The 123 Reputation Management editorial team writes practical guides on reviews, search results and online reputation.
Fake IRS calls, texts and emails rely on fear. Learn how the real IRS contacts people, the warning signs of IRS scams, and what to do and where to report if you've been targeted.
Investment scams promise high, steady returns on fake platforms or unregistered deals. Learn the common types, the warning signs, how to check a firm, and what to do if you've paid.
A phishing email pretends to be a trusted company to steal your login, card or money. Learn how to check the sender, links and attachments, what to do if you clicked, and how to report it.
How to google yourself the way others see you: private windows, name variations, search operators, the Images and News tabs, Results about you, and what to do with anything you find.
How to delete your OkCupid account discreetly: cancel the subscription first, choose between disabling and deleting, save what you need, and check nothing of your profile lingers elsewhere.
Not sure if a website is legit? Check the domain's age, look past the padlock, read independent reviews, test the contact details and payment options, and run a free safety check.
Anyone who asks you to pay with gift cards is a scammer, whoever they claim to be. Here's how gift card scams work, what to do in the first hour, and how to report it and try to freeze the balance.
A Geek Squad scam is a fake renewal invoice that pushes you to call a "cancellation" line, where callers seek remote access or a refund overpayment. Learn the signs and what to do now.
The most common Facebook scams come from hacked friends' accounts, fake giveaways, fake pages, Messenger tricks and ads for shops that don't deliver. Here's how to spot each one and what to do.
How Etsy scams typically work for buyers and sellers, from fake shops and off-platform payment requests to fake "Etsy" emails and overpayment, plus what to do and where to report.
The most common eBay scams for buyers and sellers, from off-platform payment requests and fake payment emails to false "item not received" claims, plus what to do now and how to use eBay's protections.
If your eBay account was hacked, reset your password on eBay's own site, contact eBay through its official help pages, end fake listings, cancel orders and protect your payout account and feedback.
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