Digital Security 101

What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
Your personal information — including your email, phone number, and even SSN — can be compromised in a data breach or hack, putting you at risk of 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.

How To Remove a Virus From Your Android Phone
Worried your Android phone or device has been infected? Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to identify and remove Android malware.

How To Dispute Debts in My Name (That Aren’t Mine)
Send a dispute letter to the collector within 30 days, dispute inaccuracies with credit bureaus, and request that the collector stop contacting you.

What is Credit Monitoring? Do You Really Need It?
Credit monitoring is one of the best ways to protect your credit score and catch the early warning signs of fraud — but only if you use the right service.

My Bank Account Has Been Hacked. Can I Get My Money Back?
Notify your bank to report any unauthorized transactions, start an investigation. Banks generally refund fraudulent transactions if reported promptly.

How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
The best way to protect yourself from identity theft is to limit the information fraudsters can find about you — after that, it’s all about playing defense.

Someone Opened A Bank Account In My Name — Help!
Contact the bank where the account was opened to report fraud and to close the account. Also take these steps to protect your identity and credit.
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I Replied to a Spam Text — What Should I Do Now?
If you replied to a spam text you could be at risk of identity theft or having your phone hacked. Learn how to stay safe after replying to a spam text.

Did the DMV Text You? Here’s How To Know If It’s a Scam
Scammers impersonate the DMV to fool you into giving them money and personal information. Learn how to identify the most common DMV text scams.

The Latest UPS Text Scams To Watch Out For
Did you just get a text from UPS? Be careful. It could be a scam! Here’s how to identify the latest UPS text scams and what to do if you get one.

How To Block Spam Texts From Email Addresses
Are you getting spam and scam texts from email addresses? Learn why this happens, what it means, and how to block texts from emails.

How To Stop Spam Texts (on Android and iPhone)
Millions of spam texts are sent every single day. Learn how to stop spam texts, block spammers, and protect your phone and identity from criminals.

Would You Fall For These 9 Craigslist Scams?
Craigslist scams are hard to prosecute because scammers operate outside of your home country or use stolen identities. Here are 9 ways to shop safely.