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
- Bank Impersonation and Safe Account Scams: How to Spot and Stop Them
- Can You Get Your Money Back After a Scam? Recovery Chances by Payment Method
- Charity and Disaster Donation Scams: How to Give Without Being Robbed
- Fake Check and Overpayment Scams: Why "The Funds Are Available" Doesn't Mean the Check Is Good
- Family Emergency and Grandparent Scams: The Fake Crisis Call and AI Voice Cloning
- 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
- Hacked Email or Social Media Account: What to Do in the First Hour and After
- How to Create Strong Passwords That Survive a Data Breach
- How Scammers Find and Target You: Where They Get Your Details
- How to Freeze Your Credit: A Free, Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Report a Scam: Where to Report and What to Include
- How to Spot a Scam: The Warning Signs to Watch For
- 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
- Lottery, Sweepstakes and Prize Scams: Why You Never Pay to Collect a Win
- Online Scams and Fraud: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself
- Online Shopping and Marketplace Scams: How to Buy Safely and Pay Protected
- Payment App Scams: Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and PayPal Traps to Know
- Phishing Emails and Texts: How to Spot and Stop Them
- Protecting Elderly Relatives From Scams: A Family Guide to Warning Signs and Safeguards
- Protecting Your Online Privacy: How to Shrink Your Data Footprint and Cut Scam Targeting
- QR Code and Smishing Scams: How Quishing and Text Phishing Work
- Recovery Scams: How to Spot Fake Refund Services After You Have Been Scammed
- Rental and Property Deposit Scams: How Fake Listings Take Your Money
- Romance Scams: How They Work, the Red Flags, and How to Protect Yourself
- SIM Swap Scams: How Criminals Hijack Your Phone Number and How to Lock It Down
- Tech-Support Scams: Fake Virus Pop-Ups, Cold Calls, and How to Stay Safe
- The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed: Shame, Stress, and How to Cope
- Two-Factor Authentication Explained: What 2FA Is and How to Set It Up
- What to Do If You've Been Scammed: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide