Keeping Technology Simple

How to minimize the risk of being a victim of identity Theft.

How to safely access the Internet on the road

Do you have a password strategy?

Join Jim Blue and Steve Weisman in an encore broadcast of a discussion on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of income tax fraud.According to the IRS, “Tax-refund fraud is expected to soar again this tax season, and hit a whopping $21 billion.“ Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams and fake IRS communication.The most common way income tax fraud occurs is when a thief files an income tax return using a victim’s Social Security number, along with a counterfeit W-2, indicating that a large refund is due.Steve Weisman is a lawyer, a college professor, author, and one of the country's leading experts in scams and identity theft. He writes the daily blog scamicide.com, where he provides daily update information about the latest scams.

Join Jim Blue and Steve Weisman in a discussion on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of income tax identity theft.It's tax time and we all know that income tax identity theft is a major problem.  The most common way that income tax identity theft occurs is when the identity thief files an income tax return using his or her victim’s Social Security number along with a counterfeit W-2 that indicates a large refund is due.In his most recent article in USA Today, Steve wrote "According to the General Accountability Office (GAO), the IRS paid out 5.8 billion dollars in bogus refunds to identity thieves for the tax year 2013 and, according to the GAO the real figure is probably significantly higher because of the difficulty of knowing how much income tax fraud remains undetected.But it is not as bad as you think. It is worse".Steve Weisman is a lawyer, a professor at Bentley University and one of the country's leading experts in scams and identity theft. He writes the daily blog scamicide.com, where he pr

Join Jim Blue and Steve Weisman is a discussion on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of income tax identity theft.It's tax time and we all know that income tax identity theft is a major problem.  The most common way that income tax identity theft occurs is when the identity thief files an income tax return using his or her victim’s Social Security number along with a counterfeit W-2 that indicates a large refund is due.Steve Weisman is a lawyer, a professor at Bentley University and one of the country's leading experts in scams and identity theft. He writes the blog scamicide.com, where he provides daily update information about the latest scams. His new book is Identity Theft Alert. 

Have you been a victim of IdentityTheft? Are you concerned about all the reports of personal information being stolen from corporate data bases?Today's guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).Today, Jim and Steve will discuss what you need to know about identity theft and what you should be doing to minimize your risk of becoming a victim. 

Do you have the right equipment and services to maintain contact with your child who might be thousands of miles away? Do you know how to control your communication costs?Chances are that your college bound child is more tech savvy than you are.Today, In an encore broadcast, Jim will discuss what you need to know before you finish packing the bags and head for campus.

Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 10 is finally here! What's all the noise about and what you need to know.Today's guest is Carl Mazzanti, the CEO of e-Mazzanti Technologies, and, once again, Microsoft New York Metro Partner of the Year in 2015 . His company is one of the premier IT consulting services for businesses ranging from home office and retail clients to multinational corporations throughout the New York metropolitan area and numerous international locations.Join Jim and Carl in a discussion about this revolutionary new operating system and why many people are excited about the many changes that have been built into the system

How safe is it to shop online? Identity theft has become a major concern of consumers who are questioning the security of online shopping sites.Today's returning guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).Join Jim and Steve in a discussion about how to shop safely online

Today's returning guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).Join Jim and Steve as they discuss what steps you should take if you become a victim of identity theft.

Have you been a victim of IdentityTheft?Are you concerned about all the reports of personal information being stolen from corporate data bases?Today's guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).Today, Jim and Steve will discuss what you need to know about identity theft and what you should be doing to minimize your risk of becoming a victim. 

Confused by all the offers from the major cell phone providers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.)?Forget the offers. It's about COVERAGE!!There’s a price war going on between the major carriers. Although price is a consideration in selecting a carrier, saving a few dollars should not be the major factor when signing a contract. Having an unlimited or discounted data or phone plan is useless if your service is poor.In today's broadcast, Jim explains what you should know before selecting or switching providers.

Have you discussed a communication plan with your college bound child? Do you have the right equipment and services to maintain contact with your child who might be thousands of miles away? Do you know how to control your communication costs?Chances are that your college bound child is more tech savvy than you are.Today, In an encore broadcast, Jim will discuss what you need to know before you finish packing the bags and heading for campus.

What are the differences between being the President and CEO of a multi-million dollar company and being a first time entrepreneur? What are the major technology challengies facing a former corporate executive once the administrative and tech support is not there?Sandy Elsass was faced with many of these issues when he left corporate life over a year ago. Not only did he need to determine what type of equipment he needed but how to perform tasks that had been delegated to others in the past.Join Jim and Sandy in a discussion on how he handled the transition and what he would recommend to others who are thinking about a similar path. 

Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCCC has over twenty years of combined experience as a career counselor, job search specialist, university instructor, and writer. As a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master's Degree in Career Development, she specializes in working with jobseekers in midlife. Eileen is the author of Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50, which provides baby boomers with the critical information they’ll need to successfully navigate today’s competitive job market. She’s also an active contributor to the Huffington Post,  makes frequent guest appearances on both radio and TV, and is the host/founder of the popular boomer blog and radio show called Feisty Side of Fifty. Join Jim and Mary Eileen in a discussion about what you need to know about a successful job search in the "Age of Technology." 

Today's guest is John Marick, the co-founder and CEO of Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members and the number one rated cellphone service in the nation. Consumer Cellular provides no-contract cellphones and service plans to those 50+. In October 1995, Marick launched Consumer Cellular, a company built on the belief that everyone should have access to the safety and convenience of cellular service. At that time, Consumer Cellular had two employees in its Tigard, Ore., location and under Marick’s leadership has grown to more than 950 employees with offices in two states, Oregon and Arizona.Join John and Jim as they discuss a few tips to consider when choosing a Cellular Service and phone for an aging parent

What are the differences between being the President and CEO of a multi-million dollar company and being a first time entrepreneur? What are the major technology challengies facing a former corporate executive once the administrative and tech support is not there? Sandy Elsass was faced with many of these issues when he left corporate life over a year ago. Not only did he need to determine what type of equipment he needed but how to perform tasks that had been delegated to others in the past.Join Jim and Sandy in a discussion on how he handled the transition and what he would recommend to others who are thinking about a similar path.

Labor Day has come and gone, vacation time is over, and for many of you, it's time to get back to work. When is the last time your equipment had a check-up? How fast is your Internet connection? Today's guest is Neil Forster, whose company offers tech support for both personal and business clients. Join Jim and Neil in a discussion on some of the things you need to know to make sure you can hit the ground running now that summer is behind us

Why are seniors embracing technology?  More than half of the people in the US, 65 and over, are using the Internet. More than 1/3rd of this age group is using social media with Facebook being the leading site.  The comment I hear more than any other is "technology lets me live a fuller life, as long as it's kept simple." What are their interests?  Do you want to help the senior in your life get a better understanding of the Internet? Join Jim Blue, in an encore presentation, discuss what seniors are doing on the Internet and why technology has become an integral part of their lives.