Digital Security 101

Scammers impersonate Best Buy’s Geek Squad technical support team to send fake renewal emails and texts, or call to offer bogus services.

Etsy is a legitimate platform for buying unique goods from creators — but scammers also use the platform to advertise fake or counterfeit products.

Scammers exploit Venmo to trick victims into sending money, giving up bank account access, or providing sensitive info that can be used for identity theft.

Hackers and cybercriminals use fake websites to trick you into entering passwords, payment details, and other sensitive information.

Optery offers a unique approach to data removal, but its expensive plans and lack of online safety tools mean it may not be right for everyone.

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.