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 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.

How To Stop Spam Emails (New Concise Guide)
If you simply opened a spam email, you may be in the clear. But if you clicked on a link, downloaded an attachment, or responded, be cautious.

What Is a CPN or Credit Protection Number? (Updated)
If you’re trying to rebuild or repair your credit, the last thing you need is to get scammed. Learn how to spot illegal credit repair and CPN number scams.

Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now
CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.

Aura vs. IdentityForce: Detailed Comparison & Review
Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences in their features you should know.
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Dangers of a Stolen Birth Certificate: How To Protect Yourself
What can someone do with your birth certificate? More than you think. Here’s what to do if your birth certificate is lost, missing, or stolen.

The 14 Latest PayPal Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
PayPal scams range from fake emails and invoices to fraudsters “accidentally” sending you money. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest PayPal scams.

Wells Fargo Identity Theft Protection: Pros, Cons & Alternatives
Are you considering Wells Fargo Identity Theft Protection? In this guide, we'll cover what it does (and doesn't) do and four alternatives to consider.

Identity Theft Protection Costs Explained + Top Services
Identity protection tools focus on monitoring, alerts, and recovery services. But how much does identity protection cost? Which tool is best for you?

Car Extended Warranty Calls: How to Block Them For Good
Are you tired of receiving car extended warranty calls? Here’s how you can shut down and block these annoying scam calls for good.

What Happens If You Open A Phishing Email?
Did you accidentally open a spam email? Don't worry. Here's what Aura's security team recommends you do.