IP Address Learning: Basics, Uses & Security

Awareness and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand: Tips to Protect Yourself

Scams are often (though not always) technology-based, and physical danger happens in the physical world. But both types of threats often begin in the same way – with someone testing your awareness and willingness to stop and think. Awareness and safety go together, online and in the real world. If you’re more aware and prepared…

We Created EasyPrey.com Scam Help Page to Help You

WhatIsMyIPAddress.com and our sister website, EasyPrey.com, focus on providing content and links to information and resources for scam help. Our goal is to increase your awareness and education about scams and fraud, and to help you stay safe.

EasyPrey.com Resources for Scam Victims

We’ve compiled a list of resources for all victims (and near victims) of scams, fraud, and identity theft. Amazon.com: Report a Scam Amazon takes fraud and scams seriously and allows consumers to report problems on its website. amazon.com/reportascam AARP: Fraud Watch Helpline This is a free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Trained fraud…

The BBB Scam Resources Are There to Help You!

The Better Business Bureau is on YOUR side, helping consumers with real-time scam tracking, which you can explore whenever you want. More than that, they offer everyone exclusive, BBB Scam resources.

Amazon Scams Come in All Shapes and Sizes. Are You Prepared?

Tell Amazon ASAP if you’re a victim of a delivery scam. Amazon takes fraud and scams quite seriously and offers a range of services on its website to help you stay safe. They have a page dedicated to protecting their customers from scams.

How Companies are Collecting, Tracking, and Selling Your Personal Information

The modern world comes with many technological and digital conveniences. But unfortunately, many of them come with a hidden cost: Your personal information. It can feel harmless in the moment to give out simple pieces of information, but companies can use that to build a detailed profile that they can then exploit – or sell.…

What Is a Filter Bubble? How Algorithms Shape What You See Online

When you and your friend in another city search for the exact same thing on Google, you very likely get different results. Your Instagram feed probably looks nothing like your friend’s either, despite both of you following many of the same accounts and sharing similar interests. If you ask an AI chatbot a question, you’ll…

AI Is Changing Privacy Laws–Here’s What You Need to Know

AI is everywhere. Even if you’re not logging into ChatGPT every day, everything you do on the internet is touched by AI. That may look like reading content written by an LLM, asking for help from an AI customer service representative, or scrolling through a social media platform with an algorithm that is heavily curated…

Browser Security Settings Make a Difference to Online Safety

If you’re getting online, you’re using a browser. Whether you’re a Firefox fan, a Chrome devotee, or are happy with whatever came default on your device, your browser affects your online experience. And it also affects your safety and security while you’re online. All browsers have default settings, and they may not necessarily be what…

Public IP vs. Private IP Address: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Have you ever looked up your IP address on a tool like WhatIsMyIPAddress.com’s tool and noticed what looks like a discrepancy? You may notice that the lookup tool says one IP address when you check on your phone, but you see another when you look at your router settings. There’s a reason for that, and…

What Is an IP Address and What Information Does an IP Address Reveal?

Every time you go online, you leave a trail, and your IP address is one of the most savory breadcrumbs. It won’t expose your deepest secrets, but it can reveal your location, your internet provider, and enough about your habits to make you a target. This isn’t a scare piece. It’s a practical look at…

Investment Fraud: When Investing Losses Aren’t Just from Risk

If you invest money anywhere, you hopefully know that investing comes with inherent risk. But not every investing loss happens because you made a bad decision or something happened in the market. Sometimes, you lose money because you made an investment you didn’t understand, you were pushed to invest in something that wasn’t a good…

How to Stay at an Airbnb Without Compromising Your Privacy or Safety

You found it. The perfect charming A-frame tucked into the mountains, wood-burning fireplace, panoramic windows, and a hot tub perched on the redwood deck. You booked it in about 30 seconds flat. What you probably didn’t think about in those 30 seconds: the Wi-Fi password is taped to the fridge, the network is named after…

This Story of Elder Financial Abuse Reveals Warning Signs that Get Overlooked

Not all elder financial abuse stories start with a scam, or even an obvious problem. A friendly face and small decisions can spiral into something much more sinister. And if you don’t know what to look for, it’s easy to overlook the warning signs and let a predator take everything from vulnerable people. See Elder…

Social Media Hacking Isn’t Random, It’s Data-Driven

You don’t have to click a malicious link to become a target. Sometimes, all it takes is posting online. Most people think of hacking as a technical crime, like someone breaking through firewalls, deploying malware, or cracking passwords. But a growing number of cyberattacks begin long before any of that, with a criminal quietly studying…

Scams Targeting Seniors Aren’t Going Away Soon.

So, what makes scammers an appealing target group for cyber criminals? Here’s what the consensus on that is: The older generation tends to be friendly and more trustworthy. Many 75 and older become isolated and long for connection. A good majority of seniors have accumulated wealth through investments, real estate, pensions, and insurance benefits.

What Art Fraud can Teach Us About Art, Fraud, and Buying Smart

In movies and on TV, the world of art fraud, forgeries, and theft is glamorous and exciting. In real life, it’s much less dramatic and much more complicated. From multi-million-dollar forgery schemes to undercover operations recovering stolen art, these crimes are a global industry. And learning how these crimes operate also has surprising lessons for…

Call the Local News for Fraud Help. Scam Victims Turn to an Alternative Resource for Results.

It’s frustrating for victims of scams and fraud who have taken what they believe are the right steps and reached out to the right people to resolve their problems. Sadly, sometimes the resources they turn to for help just don’t move as fast as they could…or should. But now, many scam victims in a no-win situation these days turn to an unexpected and “unofficial” resource for help—their local news station.

Identity Theft Resource Center: Support, Education, and More

There are plenty of resources available to consumers to report crimes, scams, and identity theft. However, not everyone has a team or resources in place to help them fight back and reclaim their identity. That’s where the Identity Theft Resource Center is different.

The Hidden Downsides of Predicting the Future

Humans have always wanted to know what the future has in store. And with AI and machine learning exploding recently, algorithmic prediction has never been easier. But making these predictions doesn’t just forecast the future – it shapes it. As algorithms continue to play bigger roles in decisions, the line between prediction and influence keeps…

Digital Privacy Protection for the Real World

A lot of advice for staying safe online sounds great on paper, but is hard to follow in practice. Between password managers, privacy settings, and data brokers, keeping yourself safe can start to feel like a full-time job. A lot of people get stuck in the gap between good security habits and what’s actually realistic.…

The Psychology of Trust Reveals Why We Get Scammed

We don’t get scammed because we’re careless, stupid, or gullible. We get scammed because our brains are wired to trust by default. When scammers add in elements like urgency, strong emotions, or appeals to authority, our brains naturally rationalize even the most obvious red flags. Knowing how the psychology of trust works and how the…

Dating Scams Steal More than Money

Generally scammers want money, no matter the scam. But for the victims of dating scams, they don’t just lose money. Along with their life savings, they lose what they thought was a good relationship and a trustworthy partner – as well as their confidence, ability to trust themselves and others, and sense of safety. When…

Blocking Spam, One Unwanted Email at a Time

There’s a group of people who have your email address and may bombard you with spam. Somehow and somewhere, they captured your email address, along with millions of others, and fill your inbox with all types of messages, none of which you probably want. That doesn’t matter to the spammers. Because they’re not even real people.

Filing Your Taxes Close to the Deadline? Beware of Tax Scams Waiting for You

Those who wait until tax time to file their return (the deadline is April 15) not only need to avoid mistakes but also need to beware of tax scammers preying on their worries and anxiety.

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