Scam safety guides
How to tell if something is a scam
Short answer: look for four signs: pressure to act fast, a request for money, codes, or personal details, a contact method you didn't expect, and a sender or website that doesn't quite match the real organization. When in doubt, stop and verify through a channel you find yourself: an official app, a saved number, or a website you type in directly.
Start with the signals
Small checks. Better decisions.
Each guide breaks the warning signs into numbered steps and tells you what to do if you already clicked, paid, or shared information.
How to Spot a Phishing Message
Unexpected text or email asking you to click, pay, sign in, or share a code? Use this checklist before you respond.
Read the guide TextsUnpaid Toll and Missed Delivery Text Scams
A text says you owe a toll or a parcel is stuck. How to tell a fake from the real thing without tapping the link.
Read the guide Crypto & investingHow to Spot a Crypto Investment Scam
Investment fraud is the costliest scam type. Learn the signs of fake trading platforms and "pig butchering" before you deposit.
Read the guide Dating & relationshipsHow to Spot a Romance Scam
An online match who cannot meet, needs money, or wants to teach you to trade crypto. The warning signs, stage by stage.
Read the guide ImpersonationGovernment Impersonation Scams
Callers posing as tax, police, court or benefits officials. What real agencies will never ask you to do.
Read the guide Computers & accountsTech Support Scams
A pop-up says your computer is infected, or "support" calls you. How to close it safely and what to do if you let them in.
Read the guide AI & deepfakesAI Voice Clone and Deepfake Scams
A call in a loved one’s voice asks for money fast. How cloned voices work and how a family safe word stops them.
Read the guide ShoppingHow to Spot a Fake Online Store
Deep discounts, social media ads and sellers who want odd payment methods. Check a shop before you pay.
Read the guide Jobs & offersHow to Spot a Job Scam
A job offer can sound exciting and still deserve a careful check. Learn the warning signs before sharing documents or money.
Read the guide Money & urgencyHow to Handle Urgent Payment Requests
A caller, message, or online contact says you must pay immediately. Slow the moment down and verify the request.
Read the guide After a breachWhat to Do After a Data Breach
Your details were in a breach. The steps to take today, this week and over the next year, in order.
Read the guide After a lossFund Recovery Scams
Someone offers to get your lost money back for a fee. Why that is usually a second scam, and where real help comes from.
Read the guideLooking for a specific name?
Check a company or website.
The scam directory has individual risk reports with scores, red flags, and recovery steps.