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 15 Most Common Holiday Scams This Year
Scammers ramp up their schemes during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams while shopping, traveling, and giving online.
How To Protect Your Identity Online
If hackers or identity thieves gain access to your online accounts, they can impersonate you, hack your bank accounts, and steal your sensitive data.
Is Identity Guard Legit? What You Need To Know
Identity Guard has been a leader in identity theft protection for over two decades — but some newer services are challenging Identity Guard’s position.
Is IdentityForce Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying
IdentityForce regularly appears on lists of the best identity theft protection services — but can be more expensive than more fully-featured alternatives.
Identity Guard vs. LifeLock: Everything You Need To Know
Identity Guard and LifeLock both offer all-in-one solutions to identity theft protection, but there are critical differences between them you should know.
IdentityForce vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
Despite LifeLock’s recognizable brand name and IdentityForce’s backing by a major credit bureau, both have issues you should know about before buying.
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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.
