The dangers of online quizzes — Simple tricks to protect your privacy
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January 24, 2023

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The real danger of those seemingly harmless online quizzes

3 things you need to know today

1. The real danger of those seemingly harmless online quizzes

It can be fun to find out which Marvel character you are like or what your taste in music reveals about your personality. But online quizzes that provide answers to goofy questions are not always what they seem. Some are created to pry personal information from you. We'll explain the risks of taking online quizzes and suggest ways to stay safe.

Tap or click to see the risks involved with online quizzes. →

2. Opt-out Tuesday: How to remove yourself from BeenVerified

Whether you consider them shady or not, people search websites can show you a lot of personal information about someone. The worst part is that most don’t even know their details are publically available. Here's how to remove your data from BeenVerified.

Tap or click here for steps to protect your information. →

3. Protect your privacy, your cell phone number and email address

Scammers are after you everywhere you go. Protecting your email address and phone number is one sure way to cut down on the influx of junk. In this week's column, I'll show you how to keep your private information private.

Tap or click for simple ways to hide your contact details. →

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