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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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.