Digital Security 101

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Credit & Finance

8 Best Credit Monitoring Services in 2024 (Free & Paid)

While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.

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October 17, 2024
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Credit & Finance

The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps (Track Your Credit Scores)

Credit monitoring apps help track your credit score, warn you of fraud, and educate you about building credit — but not all are worth your time and money.

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September 12, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How To Prevent Check Fraud: 6 Preemptive Steps

Check fraud occurs when scammers illegally alter, forge, or steal checks in order to withdraw money from a bank account. Read more.

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November 13, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How To Prevent Check Washing: 8 Steps

Personal and pre-printed checks carry the highest risk of being washed. Here are eight ways to prevent check washing.

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November 8, 2023
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Credit & Finance

What Is a Credit Card Skimmer? How To Spot & Avoid Skimming

Card skimming in the United States surged by 700% in the first half of 2022. Here’s how to identify credit card skimmers right away.

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October 30, 2023
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Credit & Finance

Is It Bad To Have Too Many Credit Cards?

Is it bad to have too many credit cards? There's no right or wrong answer, but your credit score may be impacted. Learn more with this essential guide.

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October 18, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How To Write a Credit Dispute Letter (and Repair Your Credit)

A credit dispute letter can restore your credit score after identity fraud. Learn when to send the letter and what to include.

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October 4, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How To Spot a Citibank Phishing Email (With Examples)

What does Citibank phishing email look like? How to spot them? If you’ve mistakenly interacted with one of these emails, what do you do?

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August 21, 2023

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