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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Fingerprint Identity Theft: How To Keep Your Devices Secure
Are fingerprints more secure than a password? Not always. Here’s how hackers use stolen fingerprints to commit identity theft (and how to protect yourself).
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What Is Medical Identity Theft? (Are You A Victim?)
Medical identity theft could cost you your life — unless you know the warning signs to look for and how to recover. Here’s what you need to know today.
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How To Prevent Cyberbullying: 2023 Parental Guide
Cyberbullying can have devastating effects on children and teens. Learn how to identify and prevent cyberbullying and keep your family safe online.
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The 5 Latest Hinge Scams: How To Identify a Hinge Scammer
Dating and romance scams are at an all-time high. Learn how to spot the latest Hinge scams, and stop Hinge scammers before it’s too late.
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PayPal Account Hacked? Here's How To Recover It
Is your PayPal account hacked? Learn the warning signs and how to prevent scammers from stealing your money and personal information.
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Victim of Fraud? Follow These 12 Recovery Steps ASAP
The best thing you can do if you’re the victim of fraud is to act fast! Follow this checklist to secure your accounts and restore your stolen funds.