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 Spot a Fake Bank Text Message Scam

Fake bank text messages are a form of smishing where fraudsters use texts to impersonate financial institutions and phish for PII.

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January 16, 2024
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How To Avoid The 7 Latest Ally Bank Scams

Ally Bank has been hit with several security issues in recent years. If you’re a customer, you need to know how to spot the latest scams and risks.

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January 10, 2024
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The 11 Worst Facebook Scams Happening Right Now

Scammers are running rampant on Facebook. Learn how to recognize the latest Facebook scams and protect your identity, finances, and online accounts.

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January 10, 2024
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Scammed on PayPal? Here's How To Get Your Money Back

PayPal is one of the safer ways to send and receive money. But it’s still full of scammers. Here’s what to do if you’ve been scammed on PayPal.

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January 10, 2024
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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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