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How often should you check bank statements for fraud?

A fraudulent charge does not always arrive as a dramatic purchase. Criminals may begin with a small transaction to test whether an account works, then return for more. An unfamiliar subscription, ATM withdrawal, peer-to-peer payment or tiny debit can disappear into a busy month unless you review activity regularly. Statement monitoring turns fraud detection into […]

Using a shared computer? Turn on private browsing to protect your accounts and history

A shared computer can be convenient when you are traveling, visiting a library, staying at a hotel, or borrowing a friend’s laptop. It can also expose your browsing history, login sessions, and personal information to the next person who uses it. Private browsing, called Incognito in Google Chrome, InPrivate in Microsoft Edge, and Private Browsing […]

Do business with credible companies to protect your privacy online

Before you type your name, email, phone number, payment details, address, or résumé into a website, take a minute to ask one important question: Do I trust this company with my information? Cybercriminals often build fake stores, fake service websites, fake job portals, fake subscription offers, and fake support pages that look professional enough to […]

Don’t access your banking app on public Wi‑Fi: How to protect your money while traveling

Public Wi‑Fi is everywhere—airports, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping centers. While these networks are convenient, they can also expose you to cybersecurity risks if you’re not careful. One of the safest habits you can adopt is avoiding online banking and other financial activities while connected to public Wi‑Fi. If you need to check your […]

How to avoid sending money to the wrong person on Venmo, Zelle and other payment apps

Mobile payment apps make splitting dinner, paying a babysitter or sending rent money incredibly easy. But that convenience comes with a big catch: once you send money to the wrong person, getting it back can be difficult — and sometimes impossible. A simple typo in a username, phone number or email address can send your […]

What does credit monitoring alert you about (and what doesn’t it cover)?

Credit monitoring services are one of the best tools you can use to keep tabs on your financial identity. But here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: these services don’t catch everything. Knowing what credit monitoring will and won’t alert you about could save you from falling for a scam. How credit monitoring services […]