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.
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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.

How To Avoid the Google Voice Verification Code Scam
Learn why scammers ask for your Google Voice verification code, what they can do with it, and how to protect yourself against Google Voice scams.

The 14 Cash App Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Cash App is convenient and fast. But is it safe? Not always. Here are the latest Cash App scams to be aware of and how to protect yourself from scammers.
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What Happens If You Open A Phishing Email?
Did you accidentally open a spam email? Don't worry. Here's what Aura's security team recommends you do.

The 8 Worst Citibank Scams of 2023 (How To Avoid Them)
Don’t let scammers access your bank account. Learn how to avoid the latest Citibank scams — from phishing emails to sophisticated SIM swapping scams.

What Are Steam Card Scams? How Can You Avoid Them?
While Steam gift cards are typically used to buy video games sold by the gaming platform, they can also be used in various card scams.

How To Spot a Scammer on a Dating Site: 9 Warning Signs
50% of Americans who have used a dating app in the past five years have experienced catfishing. Here’s how to spot a scammer on a dating site.

How To Recognize and Report Coinbase Scam Emails
Fraudsters use Coinbase scam emails to impersonate the company and dupe users into sharing login information. Here’s what can happen after.

The 7 Latest Chase Bank Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Are you a Chase Bank customer? Don’t get scammed! Learn about the 7 latest Chase Bank scams (and how to avoid them).