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.

What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?
Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.

Do Scammers Have Remote Access To Your Computer? Do This
If you gave a scammer remote access to your computer, don’t panic. You can still regain control by following these steps.

How Do I Stop Someone From Using My Address?
Someone who requests permission may legally use your address. However, if someone intentionally misrepresents your address, here’s how to stop them.

Home Title Theft: Everything You Need To Know (2023)
Americans lost ~$400 million to real estate-related fraud last year. If you look after several properties, you could be a target for home title theft.

11 Real Estate Scams: How To Stay Safe When Buying a Home
Scammers are targeting home buyers' down payments, personal information, and more. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the worst real estate scams of 2023.

Home Title Theft: Do You Need Home Title Theft Protection?
Is home title theft a real problem? Learn the truth about home title theft protection and whether or not it’s something you need.
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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.