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.

What To Do If You’ve Been Scammed Online & How To Report It
Were you scammed online? Don't panic! Learn what to do and how to get your money back if you've fallen victim to one of the latest online scams.

The 9 Worst Wire Transfer Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Wire transfer scams can rob your house deposit or life savings in minutes. Learn how wire fraud works, the red flags, and how to stay safe.

10 Amazon Gift Card Scams You Need To Avoid
Scammers love gift cards because they’re almost impossible to trace. Learn the latest Amazon gift card scams to help keep yourself and your money safe.

How Do Pharming Attacks Happen? (How To Protect Yourself)
Hackers use pharming attacks to steal your personal information and passwords. Here’s how to identify (and avoid) these dangerous fake websites.

Online Gaming Risks: Are Your Children Susceptible?
Your children face online gaming risks every time they play. Get on your kids’ level to protect them from cyberbullies, hackers, scammers, and predators.

Online Gaming Safety for Kids: What Parents Need To Know
Kids are spending more time gaming than ever before. Learn the basics of online gaming safety and how to protect your family from online threats.
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Was Your Amazon Package Stolen? Here’s What To Do
260 million packages were stolen off porches in America in 2022. Was your Amazon package stolen, too? Here are 9 things to do right away.

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.