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Emily Long is a freelance journalist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has worked as a news reporter and copy editor and currently covers privacy, security and personal finance. Her writing has been published on NBC News, Lifehacker, Tom’s Guide and Wirecutter, to name a few. She has strong opinions about what passes for good coffee and spends her free time running around the Wasatch mountains.
Recent Articles by Emily
Beware of Fake IRS Letter Scams
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February 22, 2021
Received an IRS notice in the mail but don’t know if it’s real? Here’s how to spot fake IRS letters.
Read More >Do Misdemeanors Show Up On Background Checks?
October 1, 2020
Although misdemeanors aren’t as bad as felony arrests, a misdemeanor is part of your permanent record and may show up on a background check.
Read More >How to Protect Yourself From Work-From-Home Scams
January 12, 2020
Working from home can be a dream for many, but it can quickly become a nightmare if you fall for these scams. Learn about common work from home scams and get tips on to protecting yourself.
Read More >How to Report Harassing Phone Calls
March 18, 2020
Getting inundated with phone calls and harassing texts? Here's what to do to report and try to stop harassing phone calls.
Read More >Is It Illegal to Video Record Someone Without Their Consent?
September 26, 2020
With viral videos being shared on social media, are you wondering if recording someone without consent is legal? Here is what to know about what the law states.
Read More >Is This Website Safe? 7 Ways to Check
December 22, 2019
Is this website safe to buy from? Is this link safe? Is this online store legit? Here are some simple steps to take to know if a website is dangerous to visit.
Read More >What Are Facebook Scams: How to Protect Yourself From Fraud
November 26, 2019
Common Facebook scams include fraudulent friend requests and marketplace and messenger scams. Read on for a few ways to try and protect yourself from Facebook scams.
Read More >What Are Malware Bots: Malicious Spiders, Crawlers and Web Bots
January 3, 2020
Malware bots are a kind of bot, or "internet robot" that does complicated repetitive tasks and can be used to take over your computer. Learn about the types of attacks malicious bots perform.
Read More >What are WhatsApp Scams: How it Works and How to Protect Yourself
January 4, 2020
There are several WhatsApp scams out there that work like phishing attacks. Learn how WhatsApp scams work and how to protect yourself and guard against from scammers.
Read More >What Is Caller ID Spoofing and How to Protect Yourself?
December 5, 2019
When you get an unknown number from a familiar area code, you may be more likely to pick up. Here's what caller id spoofing is and how to protect yourself from it.
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