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

What To Do If a Scammer Has Your Email Address

Your email address is a precious commodity for fraudsters. Here’s what you should do if a scammer has your email address to stay safe.

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October 18, 2023
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Fraud

How To Avoid the 8 Latest Zelle Scams (Updated)

Zelle is fast and easy to use. But is it safe? Here’s a list of the latest Zelle scams you need to watch out for and how you can keep your money safe.

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October 18, 2023
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Fraud

What Can a Scammer Do With Your Medicare Number?

Scammers use phishing tactics to trick victims into giving up their Medicare number — and then use it to steal health benefits or worse.

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October 18, 2023
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Fraud

12 Alarming Senior Citizen Scams: What You Need to Know

Older adults are less likely to spot the warning signs of scams early on or reach out for help when they've fallen victim.

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October 12, 2023
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Fraud

How To Identify Medicare Scam Calls: Avoid These 9 Scams

Medicare scam calls are one of the most common ways that criminals try to steal your sensitive health information. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

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October 11, 2023
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Fraud

7 Dangerous OfferUp Scams & How to Avoid Them

Thieves recycle the same tactics to dupe people online; these 7 OfferUp scams are no exception. Here’s what to do.

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October 10, 2023

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