Strong password tips for beginners: build long, unique passwords, spot red flags, and protect online accounts from fake messages and quick tricks.

Scam alert: A password reset scam uses one click to steal your login. Learn red flags and what to do next to protect your account.

Scam alert: Jury duty scam calls and warrant phone scams use fear to demand payment. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: The refund scam says you got an “accidental refund” and must repay. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: A job recruitment text scam uses surprise offers to steal info or money. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: A family emergency scam pretends your child or grandchild is in danger to rush money. Learn red flags and next steps.

Scam alert: A credit score scam uses “your score dropped” bait to steal info. Learn red flags and what to do next to stay safe.

Scam alert: An account closure scam uses “closed today” threats to steal logins. Learn red flags and what to do next to stay safe.

Scam alert: The “your package is delayed” text scam uses fake delivery links to steal info. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: Work-from-home data entry job scam offers use fake recruiters to steal info or money. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: A fake bank fraud text asks you to “verify a charge” to steal logins. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: An imposter support scam pretends to be Amazon/Apple/Microsoft to steal logins or money. Red flags and next steps.

Scam alert: An unusual login attempt email scam uses fake links to steal passwords. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: An email extortion scam uses threats and shame to demand money. Learn red flags and safe next steps to protect accounts.

Scam alert: A grandparent scam pretends a loved one is in trouble to rush money. These often target seniors, but can affect anyone. Other names include family emergency scams or person-in-need scams. Learn red flags and what to do next.

Scam alert: A romance scam uses feelings to ask for money or info. Learn red flags and what to do next to protect yourself.

Scam alert: Fake check scam and overpayment scam tricks push you to send money back. Learn red flags and safe next steps.

Scam alert: A lottery scam or sweepstakes scam claims you won a prize. Learn red flags and safe next steps to protect your money.

Scam alert: An investment scam promises big “guaranteed” profits. Learn red flags and what to do next to protect your money and accounts.

Scam alert: A phishing scam is a fake message that steals info or logins. Learn red flags and next steps to protect your accounts.