Jory MacKay
Jory MacKay is a writer and award-winning editor with over a decade of experience for online and print publications. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Victoria and a passion for helping people identify and avoid fraud.
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Jory MacKay
The Worst Scams Targeting Senior Citizens This Year
Older adults lost over $4.85 billion to fraud in 2024, according to the FBI, with tech support, extortion, and phishing scams being the most common.
Aura vs. Identity Guard: What You Need To Know Before Buying
Aura and Identity Guard both offer all-in-one protection plans — but there are several differences in their services that can help you decide between them.
The Latest UPS Scam Texts You Need To Know About
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.
How To Tell If a Facebook Profile is Fake (and What To Do)
Fraudsters use fake Facebook accounts to target you with impersonation scams, spread misinformation, or trick you into paying for fake Marketplace items.
Aura vs. IdentityForce: New Review & Comparison
Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences that make one the clear winner.
"This Password Appeared in a Data Leak" — What to Do
If you receive an alert on your mobile device stating that your password has been leaked in a data breach, you need to secure your accounts ASAP.