Recent Articles About Identity Theft Prevention

Mobile banking is more convenient than in-person or online banking, but without the right security tools, you can be vulnerable to hackers and identity thieves.

Geek Squad scams rely on name recognition for this brand to trick you into sharing private info. We'll show you how to recognize and stop these attacks before they can cause any damage.

Finding out that your email is circulating the dark web can be alarming (and rightfully so), so we'll show you how to recover from email theft and stop it from happening again.

Gpass claims to simplify password management for Google users, but its questionable privacy policies, non-existent apps and extensions, and our lackluster test experience showed it falls short.

Explore the intricate world of executive phishing, AKA whaling, including its tactics, consequences, and essential strategies to safeguard top-level executives from sophisticated CEO fraud.

Scammers are everywhere, including lurking in your text messages. Learn about the latest text message scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Identity theft and fraud sound similar, but they’re not the same thing. Learn how to recognize them and protect your private information from cybercriminals.

Google Voice scammers want your verification code to create a Google Voice phone number linked to you. Scammers then use that phone number to steal your identity, access your online accounts, or run scams on others.

SplashID is an aesthetically pleasing and organized password manager, but our testing showed it has room for improvement.

Spam calls are one way bad actors can obtain your personal information to commit fraud. Learn how to avoid phone scams and protect your identity.

We tested Password Boss firsthand and think it delivers all the essential features of well-known password managers (and then some) at a very reasonable price. Overall, we recommend it for securing your passwords.

Thieves run many different scams on Craigslist, including rental scams and fake event tickets — and you need to watch out for them to keep your money and identity safe.