Digital Security 101

How To Quickly Identify a Scammer (Online, Phone, and Text)
Data breaches and AI have helped scammers become more convincing — but there are still common red flags that can warn you if you’re being scammed.

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.

Stolen Tax Refund Check? Here’s How To Get Your Money Back
Tax season is scam season. If someone stole your tax refund check or filed for one under your name, here's how you can get it back and protect yourself.

Loan Fraud Explained: How Scammers Get Free Money In Your Name
If a criminal steals your identity, they can get loans on cars, homes, and businesses in your name. Here’s how to stop loan fraud from happening to you.

Is Bark Worth It? What Parents Should Know Before Buying
Bark has been a leader in parental controls software for years — but many users complain about its functionality and how easy it is to circumvent.

Online Banking Security: How To Keep Your Accounts Safe
Banks spend millions on online security — but it’s not always enough to keep scammers out. Follow these steps to secure your online bank account.

How To Properly Set Up Your Social Media Privacy Settings
Scammers, stalkers, and hackers can use public information on your social media profiles to target you — unless you change your privacy settings.

How Can Someone Track My Location? (How To Stop Them)
Scammers and stalkers can track your location by using spyware or legal apps on your phone — unless you follow these steps to keep your location private.
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Can Someone Steal Your Identity With Your ID?
Can someone steal your identity if they have your ID? Unfortunately, yes. Learn how to prevent identity theft if your ID gets lost or stolen.

Brushing Scam: Is This Free Amazon Package Legit?
Did an unexpected Amazon package show up on your door? If so, you might be the target of a brushing scam. Here’s what to do about it.

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge in 9 Steps
If you see fraudulent charges or errors on your credit card statement you need to know how to properly dispute them quickly.

How To Identify a Military Romance Scam: 17 Warning Signs
There’s nothing more vile than someone pretending to be a service member to scam you. But military romance scams are real. Here’s how to spot them.

How To Remove Hard Inquiries From Your Credit Report
Here’s how to remove hard inquiries from your credit report if you suspect fraud. Unfamiliar and undisputed hard checks might cost you your identity.

How To Tell If An Email Is From a Scammer [With Examples]
Did you receive an email from PayPal or Amazon asking to confirm your account details? Could it be legitimate or a scam? Here's how to tell.