Digital Security 101

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.

Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?
Your phone number is often leaked or sold, which makes it easy for scammers to spam you. Block unknown calls and protect your info to cut down on spam.

Here's How To Know If Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Nearly 50% of Americans have experienced identity theft. Here's how to find out if someone has stolen your identity.

25 Warning Signs of Identity Theft: How To Tell If You're a Victim
Are you worried that someone may have stolen your identity? Learn the 25 most common warning signs of identity theft and how to protect yourself today.

Change-of-Address Scams: Why Scammers Want Your Address
With just your name and address, scammers can steal your identity and commit financial fraud. Here’s how to protect yourself from a change-of-address scam.

Lost or Stolen Wallet? 12 Important Steps to Take
A lost wallet is more than an annoyance — it can put you at risk of fraud and identity theft. Here are the steps to take when your wallet is missing.

I Replied to a Spam Text — What Should I Do Now?
If you replied to a spam text you could be at risk of identity theft or having your phone hacked. Learn how to stay safe after replying to a spam text.

Did the DMV Text You? Here’s How To Know If It’s a Scam
Scammers impersonate the DMV to fool you into giving them money and personal information. Learn how to identify the most common DMV text scams.
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How To File A Police Report For Identity Theft (in 2024)
A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.

How To Find Out If Your Information Is on the Dark Web (For Free)
Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.

How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet
With a bit of work, you can remove your personal info from Google search results, websites, and data brokers — and you don’t have to do it all yourself.

What To Do If Your Data Has Been Breached
If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud

The 7 Best Dark Web Monitoring Services in 2024
Dark Web monitoring services scan illicit and anonymous online marketplaces for your leaked data — but not all of them are worth paying for.

How To Choose the Best Home Title Protection Service
Home title protection services claim to warn you when scammers try to “steal” your deed — but only a few services are really worth your money.