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Protect your accounts and devices: passkeys, spam calls and texts, scam warnings and what to do if something gets hacked. Practical steps, linked to official sources like the FTC.
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How to Freeze Your Credit at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
To freeze your credit, contact each of the three nationwide credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, separately. Online is fastest: create a…
Amazon Scam Calls and Texts: How to Spot Them
Amazon scam calls and texts usually claim there’s an order you didn’t place, a problem with your account or Prime, or a…
Black Friday Tech Deals: How to Spot a Fake Discount
A fake discount is a sale price measured against an inflated “was” price, so the savings look bigger than they are. To…
Got a Text From the “IRS”? How to Spot an IRS Scam Text
An IRS scam text is a fake message claiming to be from the IRS, usually about a refund you’re owed or a…
Gift Card Scams: Anyone Who Asks You to Pay With Gift Cards Is a Scammer
Gift card scams are any scheme where someone tells you to pay them by buying gift cards and sharing the card numbers.…
USPS Text Scam: How to Spot the Fake “Package” Text
The USPS text scam is a fake text saying your package can’t be delivered until you click a link to update your…
How to Spot a Phishing Link Before You Tap It
Here is how to spot a phishing link: ignore the text you see and read the real web address. Find the main…
Your Password Was Leaked? Do These 6 Things Right Now
Password leaked? What to do first: change that password on the account it belongs to, then change it on every other account…
How to Spot Fake Black Friday Tech Deals and Shopping Scams
Most Black Friday scams fall into four groups: fake shop sites, too-good-to-be-true “was” prices, fake delivery or order texts, and sellers who…
How to Tell If Your Phone Has Been Hacked (Android and iPhone)
Is my phone hacked? Usually not, but some signs deserve a closer look: apps you didn’t install, sign-in alerts you didn’t trigger,…