Jory MacKay

Aura Cybersecurity Editor

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

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Internet Security

Radaris Opt Out Guide: How To Fully Remove Your Information

Radaris collects your personal information from public sources and sells it to anyone who will pay — unless you follow these steps to opt out of the site.

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June 19, 2024
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Identity Theft

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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April 17, 2024
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Internet Security

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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March 21, 2024
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Credit & Finance

What Is a CPN or Credit Protection Number? (Updated)

If you’re trying to rebuild or repair your credit, the last thing you need is to get scammed. Learn how to spot illegal credit repair and CPN number scams.

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March 11, 2024
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Fraud

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.

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March 11, 2024
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Fraud

The Unexpected Dangers of Online Dating [11 Scams To Know]

Millions of people have found love through online dating — but millions more have been the victims of scammers. Here’s how to stay safe while dating online.

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March 7, 2024