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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How To Prevent Cyberbullying: 2023 Parental Guide
Cyberbullying can have devastating effects on children and teens. Learn how to identify and prevent cyberbullying and keep your family safe online.
The 5 Latest Hinge Scams: How To Identify a Hinge Scammer
Dating and romance scams are at an all-time high. Learn how to spot the latest Hinge scams, and stop Hinge scammers before it’s too late.
PayPal Account Hacked? Here's How To Recover It
Is your PayPal account hacked? Learn the warning signs and how to prevent scammers from stealing your money and personal information.
Victim of Fraud? Follow These 12 Recovery Steps ASAP
The best thing you can do if you’re the victim of fraud is to act fast! Follow this checklist to secure your accounts and restore your stolen funds.
My Parents Are Using My Social Security Number — Should I Report Them?
Child identity theft by a parent can go unnoticed for years if guardians don’t spot early warning signs. How does it unfold? What can you do about it?
How To Control Internet Access at Home (And Block Content)
Are your kids safe online? Learn how to control internet access at home to minimize threats from scammers, hackers, and cyberbullies.
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Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide
Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.
How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps
Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.
How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)
Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.
Do You Need Credit Monitoring or Identity Theft Protection?
What protects you (and your finances) more: identity theft protection or credit monitoring? Learn the benefits (and limitations) of both in this showdown.
How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.
The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now
Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.
