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.

15 Amazon Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Amazon scams are on the rise. Get familiar with how common scams work to protect your family and finances.

What To Do If a Scammer Has Your Email Address
Your email address is a precious commodity for fraudsters. Here’s what you should do if a scammer has your email address to stay safe.

How To Avoid the 8 Latest Zelle Scams (Updated)
Zelle is fast and easy to use. But is it safe? Here’s a list of the latest Zelle scams you need to watch out for and how you can keep your money safe.

How to Recognize & Avoid the 7 Most Common Geek Squad Scams
Geek Squad scams impersonate Best Buy employees to bilk innocent victims. Here are the 7 most common scams and how to spot them right away.

What Can a Scammer Do With Your Medicare Number?
Scammers use phishing tactics to trick victims into giving up their Medicare number — and then use it to steal health benefits or worse.

Is It Bad To Have Too Many Credit Cards?
Is it bad to have too many credit cards? There's no right or wrong answer, but your credit score may be impacted. Learn more with this essential guide.
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How To Protect Against Ransomware: 10 Prevention Tips
Ransomware gangs don’t only target large organizations and government agencies. Learn what you can do to protect yourself against ransomware.

How To Prove a Debt Is Not Yours (and Dispute It)
Did you find a strange debt in your name? It could be a sign of identity theft. Learn how to prove a debt is not yours and protect yourself against fraud.

The 10 Latest Work From Home Scams You Need To Know
Are you looking for a new job? Don’t get caught by a work-from-home scam. Here’s how to stay safe while looking for work online.

20+ Early Warning Signs That All Point to a Job Scam
It’s hard to spot a phony recruiter, if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Watch out for these red flags and learn how to identify job scams right away.

Unemployment Fraud: How Scammers Claim Benefits In Your Name
Unemployment scams lead to billions stolen in benefits and pandemic relief funds. But what happens when someone makes a claim under your name?

What is Smishing? How To Spot & Avoid The Latest Text Scams
Smishing — receiving scam texts pretending to be someone you trust — has increased over 328% in the last year! Here’s how to spot and avoid smishing scams.