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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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Identity Theft

The Most Unbelievable Identity Theft Stories of All Time

Here are the nine most unbelievable and terrifying identity theft stories that will show you just how grave identity theft can be.

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November 6, 2023
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Fraud

Solved: Why Do Random Numbers Call Me and Hang Up?

Tired of random callers taking over your phone? Learn why random numbers are targeting you and how to block spam and scam calls for good.

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November 3, 2023
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Fraud

How To Avoid The Latest Gift Card Scams

Gift cards are among the most popular targets for scammers. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest gift card scams.

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October 27, 2023
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Fraud

How To Identify Veterans Charity Scams (10 Examples)

Here’s how to spot a veterans charity scam and make sure your donations are going to the right place — in the pockets of our veterans.

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October 27, 2023
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Fraud

What Can a Scammer Do With Your Medicare Number?

Scammers use phishing tactics to trick victims into giving up their Medicare number — and then use it to steal health benefits or worse.

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October 18, 2023
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Fraud

Amazon Account Hacked? Here's How To Recover It

If someone hacks your Amazon account, they can steal your credit card details or even your identity. Learn how to spot and recover a hacked Amazon account.

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September 26, 2023

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