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.

The 11 Worst Facebook Scams Happening Right Now
Scammers are running rampant on Facebook. Learn how to recognize the latest Facebook scams and protect your identity, finances, and online accounts.

My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!
Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?

How To See What My Kid Is Doing Online: 5 Tools
When you know how to see what your kids are doing online, you can protect them from scams, bullies, and identity theft. Are your kids safe?

Scammed on PayPal? Here's How To Get Your Money Back
PayPal is one of the safer ways to send and receive money. But it’s still full of scammers. Here’s what to do if you’ve been scammed on PayPal.

Is Discord Safe for Kids? A Quickstart Guide for Parents
Is Discord safe? While Discord removes accounts that endanger children, there are steps parents can take in the absence of true parental controls on the app.

How Do Hackers Get Passwords? (And How To Stop Them)
Learn about the warning signs of password cracking, how hackers get passwords, and how to protect your online accounts from cyberattacks.
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Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide
Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.

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.