Yaniv Masjedi

Contributing Cybersecurity Writer

Yaniv Masjedi is the CMO at Nextiva, a provider of cloud-based, unified communication services. Previously, he headed the marketing department at Aura. Yaniv studied Political Science and History at UCLA. Follow him on Twitter: @YanivMasjedi.

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Fraud

10 Ways to Identify Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

Scammers resurface when the government extends the moratorium on loan payments. Here are the 10 most common student loan forgiveness scams to know.

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January 4, 2024
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Fraud

I Got Scammed on Zelle—Can I Get My Money Back?

Did you get scammed on Zelle? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Zelle scams in the future.

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January 2, 2024
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Family Safety

TikTok Parental Controls: An Updated Guide for Parents

TikTok parental controls or Digital Wellbeing tools can manage screen time and content for kids. Turn on these features using this step-by-step guide.

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December 7, 2023
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Fraud

How To Avoid the Worst Social Media Scams Happening Right Now

Social media scams are running rampant. Learn what to look out for and how to avoid the worst social media scams out there right now.

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December 5, 2023
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Fraud

How To Spot a Fake QR Code Scam [9 New Examples]

Scanning a malicious or fake QR code can lead to financial losses, your device getting hacked, or even identity theft.

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December 4, 2023
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Credit & Finance

The Top 7 Credit Protection Services (How To Choose)

We cover the top 5 identity theft protection services that also offer credit protection and offer factors to consider when choosing the best one for you.

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November 30, 2023