Businesses that do not enforce social distancing or require their employees to wear masks can now be reported in a new Yelp update that launched Tuesday. People will be able to report on the app whether social-distancing measures have been implemented and if staff are wearing masks through answering survey questions on the business’ page […]
Since March, millions of small businesses have obtained forgivable loans through a key federal program to help meet payroll and other basic expenses. It’s been a life-saver for many of them during the economic meltdown caused by the pandemic. It has also helped millions of workers stay on the job with a steady paycheck. Now […]
Beware of COVID-19 Scams By George Robertson With the media consumed with COVID-19 information and the economic stimulus package passed by Congress, hackers are having a field day. What a great opportunity for hackers to engage with people during this stressful time. They are hoping to catch people off their guard and get them to click […]
COVID 19 By now, just about every business has been impacted by the Corona Virus outbreak. Most small towns, large cities, states and over 180 countries have been impacted by this deadly virus. There is plenty of information being released by the government detailing how to keep you and your family safe. The government has […]
Stein: Scammers already phishing for NC residents’ federal checks Scammers are already positioning to exploit North Carolina residents as they receive stimulus checks as part of the federal coronavirus response, Attorney General Josh Stein told Carolina Public Press in a phone interview. Whenever there is money to be made, unscrupulous people “come out of the […]
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up […]
