Digital Security 101

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Identity Theft

What Can Someone Do With Your Driver’s License or ID?

Your ID contains enough sensitive personal information to steal your identity, access your bank accounts, and forge official documents in your name.

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July 9, 2025
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Identity Theft

How To Recover From Identity Theft: Step-by-Step Guide

The identity theft recovery process involves freezing your credit, filing an official report, disputing fraudulent transactions and securing your accounts.

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June 27, 2025
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Identity Theft

Did Someone File Taxes In Your Name? Here’s What To Do

If someone used your personal information and SSN to file taxes, you need to report the issues immediately and protect yourself against identity theft.

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January 28, 2025
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Identity Theft

How To Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft

If scammers use stolen information to file taxes in your name, it can cost you time, energy, and even money — unless you put protective measures in place.

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January 27, 2025
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Identity Theft

What To Do If You Receive a Data Breach Alert

A data breach alert tells you what information was leaked and provides guidance on how to stay safe — but there’s more you can do to protect yourself.

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January 15, 2025
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Identity Theft

Is Allstate Identity Protection Worth It? What To Know

While Allstate is well-known for car and home protection, its identity monitoring may not offer some of the usability available in newer products.

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January 6, 2025
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Identity Theft

PrivacyGuard Review: What You Need To Know Before Buying

PrivacyGuard has provided identity and credit protection services for over three decades — but it has fallen behind more modern (and affordable) providers.

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December 18, 2024
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Identity Theft

How To Repair Your Credit After Identity Theft

Did an identity thief ruin your credit with fraudulent charges? Here’s what you can do to repair your credit score after identity theft.

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December 17, 2024

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