Prevention Guides

Offers to pay you for wrapping your car in ads are almost always scams. Learn how the fake-check version works and how to avoid it.

Mystery packages from sellers you never ordered? That’s a brushing scam. Learn what it means and what to do.

Fake listings and off-platform payment tricks cost travelers millions. Learn how to spot Airbnb and vacation rental scams and book safely.

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.

Scammers exploit generosity with fake charities, especially after disasters. Learn how charity scams work and how to verify any nonprofit before you donate.

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.

Ponzi schemes pay old investors with new investors’ money until they collapse. Learn the warning signs, famous cases, and how to check before you invest.

Is that website legit? A 10-minute due-diligence checklist: domain records, company registration, reviews, and regulator databases.

Fake celebrity endorsements and ‘guaranteed profit’ ads flood social media. Learn how to spot fraudulent investment ads instantly.

Protect your phone and accounts from fraud: 2FA, SIM-lock, passkeys, and the settings that stop most account takeovers.