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Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online
Online criminals look for easy targets, like people who don’t take basic precautions. If we take the following four steps, we won’t be as vulnerable to their deceptive tactics. It will be much harder to scam us or steal our information. Let’s start now.
Phishing often tries to get us to open a harmful attachment or share personal information. Learn what to look for to avoid the "phish hook."
Using strong passwords and a password manager are some easy ways to protect ourselves from someone logging into an account and stealing data or money.
Multifactor authentication means using more than a password to access an app or account. With MFA, we might be asked to enter a text code or use a fingerprint. It makes us much safer from someone accessing our accounts.
Don't delay software updates. Flaws in software can give criminals access to files or accounts. Programmers fix these flaws as soon as they can, but we must install updates for the latest protection!
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Peabody Council on Aging
Social
Services
If you'd like assistance with the applications or
information on other services, our Social Services Program provides information
and referrals to Peabody seniors and their families by appointment. Please call 978-531-2254 to schedule an
appointment.
Following is a link to our Library which contains resources for some of the programs available for seniors. We screen for eligibility and provide assistance with applications for all of these programs.
Concerned About Medicare Costs? There May Be Help! http://peabodycoalibrary.blogspot.com/search/label/Medicare%20Costs
Fuel Assistance | Do You Need Help Paying Your Heating Bills And Keeping Your home Warm This Winter? http://peabodycoalibrary.blogspot.com/search/label/Fuel%20Assistance
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Formerly Food Stamps https://peabodycoalibrary.blogspot.com/2014/03/snap-supplemental-nutrition-assistance_14.html
*During the month of August, we typically receive Farmers' Market coupons. When using your SNAP benefits at the Farmers' Market, you'll receive $1 back on your card for every dollar spent, up to $40 per month. It's called HIP (Healthy Incentives Program). If you think you qualify, call social services and check for availability. A signature is required.
Circuit Breaker Tax Relief for Massachusetts Senior Citizens - Tax Credit Worksheet http://peabodycoalibrary.blogspot.com/search/label/Tax
Senior Tax Assistance Programs - Property Tax Relief - File by April for prior year Exemption, by July for next calendar year Exemption https://peabodycoalibrary.blogspot.com/search/label/Circuit%20Breaker%20Tax%20Credit
Assurance Wireless - Free Government Phone https://www.assurancewireless.com
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CCALS Cultivating Compassion Education Series: Recorded on April 14, 2024.