Digital Security 101
Did Someone File Taxes In Your Name? Here’s What To Do
If someone used your personal information and SSN to file taxes, you need to report the issues immediately and protect yourself against identity theft.
The 13 Latest Tax Refund Scams You Need To Know
Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.
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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.
How To Put Parental Controls On Your Child's iPad (2024)
Apple’s built-in parental controls for iPads can control the content your children can access — but falls short when protecting them from online threats.
How To Spot Bank Impersonation Scams (Text, Email & Phone)
Fraudsters target your bank account by impersonating bank employees via emails, calls, and texts. Learn how to spot the warning signs before it’s too late.
The 11 Latest Facebook Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Scammers are running rampant on Facebook. Learn how to recognize the latest Facebook scams and protect your identity, finances, and online accounts.
My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!
Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?
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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.
