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.
How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge in 9 Steps
If you see fraudulent charges or errors on your credit card statement you need to know how to properly dispute them quickly.
How To Identify a Military Romance Scam: 17 Warning Signs
There’s nothing more vile than someone pretending to be a service member to scam you. But military romance scams are real. Here’s how to spot them.
How To Remove Hard Inquiries From Your Credit Report
Here’s how to remove hard inquiries from your credit report if you suspect fraud. Unfamiliar and undisputed hard checks might cost you your identity.
How To Tell If An Email Is From a Scammer [With Examples]
Did you receive an email from PayPal or Amazon asking to confirm your account details? Could it be legitimate or a scam? Here's how to tell.
Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Which One Is More Secure?
Credit freeze, security freeze, and credit lock are often used interchangeably — however, there are key differences between them you should know.
Stolen Social Security Card? Here’s What To Do
As long as SSNs are used as unique identifiers, scammers will target them. Learn what to do if your Social Security card is stolen or missing.
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What Is Synthetic Identity Theft? (and How To Protect Yourself)
Criminals combine stolen and fake information to create "synthetic" identities. But while the IDs are fake, they can do real damage to you.
Family Identity Theft Protection: The Parental Guide for 2025
Protecting your kids, parents, and entire family from online risks in 2024 requires a combination of tools, tips, and best practices.
Is Etsy Safe? 7 Etsy Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Don’t get scammed while shopping on Etsy. Learn how to identify the latest Etsy scams and how to get your money back if you’ve been scammed.
12 Internet Safety Tips For Kids and Teens
Follow these internet safety tips to keep your kids and teens safe online. Learn how to block harmful content, avoid predators, and more.
How To Spot a Chase Phishing Email (5 Chase Email Scams)
Did you receive a strange email claiming to be from Chase Bank? It could be a scam. Learn how to identify the latest Chase phishing email scams.
Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.