Holiday Security Tips: Protecting Your Privacy and Avoiding Scams
12/04/24 • 10 min
Protecting Your Privacy and Avoiding Scams this Holiday Season
In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses various scams and online security issues that commonly arise during the holiday season. He offers strategies for protecting personal information, avoiding phishing scams, and ensuring secure online shopping. He's keen to highlight the importance of sharing these safety tips with older family members who may be more vulnerable to scams.
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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast
00:42 Holiday Scams and Online Security
00:58 Gift of Privacy with DeleteMe
01:55 Home Security with FlipLok
03:01 Exciting Changes Coming Soon
03:28 Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them
04:20 Phishing Scams and How to Spot Them
05:15 Avoiding Scam Ads on Social Media
06:08 Secure Payment Methods for Online Shopping
06:54 Gift Card Scams and How to Protect Yourself
07:49 Suspicious Text Messages
08:28 Helping Older Loved Ones Avoid Scams
10:02 Conclusion and Final Tips
Protecting Your Privacy and Avoiding Scams this Holiday Season
In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses various scams and online security issues that commonly arise during the holiday season. He offers strategies for protecting personal information, avoiding phishing scams, and ensuring secure online shopping. He's keen to highlight the importance of sharing these safety tips with older family members who may be more vulnerable to scams.
Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.
Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout.
Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2024!
Check any suspicious links at URLVoid: https://www.urlvoid.com/
Connect
📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter
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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast
00:42 Holiday Scams and Online Security
00:58 Gift of Privacy with DeleteMe
01:55 Home Security with FlipLok
03:01 Exciting Changes Coming Soon
03:28 Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them
04:20 Phishing Scams and How to Spot Them
05:15 Avoiding Scam Ads on Social Media
06:08 Secure Payment Methods for Online Shopping
06:54 Gift Card Scams and How to Protect Yourself
07:49 Suspicious Text Messages
08:28 Helping Older Loved Ones Avoid Scams
10:02 Conclusion and Final Tips
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The conversation also touches on topics such as the importance of peer pressure, the impact of sleep and nutrition on brain development, and effective parenting strategies. Greg and Brian share their expertise in human behavior and parental advice, emphasizing consistent communication, setting boundaries, and modeling good behavior.
Listen to The Human Behavior Podcast: https://arcadiacognerati.com/the-human-behavior-podcast
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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast
02:03 Meet the Experts: Greg Williams and Brian Marin
04:41 Understanding the Teenage Brain
10:18 The Importance of Peer Influence
23:43 Grievance Resolution and Conflict Management
28:43 Dealing with Troubled Youth
28:56 Impact of Home Environment on Behavior
29:10 Law Enforcement and Youth
30:17 The Importance of Clear Boundaries
30:55 Modeling Behavior for Kids
32:02 Handling Crisis Situations with Teens
33:47 Consistent Communication with Children
40:31 Human Evolution vs. Societal Change
47:55 Parenting Tips and Final Thoughts
The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC.
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Jason shares insights on situational awareness, emergency preparedness, and managing important documents during travel. The episode also touches on how to make trips safer by researching destinations and understanding local norms.
For more from Jason Brick: https://www.safestfamilyontheblock.org/
Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.
Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout.
Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2024!
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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast
00:41 Interview with Jason Brick: Travel Safety Tips
02:00 Holiday Season Security Tips
03:06 Exciting Changes Coming to the Podcast
03:45 Deep Dive: Jason Brick on Family Safety
08:01 Jason's Year in Crete: Lessons Learned
21:41 Managing Emergencies While Traveling
34:10 Encouragement for Nervous Travelers
37:01 Conclusion and Resources
The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC.
The Secure Family Podcast - Holiday Security Tips: Protecting Your Privacy and Avoiding Scams
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You're listening to The Secure Dad Podcast. Discover ways to protect yourself and your family at home in public and online. Welcome friend, I'm Andy Murphy, the creator of The Secure Dad. This podcast serves to help people become proactive in their safety. The information I share on this podcast is for general information purposes only. My goal is to empower you to make safer decisions for yourself and your family because our safety is our own respons
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