Digital Security 101
How To Delete Your Facebook Account (and All Its Data)
While you can delete (or deactivate) your Facebook account at any time, Meta may hold onto your data for up to another six months afterward.
No, You Can't Get Hacked By Responding To a Text Message
While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.
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Help! A Family Member Opened a Credit Card In My Name
It’s a crime for a family member to open a credit card in your name (and without your knowledge). Here’s how to handle this precarious situation.
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.
The Dark Web Explained: How It Works & Why It's So Dangerous
See how cybercriminals profit from your personal information on the Dark Web. Learn how to protect your data from financial fraud and identity theft.
Child Identity Theft: The Parental Guide to Protecting Your Kids
More than 1 million children were the victims of child identity theft last year. Learn how to protect your kids from scammers in this parental guide.
What Do Hackers Do With Stolen Information?
Thieves may use stolen information to open fraudulent new bank accounts, apply for credit cards, or even demand a ransom. Can you prevent this?
Scammer Phone Number Lookup: Find Out Who’s Calling You
Want to find out who’s been harassing you over the phone? Avoid sketchy reverse phone number lookup services and follow these steps instead.
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Can Someone Steal Your Identity With Your ID?
Can someone steal your identity if they have your ID? Unfortunately, yes. Learn how to prevent identity theft if your ID gets lost or stolen.
Brushing Scam: Is This Free Amazon Package Legit?
Did an unexpected Amazon package show up on your door? If so, you might be the target of a brushing scam. Here’s what to do about it.
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.