Get Your FREE Identity Theft Guide from Making Sense of Security Too many will become victims of identity theft and not know it before it is too late. There are warning signs that identity theft may be happening to you. The signs can gradual or sudden. Many people don’t realize how much personal information they
How to Spot and Avoid Gift Card Scams The IRS and state troopers are always on the lookout for tax collectors. They can find you in your favorite coffee joint, waiting to pounce at any moment. Ever get a voicemail or text message from an agent aggressively warning that you owe taxes and the only
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are Just Around the Corner and Scammers are Gearing up to Flood you with Bogus Offers According to Adobe, consumers in the US are predicted to spend a staggering US$143.7 billion this shopping holiday season. Unsurprisingly, smartphones are expected to account for a significant part of the purchases made. Shopping
Quiz Time! Do you think you know some basics of maintaining your digital security? Let’s find out! Here’s a simple short quiz to test your smarts and so if you know simple ways to keep your data safe. Want to do it again? Just refresh and see if you can improve your results. Didn’t do
The Most Accurate Way of Tracking a Cell Phone’s Location with Real-Time Location Tracking What if I told you that someone could track your mobile number’s current location through satellite? It is not only possible but actually quite easy to accomplish. Don’t let the idea of a tough task stop you from trying this out
How to Know if Your Girlfriend has Cheated on You You’re in love, but it seems like your girlfriend has been cheating on you. The signs are there and if they don’t stop soon then things could get ugly. If you’re questioning whether or not you can trust your girlfriend, it’s likely that your relationship
How to Use City-Data.com to Check for Registered Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood With children trying to be more independent and not always aware of their surroundings, you may want to take extra measures to keep your kids safe this Halloween. As social media is a great communication tool for young ones to use, so
Top 15 Tips To Prevent Robocalls We are being invaded by robocalls! These automated phone calls can be annoying and unwanted, but they usually deliver a recorded message. With the recent rise in IVR ( interactive voice response ) software tools, many businesses are using these types of automated calls as a marketing strategy. The
How to Spot a Scam Before You Book Your Next Trip Thanks to the Internet, booking travel online is simple. But as your ideas of a spring break or summer vacation take shape, remember to be cautious when making reservations online. It’s happened to all of us. You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed and you
Best 10 Social Security Number Tips Identity theft is an issue that affects all aspects of life. One way to protect yourself from identity thieves is by ensuring you have a strong password and keeping your Social Security number secure. The Social Security number is a high-value target for identity theft. It’s important to take
Halloween Security Tips for Parents We all love to celebrate Halloween, but we need you and your family safe too! Halloween can be a really dangerous day for children. Halloween is all about candy, but we’ll not sugar-coat it for you. On Halloween, kids are three times more likely to get hit by a car
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How to Opt-Out of Credit card and Loan Pre-Approved Offers How to stop unsolicited mailed financial and insurance offers Many of us have received a credit card offer in the mail or even for a personal loan that we did not solicit. They are not only annoying, but we wonder how did they get our
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity applies to the measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack. Here we at Making Sense of Security provide a few simple measures to help you stay safe in the digital world.
Your Guide to Securing Crypto Introduction to Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more popular, and there’s a lot of money to be made if you get in at the right time. However, investing in crypto is a risky business, and if you’re not careful you could easily lose everything you’ve put in. If you’re
How to Recover From Your Money and Identity Being Stolen Having your money stolen can be quite devastating. Whether it is done online through a digital robbery, or you have your money stolen from you in person, you may still feel bewildered that it actually happened. Whether you suspected it was going to happen and
How To Track Internet Browsing History Pop quiz for you: What’s the most visited website? If you said Google, great guess. And while we won’t bore you by going through all of the world’s most visited websites, we will tell you that an adult site ranks in the top 10. In fact, you’ll find three
Best 10 Ways to Track a Cell Phone Using Google Maps Do you need mobile phone tracking software? Do you want the device’s location to be displayed on a map? Such technology can be found and used to your advantage. Phones are tracked for a variety of purposes. Monitoring children, and family members, or even
9 Tips to Help College Students Avoid Identity Theft College kids are prime targets for identity theft. They are going away from home to learn more and may suddenly think they know everything. The truth is they don’t. They won’t know how to truly protect themselves, their identity, money, credit, or personal information. Students need
People LOVE to spy 🕵️♀️! Let’s face facts. There’s no real way around it. Some may argue that the James Bond 007 movies ignited the spark. When you learn the truth, the fact is we are not trusting people. Many people today are doing their own digital spying for various reasons. Some may not trust
How To Remotely Monitor Any Computer Ever wondered about “Monitoring my child’s computer remotely without them knowing”, or “How can I protect my children in a digital environment where regular computer use starts at such a young age?” As a parent, you can’t help but worry Is my child being exposed to things they shouldn’t
How Someone Can Steal Your House Without You Knowing There’s a new challenge in America, and it might be one you didn’t know existed. Criminals can steal the deed to your house (without you knowing) using what is called “home title theft.” This criminal activity has been happening across this country for some time now;
How to Track A Cell Phone Location Without Installing Software If you have people around you for whom you care about, it is important to keep a tab on their whereabouts. Tracking someone’s cell phone location gives you the peace of mind that the person is actually safe and sound. This is why people often
Best 10 Ways to Track a Cell Phone Using Google Maps Do you need mobile phone tracking software? Do you want the device’s location to be displayed on a map? Such technology can be found and used to your advantage. Phones are tracked for a variety of purposes. Monitoring children, family members, or even locating
How To Set Your Phone for Better Privacy and Security The default factory settings on your phone are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re the best way to see what the creator recommends for you, and it makes it easy to get started. But sometimes, these features can have problems. They can be reducing
How to Track My Boyfriend’s Phone Without Him Knowing Are you thinking your boyfriend may be up to something? You might have that gut feeling something is going on. You want to think for the best. Yet, you cannot dismiss the possibility of being wrong. Many wonder how to spy on their boyfriend’s phone. Some
Reasons Identity Theft is Increasing Identity theft is on the rise for a number of reasons. Every year, millions of Americans have their identity stolen, and the problem is only getting worse. Identity theft is a rapidly growing problem in the United States. Identity theft is a problem that affects more people every year. There
Choosing Identity Theft Protection Services to Help You Marriott International was the victim of one of the largest cyberattacks in history. Over four years, hackers stole about 500 million records from Marriott’s Starwood Hotels reservation system. According to Marriott, about 327 million of the accounts included passport details. Hackers exposed the personal data of customers
4 Best Apps to Spy on Your Boyfriend’s Phone Without the Target Phone Do you ever wonder what your boyfriend may be up to? Does your boyfriend or girlfriend leave you wondering if they may be seeing someone else or worse, cheating on you? We all get frustrated and annoyed with our lover’s behaviours. We
How Personal Information Can be Used for Identity Theft Identity theft is a major problem in the United States, with millions of Americans falling victim to it each year. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your permission, usually for financial gain. This is how Identity theft can have a devastating effect
Best 10 Phone Spy Apps to Track a Lover If you’re looking for a way to spy on your loved one’s phone, there are a number of phone spy apps available that can help you do just that. These apps allow you to monitor phone activity, track location, and even view text messages and call
How College Students Can Use Dating Apps Safely College students are a prime target for cybercriminals. Many college students are active on dating apps, which can be a great way to meet fellow students. Students new to a college or university may use dating apps as a way to meet new mates and find new
What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a serious problem that can have a lasting impact on your finances and credit. It can even prevent you from gaining employment. Worse, those committing Identity theft can use your identity and accrue a criminal record in your name. And you may not even be aware of it
5 Scam Prevention Tips for Seniors How can people who didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud? Did you know that scammers prey on the elderly more than any other age group? In fact, one study found that seniors lose approximately $36.5 billion each year
How Fake Phone Numbers are Spoofed Scammers and cyber criminals have gotten quite clever when it comes to getting your attention. With technology advancing so quickly, it becomes challenging keeping up with the latest scam and how it is masked. Cyber scammers have turned to calling and text messaging your phone numbers to get information
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