Digital Security 101

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Identity Theft

What Can Someone Do With Your Driver’s License or ID?

Your ID contains enough sensitive personal information to steal your identity, access your bank accounts, and forge official documents in your name.

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July 9, 2025
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Fraud

What To Do If You Gave Your SSN to a Scammer

As soon as you discover your SSN has been compromised, freeze your credit, secure your online accounts, and report the crime to the FTC and local police.

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July 8, 2025
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Fraud

What Can Scammers Do With Your Phone Number? 7 Real Risks

Hackers and scammers can use your leaked phone number to intercept 2FA codes, access your online accounts, and target you with phishing and scam calls.

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June 27, 2025
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Identity Theft

How To Recover From Identity Theft: Step-by-Step Guide

The identity theft recovery process involves freezing your credit, filing an official report, disputing fraudulent transactions and securing your accounts.

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June 27, 2025
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Fraud

The Latest Snapchat Scams You Need To Avoid

Impersonation fraud, phishing messages, and “sugar daddy” scams are just a few ways scammers can take over your account and extort money.

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June 26, 2025
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Identity Theft

Aura vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Choose

Both Aura and LifeLock provide similar features to protect your identity — but there are important distinctions between them that you need to know about.

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June 20, 2025

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