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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My Mother Stole My Identity
What would you do if your mom stole your identity? Here's how Axton Betz Hamilton dealt with an identity thief in her family.

Here's What To Do If Your Driver's License is Lost or Stolen
A stolen driver’s license is the key that opens you up to identity theft. If your ID is lost, stolen, or missing, act fast to secure your identity.
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10 Common Types of Financial Fraud & Schemes (With Examples)
Identity thieves are almost only ever after one thing: your money. Here’s how to recognize signs of financial fraud and protect your money from scammers.

17 Vile Covid Scams That Hounded Victims in 2022
More than 700,000 Americans have fallen victim to Covid scams. Here are the latest scams you need to know (and how to protect yourself).

Don’t Fall For These 7 Nasty Refund & Recovery Scams
Fraudsters know you’re desperate to get your money back after being scammed. Don’t get tricked twice. Look for these warning signs of a recovery scam.

Did You Get Scammed on Cash App? Here’s What To Do
Did you get scammed on Cash App? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Cash App scams in the future.