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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What Is Shoulder Surfing? How It Happens & How to Avoid It
Shoulder surfing has evolved from scammers with prying eyes to advanced schemes using the latest technologies. Here’s how to protect your data in public.
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How Hackers Get Into Your Computer (And How To Stop Them)
How do hackers get into your computer? Cybercriminals have numerous scams they can use to break into your device. Here’s how to keep them out.
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How To Protect Your Social Security Number From Scammers
Do you know if scammers have your SSN? Learn how to protect your Social Security number and safeguard yourself against identity theft.
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Credit Score vs. Credit Report: What You Need To Know
Learn the differences between your credit score and credit report, how they’re calculated, and what you can do to improve your credit today.
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How To Avoid the 6 Latest Wells Fargo Scams
Wells Fargo scams can wipe out your savings with a single text message. Do you know the warning signs and how to stay safe?
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The 7 Latest Amazon Scam Calls (and How To Spot Them)
Amazon phone scams are running rampant, with Americans receiving over 100 million every month. Learn how to identify the most common Amazon scam calls.
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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.
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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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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.