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Clever tax scam for 2018 is a new twist on an old favorite
The Internal Revenue service warns that taxpayers could get conned into handing over tax refunds deposited in their accounts—that’s nothing new. The twist is that fraudsters file a real tax return with stolen data so filers get a real, but erroneous, refund. The criminals then pretend to be someone in authority to get taxpayers to “return” the refund money. Find out how it works and what you can do.
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Report: Your smart TV could get hacked, if not protected
Consumer Reports has found that many smart TVs are vulnerable to hacking if proper security measures are not put in place (i.e., a secure home Wi-Fi network). And, beyond the models they found to be at risk, smart TVs in general pose privacy risks you might not know about. Find out what you can do.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Black Sabbath
It’s rare that critics can universally agree on an album being five stars across the board. This is one of those uncommon instances. Hundreds of bands have covered Paranoid over the last five decades and the tributes aren’t likely to end. The band broke up, reunited and officially called it quits last year. While there may not be any new Black Sabbath on the horizon, being able to pick this up for $5 bucks is an outstanding consolation.
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Lady Bird, Coco, Darkest Hour and Three Billboards coming to TDS TV on Demand
With the Academy Awards later this month, it’s only appropriate that TDS TV on Demand brings to your living room some of best films of 2017. For virtuoso acting performances, you don’t have to go any further than a trio of great movies, including the coming of age comedy “Lady Bird,’ the Winston Churchill biopic “The Darkest Hour,” and the tragic “Three Billboards in Ebbing, Missouri.” And, for the whole family, don’t miss Pixar’s latest (and nominated film), “Coco.
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Welcome to the Year of the Dog!
Chinese New Year begins today, February 16 and is celebrated for 15 days until its conclusion on March 2. We say goodbye to the Year of the Rooster and welcome The Year of the Dog. A few of our employees share their family holiday traditions and we all wish you fortune in the new year!
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