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 Dispute a Credit Card Charge in 9 Steps
If you see fraudulent charges or errors on your credit card statement you need to know how to properly dispute them quickly.

How To Identify a Military Romance Scam: 17 Warning Signs
There’s nothing more vile than someone pretending to be a service member to scam you. But military romance scams are real. Here’s how to spot them.

How To Remove Hard Inquiries From Your Credit Report
Here’s how to remove hard inquiries from your credit report if you suspect fraud. Unfamiliar and undisputed hard checks might cost you your identity.

How To Tell If An Email Is From a Scammer [With Examples]
Did you receive an email from PayPal or Amazon asking to confirm your account details? Could it be legitimate or a scam? Here's how to tell.

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.
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How To Spot a Fake Bank Text Message Scam
Fake bank text messages are a form of smishing where fraudsters use texts to impersonate financial institutions and phish for PII.

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Up-To-Date Parental Safety Guide
While most in-game experiences on Roblox are tame, there have been cases where it inadvertently exposed kids to harmful content, including gambling.

The 11 Latest Telegram App Scams To Watch Out For
Scammers have flocked to Telegram in recent years. Here’s how to keep your personal information, crypto, and online accounts safe from Telegram app scams.

The Top 5 Identity Theft Protection Apps (Reviewed and Rated)
Identity theft protection apps let you respond to identity theft alerts while on the go. This guide provides an in-depth comparison of five options.

How To Avoid The 7 Latest Ally Bank Scams (2024)
Ally Bank has been hit with several security issues in recent years. If you’re a customer, you need to know how to spot the latest scams and risks.

What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address? 10 Risks To Know
Your IP address can give hackers access to sensitive device and location info that they can use to tailor personalized phishing attacks and scam you.