https://coveron.com/blog/author/ugne-zieniute/Ugnė is a content manager focused on cybersecurity topics such as identity theft, online privacy, and fraud prevention. She works to make digital safety easy to understand and act on.https://coveron.com/blog/tax-scams/Tax scams are fraudulent schemes that seek financial gain by exploiting the tax filing process and people's trust in tax authorities. Criminals commonly impersonate the IRS or state tax agencies to promote fake tax breaks, or they pose as legitimate tax preparers — all to steal tax refunds, Social Security numbers, ban…Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTFraud & Scams82ee0385-c2b3-4d09-83e8-37f01265e4e8https://coveron.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-privacy-online/With websites, apps, advertisers, and other online services routinely collecting data about your activity, online privacy matters more than ever. If you’re online, your activity is likely being tracked in some form. And if you want to keep your information private, you’ll have to take the initiative to protect it. In t…Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPersonal Data & Internet Security7309bd1c-13d9-4e07-8e65-a4637290e5c4https://coveron.com/blog/email-masking/Email masking lets you share a substitute address instead of your real email when signing up for websites, apps, and online services. Messages are forwarded to your usual inbox so you can receive verification links, receipts, and account updates without revealing your primary email address. This layer of separation red…Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPersonal Data & Internet Security9662f19e-c8c9-46c1-9af3-ae1e6f2f1192https://coveron.com/blog/grandparent-scam/A grandparent scam begins with a distressing call or message: A grandchild is in trouble and needs money immediately. The story is false, but the fear it creates can make even careful people act before checking the facts. Worse, AI voice cloning now allows scammers to imitate loved ones’ voices, making these calls more…Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFraud & Scamsaea251f4-e3b6-4345-8d0d-b698192579cbhttps://coveron.com/blog/spousal-identity-theft/Spousal identity theft happens when someone secretly uses their partner’s personal information for financial or personal gain without permission. Because your partner may know your credit card numbers, Social Security number, birthdays, passwords, and other sensitive details, this type of fraud can be difficult to spot…Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTIdentity Theft2384797a-a52a-447f-bbe6-653bdec79735https://coveron.com/blog/cash-app-scams/Cash App is a convenient way to send and receive money, but its popularity makes it a target for criminals. Understanding how Cash App scams work and the warning signs of Cash App fraud can help you avoid becoming a victim. In this article, we’ll explain some of the most common Cash App scams and steps you can take to…Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFraud & Scams26918a3b-8a3d-4a86-80f9-41e4d5b91e48https://coveron.com/blog/venmo-scams/Common Venmo scams include fake “accidental” payments, phishing emails, overpayment schemes, romance scams, and sellers who disappear after receiving payment. Some scammers try to steal your login details. Others pressure you into sending money yourself, making it harder to claim refunds. This guide explains how Venmo…Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:35:33 GMTFraud & Scamsb2515837-83bf-4870-b35e-da85fe98b40ahttps://coveron.com/blog/what-can-someone-do-with-your-social-security-number/Someone with your Social Security number (SSN) can use it to open credit cards, apply for loans, file fake tax returns, get a job, claim benefits, or impersonate you in other ways. While an SSN alone is often not enough to carry out these activities without additional personal information, such as your full name, date…Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTPersonal Data & Internet Securityc21bc1c5-2bed-47c7-8411-b5d21cc5cbe6https://coveron.com/blog/employment-identity-theft/Employment identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number (SSN) and personal details to get a job, receive wages, or pass employment checks under your name. It’s also known as employment identity fraud, and it can affect your tax records, Social Security earnings history, background checks, and fu…Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTIdentity Theft406b2221-2658-45c5-b2ed-f89a38e191behttps://coveron.com/blog/what-are-the-consequences-of-a-digital-footprint/Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you go online. And when it ends up in the wrong hands, or simply grows too large to manage, the consequences can be far more serious than an awkward old photo resurfacing, leading to serious risks like identity theft, phishing scams, and lasting damage t…Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:56:51 GMTPopularPersonal Data & Internet Securitydae65083-a1ea-476b-8c6d-d5f06f394404