Digital Security 101

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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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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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How To Identify a Scammer On The Phone [With Examples]

Scam phone calls cost Americans $39.5 billion last year alone. Learn how to identify a scammer on the phone quickly so you don’t get scammed.

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July 7, 2023
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What Is the Target Gift Card Scam? (How To Avoid It)

Americans lost over $200 million to gift card scams. Learn how to spot the latest Target gift card scams and protect your money.

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July 6, 2023
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The 14 Latest PayPal Scams (and How To Avoid Them)

PayPal scams range from fake emails and invoices to fraudsters “accidentally” sending you money. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest PayPal scams.

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July 6, 2023
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Car Extended Warranty Calls: How to Block Them For Good

Are you tired of receiving car extended warranty calls? Here’s how you can shut down and block these annoying scam calls for good.

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July 6, 2023
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The 8 Worst Citibank Scams & How To Avoid Them

Don’t let scammers access your bank account. Learn how to avoid the latest Citibank scams — from phishing emails to sophisticated SIM swapping scams.

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July 5, 2023
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What Are Steam Card Scams? How Can You Avoid Them?

While Steam gift cards are typically used to buy video games sold by the gaming platform, they can also be used in various card scams.

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July 5, 2023

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