Digital Security 101

Telegram offers a high level of anonymity to users, making it an attractive option for scammers who want to hide their true identities or impersonate others.

Scammers use Cash App scams, including accidental payments and fake giveaways, to trick you into sending them money or giving them access to your account.

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.

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.

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