Another great article from Scambusters(.org) that might be helpful as we approach another Amazon Prime Day(s). Amazon Prime Day — days (plural), actually — happens later this month and scammers have lined up a host of hacks, con tricks, and frauds to catch out unwary shoppers. The event is being held on June 21 and […]

Recently, Nationwide Insurance released its list of the top preventable insurance claims on farms and ranches in 2019. The following claim types accounted for more than 20,000 claims in one year:  1: Fire  To help prevent or reduce the impacts of fires, ensure working fire extinguishers are present in shop areas and on mobile equipment. You […]

CBD, the non-psychoactive element of marijuana and legal extract of hemp is being hailed by many as the wonder drug of the 21st century. But there’s either limited or no evidence of its effectiveness for a wide range of disorders including insomnia and pain relief. Some sellers also outrageously claim it can be used in […]

Did you know that during the current health crisis, you can get free weekly credit reports from the three big reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, and Transunion? The three just announced they’re extending the free service until April next year. But make sure you go the correct site to get your info: AnnualCreditReport.com. Beware of […]

There is no word the strikes fear into a horse owners heart faster than “colic.” Colic is a general term that is used to describe any kind of abdominal pain that a horse experiences. This can range from mild to very serious, sometimes even deadly. Knowing the signs of colic could save you and your […]

Here is some great information from Steven Anderson’s Tech Tips newsletter: Spam phone calls (also known as robocalls) have been a problem for quite some time. What is new, at least for me, is spam text messages. I have been receiving an increasing number of these messages. I have been looking at how to deal […]

This article is reprinted from Ohio Insurance Agents The pandemic has created the perfect environment for cybercriminals to prey upon individuals and businesses. In fact, in 2020, cyberattacks were happening every 39 seconds. Meaning, by the time you finish reading this article at least 4 cyberattacks have been carried out on unsuspecting people and companies. […]

This article is a reprint from Utica National Insurance Group. 10 Winter Driving Safety Tips Here are some valuable tips to help you to prepare for winter driving: Keep your vehicles in good working order by having them serviced regularly. Store jumper cables, snow brush, scraper, gloves, hat, blanket, flashlight and water in your vehicle […]

Here is some very good information from Scambusters(.org)’s recent article. Should you click that “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of those pesky spam emails that drop into your inbox by the score every day? Probably not, say email security experts — because you could be lining yourself up for a scam or unleashing another torrent […]

Malware. The word strikes fear into the hearts of computer and mobile users these days. And with good reason. It can cause havoc with your computer system, steal your data, cost you a fortune or even take you completely out of action. According to research website DataProt.net, 350,000 pieces of malware are detected every day, […]