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Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against technology fails while traveling.
You and your family are finally getting to take a vacation this summer after months of lockdowns and closures. The world finally seems to be getting back to normal. Unfortunately, cyber thieves are just waiting for you to pack your bags.
According to our friends at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), here are some ways to keep you and your digital devices safe while you travel:
If you are the victim of any online fraud, you should also report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or call your FBI local office
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