Have you ever Googled yourself just to see what pops up? It can be surprising and sometimes a little unsettling to realize how much personal information is out there for anyone to see. From social media posts to old profiles you forgot existed, your digital footprint can reveal more than you think.
Scammers love this. The more they know about you; where you live, where you went to school, your birthday; the easier it is for them to craft convincing scams. But here’s the good news, you can take steps to reduce your online exposure and build a stronger line of defense.