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/debit-card-fraud/Debit card fraud occurs when someone uses your card details, PIN, or account access to make unauthorized purchases or withdraw money from your bank account. This guide explains how debit card fraud works, common debit card fraud types, warning signs, prevention tips, and what to do when debit card fraud happens.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMTFraud & Scams3d021eae-03f5-4a65-8497-87f01d082171https://coveron.com/blog/tiktok-scams/TikTok’s mix of entertainment, shopping, and messaging makes it easy for scammers to hide in plain sight. They use fake shops, deceptive ads, or direct messages to target your money and identity. The risk is real, but manageable. This article explains how to spot the red flags of TikTok scams, what to do if you’re targ…Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMTFraud & Scamse9074e4d-1fe7-4fb2-8065-f81740735e06https://coveron.com/blog/home-title-theft/Home title theft happens when someone uses fraud to claim ownership of or rights to another person’s property. Often called deed fraud or title fraud, this scheme is a real crime, but it’s less common than some alarming advertisements for title-monitoring services suggest. The FTC has specifically warned that some home…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMTIdentity Theft40f61a75-e48a-46fa-9360-0bd8e8360b9bhttps://coveron.com/blog/virus-popup/You’re browsing online when a warning suddenly appears: “Virus detected. Your device is at risk.” It may look convincing, but most virus pop-ups are fake alerts from deceptive websites or browser notifications — not genuine security software. Don’t click anything inside the warning, even if it uses a familiar antivirus…Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMTFraud & Scamse1dd334e-81b8-4d87-a082-9ace0c51a692https://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-4a86-80f9-41e4d5b91e48