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 Are Steam Card Scams? How Can You Avoid Them?
While Steam gift cards are typically used to buy video games sold by the gaming platform, they can also be used in various card scams.
How To Spot a Scammer on a Dating Site: 9 Warning Signs
50% of Americans who have used a dating app in the past five years have experienced catfishing. Here’s how to spot a scammer on a dating site.
How To Recognize and Report Coinbase Scam Emails
Fraudsters use Coinbase scam emails to impersonate the company and dupe users into sharing login information. Here’s what can happen after.
The 7 Latest Chase Bank Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Are you a Chase Bank customer? Don’t get scammed! Learn about the 7 latest Chase Bank scams (and how to avoid them).
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.
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Help! Someone Opened a Cell Phone Account in My Name
Is there an unfamiliar cell phone account in your name or did your phone suddenly stop working? Learn what it could mean and why you need to act quickly.
I Got Scammed on Venmo. Can I Get My Money Back?
Did you get scammed on Venmo? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Venmo scams in the future.
Was Your Email Hacked? Here's How To Know And What To Do
Was your email hacked? This guide explains how to know for sure. Learn how hackers can break into your email, and what to do if you get hacked.
Answered: How To Stop Unwanted Texts on Your iPhone
Scammers send millions of spam and scam texts every single day. Learn seven of the best ways to stop unwanted texts on your iPhone.
How To Protect Yourself From Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)
Account takeover fraud is when scammers gain access to your online accounts — social media, online banking, etc. Learn how to keep your accounts secure.
Identity Theft of a Deceased Person [Recovery, Legal Action]
Obituaries and death notices are lucrative prowling grounds for scammers. Prevent the identity theft of a deceased person by taking these steps.