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Active Scam Alerts

Learn exactly how modern scams work, see real screenshots, and find out what to do if you're targeted.

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AI Voice Cloning Scam (Grandparent Scam 2.0)

Scammers use AI to clone the voice of your loved ones, calling you in a panic to demand emergency funds.

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Business Email Compromise

A highly sophisticated scam where criminals impersonate an executive or vendor to steal millions from businesses.

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Corporate Phishing Emails

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Cryptocurrency Investment Scams (Pig Butchering)

Scammers build a long-term relationship with you over text before convincing you to invest your life savings into a fake crypto platform.

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Fake Customer Care / Refund Scams

Scammers buy Google Ads to appear as the official customer service number for airlines, banks, and retailers.

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Fake Job Offers

Scammers prey on desperate job seekers, offering high-paying remote work to steal identities or trick victims into cashing fake checks.

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Romance Scams

Criminals create fake dating profiles to exploit lonely individuals, building emotional attachments before asking for thousands of dollars in "emergency" funds.

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Tech Support Pop-up Scam

A loud, full-screen warning on your computer claiming it is infected with a virus and to call a number immediately.

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The "Package Delivery" Text Scam

A text message claiming a package couldn't be delivered due to an unpaid fee or wrong address.

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The Fake Geek Squad Renewal Scam

An email claiming you are being charged $399 to renew an antivirus or tech support subscription you never signed up for.

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The Zelle 'Business Upgrade' Scam

A popular scam where buyers on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist trick you into upgrading your Zelle account to receive a payment.

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UPI & Payment App Fraud

Learn how scammers trick you into sending money by asking you to enter your UPI or payment app PIN to "receive" a payment.

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WhatsApp Account Hijacking

A friend messages you asking for a 6-digit code they accidentally sent to your phone.

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