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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20+ Early Warning Signs That All Point to a Job Scam

It’s hard to spot a phony recruiter, if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Watch out for these red flags and learn how to identify job scams right away.

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June 7, 2023
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Unemployment Fraud: How Scammers Claim Benefits In Your Name

Unemployment scams lead to billions stolen in benefits and pandemic relief funds. But what happens when someone makes a claim under your name?

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June 7, 2023
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Change-of-Address Scams: Why Scammers Want Your Address

With just your name and address, scammers can steal your identity and commit financial fraud. Here’s how to protect yourself from a change-of-address scam.

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June 1, 2023
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I Replied to a Spam Text — What Should I Do Now?

If you replied to a spam text you could be at risk of identity theft or having your phone hacked. Learn how to stay safe after replying to a spam text.

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May 31, 2023
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Did the DMV Text You? Here’s How To Know If It’s a Scam

Scammers impersonate the DMV to fool you into giving them money and personal information. Learn how to identify the most common DMV text scams.

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May 31, 2023
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Fraud

Would You Fall For These 9 Craigslist Scams?

Craigslist scams are hard to prosecute because scammers operate outside of your home country or use stolen identities. Here are 9 ways to shop safely.

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May 22, 2023

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