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

What To Do If You’ve Been Scammed Online (How to Recover)

Americans lost nearly $12.5 billion to scams in 2025. If you’ve been a victim, these are the steps you should take to recover and protect yourself.

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March 18, 2025
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Fraud

How To Quickly Identify a Scammer (Online, Phone, and Text)

Data breaches and AI have helped scammers become more convincing — but there are still common red flags that can warn you if you’re being scammed.

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February 27, 2025
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Fraud

Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?

You may be getting spam calls because your number has likely been leaked in data breaches, sold by data brokers, or flagged as active by scammers.

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February 25, 2025
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Fraud

The 10 Latest WhatsApp Scams (How To Identify a Scammer)

If you’d rather text than talk, how likely are you to fall for these WhatsApp scams? Here are 10 scams to know and how you can avoid them.

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February 6, 2025
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Fraud

My Phone Number Is Being Spoofed — What Can I Do?

If scammers have spoofed your phone number, you could end up with a massive phone bill or worse. Learn what to do if your phone number is being spoofed.

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February 3, 2025
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Fraud

The 13 Latest Tax Refund Scams You Need To Know

Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.

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January 28, 2025

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