Digital Security 101

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Identity Theft

BeenVerified Opt-Out Guide: How To Remove Your Info For Good

BeenVerified collects and sells personal data that can put you at risk of spam — and scams. Follow this guide to remove your information for good.

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April 26, 2024
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Identity Theft

Is Kroll Monitoring Legitimate? What You Need to Know

Kroll provides identity monitoring to customers of companies impacted by data breaches — but its lack of features could make you think twice before signing up.

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April 25, 2024
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Identity Theft

TruthFinder Opt-Out Guide: How To Actually Remove Your Data

Removing your personal data from TruthFinder isn’t as simple as the company would have you believe. Here’s what you need to know in order to stay private.

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April 17, 2024
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Identity Theft

Identity Fraud vs. Identity Theft: What You Need To Know

While identity theft and identity fraud are similar, there are nuances between the two crimes that you should know about in order to stay safe.

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April 17, 2024
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Identity Theft

How Does Identity Theft Happen? (and How To Avoid It)

Fraudsters have more ways than ever to steal your identity. But by learning their scams, you can help keep your identity, finances, and family safe.

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March 28, 2024
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Identity Theft

IdentityIQ Review: Is It Worth It In 2024?

IdentityIQ offers one of the most affordable basic plans for ID theft protection — but can leave you vulnerable even on its higher-priced plans.

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March 15, 2024
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Identity Theft

Is ID Watchdog Worth It? What To Know Before You Buy

ID Watchdog offers one of the best insurance policies in the industry — but its lack of digital security and questionable data policies are problematic.

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March 15, 2024
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Identity Theft

How To Repair Your Credit After Identity Theft (2024)

Did an identity thief ruin your credit with fraudulent charges? Here’s what you can do to repair your credit score after identity theft.

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March 11, 2024

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