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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.

Articles by Irina Maltseva

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Fraud
December 15, 2025

Is Etsy Legit? 9 Etsy Scams To Avoid in 2026

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Credit & Finance
April 28, 2025

The 5 Best Credit Karma Alternatives (Reviewed and Ranked)

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Fraud
April 15, 2025

Scammer Phone Numbers You Need To Block and Ignore

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Internet Security
January 15, 2025

How To Check for Viruses on Your Mac Right Now

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Identity Theft
January 6, 2025

Is Allstate Identity Protection Worth It? What To Know

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Fraud
October 24, 2024

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

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Identity Theft
October 16, 2024

How To Cancel IdentityIQ Quickly and Easily

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Identity Theft
March 15, 2024

Is ID Watchdog Worth It? What To Know Before You Buy

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Fraud
March 11, 2024

How To Avoid the Credit National Assist Debt Relief Scam

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³ As compared to the competition. Results based on a 2025 mystery shopper consumer study conducted by ath Power Consulting. ath Power Consulting was compensated by Aura to conduct this study.

⁴ Child members on the family plan will only have access to online account monitoring and social security number monitoring features. All adult members get all the listed benefits.

‡ Not all features use AI capabilities.

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