Articles by
J.R. Tietsort

How To Avoid The 15 Most Common Holiday Scams This Year
Scammers ramp up their schemes during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams while shopping, traveling, and giving online.

What To Do If Your Data Has Been Breached
If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud

How To Tell If Your Wi-Fi Is Hacked (And How To Fix It)
Your Wi-Fi may be prone to hacking if you're still using your router's default credentials, haven't updated its firmware, or have remote management on.

How To Recover a Hacked Facebook Account Step by Step
A hacked Facebook account can cost you time, money, or even your reputation. Learn what to do if your Facebook was hacked (or you’ve lost access to it).

Help—Someone Forged My Signature On a Check and Cashed It
Check forgery scams are on the rise. Here’s what to do to protect your finances and identity if someone forged your signature on a check and cashed it.

What Happens if You Unknowingly Deposit a Fake Check?
Did you unknowingly deposit a fake check? Here’s what happens next and what you can do to protect yourself.