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Freezing Your Credit to Protect Yourself

Freezing Your Credit to Protect Yourself

Protect Your Identity: Freezing your credit prevents fraudsters from opening accounts in your name, keeping your financial future secure. Simple & Free: Set up a credit freeze easily with all three major bureaus and lift it temporarily when needed. It’s quite...

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Humans have been stealing identities for centuries. But the modern world, with its digital footprint and online transactions, has made identity theft a more serious and widespread problem. Here's what you need to know: What is identity theft? Identity theft happens...

Navigating Social Media Safely

Navigating Social Media Safely

Privacy First: Use social media privacy controls to limit who can see your posts and personal info, creating a safer online space. Think Before Posting: Consider the consequences of your online activity and avoid sharing sensitive information that could compromise...

Identifying and Avoiding Common Payment Platform Scams

Identifying and Avoiding Common Payment Platform Scams

Common Scams: Beware of phishing (or smishing) scams, account takeovers, and overpayment scams targeting users of online payment platforms like Zelle, Venmo, and Paypal Protective Measures: Safeguard yourself by enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), using a strong...

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