Digital Security 101
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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.
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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 Identify a Scammer On The Phone [With Examples]
Scam phone calls cost Americans $39.5 billion last year alone. Learn how to identify a scammer on the phone quickly so you don’t get scammed.
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What Is the Target Gift Card Scam? (How To Avoid It)
Americans lost over $200 million to gift card scams. Learn how to spot the latest Target gift card scams and protect your money.
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Is Airport Wi-Fi Safe? How to Stay Secure While Traveling
Airport Wi-Fi (and all unsecured networks) present serious risks to your digital safety. Learn how to stay safe online before and after your next flight.
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These 11 New Discord Scams Can (and Will) Steal Your Data
~27.7 million spam accounts were suspended between April–June of 2022 in response to an abundance of Discord scams on the platform. Here’s what to know.
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Is Hotel Wi-Fi Safe? How To Stay Secure While Traveling
Is hotel Wi-Fi safe to use? The short answer: No. Learn how to secure your data and keep your devices safe while traveling or using hotel networks.
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Dangers of a Stolen Birth Certificate: How To Protect Yourself
What can someone do with your birth certificate? More than you think. Here’s what to do if your birth certificate is lost, missing, or stolen.
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How To Identify Amazon Email Scams (Before You Lose Money)
Amazon email scams can steal your life savings or identity. Know the red flags and how to protect your finances from fraudsters.
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How To Identify (and Avoid) Publishers Clearing House Scams
Scammers use the promise of winnings to trick you into giving up money or sensitive information. Learn about the latest Publishers Clearing House scams.
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The 7 Latest Bank of America Scams and How To Identify Them
Scammers target Bank of America customers to gain access to their accounts and steal their money. Learn the latest BofA scams and how to avoid them.
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Wells Fargo Scam Texts: How To Spot Them and Protect Your Money
Wells Fargo scam texts can trick you out of thousands of dollars. Learn how to identify text scams, reduce spam, and protect your money.
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How To Avoid The 8 Latest eBay Gift Card Scams
Fraudsters are targeting eBay gift cards at record numbers. Learn how to spot common eBay gift card scams and what to do if you’ve been scammed.
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Social Media Privacy: What Are The Risks? (How To Stay Safe)
Are you unknowingly giving scammers or predators your personal information? Learn how to identify social media privacy risks and secure your accounts.