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Stay Aware
Stay aware of common tactics scammers use to steal your information and money!
Common Scams
Specific scams that you may encounter in your daily life - what they look like, and how to react.
Staying Safe
Tips and strategies for keeping your accounts and money protected from scammers.
Fake Bank Fraud Texts Pretending to Verify a Charge
Scam alert: A fake bank fraud text asks you to “verify a charge” to steal logins. Learn red flags and what to do next.
“Act Right Now” Pressure: How it Differs from a Real Company’s Process
Act right now scam pressure is a red flag. Learn how real company processes work and simple safety habits to verify before you pay or sign in.
Credit Monitoring vs “Lock your Credit”: Simple Safety Habits for Identity Theft
Credit monitoring gives alerts. Lock your credit helps prevent new accounts. Learn red flags and simple safety habits to reduce identity theft risk.
Pump.fun Scams: Red Flags and Safety Habits when Trading
Learn red flags of Pump.fun scams and simple safety habits to avoid fake sites, fake tokens, and wallet drains.
Why “Too Good to Be True” Often Is
Too good to be true scam offers use pressure and big rewards. Learn scam safety tips, red flags, and simple habits to stay protected.
Imposter: Utility Company Shutoff Threats
Scam alert: A utility shutoff scam threatens to cut power or water to demand fast payment. Learn red flags and what to do next.
Strong Passwords to Protect Your Accounts
Strong password tips for beginners: build long, unique passwords, spot red flags, and protect online accounts from fake messages and quick tricks.
Password Reset Scams and the Hidden Danger of One Click
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.
Missed Jury Duty or Warrant Phone Call Scams
Scam alert: Jury duty scam calls and warrant phone scams use fear to demand payment. Learn red flags and what to do next.
“We Accidentally Refunded You” Refund Scam
Scam alert: The refund scam says you got an “accidental refund” and must repay. Learn red flags and what to do next.
Recruitment Through Text and Why It’s Often Suspicious
Scam alert: A job recruitment text scam uses surprise offers to steal info or money. Learn red flags and what to do next.
Imposter “My Child/Grandchild Is in an Emergency” Messages
Scam alert: A family emergency scam pretends your child or grandchild is in danger to rush money. Learn red flags and next steps.
“Your Credit Score Dropped” Bait Messages
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.
“Your Account Will Be Closed Today” Deadline Threats
Scam alert: An account closure scam uses “closed today” threats to steal logins. Learn red flags and what to do next to stay safe.
“Your Package Is Delayed” Text Message Scam
Scam alert: The “your package is delayed” text scam uses fake delivery links to steal info. Learn red flags and what to do next.
Work-from-Home Data Entry Job Scams
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.
Fake Bank Fraud Texts Pretending to Verify a Charge
Scam alert: A fake bank fraud text asks you to “verify a charge” to steal logins. Learn red flags and what to do next.
Imposter! Amazon/Apple/Microsoft Support
Scam alert: An imposter support scam pretends to be Amazon/Apple/Microsoft to steal logins or money. Red flags and next steps.
Unusual Login Attempt Emails That Try to Steal Passwords
Scam alert: An unusual login attempt email scam uses fake links to steal passwords. Learn red flags and what to do next.