Rental Listing Scams: How Fake Landlords Steal Deposits
Fake rental listings steal deposits from desperate house hunters. Learn the red flags of rental scams and how to verify a landlord before you send money.
Prevention Guides
Phone & Mobile Scams
Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams: Why “You Won” Always Comes With a Fee
You cannot win a lottery you never entered. Learn how sweepstakes scams work, the advance-fee trap, and how to verify any prize claim before you pay a cent.
Phone & Mobile Scams
Gift Card Scams: Why Scammers Demand Payment in Gift Cards
No real business or government agency demands gift cards. Learn why scammers love them, the common scripts they use, and what to do if you already paid.
Prevention Guides
Fake Charity Scams: How to Make Sure Your Donation Helps Real People
Scammers exploit generosity with fake charities, especially after disasters. Learn how charity scams work and how to verify any nonprofit before you donate.
Banking Fraud
Overpayment and Fake Check Scams: Why That Extra Money Is a Trap
A stranger sends you a check for too much and asks you to return the difference. Learn how overpayment scams work and why the check always bounces.
Banking Fraud
CEO Fraud and Business Email Compromise: The Multi-Billion-Dollar Email Scam
A single spoofed email can drain a company’s accounts. Learn how BEC and CEO fraud work, the red flags, and the verification steps that stop them cold.
Banking Fraud
Debt Collection Scams: Know Your Rights When a “Collector” Calls
Fake collectors use threats and urgency to extort money. Learn your rights, the red flags of collection scams, and how to verify any collector who contacts you.
Phone & Mobile Scams
Mystery Shopper Scams: The Fake Job That Comes With a Fake Check
Real mystery shopping never requires you to cash a check first. Learn how the scam works, the red flags, and how to find legitimate assignments.
Prevention Guides
Puppy and Pet Scams: How Fake Breeders Steal Hearts and Money
That adorable puppy photo may be stolen. Learn how online pet scams work, the warning signs, and how to safely find a real breeder or rescue.
Banking Fraud
Student Loan Forgiveness Scams: Fake Help for Real Debt
Scammers charge fees for free federal programs. Learn how student loan forgiveness scams work and where to get real help at no cost.