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

Home Title Theft: Everything You Need To Know

Americans lost ~$400 million to real estate-related fraud last year. If you look after several properties, you could be a target for home title theft.

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November 1, 2023
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11 Real Estate Scams: How To Stay Safe When Buying a Home

Scammers are targeting home buyers' down payments, personal information, and more. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the worst real estate scams of 2023.

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November 1, 2023
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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 Avoid The Latest Charity Scams

The last thing you want when donating money is to send it to a scam charity. Learn how to sport charity fraud and avoid charity scams.

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October 27, 2023
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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

Why Do Scammers Want Gift Cards?

Is it safe to pay with gift cards? Learn the latest gift card scams and why scammers always seem to want gift cards.

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October 26, 2023

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