Articles by
Yaniv Masjedi

What Can Scammers Do With Your Passport Number?
A compromised passport number can lead to identity theft and fraud. Learn how to tell if your passport number is stolen and how to protect yourself.

Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Which One Is More Secure?
Credit freeze, security freeze, and credit lock are often used interchangeably — however, there are key differences between them you should know.

Someone Claimed Unemployment in My Name. What Should I Do?
If scammers claim unemployment in your name, your bank account, credit, and identity could be at risk. Learn what to do to protect yourself.

How to Lock Your Social Security Number for Free (Self Lock)
While there’s no one way to freeze your Social Security number (SSN), using a Self Lock or blocking electronic access can help secure it.

Don’t Fall For These 7 Nasty Refund & Recovery Scams
Fraudsters know you’re desperate to get your money back after being scammed. Don’t get tricked twice. Look for these warning signs of a recovery scam.

Did You Get Scammed on Cash App? Here’s What To Do
Did you get scammed on Cash App? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Cash App scams in the future.
