Dana Whitaker, CFE
Certified Fraud Examiner
Dana Whitaker is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) whose background is in fraud investigation and consumer protection. She reviews Threatcare for accuracy.
She checks that the way the site explains how scams operate, the warning signs to watch for, and the steps to take after being targeted reflects current guidance from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), and national fraud-reporting services.
Her review keeps the writing accurate and practical, but it isn’t personal legal, financial, or security advice for your situation. If you’ve been defrauded, report it to the relevant authorities and get advice suited to your own circumstances.
Articles reviewed by Dana Whitaker
- Can You Get Your Money Back After a Scam? Recovery Chances by Payment Method
- Bank Impersonation and Safe Account Scams: How to Spot and Stop Them
- Charity and Disaster Donation Scams: How to Give Without Being Robbed
- Gift Card Scams: Why Scammers Demand Them and How to Stay Safe
- Government and IRS Impersonation Scams: How to Spot the Threat and Stay Safe
- Family Emergency and Grandparent Scams: The Fake Crisis Call and AI Voice Cloning
- How Scammers Find and Target You: Where They Get Your Details
- How to Create Strong Passwords That Survive a Data Breach
- How to Report a Scam: Where to Report and What to Include
- How to Freeze Your Credit: A Free, Step-by-Step Guide
- Identity Theft: What to Do When Your Identity Is Stolen
- Job and Employment Scams: How Fake Job Offers Work and How to Avoid Them
- Investment and Crypto Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
- How to Spot a Scam: The Warning Signs to Watch For
- Online Scams and Fraud: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself
- Online Shopping and Marketplace Scams: How to Buy Safely and Pay Protected
- Phishing Emails and Texts: How to Spot and Stop Them
- Protecting Elderly Relatives From Scams: A Family Guide to Warning Signs and Safeguards
- QR Code and Smishing Scams: How Quishing and Text Phishing Work
- Protecting Your Online Privacy: How to Shrink Your Data Footprint and Cut Scam Targeting
- Recovery Scams: How to Spot Fake Refund Services After You Have Been Scammed
- Tech-Support Scams: Fake Virus Pop-Ups, Cold Calls, and How to Stay Safe
- Romance Scams: How They Work, the Red Flags, and How to Protect Yourself
- What to Do If You've Been Scammed: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide
- Rental and Property Deposit Scams: How Fake Listings Take Your Money
- Two-Factor Authentication Explained: What 2FA Is and How to Set It Up
- The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed: Shame, Stress, and How to Cope