by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Tax season had barely begun when we got the news that hackers had broken into Intuit’s online TurboTax service and stolen customer refunds. Others used the service to create fake returns and collected refunds this way. Originally up to 18 states reported upticks in fraudulent activity. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | General Business Advice
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You could not offer me enough money to get me into a shopping mall on Black Friday. Frankly, shopping malls are not my favorite place to frequent any day of the year, but Black Friday is a definite “NO.” I'd prefer to avoid the crowds, the kicking, biting, scratching, screaming, pushing, fighting and wait patiently in my comfortable chair with my favorite soft drink, for Cyber Monday. Don't get me wrong, Cyber Monday comes with its own set of hazards to watch out for. (more…)