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.

Is Your Phone Hacked? Follow These Steps Right Now
Using antivirus software, removing suspicious apps, and checking your app permissions, cache, and accounts can help you quickly shut down hackers.

How To Identify Fake Websites: 11 Warning Signs
Scammers build fake websites to steal your personal information, passwords, and money. Here’s how to identify fake websites before it's too late.

How To Check For Malware on Your Android Device Right Now
Android devices are typically more vulnerable to viruses and malware — luckily, you can scan for and delete malicious apps in a few quick steps.

Why It’s Important To Check Your Credit Reports (and How To Do It)
Your credit reports can bring to light early warning signs of fraud or errors that could impact your credit score — but only if you know where to look.

How To Contact the Police About Credit Card Fraud
Police don’t always investigate credit card fraud — however, filing a fraud and identity theft report with law enforcement can help you recover lost funds.

Is Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant Worth It? [New Review]
Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant can help with data broker opt-outs, but its add-on cost and quarterly scans may not make it the best choice.
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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.

Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Which One Is More Secure?
Credit freeze, security freeze, and credit lock are often used interchangeably — however, there are key differences between them you should know.