#1 Cybersecurity Expert: This Conversation Could Save You Thousands of Dollars

If you’ve ever clicked “Accept All Cookies,” ignored software updates, saved your passwords, or logged into free Wi-Fi, you have to hear this. 

The little “harmless” things you do online are exactly what scammers count on. 

In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with award-winning cybersecurity expert Caitlin Sarian (aka “Cybersecurity Girl”) to give you the short and simple checklist of things that protect your money, your identity, and your privacy online. 

You don’t need to understand cybersecurity. You just need to stop treating online habits like they’re harmless, because they can leave you open for a scam. 

This isn’t about being paranoid, it’s about realizing that a few tiny changes can shut down most online threats. 

This conversation will educate and inform you. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The biggest cybersecurity mistake almost everyone makes (and how to fix it fast)

-The #1 Venmo scam happening right now, and exactly what to do if it happens to you

-What to do immediately if your phone is lost or stolen

-The 5 essential moves that protect you from most online threats

-The fastest way to spot scam links, fake emails, and panic-based phone calls

-How to protect your parents, your kids, and your entire family from getting scammed

-Simple settings to check tonight: camera, microphone, location, and account access

Bookmark this episode and share it with your partner, your parents, and your friends.

This is the kind of information that can prevent a mistake you can’t undo.

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