It’s the worst phone call you can get: your bank telling you about fraudulent activity, or a creditor informing you about an account you never opened. You’ve been hit by identity theft. It’s an instant rush of panic, anger, and worry about the mountains of paperwork ahead. First, take a deep breath. You are not […]

Identity theft is one of those scary phrases no one wants to deal with. It’s when a criminal gets their hands on your most sensitive personal information—things like your name, address, Social Security number (SSN), or bank account details—and uses them to wreak financial havoc. They might open new credit accounts, max out existing cards, […]

We love sharing our lives on social media, from birthday celebrations to family vacations. It’s a great way to stay connected, but have you ever stopped to think about who is actually seeing all those posts? If your social media accounts are public, you might be sharing your personal information with a lot more than […]

So, you’re getting a shiny new computer! Awesome! But before you box up that old clunker and send it off to its next adventure (or the recycling plant), you need to do one very important thing: wipe it clean of your personal information. Think of it like decluttering your house before you move – you […]

We’ve all encountered them: those nagging security questions when you’re setting up an account or trying to reset a forgotten password. “What’s your mother’s maiden name?” “What was the name of your first pet?” “What city were you born in?” It feels like a quick and easy way to recover your account if you get […]

In our increasingly online world, your “digital identity” is just as real and valuable as your physical one. It’s made up of all the information that identifies you online – your name, address, social security number, bank details, passwords, photos, and so much more. And just like your physical wallet, it’s a prime target for […]