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Michelle Robins

Contributing editor

Michelle Robins is a contributing writer and editor for LifeLock, where she covers a range of topics related to scams and identity theft. Additionally, she works as a freelance web developer in the cybersecurity sphere. When she’s not at her desk, you can find her dabbling in gardening, knitting, noveling, and polyglotting. 

She earned a BA from Augsburg University in Minnesota.

Michelle Robins

Areas of interest and expertise

Identity Theft Scams & Fraud Data Breaches Internet Security

Articles reviewed by Michelle Robins

A shopper scrolls through Temu, hoping to avoid common scams.
Is Temu safe? 9 common Temu scams to watch out for

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