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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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.

The Latest UPS Text Scams To Watch Out For
Did you just get a text from UPS? Be careful. It could be a scam! Here’s how to identify the latest UPS text scams and what to do if you get one.

How To Block Spam Texts From Email Addresses
Are you getting spam and scam texts from email addresses? Learn why this happens, what it means, and how to block texts from emails.

How To Stop Spam Texts (on Android and iPhone)
Millions of spam texts are sent every single day. Learn how to stop spam texts, block spammers, and protect your phone and identity from criminals.