DARK PATTERNS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY ON YOUR PHONE
Dark patterns are one way that apps and websites steer consumers into making the choice that’s right for the app or website -- but wrong for the consumer.
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Dark Patterns: A step-by-step guide to protect your privacy on your phone
Apps and social media are a part of everyday life. They help us stay connected to the world around us. But it can be easy to overlook the risk involved with making personal information accessible online, especially when that information can be recorded, bought and sold by the companies running the apps.
Counterfeit products are everywhere; here are tips to avoid buying any of them online
Being alert when shopping online is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from unsafe products.
22 ways to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft and headaches
Data breaches open the door to even more fraud and identity theft, which are already are the most common complaints to the Federal Trade Commission with millions of complaints and billions in losses every year.
Buy Now, Pay Later plans: Tips to Avoid the Pitfalls
Complaints are soaring about this new financing scheme. Consumers making purchases as small as $50 online are often offered payment plans, which can turn into debt traps. Here are some tips to avoid the interest and fees that often come with these “deals.”
How to find mistakes on your credit report
Incorrect personal information can affect your ability to access your credit report or get your identity confirmed with government agencies.
How to recognize fake online reviews of products and services
A fake review could be done by the company itself, by posting a fabricated positive review on its own site or by posting concocted negative reviews on a competitor’s site.
How to avoid counterfeit COVID products
Dark patterns: A step-by-step guide to protect your privacy on your phone
Dark patterns are one way apps and websites steer consumers into making the choice that’s right for the app or website but wrong for the consumer.
Identity theft is soaring; reduce your risk dramatically by simply freezing your credit files
Much of the identity theft we see could be easily prevented if consumers would only freeze their credit files with the major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.