Digital Security 101

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Fraud

What To Do If You’ve Been Scammed Online (How to Recover)

Americans lost nearly $12.5 billion to scams in 2025. If you’ve been a victim, these are the steps you should take to recover and protect yourself.

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March 18, 2025
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Fraud

How To Avoid Romance Scams Online

Romance scammers are now using AI-powered tools and stolen data to manipulate their victims — but there are still warning signs that you can watch for.

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March 17, 2025
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Fraud

How To Quickly Identify a Scammer (Online, Phone, and Text)

Data breaches and AI have helped scammers become more convincing — but there are still common red flags that can warn you if you’re being scammed.

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February 27, 2025
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Fraud

Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?

Your phone number is often leaked or sold, which makes it easy for scammers to spam you. Block unknown calls and protect your info to cut down on spam.

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February 25, 2025
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Fraud

The 10 Latest WhatsApp Scams (How To Identify a Scammer)

If you’d rather text than talk, how likely are you to fall for these WhatsApp scams? Here are 10 scams to know and how you can avoid them.

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February 6, 2025
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Fraud

My Phone Number Is Being Spoofed — What Can I Do?

If scammers have spoofed your phone number, you could end up with a massive phone bill or worse. Learn what to do if your phone number is being spoofed.

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February 3, 2025
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Fraud

The 13 Latest Tax Refund Scams You Need To Know

Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.

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January 28, 2025
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Fraud

10 IRS Scams You Need To Avoid This Tax Season

Scammers impersonate the IRS during tax season to trick you into sending them money or providing sensitive information — here’s what you need to know.

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January 27, 2025

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