voltages until the computer fails. Then you scale the settings back to the highest speed that doesn’t cause the computer to crash.

As I said, overclocking can damage a computer. As you increase voltage and component speeds, heat increases. The heat can cause components to fail, or even melt.

To counteract the heat, overclockers add sophisticated cooling systems. Many are liquid-based. They act much like a car’s radiator.

Your son must do his research before overclocking your computer. There are many sites online dedicated to overclocking. He can probably find the optimum settings for overclocking your components.

But, again, I wouldn’t do it. His alternative might be a computer designed for gaming. Or, look at gaming consoles—they’re much cheaper than gaming computers.

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~Sandy G.

SSL and browser certificates

From Komando.com 

James wrote from West Columbia, SC, to ask about certificates. He often gets warnings about a site’s certificate when he’s surfing. He wants to know more about the certificates.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are used to transmit sensitive data through the Web. They use certificates as part of the encryption process.

When you visit an encrypted site, your computer and the site go through a handshaking procedure.

When requesting access to an encrypted page, your browser presents a list of the encryption types it supports. The Web site will pick the strongest encryption type. The site then notifies your browser of the choice.

Next, the Web site sends your browser a digital certificate. The certificate contains a variety of information, including the site’s public encryption key. This key is used to create a private encryption key.

Certificates are issued by a certificate authority such as VeriSign. The certificate authority basically verifies that the public encryption key belongs to the site.

Otherwise, a criminal could have a fake certificate issued using the site’s address and a different encryption key. The criminal could then use this encryption key to steal your data.

Now, criminals could also easily buy a security certificate for a particular site. For example, the certificate could be for www.randomwebsite.com. The certificate authority would check the encryption key and verify that it belongs to this site. No red flags would be raised.

Then, the criminal could create a second site, say www.ebayphishingscamsite.com. He could use the security certificate with this site. You would visit the phishing site believing it to be eBay. You would think that your data is safe because it is encrypted. However, all you’d have would be a secure connection with the malicious site.

So, your browser adds another layer of protection. It verifies that the site and the certificate match up. This is intended to protect you from attacks like the one I mentioned.

If your browser detects a mismatch, it warns you. Unfortunately, you may see this warning when there is no real security threat. This can be caused by any number of factors. But the warning could alert you to a real danger.

Your browser gives you the option of accepting the certificate and continuing on to the site. Or, you could reject the certificate.

Can’t get enough on encryption? Read these tips:

• Protecting a top secret document
• A portable encryption program
• Sorting out wireless encryption confusion
• Dealing with a lost Windows encryption key

***Please note:  I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way, nor am I receiving any compensation for this post.

For more information on this and many other computer and Internet related items, please visit the Kim Komando web site by clicking here. 

~Sandy G.

Employers can find your personal information online

From Kim Komando’s Tip Of The Day

You probably know you have personal information online. But you may be surprised by the amount. Perhaps you put some of it there yourself. A simple search can reveal a lot about you.

If you can find this information, so can others. This can include your boss or potential employers. It’s a good idea to know what is out there.

There are plenty of tools for digging up personal information. You can use them to research those around you. But first, use them to look up yourself. That is some of the most interesting material.

Search engines

The obvious place to start is Google and other search engines. You can usually find sites containing information on specific people. You may even find a phone number. Several sites, including Google, can uncover this information.

You may be able to remove your number and information from these sites. But it isn’t always easy. The information could be on a number of sites. And some sites may just ignore your request to be removed.

Google is powerful. But it isn’t the most precise tool. It will often return way too many results. This is especially true if you have a common name. Having to wade through thousands of pages just isn’t realistic.

Get social

The most information-rich sources are social-networking sites. People put their personalities into their profiles. It’s also a record of their current activities. Searching popular social-networking sites is pretty easy. Check out this tip for some snooping strategies.

There are search engines specifically designed to sift through social-networking sites. Wink and Pipl are two popular ones. They can search sites like MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and more. See this tip for a rundown of their abilities.

Your profiles help you share your life with friends and family. But you may also be sharing it with your boss and others. Make sure you’re OK with that. There may be information you don’t want open to the public. Read my tips on keeping Facebook and MySpace profiles safe and private.

Blogs are also treasure troves of information. People use blogs to display their opinions. If you have a blog be careful what you write about. It could come back and bite you. To see how people can find your blog, read this tip. It’s about finding a child’s blog. But the techniques can apply to anyone.

Favorite things

The sites you visit regularly can say a lot about you. Your bookmarks reveal your hobbies, interests, medical issues and more. Sites like del.icio.us are used for storing bookmarks online.

But they are also used for sharing your bookmarks with the world. You can examine the bookmarks of others. You only need their user names. Would you want an employer looking through your bookmarks?

In the same vein, what you purchase can reveal personal details. Amazon allows people to create a wish list in their personal profiles. People use this to list things they’d like to buy. However, wish lists are searchable. Anyone can read them. All they need is a user name.

Both sites have a privacy setting to keep selections hidden. But you must enable these settings. By default, all selections are open to the public.

Hard facts

Employers can also find some interesting facts about your surroundings. Zillow, Trulia and Cyberhomes offer detailed real estate information. Just enter an address to get an estimated home value.

You can also get a breakdown of the neighborhood. What’s the average income in the neighborhood? What is the school district? Find out more about these real estate sites in this tip. Where a person lives can reveal personal details.

Not everything an employer could find is bad. LinkedIn is a social network built around professional connections. It’s a great way to show off your professional accomplishments. You may even want to point employers in this direction.

Background check

Some employers will do background checks. Do you know what would show up in a report? You can get background checks from sites like ZabaSearch and InfoSpace.

These can reveal basic background information. You may even find accurate address and contact information. These often link to deeper background checks. They can turn up criminal history, lawsuits and more. But you usually need to pay for those details.

There are other places to find background information. You can check things like court records, licensing boards or alumni associations. Read my column for more detail on those sources.

What about privacy?

Were you surprised by the amount of information available? Can employers really dig up all of your personal information? It can be jarring to see what others can learn about you. Much of this information was always public. The Web just makes it easier to find.

More tips for job hunters:

• Your online reputation can hurt your job search
• Get help making extra cash and spending less
• Online help for a tough job market

For lots more information on this and many other subjects, please visit Kim Komando’s site.

***Please note:  I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way, nor am I receiving any compensation for this post. 

~Sandy G. 

FROM KIM KOMANDO’S TIP OF THE DAY

Q.   I have read your columns about buying an LCD HDTV. But it is difficult to get the specs on TVs. Most sales people can’t answer my questions. Also, it seems that response time and contrast ratio are the most important factors. What about the viewing angle? And how about cd/m2 brightness? I’m not sure what that is.

A.   I hear you. It can be difficult to find all the information you need about a product. This is especially true if you go to an electronics store.

Now, I don’t mean to disparage the sales people. I wouldn’t expect them to remember the full specifications of every television in the store. Rather, the stores could do a better job of posting product specifications.

I would start by doing some research on the Internet. Manufacturers generally post their products’ full specifications. On the product page, just look for a link called technical specifications.

If the manufacturer’s site doesn’t list the specifications, try shopping sites. For example, Amazon often lists technical specifications. I’ve found that it is sometimes more complete than manufacturers’ sites. I know, I know—that seems counterintuitive!

You could spend a lot of time fretting over specifications posted online. You also need to spend some time looking at televisions in person. Regardless of specifications, choose a television with an appealing picture.

Technical issues

Now, on to your technical questions!

You’re correct in assuming that response time and contrast ratio are important.

Response time refers to how fast a pixel moves from black to white to black. Or, maybe it’s the time it takes to move from one level of gray to another. It all depends on what the manufacturer is testing.

Response time is measured in milliseconds; lower is better. I would aim for 8ms or less.

Response time is important because LCDs sometimes handle action poorly. In the bad old days, they often displayed a smear instead of action. A faster response time was one answer to smearing.

However, there is much discussion about response time on the Internet. Some consider it overrated.

There’s another term you’ll sometimes see—refresh rate. This was important in old cathode ray tube TVs and monitors. A slow refresh rate gives you flicker. LCDs typically display a picture 60 times per second (Hertz, abbreviated Hz). They don’t have a problem with flicker. But because they sometimes smear, manufacturers developed a 120Hz frame rate.

Samsung’s explanation

Samsung calls its system Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology. It explains it this way: “This technology doubles the frame rate from 60 to 120 frames per second (120Hz LCD panel) without repeating the same image to make more frames. Instead, the TV intelligently calculates the ‘middle’ image between frame A and frame B and inserts it in between (Auto Motion Plus 120Hz processor), making a fluid transition from one frame to the next.”

Intelligent calculation is another term for interpolation. Skeptics would say the true term should be guesswork. Is it worth paying for? I don’t know. The jury’s still out.

If I were buying an LCD television, I’d use the specs for pre-selection. Then I’d go watch them in the store. Try for a basketball game or an auto race. If there’s no smearing, you have a potential purchase.

Contrast ratio is the ratio between the brightest white and darkest black. The greater the difference, the crisper the picture. I would aim for 10000:1 or better. Contrast is fairly easy to gauge. If the contrast ratio isn’t up to snuff, the television’s picture will appear flat.

Candelas is a measure of luminance. Specifically, luminance is measured in candelas per square meter (cd/m2). As you can guess, this affects how bright an image appears on the screen. Aim for 500 cd/m2. You’ll be okay if luminance is slightly lower. However, I wouldn’t accept less than 350 cd/m2. Otherwise, the television will be dim.

Manufacturers may tout viewing angle. They generally do this when a television has an exceptional viewing angle. Look for a viewing angle of 120 to 170 degrees.

From an angle, an LCD’s colors can be inaccurate. And the image might be dim or nonexistent. Some do better from the side than others. Check it in the store.

Once you buy an HDTV, you’ll need to get HD programming. I wrote a column that will help you with this. You might also want to add a Slingbox to your setup. This lets you access your television programming anywhere!

***I normally do not post an entire article, but Kim Komando’s Tip Of The Day changes every day.  If I posted the link and someone clicks on it at some point after today, it would not take them to this tip, it would take them to that day’s tip instead. 

If you haven’t already done so, please check out Kim Komando’s site.  She has tons of great information, programs, etc. as well as a Message Forum and Newsletters you can sign up for.  I highly recommend her site. 

I am not affiliated with Kim Komando or Komando.com in any way nor am I being paid to post this. 

~Sandy G.

The following is from Kim Komando’s Tip of The Day:

Question: 

I recently replied to an e-mail about working online. Last Friday, I got three $2,700 cashier’s checks that looked phony. I was going to take them to the bank to see if it can help me. However, I received an e-mail from the employer today. The message had a threatening tone. To whom should I report this matter? I think it is a scam.

Kim’s Answer: 

You’re probably right, Robbie. I can say with 99.999 percent certainty that this is a scam. And the other .001 percent? Let me put it this way: You’re being scammed out of money or you’re being induced to commit a crime.

Your first warning should be that the “job” offer came via e-mail. I receive these messages all the time from people I don’t know. Those messages are spam. Think about it. Who offers a complete stranger a job, particularly one involving large sums of cash?

Maybe you have your résumé up on a job site, though. So you may have let your guard down slightly. Unfortunately, crooks have infiltrated job sites.

Because of this, you need to be cautious. Be careful what you disclose to potential employers. And be sensible about the messages you receive. An out-of-the-blue job offer is questionable under any circumstance.

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~Sandy G.