Digital Security 101

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

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.

Wells Fargo no longer offers dedicated identity theft protection services; only basic fraud tools tied to your bank account are available.

Start by deleting unknown apps, updating your software, and running a security scan. Change passwords to any affected accounts and turn on 2FA.

Whether you’ve sent scammers gift cards, crypto, cash, or sensitive financial information, you may be able to get your lost money back — if you act quickly.