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 Quickly Identify Phishing Emails (13 Red Flags)
Clicking on links or responding to phishing emails can put you at risk of identity theft, hacking, or fraud. Check for these red flags before you react.

Here’s How You Can Prevent Credit Card Cloning
Cloned cards are fraudulent copies of real credit or debit cards. Hacked POS terminals and skimmers can both easily give away card information.

Extortion Scams: What To Know & How To Protect Yourself
Extortion is a crime recognized by both state and federal laws. If you or someone you know has been extorted, follow these steps to minimize damage.

Hacked Debit Card? 9 Ways To Protect Your Money
Most often, thieves “hack” debit cards with skimmers on POS terminals. Keeping a close eye on card statements, using contactless payments can help.

11 Top VPN Features, What To Look For Before You Buy
Most extensive VPN features can be overwhelming — like split tunneling or DNS leak protection. If you’re only looking to stream, game, keep it simple.

Is ID Watchdog Worth It? What To Know Before You Buy
ID Watchdog offers one of the best insurance policies in the industry — but its lack of digital security and questionable data policies are problematic.
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Examples of Fraud, Scams & Schemes to Avoid Right Now
Fraud and digital theft has surpassed physical theft. Learn how to identify common examples of fraud. Safeguard your loved ones and your finances, ASAP.

What Is Shoulder Surfing? How It Happens & How to Avoid It
Shoulder surfing has evolved from scammers with prying eyes to advanced schemes using the latest technologies. Here’s how to protect your data in public.

How Hackers Get Into Your Computer (And How To Stop Them)
How do hackers get into your computer? Cybercriminals have numerous scams they can use to break into your device. Here’s how to keep them out.

How To Protect Your Social Security Number From Scammers
Do you know if scammers have your SSN? Learn how to protect your Social Security number and safeguard yourself against identity theft.

Credit Score vs. Credit Report: What You Need To Know
Learn the differences between your credit score and credit report, how they’re calculated, and what you can do to improve your credit today.

How To Avoid the 6 Latest Wells Fargo Scams
Wells Fargo scams can wipe out your savings with a single text message. Do you know the warning signs and how to stay safe?