Phishing, Text, and Email Scams
Deceptive emails and text messages imitate familiar organizations to trigger unsafe links, replies, downloads, payments, or disclosure of information.
Read scam guideOnline and Account Scams
Scams delivered through email, text messages, social platforms, websites, and compromised accounts.
Scam guides in this category
Online Shopping Scams
Fake shops, deceptive listings, and seller impersonation lead to missing, counterfeit, or misrepresented goods.
Read scam guideTech Support Scams
Pop-ups and unsolicited callers falsely claim a device or account is infected and request payment or remote access.
Read scam guideSocial Media and Account Takeovers
Attackers steal passwords or verification codes, then impersonate account owners to target their contacts.
Read scam guidePet & Animal Scams
Fake pet, breeder, adoption, and shipping offers collect payment for animals that do not exist or are not owned by the seller.
Read scam guideRelated protection and recovery guides
Identification
How to Check a Suspicious Message
A calm verification process for unexpected texts, emails, direct messages, and alerts.
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Protect Your Accounts Before a Scam
Practical account settings and habits that reduce the impact of credential theft.
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