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.

How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube
While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

Is McAfee+ Identity Theft Protection Worth It?
Is McAfee’s new identity theft protection solution enough to keep you safe? Here’s everything you need to know about McAfee+ before signing up.

The Top 7 Credit Protection Services (How To Choose)
We cover the top 5 identity theft protection services that also offer credit protection and offer factors to consider when choosing the best one for you.

How To View Your Saved Passwords on Any Device (2024)
Follow these steps to find and view all of your saved passwords — whether you need to remember a password or want to improve your digital security.

How To Protect Yourself From Hackers
Protecting yourself from hackers involves using the right tools and following best practices for account and device safety. Learn what to do to stay safe.

How To Shop Online Safely (Without Getting Scammed)
Online shopping scams cost Americans over $350 million last year alone. Follow these 15 tips to ensure you're not wasting money on fake online stores.

How To Avoid the 14 Latest Venmo Scams [2024 Update]
Venmo is fast and easy to use. But is it safe? Here’s a list of the latest Venmo scams you need to watch out for and how you can keep your money safe.
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How To Prevent Check Fraud: 6 Preemptive Steps
Check fraud occurs when scammers illegally alter, forge, or steal checks in order to withdraw money from a bank account. Read more.

What To Do If You Click on a Phishing Link
Clicking on a phishing link can transmit basic information like your location and device stats, redirect you to a fake website, or download malware.

Fake Check Scams: How To Identify Them (& What To Do)
Americans lost almost $80 million to fake check scams last year alone. Learn how to spot the signs of a fake check and what to do if you receive one.

Help—Someone Forged My Signature On a Check and Cashed It
Check forgery scams are on the rise. Here’s what to do to protect your finances and identity if someone forged your signature on a check and cashed it.

What Happens if You Unknowingly Deposit a Fake Check?
Did you unknowingly deposit a fake check? Here’s what happens next and what you can do to protect yourself.

Scammed on eBay? Here's How To Get Your Money Back
Were you scammed on eBay by a seller? Don’t panic. Here’s what you can do to get your money back and how to spot eBay scams in the future.