The best time to stop a scam is before it starts.
Plain-English guides and regular updates on the scams going around right now — so you know the warning signs and what to do if something feels off.
New
Fake delivery texts
“Your package is on hold — confirm your address.”
Rising
“Bank” fraud calls
A caller says your account is at risk and asks you to move money.
Common
Romance-to-investment
A new online match starts talking about a “sure thing” investment.
Scammers switch scripts. Stay a step ahead.
Scammers don’t use the same trick for long. Once people catch on to one script, they switch to a new one — a fake delivery text, a “bank” call, a romance that turns into an investment pitch. Knowing what’s current keeps you a step ahead.
Guides to current scams
How each one works, who it targets, and the signs to watch for.
Regular threat updates
New scams explained as they appear.
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5 signs it’s a scam
If you notice even one of these, stop and check before you reply, click, or pay.
You’re rushed
“Act now or your account will be closed.” Real organizations give you time.
You’re asked to pay in an odd way
Gift cards, crypto, wire transfers, or payment apps to someone you’ve never met.
They contacted you first
An unexpected call, text, or message about a problem you didn’t know you had.
They contacted you first
An unexpected call, text, or message about a problem you didn’t know you had.
It’s too good to be true
A guaranteed return, a prize you didn’t enter, or a perfect match who needs money.
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