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Don’t fall for Phishing email about new security features

By HelloTDS on May 9, 2022 in News 0

TDS is receiving reports of a new round of phishing emails hitting inboxes which means it’s time to brush up on our phishing-spotting skills. One example of a recent phishing email states: We have added new security features to our… (Continue Reading)

Give yourself some credit (reports)

By HelloTDS on April 26, 2022 in News 0

During Financial Literacy Month, we’ve focused on steps to protect your money by spotting and avoiding scams. But here’s another important way to help protect your wallet: regularly check your credit reports. Through December 2022, everyone in the U.S. can… (Continue Reading)

Did you get a text from your own number? That’s a scam

By HelloTDS on April 11, 2022 in News 0

Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin on their criminal tricks. This time, they’re sending spam texts to you — from your own phone number. They’ve changed (spoofed) the caller ID to look like they’re messaging… (Continue Reading)

Tips to make a difference this Earth Day and beyond

By HelloTDS on April 11, 2022 in News 0

Whether it’s picking up trash in your neighborhood, breaking free from single-use plastics, or changing from paper bills to paying online, make this the year you turn Earth Day into a year-round effort. Don’t stop after Earth Day 2022. Here… (Continue Reading)

It’s financial literacy month: protect yourself from scammers

By HelloTDS on April 5, 2022 in News 0

April kicks off Financial Literacy Month, which is often about managing your money. But this month, the Federal Trade Commission is talking about protecting what you have, and what you’re building, from scammers. Scammers are good at what they do.… (Continue Reading)

Cybersecurity advice to protect your connected devices and accounts

By HelloTDS on March 23, 2022 in News 0

For so many of us, cell phones and computers are embedded in our personal and professional lives. We talk and text, we browse the web, we watch, and we create. Our devices store a lot of personal information, so it’s… (Continue Reading)

TDS associates working to keep Alamogordo beautiful

By HelloTDS on March 17, 2022 in News 0

TDS is helping keep Alamogordo, New Mexico beautiful! A team from TDS had a great time participating in the annual Alamogordo Community Cleanup. TDS and its associates have been helping since the event began so you’re sure to see us… (Continue Reading)

How scammers receive your email

By HelloTDS on March 14, 2022 in Business, News 1

TDS is receiving reports of a new round of phishing emails hitting inboxes which means it’s time to brush up on your phishing-spotting skills. Phishing attempts typically try to scare you into clicking on links and/or open a Google form… (Continue Reading)

New Data Shows FTC Received 2.8 Million Fraud Reports from Consumers in 2021

By HelloTDS on February 22, 2022 in News 0

Newly released Federal Trade Commission data shows that consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 70 percent over the previous year. The FTC received fraud reports from more than 2.8 million… (Continue Reading)

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Explaining NFTs and what makes it different than cryptocurrency

By HelloTDS on February 15, 2022 in News 0

NFTs are increasing in popularity, and articles about investors becoming rich from NFTs are becoming more frequent. But what is an NFT? Put simply, NFT stands for non-fungible token. It is a digital code that represents a digital item which… (Continue Reading)

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