Digital Security 101

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Fraud

How To Avoid the 12 Latest Venmo Scams in 2025

Scammers exploit Venmo to trick victims into sending money, giving up bank account access, or providing sensitive info that can be used for identity theft.

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July 24, 2025
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Fraud

Geek Squad Scams Are Back in 2025: How To Stay Safe

Scammers impersonate Best Buy’s Geek Squad technical support team to send fake renewal emails and texts, or call to offer bogus services.

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July 18, 2025
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Fraud

How To Avoid The 7 Latest Ally Bank Scams

Ally Bank has been hit with several security issues in recent years. If you’re a customer, you need to know how to spot the latest scams and risks.

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January 10, 2024
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Fraud

How To Spot Bank Impersonation Scams (Text, Email & Phone)

Fraudsters target your bank account by impersonating bank employees via emails, calls, and texts. Learn how to spot the warning signs before it’s too late.

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January 10, 2024
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Fraud

The 11 Worst Facebook Scams Happening Right Now

Scammers are running rampant on Facebook. Learn how to recognize the latest Facebook scams and protect your identity, finances, and online accounts.

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January 10, 2024
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Scammed on PayPal? Here's How To Get Your Money Back

PayPal is one of the safer ways to send and receive money. But it’s still full of scammers. Here’s what to do if you’ve been scammed on PayPal.

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January 10, 2024
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Fraud

10 Ways to Identify Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

Scammers resurface when the government extends the moratorium on loan payments. Here are the 10 most common student loan forgiveness scams to know.

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January 4, 2024
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Fraud

I Got Scammed on Zelle—Can I Get My Money Back?

Did you get scammed on Zelle? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Zelle scams in the future.

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January 2, 2024

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