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.

Family Identity Theft Protection: The Parental Guide for 2025
Protecting your kids, parents, and entire family from online risks in 2024 requires a combination of tools, tips, and best practices.

Is Etsy Safe? 7 Etsy Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Don’t get scammed while shopping on Etsy. Learn how to identify the latest Etsy scams and how to get your money back if you’ve been scammed.

12 Internet Safety Tips For Kids and Teens
Follow these internet safety tips to keep your kids and teens safe online. Learn how to block harmful content, avoid predators, and more.

How To Spot a Chase Phishing Email (5 Chase Email Scams)
Did you receive a strange email claiming to be from Chase Bank? It could be a scam. Learn how to identify the latest Chase phishing email scams.

Help! Someone Opened a Cell Phone Account in My Name
Is there an unfamiliar cell phone account in your name or did your phone suddenly stop working? Learn what it could mean and why you need to act quickly.

I Got Scammed on Venmo. Can I Get My Money Back?
Did you get scammed on Venmo? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Venmo scams in the future.
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Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide
Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.

How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps
Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.

How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)
Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.

Do You Need Credit Monitoring or Identity Theft Protection?
What protects you (and your finances) more: identity theft protection or credit monitoring? Learn the benefits (and limitations) of both in this showdown.

How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.

The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now
Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.