Privacy Perils: Calamity Con Men

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It is a sad fact of life that no misfortune is so bad that someone won't try to take advantage of it. Our hearts go out to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, and our gratitude to those offering help to those affected by the catastrophic storm. We all should be thankful for our blessings, and generous in our own relief efforts. Even so, be mindful that this type of event also brings out cyber scammers looking to profit from the compassion of others. As the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) advises, "remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on interest in Hurricane Harvey." See the US-CERT's website for warnings and suggested preventative measures.

Please be both liberal in your support, and prudent in your approach. Make sure your dollars go to the needy, not the greedy.

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.

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