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.
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Is myFICO Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying
myFICO is one of the only credit monitoring services that provides FICO® scores — but its limited features could leave you vulnerable to fraud and scams.
How To Opt Out of Prescreened Credit Card Offers
The Prescreen Opt-Out Notice Rule lets you permanently opt out of prescreened offers, or opt out for five years. Here’s how.
Why Is My Credit Frozen If I Didn’t Freeze It?
System errors, file mixups, data breaches, or even identity theft may be why your credit is frozen without you initiating it.
What Can Someone Do with Your Social Security Number?
It’s easier than ever for scammers to get your SSN. Learn what someone can do with your Social Security number (and how to keep it safe).
How To Set Time Limits on Apps To Control Screen Time
Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.
Is Avast Safe? What To Know Before You Buy
Avast is a popular antivirus software option — but recent data privacy concerns have made some users skeptical about whether it’s still the right choice.
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How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps
Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.
How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)
Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.
Do You Need Credit Monitoring or Identity Theft Protection?
What protects you (and your finances) more: identity theft protection or credit monitoring? Learn the benefits (and limitations) of both in this showdown.
How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.
The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now
Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.
How Can Social Security Identity Theft Occur? [9 Ways]
Social Security identity theft happens when scammers use your SSN to steal government benefits, take out loans in your name, and worse.
