by Aditi Jhaveri , Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission
What’s not to like about the convenience of free public Wi-Fi? It’s nice to be able to connect to the internet when you’re away from home. Unfortunately, these hotspots often aren’t secure. If you go online using public Wi-Fi — like at an airport or a coffee shop — you may unintentionally share personal information with strangers. Read more
by Jennifer Leach, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
When you were in school, did you learn about managing your money? I remember learning how to write a check — strangely enough, in music class — but that was about it.
by Carol Kando-Pineda , Attorney, Federal Trade Commission
Tax season is here. It’s time to get your files and forms in order. You may be well-versed in W-2s and 1099’s, but do you know that an identity thief can mess up your tax files or even get to your tax refund before you can file for it?
