Alina Benny

Contributing Writer and Editor

Alina Benny is a writer and editor at Aura — Identity Guard's parent company. She covers the gamut of security topics for the company, including online safety, identity theft, and fraud. Before Aura, she oversaw part of Nextiva’s marketing efforts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade of experience in content marketing. Twitter: @heyabenny

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Alina Benny

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Check Deposit Scams: Are You Liable for a Bad Check?

Check deposit scams happen when someone sends you a fake check and asks you to send some money back. Here’s how to avoid these scams.

November 13, 2023

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Was Your Car Registration Stolen? Here’s What To Do

Your car registration information connects your car to you and your address. Here’s what criminals can gather from your registration documents.

November 13, 2023

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Someone Is Using My Home Address Fraudulently. What Do I Do?

Using someone else's address or someone using your address is illegal. This type of fraud is known as address fraud. Read more.

October 5, 2023

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How To Opt Out of Data Broker Sites (With Examples)

Manually opting out of data broker lists is a time-consuming litany of steps. Here’s a closer look at the opt-out process for top data brokers.

August 23, 2023

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How To Tell If a Check Is Fake (With Examples)

Fake checks are common bank scams that may also employ advanced counterfeiting methods. Here’s how to tell if a check is fake.

August 2, 2023