When something is uncertain we can use a buffer to smooth the impact of the variability. Since internet speeds fluctuate video streaming services buffer the download to provide us with a smooth …
National Identity Fraud Awareness Week
This week is National Identity Fraud Awareness Week. Last year I wrote a detailed article on how to protect yourself from identity theft. The article also shares the story of how my sister was …
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Is this a scam?
Smart scammers try to make themselves appear legitimate as a way to suck you in. They'll use official sounding names, even names that are very similar to real companies. In fact I had some scammers …
Be prepared to lose your job
Whilst there's not as much doom and gloom around now as there was during the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2009 the world hasn't returned to over-brimming confidence. Recent natural catastrophes …
Protect yourself from identity theft
Two months ago my sister, Julia was the victim of identity fraud. Two thousand dollars quickly disappeared from her bank accounts before she detected it. This week is National Identity Fraud …
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