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.

12 Alarming Senior Citizen Scams: What You Need to Know
Older adults are less likely to spot the warning signs of scams early on or reach out for help when they've fallen victim.

How To Identify Medicare Scam Calls: Avoid These 9 Scams
Medicare scam calls are one of the most common ways that criminals try to steal your sensitive health information. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

7 Dangerous OfferUp Scams & How to Avoid Them
Thieves recycle the same tactics to dupe people online; these 7 OfferUp scams are no exception. Here’s what to do.

YouTube Parental Controls: 4 Ways To (Easily) Get Started
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to set up YouTube parental controls, so your kids can enjoy a safe online experience.

Can Bluetooth Be Hacked? Follow These Bluetooth Security Tips
Hackers and criminals can use your device’s Bluetooth connection to steal data or spy on you. Learn how to boost your Bluetooth security and stay safe.

How To Block Websites on Your iPhone or iPad
Parental controls on Apple devices show you how to block websites on iPhones and iPads. But here are other (universal) tools to set up age-gated content.
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How To Prevent Phishing Attacks and Keep Your Inbox Safe
Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways that scammers target you (and steal your identity). Here’s how you can prevent phishing.

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.