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How To Wipe Computers and Phones

Illustration of a computer monitor and cell phone that show a loading symbol. A spray bottle full of liquid, labeled with the settings gear icon, sits next to the computer monitor. Text in the lower right corner says "Consumers' Checkbook."

Remove data before getting rid of unwanted digital devices.

Protect Your Child From Identity Theft

Learn the warning signs and take steps to protect your kids.

Overcoming Data-Breach Fatigue

A man is seated at a desk, in a home office setting, focused on his laptop while working. He is wearing glasses and a button up shirt. In the background is a bookshelf with books and other home decor. The window next to him makes the setting bright.

How to avoid weariness while also avoiding worry about data leaks and breaches.

Voice Cloning AI Scams Are on the Rise

A woman in a yellow hoodie sits on the floor in a living room setting, holding a credit card and a smartphone, likely making an online purchase. There is a wooden bookshelf and gray couch in the background.

Protect yourself from scams that sound like calls from loved ones.

2023 Holiday Shopping Scams To Avoid

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Learn about the latest online holiday shopping scams so you can avoid them.

How To Spot a Text Scam

This is an illustration of three hands holding up smart phones. Each phone is displaying text message threads with potential text scams. The phone on the left appears to have an alert message. The phone in the middle has question mark icons and a red security flag. The phone on the left has several dollar sign symbols and a red security flag. Each hand has a diverse skin tone color. The background of the illustration is blue.

Is that text real? We identify common scams and ways to spot fake texts.

Password Phishing: How To Avoid Scams

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Protect your personal and financial information from online attacks.

Take Control of Your Digital Clutter

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Get tips to prevent your personal and financial files from getting buried.

Watch out for COVID-19 Scams

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Fraudsters see opportunities in a crisis. Take steps to protect yourself.

How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams this Holiday Season

Don’t fall victim to fraud. Read advice from Sean Murphy, chief information security officer.

Is Online Shopping Safe?

We review computer viruses, sweetheart and online scams and reporting them.

Are Password Manager Services Worth It?

We look at the pros and cons of password management services.

Look out for Sugar Daddies, Public Wi-Fi, and LinkedIn Scams

Check out three of the latest scams and how to avoid them.

Keep Imposter Scammers Off Your Gift-Giving List

We review the Gift Card Imposter Scam and how to report it.

Watch out for These Common Scams – Part 2

We review advance fee scams, impersonation scams and reporting them.

Watch out for These Common Scams – Part 1