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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Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Which One Is More Secure?
Credit freeze, security freeze, and credit lock are often used interchangeably — however, there are key differences between them you should know.

Stolen Social Security Card? Here’s What To Do
As long as SSNs are used as unique identifiers, scammers will target them. Learn what to do if your Social Security card is stolen or missing.

7 Ways to Spot FEMA Scams and Protect Your Relief Money
When disasters strike, scammers aren't far behind. These seven common FEMA scams could roil your disaster relief benefits when you most need it.

The 21 Latest Emerging Cyber Threats to Avoid
Cybercrime has increased by 600% in the past two years. Learn about the latest emerging cyber threats and how to protect yourself online.

Stolen Phone? Don't Panic! Follow These 11 Steps Now
Scammers can do more damage than you think with a stolen phone. Here’s what to do if your phone is stolen to protect your identity and more from fraudsters.

How to Recover a Hacked Instagram Account [Step by Step]
Was your Instagram account hacked? Don’t panic. Follow this step-by-step guide on what to do if your Instagram is hacked and you’ve been locked out.