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b'COVID-19 Scams\\nI wasn\\u2019t expecting to be back with a new PRETEND episode so soon. In fact, I\\u2019m still wrapping up the final episodes for my new show called CRIMINAL CONDUCT. But the world around us has changed. And scammers are on the prowl.\\xa0\\nIf you live in the US, chances are you probably received your stimulus payment. It went either straight into your bank account through direct deposit. Or some of you may have cashed the check that you received in the mail.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019re talking about much-needed money for tens of millions of Americans out of work due to the Coronavirus. $1,200 for individuals and $3,400 for a family of four.\\xa0\\nThe IRS has sent out 150 million payments so far since the time of this recording\\u2026 but more payments are still expected to still arrive through the end of June.\\xa0\\nAnd if you haven\\u2019t received your check, you\\u2019re probably wondering what\\u2019s the hold-up? Unfortunately for some,\\xa0your money is probably gone and in the hands of thieves.\\xa0\\nToday, I\\u2019m going to show you exactly how easy it is for scammers to steal your money.\\xa0In fact, I\\u2019ve challenged a privacy expert to try and hack into my private information. I was really shocked at what he was able to find.\\nResources:\\n\\nPassword managers\\n1Password.com\\xa0(User-friendly and secure)\\nBitwarden\\xa0(More secure cloud-based password manager)\\nKeePassXC\\xa0(More secure computer-based password manager)\\xa0\\n\\nSearch to see if you\\u2019re password is exposed in a breached database\\nhttps://haveibeenpwned.com/\\n\\nCredit freezes \\nCredit Freeze Tutorial\\xa0(Full Workbook)\\xa0\\nAnnual Credit Report\\xa0(Free credit report to detect fraud)\\nEnable 2-factor authentication on all platforms that support it https://twofactorauth.org/\\n\\nOnline removal workbook\\nhttps://inteltechniques.com/data/workbook.pdf\\n\\nAdditional resources\\nMichael Bazzell\\u2019s website\\xa0Intel Techniques\\nEva Velasquez\\xa0Identity Theft Resource Center\\n\\n-------\\nStory idea? \\nIf you have a story to share, email Javier a voice memo or short written description at info@pretendradio.org.\\n\\nFor more episodes like this visit pretendradio.org.\\n\\nTo get early releases and bonus episodes go to pretendradio.org/donate\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'