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.

How To Prevent Cyberbullying: A Parental Guide
Cyberbullying can have devastating effects on children and teens. Learn how to identify and prevent cyberbullying and keep your family safe online.

The 5 Latest Hinge Scams: How To Identify a Hinge Scammer
Dating and romance scams are at an all-time high. Learn how to spot the latest Hinge scams, and stop Hinge scammers before it’s too late.

PayPal Account Hacked? Here's How To Recover It
Is your PayPal account hacked? Learn the warning signs and how to prevent scammers from stealing your money and personal information.

Victim of Fraud? Follow These 12 Recovery Steps ASAP
The best thing you can do if you’re the victim of fraud is to act fast! Follow this checklist to secure your accounts and restore your stolen funds.

My Parents Are Using My Social Security Number — Should I Report Them?
Child identity theft by a parent can go unnoticed for years if guardians don’t spot early warning signs. How does it unfold? What can you do about it?

How To Control Internet Access at Home (And Block Content)
Are your kids safe online? Learn how to control internet access at home to minimize threats from scammers, hackers, and cyberbullies.
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Lost or Stolen Wallet? 12 Important Steps to Take
A lost wallet is more than an annoyance — it can put you at risk of fraud and identity theft. Here are the steps to take when your wallet is missing.

I Replied to a Spam Text — What Should I Do Now?
If you replied to a spam text you could be at risk of identity theft or having your phone hacked. Learn how to stay safe after replying to a spam text.

Did the DMV Text You? Here’s How To Know If It’s a Scam
Scammers impersonate the DMV to fool you into giving them money and personal information. Learn how to identify the most common DMV text scams.

The Latest UPS Text Scams To Watch Out For
Did you just get a text from UPS? Be careful. It could be a scam! Here’s how to identify the latest UPS text scams and what to do if you get one.

How To Block Spam Texts From Email Addresses
Are you getting spam and scam texts from email addresses? Learn why this happens, what it means, and how to block texts from emails.

How To Stop Spam Texts (on Android and iPhone)
Millions of spam texts are sent every single day. Learn how to stop spam texts, block spammers, and protect your phone and identity from criminals.