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Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses how to protect yourself and loved ones from cyber fraud and scams with the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Eva Velasquez.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkJoining me now, Eva Valesquez, is with the Identity Theft Resource Center. Eva, so great to see you. Thanks again for joining us this morning.Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterOh, I’m so glad to be back.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkYou know, it was only yesterday, Eva, well, maybe about a month ago, when you were on talking about the big grandiose report you have that your organization puts out about all the scams and threats. We were, you know, I think we had a good conversation about that. We warned a lot of people, but there have been some recent geopolitical events that I think put in motion even more scams, even more cyber threats.I wanna get your reaction to what’s going on and how you look at it through the cybersecurity lens.Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterLook, anytime you have a big global event, that’s going to create more opportunities and vulnerabilities in our systems. So it absolutely stands to reason that given what’s happening right now, they are going, the bad actors are going to be looking both for ways to weaken our defense and for ways to exploit any vulnerabilities that already exist because we’re paying attention to other things, right? We are, I don’t wanna say distracted, but our focus is on other things.So that absolutely is going to happen. And it kind of doesn’t matter what the big global event is, we see this with huge weather events and disasters. We see this with if there is something going on in other countries with their political organizations and even with their economies.So it’s not unusual, unfortunately, for the bad guys to come out of the woodwork even more. And we were already at a heightened state of scams increasing, cybersecurity events increasing. It’s not a surprise.It’s an unfortunate reality, but it’s not a surprise.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkSo let’s talk about, we had a good conversation about scams. They’re gonna be enhanced. Are there more vulnerable parts of our population that really should keep their ears up, their eyes open and really boots to the ground when it comes to scams?Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterYes, there are. And those are the people that want to be engaged and they want to do something. They don’t like seeing harm.They support our troops. They may want to just really help people. This is one of the most despicable in my mind, types of scams where the bad guys prey either on people’s hope or on their good nature, on their humanity.So I am sure we aren’t seeing it in our contact center yet. I think we’re a couple of weeks out before we start getting the calls, but we are definitely going to see a lot more around that area. Charity scams, scans where they’re asking you to help an individual.Maybe it’s someone who’s in one of these places, a stranded traveler, a government worker, a foreign aid worker. And they’re going to play on your desire to do something good to help someone who’s in peril and ask for money, ask for your information. I’m sure we’re gonna continue to see imposter scams.And believe me, imposter scams, the most common type of scam, they’re through the roof, they hold steady at number one, and they will use, the bad guys, will use some form, they will impersonate, whether it’s a charity, just a fake charity, whether it’s an individual who, again, may be stranded or needs help. Those are definitely going to proliferate. So I really want people to be on their guard.If you want to do something to help, if you want to do something good, please, you pick the charity. Don’t let them pick you.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkYeah, or don’t let the bad actors pick you, of course. Let’s talk about the vehicle by which these scams are gonna happen. I suspect the phone is the predominant way that people are gonna reach out to dupe, I’ll call it duping people.It’s gonna be voice, you said imposter scams. I presume it’s gonna be text message, and there’s gonna be phishing or email. Did I miss anything?Are there any other?Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterSocial media, it’s absolutely going to proliferate on social media. And I think the jury’s out in my mind of which channel is going to be the one where we see the most traffic, because the bad guys don’t discriminate. They don’t, they’re gonna do whatever works.And we as human beings, we’re all different. Some people, regardless of your age, you may be very active on social media, but you really don’t answer the phone very often. Or vice versa, maybe you’re not really online, but when that call comes in, you answer the phone.They are not going to pick and choose and say, well, I’m only going to try to commit my crimes through one channel. And it may be different bad actors that are using different channels, but I think they’re all going to be deluged. So I think we’re gonna see increases in calls, text messages, emails, social media, not only direct messages, but simply fake pages, fake profiles being set up.A lot of times they’ll use GoFundMe accounts. And while the GoFundMe platform is a legitimate platform, the bad actors will insert themselves and they will own that account, but they’ll say that it’s for something else.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkAnd they probably, Ava, will use, as you were talking about social media, I was thinking about artificial intelligence and some videos to really pull at your heartstrings, right? I mean, it’s not too difficult for artificial intelligence to create a video or reference images.Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterOh, it takes very little effort. It takes very little skill and it costs very little money to create these fictions, these fictions out of thin air that look very, very real, whether it’s a flyer or a photo or a collage of photos and videos. I hate to say it, but you really can’t trust those things when they’re incoming.If you decide that this is something that you want to support, I always tell people get off the channel, that you were solicited on and go directly to a charity’s website, a legitimate charity. And we’ve made it so easy now to figure out who’s real and who’s fake. There are organizations like the Better Business Bureau, like Candid.Oh gosh, there’s a number of other ones and now they’re not coming to mind.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkWell, that’s okay. It’s not a quiz, but knowing that BBB and others are out there, basically do your research.Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterI mean, if you just Google third party accreditation for charities, you will get a list of legitimate third parties that do a deep dive and look into charities, how long they’ve been around, who their leadership is, what their finances are. I mean, I know this because the ITRC is a charity and we go through these processes to demonstrate to the public that we’re legitimate, we’re good stewards of those donations and those funds. So there are definitely ways that you can find out is this legitimate or not?It doesn’t take that long, but what the bad guys are banking on is that you are gonna be so moved and your heartstrings are going to be so pulled that you won’t take the five minutes. You’re just gonna go, yes, I want to do something and you’ll do it right away. It doesn’t make you a bad person.It doesn’t make you unsympathetic to what’s going on if you take that five minutes to check. In fact, that’s so much better because it ensures that the money you’re donating, the money you’re trying to use to help is actually going to get to those people that need the help and not in the pockets of a bad guy.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement NetworkSo in the remaining minute or so that we have, Eva, if I see one of these scams, I pick it out, I sniff it out, who do I contact? And tell us a little bit about the call center. Can I call, I know I can’t call Eva Velazquez, but can I call the, maybe I can, I don’t know.But do I call your call center and how can they help?Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterYes, yes. We are not a reporting organization. I would encourage people to report.If you didn’t engage with the scammer, but you’ve seen it, please report it to the FTC, report it to IC3, which is the Internet Crimes Complaint Center. And they will log that and they look for patterns and do investigations. If you actually did engage and you need help, maybe you did share some of your information.Maybe you’re just being deluged now by all of these offers and you need to make sure that your data is secure, that your identity is secure, and that you can figure out how to see if one of these offers is legitimate. By all means, call our toll-free number. Everything we do is free to the public.All of the advice, recovery plans, all of our educational resources, all at no cost to the public. And you can talk to a real person. It’s not a chat bot.It’s not an AI agent. These are real trained advisors that you can talk to and get the information that you need. And it’s 888-455-30.Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network888-455-30. Ava, it’s always great to talk to you. I feel better already.I know the audience does as well. Thanks so much for joining us. And look, we look forward to having you back on the program again very soon.Eva Velasquez, Identity Theft Resource CenterIt was great to be here, and I hope we can help some folks.

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TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love Amazon’s lawn mower dealsWhether you rent or own, it’s a treat having a home with a large yard in the warmer months. This outdoor space is essential for throwing neighborhood barbecues, hosting backyard birthday bashes, or just lounging in a hammock with a good book. Having a yard of your own also comes with its downsides, mainly in the form of round-the-clock maintenance. In the blink of an eye, it can feel as if your lawn has become an overgrown tangle of grass, meaning it’s time to pull out the lawn mower.In the spring and summer, grass grows so quickly that your lawn may require a trim every week. You can always hire a professional for this job, but the expense can quickly add up, which means getting yourself a lawn mower is likely a better investment for your budget overall. Lawn mowers can easily run for hundreds of dollars, but with the right sale, you can find selections for under $200. These savings are harder to find in the warmer months, but currently, Amazon has a few standout deals on lawn mowers with top-rated selections starting at just $127. These are nothing fancy, they’re all the classic walk-behind mowers, but some do have additional features like a cordless battery-operated design and adjustable cutting positions. According to shoppers, even without the bells and whistles, these lawn mowers will get the job done.LawnMaster Electric Lawn Mower, $127 (was $150) at Amazon

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Shop at AmazonOn sale for just $127 at Amazon, the LawnMaster Electric Lawn Mower is the most affordable lawn mower on our list. It’s a basic lawn mower, offering an 18-inch cutting width and two ways to discharge the grass, from the side or back, and six adjustable cutting positions. It comes with a high-efficiency electric motor, which is powered through an electrical cord, which is probably the biggest drawback of this model. You will have a limited radius, unless you pair this with an extension cord, and then you have to be cautious not to run over it. One shopper found this corded design helpful and explained, “Since there are no batteries to recharge, you can cut the entire yard without worrying about running out of power on a cordless mower or having to buy and store fuel.”Higher-end mowers use self-propulsion, but this one you’ll have to push yourself. The lightweight design shouldn’t be too tiring to move. As a bonus, this design is also foldable, so you won’t have to worry about a large space to store it afterward, making it a stellar selection for those with small yards and garages. Mzk Electric Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower, $180 (was $260) at Amazon

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Shop at AmazonWen Max 2-in-1 Cordless Brushless Lawn Mower, $239 (was $275) at Amazon

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Shop at AmazonSteelite Electric Lawn Mower Cordless, $210 (was $270) at Amazon

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A.M. Update: U.S. Equities set to open down Good morning. Stock futures are mixed after mounting a comeback Monday amid growing concern among investors about the war in Iran.Dow Futures were down 42 points, or 0.09% to 46,480.00 at last check, while the S&P Futures slipped 0.03%, to 6,632.75 and Nasdaq Futures were down 0.08% to 24,388.50 .Iranian officials pushed back on President Donald Trump’s claim there have been talks between the two countries in which both sides had “major points of agreement”.Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied Tehran was in talks with the U.S., according to state media, but acknowledged countries in the region were trying to get diplomacy going.Trump had threatened to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran did not allow shipping to move freely through the strait of Hormuz.However, stocks had ended higher Monday after Trump wrote on s ocial media that he had extended his deadline by five days, saying the US and Iran had held “very good and productive conversations” in recent days.He also told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, that his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner had held “very, very strong talks” with the Iranians a day earlier, according to The Guardian.Meanwhile, several locations in Israel were targeted by fresh barrages of Iranian missiles, with authorities releasing images of charred buildings and burned-out cars, while Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia said they had been hit by fresh attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported.We’ll be tracking the biggest developments here in our daily live blog, Stock Market Today. Check back periodically for updates from the market, as well as the happenings you need to be aware of for today.

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