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Learn how to spot the most common scams and protect yourself online. Lifeguard explains key red flags, real-world examples, and simple steps you can take to stay safe from fraud.
Email scams trick you into clicking links, opening attachments, or paying fake invoices. Here are today’s most common email cons and fast ways to spot and avoid them.
Scammers are impersonating Best Buy’s Geek Squad to send fake renewal invoices and trick you by phone. Learn the signs, how to protect your family, and what to do if you already clicked.
Scammers are texting fake EZDriveMA unpaid toll notices that link to lookalike sites. Learn the latest red flags, how to protect your family, and what to do if you clicked.
Credit card scammers use texts, calls, emails, skimmers, and mail theft to steal money and identities. Learn the latest schemes, easy red flags, and step‑by‑step ways to prevent and recover.
Criminals are impersonating Wells Fargo by text, phone, and email to steal money and one-time codes. See current examples, red flags, and how to protect and recover.
Scammers impersonate CCSPayment, the portal for Credit Collection Services, to pressure people into paying fake debts. Learn the latest red flags, how to verify a debt, and safe next steps.
AI tools help us every day, but scammers use them to imitate voices, faces, and official messages. Learn the most common AI scams hitting U.S. families and how to avoid them.
Customer service scams trick people into calling, texting, or chatting with imposters who pose as support for brands you trust. They push fake refunds, fees, or account fixes to steal money or personal data.
Fake IRS texts, calls, emails and letters try to steal your money and personal data. Learn the latest tricks, the red flags to spot, and what to do next.
Scammers copy Fiverr’s look and language to trick freelancers and buyers. Learn the newest Fiverr scam scripts, the red flags, and exactly how to protect your account and money.
Fraudsters target Upwork users with off-platform interviews, fake reimbursements, and phishing. Learn the latest red flags, how to protect your money, and what to do if you were hit.
Scammers impersonate Dropbox to steal logins, money, or data. Learn how to spot fake shared file notices, storage full alerts, and consent prompts so you can stay safe online.
QR codes are everywhere. Scammers exploit them to hide malicious links, steal money, and collect personal data. Learn the newest QR code scams, red flags, and how to stay safe.
QuickBooks scams trick U.S. businesses by impersonating Intuit to steal logins, reroute payroll, or demand payment. Scammers use emails, calls, and fake pop-ups. Learn the top red flags, examples, and ways to protect loved ones.
Healthcare scams trick people into giving up benefits, money, or sensitive medical data. Here are today’s most common schemes, how they work, and what to do next.
Employment scams trick job seekers into paying fees, sharing sensitive data, or doing illegal tasks. Learn the newest tactics and how to dodge them fast.
Scammers impersonate Indeed or real employers to lure job seekers into paying fees, sharing sensitive data, or handling fake checks. Learn the newest red flags and how to stay safe.
MLM pitches often promise financial freedom. Some are legal, but many use deceptive income claims or operate as illegal pyramid schemes. Learn the common tactics, red flags, and how to protect your family.
Online shopping scams trick people with fake stores, phishing emails about orders, and delivery text messages that look real. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your family from fake purchases and lost money.
Vrbo scams are increasing, with fraudsters targeting both travelers and hosts through off-platform payment requests and fake communications. Always book and pay through Vrbo to get full protections and avoid costly losses.
Lottery and sweepstakes impostors contact you by phone, text, social media, or mail claiming you won—but then demand fees or sensitive info. Real prizes are free; you can’t win a lottery you didn’t enter.
Crypto scams now mix romance, “wrong number” texts, deepfake celebrity videos, and urgent “Bitcoin ATM” payments. Here’s how the newest schemes work, what to watch for, and the exact steps to protect your family.
Tax debt “help” pitches are flooding phones and inboxes. Scammers exploit real IRS programs with fake guarantees and fees. Learn the red flags, how to protect your family, and what to do if you’re targeted.
Amazon scams target U.S. consumers via calls, texts, emails, and social media, often impersonating support. Discover the latest scam tactics, red flags, and practical tips to keep your family, especially seniors, safe.
Scammers impersonate Netflix via texts, emails, search ads, and fake support lines. Learn the newest schemes, warning signs, and exactly how to protect your family.