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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What Is Dark Web Monitoring? How Does It Work?
Billions of pieces of personal data, passwords, and credentials have been leaked to the Dark Web this year alone. Check to see if you’re at risk.
How To Replace a Child’s (Stolen) Social Security Card
Nearly 900,000 children had their identities stolen in 2022. Here’s how to replace a child’s Social Security card if it was stolen or misplaced.
Are Crypto Recovery Services a Scam? How To Be Sure
Most crypto recovery services are a scam. Here’s how to make sure you don’t get scammed twice when trying to get your cash and crypto back.
What To Do If Someone Has Your Social Security Number
Scammers can use your SSN to open new accounts, gain employment, or impersonate you. Learn what to do if someone has your Social Security number.
What To Do If You’ve Been Scammed Out Of Money
Whether you’ve sent scammers gift cards, crypto, or cash, there’s still hope. Learn how to try and get your lost money back and prevent further fraud.
Lost Credit Card? Do This! (Even Before Replacing Your Card)
A lost credit card can quickly go from a minor annoyance to a serious issue. Learn what steps to take to protect yourself if your card goes missing.
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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.
