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 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.

Do You Need Credit Monitoring or Identity Theft Protection?
What protects you (and your finances) more: identity theft protection or credit monitoring? Learn the benefits (and limitations) of both in this showdown.

How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.

The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now
Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.

How Can Social Security Identity Theft Occur? [9 Ways]
Social Security identity theft happens when scammers use your SSN to steal government benefits, take out loans in your name, and worse.

Examples of Fraud, Scams & Schemes to Avoid Right Now
Fraud and digital theft has surpassed physical theft. Learn how to identify common examples of fraud. Safeguard your loved ones and your finances, ASAP.
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How To Block Spam Calls (Android, iOS, and Landlines)
Knowing how to block spam calls is essential. Scammers can clone your voice or steal your info in seconds — you must be proactive.

What Happens If You Call Back a Spam Number?
Do you know what happens if you call back a spam number? Here's everything you need to know to avoid becoming a victim of scam calls.

What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?
Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.

Do Scammers Have Remote Access To Your Computer? Do This
If you gave a scammer remote access to your computer, don’t panic. You can still regain control by following these steps.

How Do I Stop Someone From Using My Address?
Someone who requests permission may legally use your address. However, if someone intentionally misrepresents your address, here’s how to stop them.

Home Title Theft: Everything You Need To Know (2023)
Americans lost ~$400 million to real estate-related fraud last year. If you look after several properties, you could be a target for home title theft.