The show, adapted from the popular true crime podcast of the same name, is a fictionalized version of the very real story of Debra Newell, a wealthy divorcee who fell for a seemingly perfect man with a troubling past.

The eponymous “Dirty John” is John Meehan (Eric Bana), who met and wooed Newell (Connie Britton) through an online dating site. Their whirlwind romance led to a quick marriage, but Newell’s children were convinced their mother’s new love wasn’t the man he seemed to be. Criminal records, lies, and other disturbing red flags were soon uncovered, leading to a terrifying and violent ordeal for Newell and her family.

As the holiday season approaches this year, you might be feeling a bit wary of using your credit or debit card at certain retailers who have had data breaches in the past. You’re not alone. In fact, the majority of Americans (75 percent) say they are at least somewhat, if not very, concerned about the potential of a similar occurrence.  

The main reason to be concerned about a data breach of your financial information is the threat of identity theft. If a hacker manages to break into a database with customer information, there’s a chance yours could be stolen and sold on the dark web.

Even if you’ve never browsed the dark web, it is something that the average person should care about. Increasingly frequent corporate data breaches expose millions of people’s personal information; the dark web is where all of that stolen information goes, and your private data may be being bought and sold for just a few dollars.

Summer is a time for sunshine, relaxation, and fun family getaways. Unfortunately, it’s also the prime season for vacation scammers.

Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting vacationers eager to get a “good deal” on their travel plans, especially during the summer months. If you’re not careful, you may end up becoming a victim of a scam designed to trick travelers out of their money.

Travel scams are most prevalent in popular vacation spots and busy tourist cities, but they can happen anywhere you go. Before you head off on your summer trip, review these common vacation scams and the warning signs of an offer that’s too good to be true. And don’t forget to make sure your home is kept safe while you’re away.

It’s the new year and your online dating profile is looking good. You’re already having some interesting conversations with potential love interests online.

At some point, there’s going to be the first date.

Taking your online conversations to a “real life” first date can be a thing to navigate. Dating sites see a surge in popularity this time of the year, so it’s likely that your first date with someone new may happen soon.

Christopher Kohlhepp, 45, confessed earlier this month to killing four people nearly 13 years ago. He also showed authorities where he buried two more victims on his 95-acre property. The investigation was initiated after police found missing person Kala Brown, 30, “chained like a dog” in a metal storage container on Kohlhepp’s land.