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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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 Spot a Scammer on a Dating Site: 9 Warning Signs

50% of Americans who have used a dating app in the past five years have experienced catfishing. Here’s how to spot a scammer on a dating site.

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July 5, 2023
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How To Recognize and Report Coinbase Scam Emails

Fraudsters use Coinbase scam emails to impersonate the company and dupe users into sharing login information. Here’s what can happen after.

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June 23, 2023
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The 7 Latest Chase Bank Scams (and How To Avoid Them)

Are you a Chase Bank customer? Don’t get scammed! Learn about the 7 latest Chase Bank scams (and how to avoid them).

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June 23, 2023
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How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)

Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.

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June 21, 2023
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How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)

Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.

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June 21, 2023
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The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now

Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.

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June 20, 2023

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