August 14, 2026
How computer repair scams work — from fake virus warnings to inflated shop bills — with the red flags to spot and the exact steps to take if you have been overcharged.
August 13, 2026
A warning flashes across your screen telling you your computer is infected.
August 13, 2026
Online marketplaces make it easy to buy and sell used goods, but they also give scammers a seat on both sides of the deal.
August 13, 2026
Fake reviews are a real industry. Here is how to spot the patterns, weigh mixed reviews, cross-check products, and report fakes — so you can buy with confidence.
August 13, 2026
Scammers treat older adults as high-value targets, and understanding why is the first step to staying safe.
August 13, 2026
You find a flight for a third of what everyone else is charging, or a beach hotel that looks like a five-star steal.
August 13, 2026
Hunting for a new place to rent can be stressful, and scammers know that.
August 12, 2026
Almost everyone gets packages these days, and that is exactly what makes package delivery scams so effective.
August 12, 2026
A QR code is nothing more than a link you can scan with your phone camera.
August 12, 2026
How deepfake scams work — fake video calls, cloned voices, and AI-generated content — and the one defense that beats every version: independent verification through a separate channel.
August 12, 2026
Your computer can have the strongest firewall, the latest antivirus, and the tightest password rules, and an attacker will still get in.
August 11, 2026
Auction sites and online marketplaces can be excellent places to score a deal, but they also draw scammers who know every trick in the book.
August 11, 2026
Fake virus alerts that demand you call a number or download a 'fix'. Here is how the scam works, how to spot it, and what to do if you have already fallen for it.
August 11, 2026
A frantic voice on the phone claims to be a loved one in trouble and needs money wired now. Here is how the family emergency scam works and how to stop it.
August 11, 2026
Why scammers ask for gift cards, the common scripts they use, and what to do if you already gave someone the numbers on a card.
August 11, 2026
If an email, text, or call tells you that you won a lottery or sweepstakes you never entered, it is a scam.
August 11, 2026
An offer that promises guaranteed returns with no risk is not an opportunity — it is a warning sign. Here are the red flags that expose fake investment and crypto schemes.
August 11, 2026
Romance scams are among the most damaging frauds around, and they can happen to anyone.
August 11, 2026
How fake job offers work, the red flags to watch for, how to verify a real company, and what to do if you already paid or shared your ID.
August 10, 2026
Before you type a password, card number, or address into any website, spend a few seconds checking who is actually on the other side with these 8 checks.
August 10, 2026
Tech support scams start the same way: a scary pop-up or a cold call claiming your computer is in trouble. Here is the pattern and how to hang up on it.
