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How to Stop Scam Calls

Some phone service providers offer basic or advanced apps that can help get rid of unwante...

By John Egan

Aug 6, 2024

What Is Tax Fraud?

Tax fraud is intentionally defrauding the government to avoid paying taxes. It can carry b...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 20, 2024

What Is a VPN?

A virtual private network (VPN) masks your identity and online activity, so prying eyes ca...

By Tim Maxwell

Jun 21, 2024

Who Gets Scammed the Most?

Most people encounter scams throughout the year, but 35- to 44-year-olds are most likely t...

By Louis DeNicola

Jun 10, 2024

What Is Quishing?

You might find altered QR codes in emails, text messages, restaurants, bars, stores and ot...

By John Egan

Apr 24, 2024

How to Avoid Identity Theft While Shopping Online

Online shopping can make you susceptible to fraud and identity theft. Take these measures ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Apr 22, 2024

9 Ways to Protect Your Identity While Traveling

Your personal information can be at risk no matter where you are. Here are 9 tips to help ...

By John Egan

Apr 18, 2024

What Are the Benefits of Identity Theft Protection?

Identity theft is a persistent concern in the digital age, and credit monitoring services ...

By Jim Akin

Apr 8, 2024

How to Avoid Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud

If you suspect you've used a fake banking app, contact your financial institution right aw...

By John Egan

Mar 24, 2024

11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Staying ahead of identity thieves can be tough, but being proactive about your shielding p...

By John Egan

Mar 13, 2024

What Are the Risks of Multifactor Authentication?

There are risks associated with multifactor authentication, such as SIM swapping and man-i...

By Tim Maxwell

Mar 6, 2024

How to Protect Your Bank Account From Fraud

Here are 10 steps you can take to help protect your bank account from fraudsters.

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 29, 2024

How to Protect Your Online Reputation

A positive digital reputation requires being careful of what you share, awareness of what ...

By Jim Akin

Jan 28, 2024

Mobile Banking: How to Keep Your Account Safe

Keeping your bank account secure might require a few extra steps if you use mobile banking...

By Louis DeNicola

Jan 23, 2024

9 Signs You May Be a Victim of Tax Fraud

Tax scams and identity theft can rob you of your money and personal identifying informatio...

By Gayle Sato

Jan 11, 2024

How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves From HELOC Fraud

Fraudsters might try to steal money by taking draws from your HELOC. Learn how to stop the...

By Louis DeNicola

Nov 26, 2023

Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It?

Your identity is important to protect. Find out what identity theft protection services of...

By Louis DeNicola

Oct 19, 2023

How to Avoid Real Estate Identity Theft

With some key information about you, such as your Social Security number, a crook can comm...

By John Egan

Oct 13, 2023

How to Avoid Travel Scams

Travel scams can turn booking a trip into a nightmare, but you can avoid falling victim wi...

By Evelyn Waugh

Sep 23, 2023

How to Avoid Identity Theft After a Burglary

Avoiding identity theft after a burglary involves being reactive, like filing a variety of...

By John Egan

Aug 31, 2023

How to Protect Yourself Against Card Skimmers at Gas Stations

Card skimming is on the rise, but choosing safe payment methods and inspecting terminals f...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 29, 2023

What Is Card Skimming and How Can You Avoid It?

Card skimming devices can steal the information from your benefits, debit or credit card. ...

By Louis DeNicola

Jun 16, 2023

7 Steps to Fight Back Against Identity Theft

Identity fraud is on the rise and ignoring identity theft poses big risks to you and your ...

By Jim Akin

Apr 25, 2023

What Is Check Washing?

Check washing fraud is when criminals steal, wash and forge checks. It's a simple crime th...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 19, 2023

What Is Mail Tampering and Is It a Crime?

Tampering with mail may be a state and federal crime, but it's on the rise. Here's how you...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 18, 2023

Is Shopping on Social Media Safe?

Shopping on social media may help you discover new brands and trends, but it comes with ri...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Apr 14, 2023

What Are W-2 Scams and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Scammers try to trick people into sharing employees' Form W-2s and then use the personal i...

By Louis DeNicola

Mar 21, 2023

How to Manage Your Privacy Settings on Social Media

Review and update your privacy settings on social media to keep your personal information ...

By Louis DeNicola

Mar 10, 2023

Signs of Debt Settlement Scams to Watch For

Debt settlement scams may sound legitimate at first, but when you know how to spot signs o...

By Emily Cahill

Mar 8, 2023

How to Avoid Crypto Loss-Recovery Scams

Criminals hope to exploit investors stung by the 2022 cryptocurrency crash, with phony pro...

By Jim Akin

Feb 22, 2023

Is It Safe to Use Peer-to-Peer Payments?

You need to keep an eye out for these common scams if you want to use P2P payment apps saf...

By Louis DeNicola

Jan 30, 2023

7 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud is on the rise in the U.S., and these seven tips can help you avoid beco...

By Jim Akin

Jan 14, 2023

How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Scammers

Scammers are increasingly targeting social media accounts, but you can learn how to protec...

By Louis DeNicola

Nov 25, 2022

Don’t Fall for These Online Marketplace Scams

Whether you're a buyer or seller, learn how to spot and avoid common online marketplace sc...

By Louis DeNicola

Nov 18, 2022

4 Election Day Scams to Avoid in 2022

As you prepare to vote on Election Day, also prepare yourself to spot these Election Day a...

By Emily Cahill

Oct 19, 2022

How to Recognize and Avoid Google Voice Scams

Crooks use the Google Voice scam to create a bogus phone number tied to your phone, which ...

By Jim Akin

Oct 8, 2022

What Is the Best Way to Store Your Financial Records?

Organizing a system for storing your financial records can give you peace of mind about th...

By John Egan

Sep 14, 2022

8 Military and Veteran Scams to Watch Out For

Some fraudsters target veterans, military members and their families. Watch out for these ...

By Louis DeNicola

Aug 20, 2022

Which is Safer: Biometrics or Passwords?

Biometrics are more convenient and harder to hack. Because either can open a device or an ...

By Bev O'Shea

Aug 2, 2022

5 Social Security Scams to Watch Out For

Awareness and attentiveness are keys to avoiding ever more convincing fraudsters who prey ...

By Jim Akin

Jul 30, 2022

How to Avoid Multilevel Marketing and Pyramid Schemes

A multilevel marketing program can be a source of supplemental income, but also can be a s...

By John Egan

Jul 27, 2022

How to Protect Yourself From Mail Fraud

Awareness, vigilance and some extra security measures can help you avoid mail fraud, which...

By Jim Akin

Jul 18, 2022

How to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

Elder financial abuse is a multibillion-dollar problem in the U.S. that can lead to tens o...

By John Egan

Jul 18, 2022

5 Used Car Scams and How to Avoid Them

If you’re looking to buy a used car, watch out for these five scams. Here’s how they work ...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 10, 2022

How to Avoid Identity Theft When Selling Your Home

Selling your home includes steps that could potentially put you at risk of identity theft....

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 2, 2022

Do You Need a Safe Deposit Box?

A safe deposit box at a bank can protect important documents and valuables from theft or f...

By Karen Axelton

Jun 22, 2022

Protect Against Digital Harassment With a Privacy Scan

If you're concerned about being targeted with digital harassment, a personal privacy scan ...

By Emily Cahill

May 8, 2022

Is Google Password Manager Secure?

Google-generated passwords are generally safe to use, but other tools are available to pro...

By John Egan

May 4, 2022

Should You Pay for Antivirus Software?

You likely need some antivirus protection to safeguard personal and sensitive data. Should...

By Tim Maxwell

May 4, 2022

How Privacy Scans Can Help Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Are you looking for a way to find and remove your exposed personal data? Running a persona...

By Emily Cahill

Apr 29, 2022

How Privacy Scans Can Help Those in Law Enforcement

If you are a law enforcement officer, you may want to consider a personal privacy scan to ...

By Emily Cahill

Apr 27, 2022

Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors

There are a variety of scams that target seniors to steal their money and personal informa...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 20, 2022

What Is Loyalty Account Fraud and How Can You Protect Yourself?

If you have miles, points or other types of loyalty rewards, you'll want to learn about lo...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 14, 2022

6 Ways to Protect Your Parents From Phone Scams

Phone scammers cheat American seniors out of millions of dollars each year, so share these...

By Jim Akin

Apr 7, 2022

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Prevention

How to Stop Scam Calls

What Is Tax Fraud?

What Is a VPN?

Who Gets Scammed the Most?

What Is Quishing?

How to Avoid Identity Theft While Shopping Online

9 Ways to Protect Your Identity While Traveling

What Are the Benefits of Identity Theft Protection?

How to Avoid Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud

11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

What Are the Risks of Multifactor Authentication?

How to Protect Your Bank Account From Fraud

How to Protect Your Online Reputation

Mobile Banking: How to Keep Your Account Safe

9 Signs You May Be a Victim of Tax Fraud

How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves From HELOC Fraud

Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It?

How to Avoid Real Estate Identity Theft

How to Avoid Travel Scams

How to Avoid Identity Theft After a Burglary

How to Protect Yourself Against Card Skimmers at Gas Stations

What Is Card Skimming and How Can You Avoid It?

7 Steps to Fight Back Against Identity Theft

What Is Check Washing?

What Is Mail Tampering and Is It a Crime?

Is Shopping on Social Media Safe?

What Are W-2 Scams and How Can You Protect Yourself?

How to Manage Your Privacy Settings on Social Media

Signs of Debt Settlement Scams to Watch For

How to Avoid Crypto Loss-Recovery Scams

Is It Safe to Use Peer-to-Peer Payments?

7 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Scammers

Don’t Fall for These Online Marketplace Scams

4 Election Day Scams to Avoid in 2022

How to Recognize and Avoid Google Voice Scams

What Is the Best Way to Store Your Financial Records?

8 Military and Veteran Scams to Watch Out For

Which is Safer: Biometrics or Passwords?

5 Social Security Scams to Watch Out For

How to Avoid Multilevel Marketing and Pyramid Schemes

How to Protect Yourself From Mail Fraud

How to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

5 Used Car Scams and How to Avoid Them

How to Avoid Identity Theft When Selling Your Home

Do You Need a Safe Deposit Box?

Protect Against Digital Harassment With a Privacy Scan

Is Google Password Manager Secure?

Should You Pay for Antivirus Software?

How Privacy Scans Can Help Survivors of Domestic Abuse

How Privacy Scans Can Help Those in Law Enforcement

Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors

What Is Loyalty Account Fraud and How Can You Protect Yourself?

6 Ways to Protect Your Parents From Phone Scams