Digital Security 101

How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube
While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)
Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.

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.

How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)
Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.
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How Much Does LifeLock Really Cost? Read Before You Buy
LifeLock offers strong protection against identity thieves, but its pricing plans are confusing and costly compared to alternatives like Aura.

How To Cancel LifeLock (and Get Your Money Back)
The process for canceling your LifeLock account sounds easy — but it can quickly become complicated depending on your plan and how you signed up.

The 6 Best Identity Guard Alternatives (Rated and Reviewed)
Identity Guard is one of the original (and best) identity theft protection services — but you still might be better off with one of these alternatives.

How To Cancel IdentityIQ Quickly and Easily
Whether you signed up for IdentityIQ and changed your mind or discovered you were enrolled in its service without your knowledge, you have options.

How To Tell If You've Been Hacked: 12 Warning Signs
The sooner you recognize the signs of a hack, the better chance you have of shutting down hackers and scammers before they can do too much damage.

How Can I Find Out If Someone Is Using My Social Security Number?
A compromised Social Security number can lead to identity theft, fraud, and worse. Learn how to tell if someone is using your SSN without your permission.