Zach Sadkin Can I really get viruses from social media? Getting computer viruses from social media happens when bad actors use malicious links, fake messages, and compromised/hacked accounts to trick you into downloading harmful software. Cybercriminals hide malware (viruses) behind catchy posts, direct messages from friends, or fake buttons. How Malware Spreads on Social Media…
Tag: awareness
April 2026, Community News
Passwords vs. Passkeys: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly For years, we’ve all used passwords to log in to our bank accounts, email, and favorite shopping sites. A password is simply a secret word or phrase you create and type in to prove it’s really you. But can your bank really tell it’s you logging in? Or is…
Community News, August 2025
Uninitiated Contact: The First Step in the Scam Process
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When it comes to scams, the first step is often the most dangerous—and the most overlooked. Scams usually begin with uninitiated contact. That means a phone call you didn’t expect, a text from a number you don’t recognize, or an email asking you to “click here” or to “verify”…
March 2025, Community News
National Scam Awareness Day: Protecting Yourself from Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Today is National Scam Awareness Day! That’s right. Today. The day you are reading this. And in fact, every day of every year (at least in our mind) is National Scam Awareness Day. OK. To be fair, National Consumer Protection Week takes place from March 2-8, 2025, and March…
December 2024, Association News
Manager’s Report
The high season is in full swing here at SunBird, and the weather has been terrific! We are so glad to have and welcome back many residents who have been away for the summer. Welcome back! During the month of November, we had several activities, including a “Denim & Diamonds” dance; a wonderful concert the…
October 2024, Community News
Empower Your Financial Security: Join Us for Fraud and Scam Awareness 2024
In today’s increasingly digital world, safeguarding your finances and peace of mind is more important than ever. TrustBank, in partnership with Neighbors Who Care, is proud to present Fraud and Scam Awareness 2024, an essential event designed to help you recognize and prevent fraud before it strikes. The event will be led by Jason Kern,…
July 2024, Community News
Keeping Our Relationships Intact When Dementia Is in the Picture
People who have friends who are experiencing some memory challenges don’t always know what to do, what to say, or how to act. Spouses also don’t know what to do or say with friends and even with family members. Sometimes it’s just easier to close the door and wish it would all just go away.…
April 2024, Community News
Selling Mistakes to Avoid
Catherine Schaeffer, DanSco Realty Real estate is cyclical, and the market we are currently in within SunBird is more of a balanced market, meaning sellers need to put the best product possible on the market and buyers have options. When your local real estate market is balanced, it’s important to approach the selling process with…
Community News, March 2024
Title and Deed Fraud
Catherine Schaeffer Title and Deed Fraud is unfortunately on the rise, and at DanSco Realty Group, our goal is to educate you so, in turn, you can help yourself! Recently, I was asked what the difference is between a title and a deed. Here is a layman’s explanation: The biggest difference between a title versus…
March 2024, Community News
Distracted Walking Can Lead to Accidents
You may have seen members of the Rules Committee out there logging vehicle traffic here in SunBird. We have released the data we obtained and our plans for future vehicle safety initiatives. One of the concerns we noted was the SunBird Stop (think California Rolling Stop). The SunBird Stop raised concerns for pedestrians out enjoying…