Digital Security 101

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

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

As soon as you discover your SSN has been compromised, freeze your credit, secure your online accounts, and report the crime to the FTC and local police.

Hackers and scammers can use your leaked phone number to intercept 2FA codes, access your online accounts, and target you with phishing and scam calls.

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

Impersonation fraud, phishing messages, and “sugar daddy” scams are just a few ways scammers can take over your account and extort money.