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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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Online Gaming Risks: Are Your Children Susceptible?
Your children face online gaming risks every time they play. Get on your kids’ level to protect them from cyberbullies, hackers, scammers, and predators.
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Online Gaming Safety for Kids: What Parents Need To Know
Kids are spending more time gaming than ever before. Learn the basics of online gaming safety and how to protect your family from online threats.
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Deep Web vs. Dark Web: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe
Learn the differences between the Deep and Dark Web, how to safely use them, and what you can do to stay safe online.
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How To Avoid Apple Phishing Emails (Apple ID Scams)
Apple phishing emails are getting more sophisticated — and harder to identify. Learn how to protect your Apple account from hackers and scammers.
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Ticketmaster Scams: Is It Safe To Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster?
Can you get scammed on Ticketmaster? Learn how to spot the most common Ticketmaster scams and how to safely buy tickets for your next big event.
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Was Your Apple ID Hacked? Here's How To Secure Your Account
A hacked Apple ID can give scammers access to your most sensitive information — not to mention photos and videos. Learn how to secure your account.