Digital Security 101

How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube
While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

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.

Is Omegle Safe for Kids? How To Protect Your Kids Online
Omegle has become popular again with people of all ages, including children and teens — but anonymous interactions online are inherently dangerous.

How To Avoid the Credit National Assist Debt Relief Scam
Are you getting calls from “Credit National Assist?” Learn how to spot this common phone scam and protect yourself from fraudsters.

How To Repair Your Credit After Identity Theft
Did an identity thief ruin your credit with fraudulent charges? Here’s what you can do to repair your credit score after identity theft.

Credit Repair Scams: New Scam Types & How To Avoid Them
In credit repair scams, companies or individuals promise to improve your credit score using illegitimate means. Learn how to give these a wide berth.

How Long Does It Take To Repair Your Credit? (How To Do It)
Saddled with a low credit score due to fraud or missed payments? Learn how long it takes to repair credit (and how to do it the right way).

Are Free Credit Reports Safe? How To Avoid Credit Score Scams
Scammers use fake credit score sites and repair agencies to steal your personal info. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest credit score scams.
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Scammer Phone Numbers: Beware of These Area Codes
How do you know if a scammer is calling? Start by ignoring these common scammer phone numbers. Then, learn how to block spam calls entirely.

Solved: Why Do Random Numbers Call Me and Hang Up?
Tired of random callers taking over your phone? Learn why random numbers are targeting you and how to block spam and scam calls for good.

What Are "Potential Spam" Calls? (and How To Block Them)
Is your phone being bombarded by “potential spam?” Learn where these calls come from and how to block them once and for all.

How To Block Spam Calls (Android, iOS, and Landlines)
Knowing how to block spam calls is essential. Scammers can clone your voice or steal your info in seconds — you must be proactive.

What Happens If You Call Back a Spam Number?
Do you know what happens if you call back a spam number? Here's everything you need to know to avoid becoming a victim of scam calls.

What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?
Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.