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 Are Steam Card Scams? How Can You Avoid Them?
While Steam gift cards are typically used to buy video games sold by the gaming platform, they can also be used in various card scams.

How To Spot a Scammer on a Dating Site: 9 Warning Signs
50% of Americans who have used a dating app in the past five years have experienced catfishing. Here’s how to spot a scammer on a dating site.

How To Recognize and Report Coinbase Scam Emails
Fraudsters use Coinbase scam emails to impersonate the company and dupe users into sharing login information. Here’s what can happen after.

The 7 Latest Chase Bank Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Are you a Chase Bank customer? Don’t get scammed! Learn about the 7 latest Chase Bank scams (and how to avoid them).

Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide
Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.

How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps
Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.
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How To Protect Your Bank Account From Identity Theft [NEW]
Scammers will go to any length to get access to your accounts and financial information. Here’s how to protect your bank account from identity theft.

What Is Synthetic Identity Theft? (and How To Protect Yourself)
Criminals combine stolen and fake information to create "synthetic" identities. But while the IDs are fake, they can do real damage to you.

Family Identity Theft Protection: The Parental Guide for 2025
Protecting your kids, parents, and entire family from online risks in 2024 requires a combination of tools, tips, and best practices.

Is Etsy Safe? 7 Etsy Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Don’t get scammed while shopping on Etsy. Learn how to identify the latest Etsy scams and how to get your money back if you’ve been scammed.

12 Internet Safety Tips For Kids and Teens
Follow these internet safety tips to keep your kids and teens safe online. Learn how to block harmful content, avoid predators, and more.

How To Spot a Chase Phishing Email (5 Chase Email Scams)
Did you receive a strange email claiming to be from Chase Bank? It could be a scam. Learn how to identify the latest Chase phishing email scams.