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Tools and Resources

Data Breach Lookup Tools:

Have I Been Pwned - Check if your email address and other personal information was exposed in a data breach.

Pentester - See a sample of breached passwords and leaks associated with your identity.

Cybernews Leaked Password Checker - Find out if your email, phone number or related personal information might have fallen into the wrong hands.

Website Safety Lookup Tools:

Norton Safe Web - Check if a website is safe according to community ratings and reviews.

Google Safe Browsing - Check if a website is detected as unsafe and dangerous to visit.

Scam Report Lookup Tools:

BBB: Scam Tracker Tool - Search the scam tracker database to lookup a suspected scam.

AARP: Scam Tracking Map - Lookup scams reported in your area.

Antivirus/Anti-Malware Software:

Malwarebytes (Free) - Download Malwarebytes free and clean viruses and malware from your infected PC.

Bitdefender Antivirus (Free) - Keeps your computer running clean, fast & virus-free while shielding you from the latest e-threats.

Educational Resources (Government Agencies):

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Learn about the latest scams and get advice to help you avoid them.

Social Security Administration (SSA) - Protect yourself from criminals impersonating SSA and other government agencies.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Learn about common scams and crimes to help you avoid becoming a victim.

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) - Get educated about the latest and most harmful cyber threats and scams.

Educational Resources (Banks):

CapitalOne Bank: Scam Education - Learn how to spot a potential scam and safeguard your financial well-being.

Chase Bank: Scam Education - Know what's happening. Scammers are getting more resourceful and convincing every day.

Citizens Bank: Get Cyber Secure - Educate yourself on cybersecurity threats and how to prevent them.

Educational Resources (Other):

BBB: Scam Studies - These scam studies were conducted by the BBB to give better understanding of how each specific scam works.

National Cybersecurity Alliance - Collection of articles, videos, infographics and more to take control of your online life.

National Council on Aging (NCOA) - Learn how to spot common scams, keep your money secure, and report financial fraud.

Amazon: Identifying a Scam - Learn to identify, prevent, and report scams.

Credit Report Resources:

Equifax - Credit reporting agency.

Experian - Credit reporting agency.

TransUnion - Credit reporting agency.

AnnualCreditReport.com - Get a free credit report to check for suspicious new accounts or information.