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No Dark Web Needed: Safe Ways Authors Can Check If Your Data Is Exposed

by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 23, 2026 | Digital Safety & Data Protection, Blogs, Scam Watch

As authors, we’re no strangers to the digital world—pouring our creativity into manuscripts, building online platforms, and connecting with readers across social media and newsletters. But that visibility comes with risks. Scammers love targeting writers,...

QR‑Code Scams: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and How to Stay Safe

by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 13, 2026 | Blogs, Digital Safety & Data Protection, Scam Watch

🔍 QR‑Code Scams: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and How to Stay Safe QR codes themselves aren’t dangerous — they’re just squares that encode information, usually a URL. The risk comes from where the QR code sends you. Scammers have started using QR codes in...

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