Irina Maltseva

Contributor at Aura

Irina Maltseva is a growth marketer with 10+ years of experience in digital marketing. After being scammed by Airbnb and Booking.com, Irina joined Aura to help the company on its mission to create a safer internet for everyone.

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Irina Maltseva

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Fraud

Is Etsy Legit? 9 Etsy Scams To Avoid in 2026

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

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December 15, 2025
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Credit & Finance

The 5 Best Credit Karma Alternatives (Reviewed and Ranked)

Credit Karma offers "free" credit monitoring and personal financial tools to millions of Americans — but it's not the only (or best) option available.

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April 28, 2025
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Fraud

Scammer Phone Numbers You Need To Block and Ignore

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.

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April 15, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Check for Viruses on Your Mac Right Now

You can manually check for viruses on your Mac using built-in tools — or use antivirus software that will dig deeper and root out the worst Mac viruses.

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January 15, 2025
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Identity Theft

Is Allstate Identity Protection Worth It? What To Know

While Allstate is well-known for car and home protection, its identity monitoring may not offer some of the usability available in newer products.

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January 6, 2025
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Fraud

IDShield vs. LifeLock: How To Choose The Best One For You

Both IDShield and LifeLock offer all-in-one solutions for identity protection — but there are differences in their features and coverage you need to know.

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October 24, 2024