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.

How To Replace a Child’s (Stolen) Social Security Card
Nearly 900,000 children had their identities stolen in 2022. Here’s how to replace a child’s Social Security card if it was stolen or misplaced.

Are Crypto Recovery Services a Scam? How To Be Sure
Most crypto recovery services are a scam. Here’s how to make sure you don’t get scammed twice when trying to get your cash and crypto back.

What To Do If Someone Has Your Social Security Number
Scammers can use your SSN to open new accounts, gain employment, or impersonate you. Learn what to do if someone has your Social Security number.

What To Do If You’ve Been Scammed Out Of Money
Whether you’ve sent scammers gift cards, crypto, or cash, there’s still hope. Learn how to try and get your lost money back and prevent further fraud.

Lost Credit Card? Do This! (Even Before Replacing Your Card)
A lost credit card can quickly go from a minor annoyance to a serious issue. Learn what steps to take to protect yourself if your card goes missing.

How To Identify a Scammer On The Phone [With Examples]
Scam phone calls cost Americans $39.5 billion last year alone. Learn how to identify a scammer on the phone quickly so you don’t get scammed.
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Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now
CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.

Aura vs. IdentityForce: Detailed Comparison & Review
Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences in their features you should know.

Does Two-Factor Authentication Prevent Hacking?
MFA is not a silver bullet, but it’s far more effective than a password-only authentication method. In conjunction, also use a VPN, password manager.

Does Credit Repair Work? Should You Use This Service?
Credit repair can remove inaccuracies from credit reports. People with no credit, good credit, or deserved bad credit might have little use for it.

What Is Criminal Identity Theft? (How To Protect Yourself)
Criminals can use your identity during crimes and leave you with a criminal record. Learn about the risks of criminal identity theft and how to prevent it.

The Unexpected Dangers of Online Dating [11 Scams To Know]
Millions of people have found love through online dating — but millions more have been the victims of scammers. Here’s how to stay safe while dating online.