Yaniv Masjedi

Contributing Cybersecurity Writer

Yaniv Masjedi is the CMO at Nextiva, a provider of cloud-based, unified communication services. Previously, he headed the marketing department at Aura. Yaniv studied Political Science and History at UCLA. Follow him on Twitter: @YanivMasjedi.

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Identity Theft

Can Someone Steal Your Identity With Your ID?

Can someone steal your identity if they have your ID? Unfortunately, yes. Learn how to prevent identity theft if your ID gets lost or stolen.

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March 15, 2023
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Credit & Finance

Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Which One Is More Secure?

Credit freeze, security freeze, and credit lock are often used interchangeably — however, there are key differences between them you should know.

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January 27, 2023
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Fraud

Someone Claimed Unemployment in My Name. What Should I Do?

If scammers claim unemployment in your name, your bank account, credit, and identity could be at risk. Learn what to do to protect yourself.

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January 10, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How to Lock Your Social Security Number for Free (Self Lock)

While there’s no one way to freeze your Social Security number (SSN), using a Self Lock or blocking electronic access can help secure it.

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January 5, 2023
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Fraud

Don’t Fall For These 7 Nasty Refund & Recovery Scams

Fraudsters know you’re desperate to get your money back after being scammed. Don’t get tricked twice. Look for these warning signs of a recovery scam.

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December 16, 2022
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Fraud

Did You Get Scammed on Cash App? Here’s What To Do

Did you get scammed on Cash App? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Cash App scams in the future.

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December 2, 2022