Digital Security 101
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Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.
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Identity Theft Insurance Coverage, Limits, and Exclusions
Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.
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How Is Mortgage Fraud Detected? 20 Types of Fraud To Know
Those who commit mortgage fraud may be subject to prosecution, either for “fraud for housing” or “fraud for profit.” Here’s how to spot them.
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How To Avoid Reverse Mortgage Scams
Scammers target reverse mortgages to try and steal the equity in your home — or worse. Here’s how to know if you’re dealing with a reverse mortgage scam.
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How To Protect Your Home Title From Deed Theft
Deed fraud is a devastating scam where criminals forge your identity and steal the title to your home. Protect yourself by knowing the red flags.
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The 12 Latest Types of Social Engineering Attacks (2024)
Hackers use social engineering attacks to manipulate you into giving them what they want — passwords, data, and money. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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How Do Parental Controls Work? Setting Up Devices at Home
Content filtering, screen time limits, and internet usage all fall under the parental controls umbrella. Here’s how to set these up across devices.
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TikTok Parental Controls: An Updated Guide for Parents
TikTok parental controls or Digital Wellbeing tools can manage screen time and content for kids. Turn on these features using this step-by-step guide.
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No, You Can't Get Hacked By Responding To a Text Message
While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.
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My Phone Number Is Being Spoofed — What Can I Do?
If scammers have spoofed your phone number, you could end up with a massive phone bill or worse. Learn what to do if your phone number is being spoofed.
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Did Someone File Taxes In Your Name? Here’s What To Do
If someone used your personal information and SSN to file taxes, you need to report the issues immediately and protect yourself against identity theft.
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The 13 Latest Tax Refund Scams You Need To Know
Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.
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10 IRS Scams You Need To Avoid This Tax Season
Scammers impersonate the IRS during tax season to trick you into sending them money or providing sensitive information — here’s what you need to know.
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How To Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft
If scammers use stolen information to file taxes in your name, it can cost you time, energy, and even money — unless you put protective measures in place.