Spotlight September 2022
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This month we highlight podcasts about deceptive digital tactics, "deepfake" audio technology, and encrypting messaging appsfrom Marketplace Tech.
Check these out:
Thought you unsubscribed? Digital tactics that deceive consumers are often designed to be sneaky.
Now, software can replicate your boss's voice and tell you what to do.
More users want encryption, but the transition can be complicated for messaging apps.
Articles
Charity & Disaster Scams
This article from SANS provides tips for detecting and defending against crisis and disaster scams.
How to Cut Your Water Use in Half
Use these tips from Consumer Reports to reduce your water use and your water bill.
Did You Hear About the Student Loan Announcements? Scammers Did, Too
The FTC offers these tips to help you avoid being taken by scammers.
Inside the Rise of 'Stealerships' and the Shady Economics of Car Buying
This article from NPR's Planet Money describes some of the strategies and marketing tactics that some dealerships are using.
Spotlight contains links to sites that we think provide interesting information. While we like highlighting good content, neither Corning CU nor FoolProof Financial Education Systems intend this spotlight to be an endorsement of any products or services mentioned in them.
