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Crissy Joshua

Staff Editor

Crissy Joshua is a staff writer and editor at Gen. She began her tech career more than 10 years ago, writing how-to guides on device performance and optimization. Today, she writes about topics like online scams and reporting identity theft, aiming to make them more accessible for everyone. When not at her desk, you’ll find Crissy experimenting in the kitchen, walking her dog, or at the beach with a great book.

Crissy got her BA from Queensland University of Technology, and also holds certificates in Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Introduction to Personal Digital Security from Codecademy.

Areas of interest and expertise

Identity Theft Scams & Fraud Internet Security

Latest articles by Crissy Joshua

Woman opening packaging she got from Depop.

Is Depop safe and legit? Learn how to buy and sell more safely

A person looks worried while staring at their phone because they accidentally opened a spam email.

Accidentally opened a spam email? Here's what to do next

Woman taking steps to protect her sensitive data online.

What is sensitive data and how to protect yours

A man lying on the couch while using Hinge. His charming smile belies his sordid intentions to scam his match.

7 Hinge scams to avoid

Passengers on a train using their smartphones are vulnerable to shoulder surfing.

Shoulder surfing: What it is and how to keep prying eyes away

Someone looking at their phone with a surprised look, wondering what to do if a scammer has their phone number.

What to do if a scammer has your phone number: 8 tips

Person using Apple Pay to make a payment at a coffee shop.

How to use Apple Pay online and in stores

An image of a person looking at a call spoofing their own number.

How to stop someone from spoofing my phone number

How often should you check your credit report?

Someone holds a cell phone with a spam text on the screen.

Spam texts: 7 examples and how to stop them

An image of a woman receiving a potential spam call.

What are “Potential Spam” calls and how do you stop them?

A man holding a phone, sitting at a table, next to a laptop.

11 Venmo scams and how to avoid them

A woman looks to see if the check she got in the mail is fake.

How to tell if a check is fake: 10 signs

Image of a man discovering a bankruptcy filing on his credit report.

How to get bankruptcies removed from your credit report in 3 steps

An image of a computer showing the FTC identity theft reporting portal.

How to report identity theft to the police and the FTC

Image of a woman on her cellphone using the Telegram app.

Top 11 Telegram scams and how to protect yourself

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