Digital Security 101

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Fraud

What Is the Pig Butchering Scam? How To Spot and Avoid It

The pig butchering scam is a long-term con where scammers convince victims to invest larger and larger sums into fake cryptocurrency exchanges.

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April 23, 2026
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Fraud

The 10 Latest Scams That Could Cost You Money in 2026

New data from the FBI and FTC confirms that 2025 was the worst year ever for losses from scams and fraud. Here’s how you can stay safe against threats.

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April 22, 2026
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Fraud

How To Get Your Money Back From a Scammer

Whether you’ve sent scammers gift cards, crypto, cash, or sensitive financial information, you may be able to get your lost money back — if you act quickly.

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June 5, 2025
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Fraud

Preventing SIM Swapping and Port-out Scams [Updated]

The simplest way is to set a SIM PIN, enable number transfer protection with your carrier, and use an authenticator app instead of SMS for 2FA.

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May 1, 2025
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Fraud

How To Recover From Being Scammed (Fraud Victim Checklist)

It can feel overwhelming to be the victim of a scam — but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, recover lost funds, and get back on your feet.

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April 28, 2025
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Fraud

The Latest Amazon Scams You Need To Avoid Right Now

Current Amazon scams include calls from imposters claiming there are issues with your Amazon account, phishing emails, and fake order confirmation texts.

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April 23, 2025
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Fraud

How To Identify a Fake Text Message Scam [With Examples]

The most common text scams claim to be about missed deliveries, job offers, or fraud alerts. Others start as wrong-number texts that rope you into investment scams.

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April 18, 2025
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Fraud

Scammer Phone Numbers You Need To Block and Ignore

Scammers use spoofed, fake, or masked phone numbers to try and trick you into answering their calls — but you can spot a scammer if you know these tips.

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April 15, 2025

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