Digital Security 101

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.

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

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

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

McAfee provides some of the most well-known antivirus and malware protection — but its identity theft protection services fall behind competitors.

If you suspect that someone has access to your SSN, you should freeze your credit, report the crime to the proper authorities, and secure your identity.