Digital Security 101
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How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)
Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.
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Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.
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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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How To File A Police Report For Identity Theft (in 2024)
A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.
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How To Find Out If Your Information Is on the Dark Web (For Free)
Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.
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How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet
With a bit of work, you can remove your personal info from Google search results, websites, and data brokers — and you don’t have to do it all yourself.
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What To Do If Your Data Has Been Breached
If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud
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The 7 Best Dark Web Monitoring Services in 2024
Dark Web monitoring services scan illicit and anonymous online marketplaces for your leaked data — but not all of them are worth paying for.
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Fake Check Scams: How To Identify Them (& What To Do)
Americans lost almost $80 million to fake check scams last year alone. Learn how to spot the signs of a fake check and what to do if you receive one.
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Help—Someone Forged My Signature On a Check and Cashed It
Check forgery scams are on the rise. Here’s what to do to protect your finances and identity if someone forged your signature on a check and cashed it.
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What Happens if You Unknowingly Deposit a Fake Check?
Did you unknowingly deposit a fake check? Here’s what happens next and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Scammed on eBay? Here's How To Get Your Money Back
Were you scammed on eBay by a seller? Don’t panic. Here’s what you can do to get your money back and how to spot eBay scams in the future.
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How to Avoid Airline Scams That Can Take You For a Ride
Scammers create fake airline booking websites with discounted tickets, pose as airline staff, and even offer free tickets to steal your information.
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Someone Bought a Car In My Name! What Should I do?
Yes, it’s possible for someone to steal your identity and buy a car in your name. Here’s how vehicle identity theft works and how you can recover.