Digital Security 101

IDShield is a decent option for identity theft protection, but its tiered plans mean that you may pay more for it than you'd like.

Current Amazon scams include calls from imposters claiming there are issues with your Amazon account, phishing emails, and fake order confirmation texts.

Scammers use common Cash App scams — such as accidental payments, fake giveaways, and cash flipping schemes — to trick you into sending them money.

The most common text scams claim to be about missed deliveries, job offers, or fraud alerts. Others start as wrong-number texts that rope you into investment scams.

If you’ve been part of a data breach, there’s a good chance that your email can now be found on the Dark Web — but is this something you need to worry about?

Scammers use spoofed, fake, or masked phone numbers to try and trick you into answering their calls — but you can spot a scammer if you know these tips.

Etsy is a legitimate platform for buying unique goods from creators — but scammers also use the platform to advertise fake or counterfeit products.

Scammers send text messages and emails claiming to be from UPS saying that there’s an issue with your package — and you need to click a link to fix it.