Digital Security 101
How To Protect Yourself If Your SSN Is Found on the Dark Web
If you receive a data breach alert or discover that your SSN was leaked on the Dark Web, act quickly to secure your online accounts and finances.
How To Avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams This Year
Scammers create fake stores, send phishing emails, and use generative AI tools to scam shoppers who are trying to take advantage of Black Friday deals.
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Geek Squad Scams Are Back in 2025: How To Stay Safe
Scammers impersonate Best Buy’s Geek Squad technical support team to send fake renewal emails and texts, or call to offer bogus services.
Is Etsy Legit? 9 Etsy Scams To Avoid in 2025
Etsy is a legitimate platform for buying unique goods from creators — but scammers also use the platform to advertise fake or counterfeit products.
What To Do If You Gave Your SSN to a Scammer
As soon as you discover your SSN has been compromised, freeze your credit, secure your online accounts, and report the crime to the FTC and local police.
The Latest Snapchat Scams You Need To Avoid
Impersonation fraud, phishing messages, and “sugar daddy” scams are just a few ways scammers can take over your account and extort money.
How To Get Your Money Back From a Scammer
Whether you’ve sent scammers gift cards, crypto, cash, or sensitive financial information, you may be able to get your lost money back — if you act quickly.
Preventing SIM Swapping and Port-out Scams [Updated]
The simplest way is to set a SIM PIN, enable number transfer protection with your carrier, and use an authenticator app instead of SMS for 2FA.
