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Jory MacKay
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The Top 9 LifeLock Alternatives (2024 Update)
While LifeLock is an established brand in the world of online security, it’s by no means the only reliable option for identity theft protection.
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Is Kroll Monitoring Legitimate? What You Need to Know
Kroll provides identity monitoring to customers of companies impacted by data breaches — but its lack of features could make you think twice before signing up.
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TruthFinder Opt-Out Guide: How To Actually Remove Your Data
Removing your personal data from TruthFinder isn’t as simple as the company would have you believe. Here’s what you need to know in order to stay private.
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The 6 Best Credit Karma Alternatives in 2024
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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How To Quickly Identify Phishing Emails (13 Red Flags)
Clicking on links or responding to phishing emails can put you at risk of identity theft, hacking, or fraud. Check for these red flags before you react.
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Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now
CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.