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Americans are grappling with an ongoing surge in robocalls, a trend that has become increasingly concerning due to the prevalence of scams . According to a recent report by YouMail, a call-blocking service, nearly 4.5 billion robocalls were made in September alone.  This marks a slight increase from the previous month and a notable rise of 5% compared to the same time last year.  As so many of us continue to receive these unwanted calls, we are left wondering how to protect ourselves from potential scams and what can be done to mitigate this persistent issue. ENTER CYBERGUY’S $500 HOLIDAY GIFT CARD SWEEPSTAKES! IT'S FREE TO ENTER — SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR MY FREE TECH NEWSLETTER TO GET YOUR CHANCE TO WIN NOW! Robocall on an iPhone   (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Robocall statistics for September 2024 The latest data from  YouMail reveals alarming trends in robocall activity across the U.S.: Total calls: Approximately 4.5 billion robocalls were made. Calls per second: ...

With most of your life attached to these nine numbers, your Social Security number (SSN) is incredibly important to keep safe. That’s why it is crucial to pay attention to signs that your SSN may have been compromised. While preventing the misuse of your SSN is paramount, there are action steps you can take if it does fall into the wrong hands. I’M GIVING AWAY A $500 GIFT CARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS Enter the giveaway by signing up for my free newsletter. There are steps you can take if your Social Security number falls into the wrong hands. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Top signs someone might be using your Social Security number Are you concerned that your Social Security number may have gotten into the wrong hands? Check below to see if you are experiencing any of these signs: 1) Changes to your credit report and score Americans are granted free credit reports every 12 months from the three major consumer reporting companies. Regularly culling through these reports can hel...