Digital Security 101

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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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Is Etsy Legit? 9 Etsy Scams To Avoid in 2025

Etsy is a legitimate platform for buying unique goods from creators — but scammers also use the platform to advertise fake or counterfeit products.

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July 16, 2025
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10 Online Survey Scams and What They Hope You’ll Fall For

Scammers send fake surveys via spam texts, calls, or emails touting products and rewards — all to harvest sensitive information.

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February 15, 2024
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5 Payday Loan Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now)

Payday loans can be helpful when you need money fast — but how do you know if they’re legitimate? Learn the warning signs of common payday loan scams.

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February 15, 2024
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How To Spot a Bumble Scammer: Avoid These 6 Bumble Scams

Dating and romance scammers have invaded Bumble. Learn how to spot a Bumble scammer and avoid the latest online dating scams before it’s too late.

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February 15, 2024
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How To Spot (and Avoid) AI Voice Scams

Fraudsters need just three seconds of audio to “clone” a voice and use it to scam you. Avoid the latest AI voice scams by learning the warning signs.

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February 7, 2024
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10 Text Message Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now)

Scammers are everywhere — even in your text message inbox. Here are the 10 latest text message scams to be aware of (and how to avoid them).

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February 7, 2024
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How To Block Restricted Calls on Android and iPhones

Restricted calls are hard to block, as these callers intentionally hide their contact information — however, there are new tools available to help.

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January 23, 2024

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