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 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.

What Is the Target Gift Card Scam? (How To Avoid It)
Americans lost over $200 million to gift card scams. Learn how to spot the latest Target gift card scams and protect your money.

Is Airport Wi-Fi Safe? How to Stay Secure While Traveling
Airport Wi-Fi (and all unsecured networks) present serious risks to your digital safety. Learn how to stay safe online before and after your next flight.

These 11 New Discord Scams Can (and Will) Steal Your Data
~27.7 million spam accounts were suspended between April–June of 2022 in response to an abundance of Discord scams on the platform. Here’s what to know.

Is Hotel Wi-Fi Safe? How To Stay Secure While Traveling
Is hotel Wi-Fi safe to use? The short answer: No. Learn how to secure your data and keep your devices safe while traveling or using hotel networks.

Dangers of a Stolen Birth Certificate: How To Protect Yourself
What can someone do with your birth certificate? More than you think. Here’s what to do if your birth certificate is lost, missing, or stolen.
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What Happens if You Unknowingly Deposit a Fake Check?
Did you unknowingly deposit a fake check? Here’s what happens next and what you can do to protect yourself.

Scammed on eBay? Here's How To Get Your Money Back
Were you scammed on eBay by a seller? Don’t panic. Here’s what you can do to get your money back and how to spot eBay scams in the future.

How to Avoid Airline Scams That Can Take You For a Ride
Scammers create fake airline booking websites with discounted tickets, pose as airline staff, and even offer free tickets to steal your information.

Someone Bought a Car In My Name! What Should I do?
Yes, it’s possible for someone to steal your identity and buy a car in your name. Here’s how vehicle identity theft works and how you can recover.

Don’t Let These 10 Airbnb Scams Ruin Your Vacation in 2024
Booking your next vacation rental? Here’s a list of all the latest Airbnb scams so you know what listings to pass on and which ones are legitimate.

Car Title Scams Explained: How to Safely Buy a Used Car
Car title scams are rampant and can cause you to pay more for a vehicle that’s damaged or stolen. Here’s how to tell if a used car is legitimate or a scam.