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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What Is Credit Protection? 4 Options (and How To Choose)
Credit protection covers a wide range of tools that can protect your finances. Learn about the most common types of credit protection and how to choose.

Debt Collector Scams: How To Tell If a Debt Collector Is Legit
Did you get a phone call, letter, or message about unfamiliar debt? It could be a scam. Learn the latest debt collector scams and how to stay safe.

What Can Scammers Do With Your Passport Number?
A compromised passport number can lead to identity theft and fraud. Learn how to tell if your passport number is stolen and how to protect yourself.

What Is Whaling Phishing? How To Avoid Executive Fraud
Whaling — also known as CEO fraud — is a type of phishing attack that targets and/or impersonates C-level executives in a company.

New Netflix Scams: Why Someone Could Be After Your Account
Phishing emails make up the lion’s share of all Netflix scams today, but there are other ways that you could be caught off guard.

80+ of the Worst Hacked Celebrities From the Last Decade
Hackers have targeted celebrities from Rihanna to Arianna Grande. But you don’t have to be famous to be on their list. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.