Scary Good Security: Protecting Your Personal Information in an AI World

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This week’s #CreditChat explores how to protect your personal information in an increasingly AI-driven world. We’ll discuss common scams, identity theft risks, and practical steps you can take to safeguard your accounts and sensitive data. Join us to learn how to stay one step ahead and keep your financial information secure.

Topic: Scary Good Security: Protecting Your Personal Information in an AI World

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Where: Join the live hashtag discussion

The panel will include: Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Sr. Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.

Questions we will discuss:
1: Happy Halloween-week, #CreditChat! Welcome to our Scary Good Security chat. Before we get ghoul-ing, what comes to mind when you think about protecting your personal information in an AI world? 

2: AI-powered scams are giving us all the creeps. What’s the scariest way AI is changing how fraudsters target personal and financial information? 

3: Deepfake voices, cloned websites, phishing messages that look way too real… How can people spot an AI scam before it haunts them? 

4: Time to ward off the evil spirits! What are the best steps to protect your personal information online in 2026? 

5: Not everything belongs in the cauldron! What personal or financial details should people avoid sharing with AI chatbots, and why? 

6: Identity thieves are thirsty for your data. What’s one thing you do to keep an eye on your credit and identity that you think most people skip? 
 
7: Let’s bat-ten down the hatches! What’s a security habit people know they should have but often skip, and how can they make it stick? 

8: Identity theft is a real nightmare on Fraud Street. If someone discovers their identity has been stolen, what should they do first, and what should they do in the first week? 

9: Trick or treat! What “tricks” do people fall for online, and what “treats” (smart habits or tools) help them stay safe? 

Q10: Before we vanish into the mist, what’s one tip you’d give someone to make their personal information harder for scammers to use? Thanks for haunting with us, #CreditChat! 

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