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

Solved: Why Do Random Numbers Call Me and Hang Up?

Tired of random callers taking over your phone? Learn why random numbers are targeting you and how to block spam and scam calls for good.

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November 3, 2023
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Fraud

What Are "Potential Spam" Calls? (and How To Block Them)

Is your phone being bombarded by “potential spam?” Learn where these calls come from and how to block them once and for all.

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November 3, 2023
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Fraud

What Happens If You Call Back a Spam Number?

Do you know what happens if you call back a spam number? Here's everything you need to know to avoid becoming a victim of scam calls.

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November 3, 2023
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Fraud

Home Title Theft: Everything You Need To Know

Americans lost ~$400 million to real estate-related fraud last year. If you look after several properties, you could be a target for home title theft.

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November 1, 2023
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Fraud

11 Real Estate Scams: How To Stay Safe When Buying a Home

Scammers are targeting home buyers' down payments, personal information, and more. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the worst real estate scams of 2023.

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November 1, 2023
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Fraud

13 Types of Phishing Attacks You Need To Know Now

Most people don’t know about the different types of phishing, which puts them at risk every day. Here’s how to stay safe.

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October 30, 2023

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