Portrait of Todd Jones, a contributor on the Identity Guard blog

Todd Jones

Product Manager

Todd Jones is an experienced product manager with a background in web and mobile software. He is passionate about creating a safer internet for everyone.

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Todd Jones

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Identity Theft

What To Do If a Scammer Has Your Social Security Number

Your Social Security number is one of your most valuable pieces of personal data. Learn what can happen if a scammer has yours and how to protect yourself.

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October 3, 2023

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Identity Theft

Account Services Call Scams: Everything You Need To Know

Are you getting strange phone calls from “account services”? It’s a scam. Here’s how to tell if you’re talking to a scammer on the phone and what to do.

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August 9, 2023

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Identity Theft

What Is a Fraud Alert and How Does It Work?

A fraud alert is one of the best ways you can protect your credit against scammers. Learn what to do.

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July 6, 2023

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Identity Theft

Instagram’s Privacy Policy: Everything You Need To Know (2023)

Everything you need to know about Instagram's privacy policy — right here in this guide. Learn how they collect, store (and profit) from your data.

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June 1, 2023