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 Is Shoulder Surfing? How It Happens & How to Avoid It
Shoulder surfing has evolved from scammers with prying eyes to advanced schemes using the latest technologies. Here’s how to protect your data in public.

How Hackers Get Into Your Computer (And How To Stop Them)
How do hackers get into your computer? Cybercriminals have numerous scams they can use to break into your device. Here’s how to keep them out.

How To Protect Your Social Security Number From Scammers
Do you know if scammers have your SSN? Learn how to protect your Social Security number and safeguard yourself against identity theft.

Credit Score vs. Credit Report: What You Need To Know
Learn the differences between your credit score and credit report, how they’re calculated, and what you can do to improve your credit today.

How To Avoid the 6 Latest Wells Fargo Scams
Wells Fargo scams can wipe out your savings with a single text message. Do you know the warning signs and how to stay safe?

The 7 Latest Amazon Scam Calls (and How To Spot Them)
Amazon phone scams are running rampant, with Americans receiving over 100 million every month. Learn how to identify the most common Amazon scam calls.
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What Is Credit Protection? 4 Options (and How To Choose)
Credit protection covers a wide range of tools that can protect your finances. Learn about the most common types of credit protection and how to choose.

Debt Collector Scams: How To Tell If a Debt Collector Is Legit
Did you get a phone call, letter, or message about unfamiliar debt? It could be a scam. Learn the latest debt collector scams and how to stay safe.

What Can Scammers Do With Your Passport Number?
A compromised passport number can lead to identity theft and fraud. Learn how to tell if your passport number is stolen and how to protect yourself.

What Is Whaling Phishing? How To Avoid Executive Fraud
Whaling — also known as CEO fraud — is a type of phishing attack that targets and/or impersonates C-level executives in a company.

New Netflix Scams: Why Someone Could Be After Your Account
Phishing emails make up the lion’s share of all Netflix scams today, but there are other ways that you could be caught off guard.

80+ of the Worst Hacked Celebrities From the Last Decade
Hackers have targeted celebrities from Rihanna to Arianna Grande. But you don’t have to be famous to be on their list. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.