Digital Security 101

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Fraud

How To Protect Yourself If Your SSN Is Found on the Dark Web

If you receive a data breach alert or discover that your SSN was leaked on the Dark Web, act quickly to secure your online accounts and finances.

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December 4, 2025
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Fraud

How To Avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams This Year

Scammers create fake stores, send phishing emails, and use generative AI tools to scam shoppers who are trying to take advantage of Black Friday deals.

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November 13, 2025
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Fraud

How To Recover From Being Scammed (Fraud Victim Checklist)

It can feel overwhelming to be the victim of a scam — but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, recover lost funds, and get back on your feet.

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April 28, 2025
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Fraud

The Latest Amazon Scams You Need To Avoid Right Now

Current Amazon scams include calls from imposters claiming there are issues with your Amazon account, phishing emails, and fake order confirmation texts.

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April 23, 2025
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Fraud

How To Identify a Fake Text Message Scam [With Examples]

The most common text scams claim to be about missed deliveries, job offers, or fraud alerts. Others start as wrong-number texts that rope you into investment scams.

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April 18, 2025
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Fraud

Scammer Phone Numbers You Need To Block and Ignore

Scammers use spoofed, fake, or masked phone numbers to try and trick you into answering their calls — but you can spot a scammer if you know these tips.

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April 15, 2025
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Fraud

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.

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April 14, 2025
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Fraud

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.

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April 4, 2025

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