Author: Missy Kellor

Put the brakes on car scams

by on July 15, 2019 0 comments
You can buy practically anything online (seriously, what CAN’T you buy online?), but when purchasing a big-ticket item like a used car, you need to be extra careful. The FTC is reporting that scammers are taking customers for a ride by “selling” vehicles they don’t have or don’t own.
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Government impostor scams are on the rise

by on July 11, 2019 0 comments
Odds are good you’ve gotten the calls that seem to be from the Social Security Administration—or the IRS, or Medicare, or any number of other official agencies. Except, as soon as the caller threatens you or demands that you pay them with a gift card or by wiring money, you should know it’s a scam.Last year, in fact, the FTC warned us all about the rise in government scams. Now they have new data—and a new way to see the data—to prove it.
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What is the dark web?

by on June 19, 2019 0 comments
You’ve likely heard the term “dark web” in the headlines and news stories, but very few of us really know what it means. It certainly sounds scary and foreboding, but what is this place? Where is it? What can you do there? How do you get there—and should you go? Here are the answers so you can understand:
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Who is TDS?

by on June 11, 2019 0 comments
Maybe you’ve seen our trucks, spotted our ads, or read about us in your local paper—but those don’t really tell you who we are. Please, allow us to introduce ourselves. Hi, we’re TDS. We are a 50-year-old, family-run, communications company. Learn more about our history which says a lot about who we are today.
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Take a walk on TDS’ wild side

by on June 5, 2019 0 comments
You might think you have to take an exotic vacation to enjoy some amazing sights. Actually, you don't have to go any further than TDS serving areas.  In honor of summer officially starting soon check out these amazing TDS places located on world-famous and unique walking trails and paths (and start making plans to visit!).
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Look out for rental scams

by on May 23, 2019 0 comments
You head online looking for a new apartment—someplace nice, reasonably priced, and with great amenities. Based on the photos, you find the perfect one and contact the owner—and that's where things start to go wrong. Find out more about this scam the Better Business Bureau is warning about.
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