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The Flggd Blog
Stay ahead of scams
Expert analysis, real-world scam breakdowns, security tips, and the latest from the Flggd team.
The Government Assistance Update Scam
A text about a new government assistance program asks you to update your details? Learn the red flags of this assistance update scam before you tap.
Jul 212 min read
The Disaster Relief Appeal
A text offers FEMA disaster relief if you register through a link? Learn the red flags of the fake FEMA relief text and how real disaster help works.
Jul 212 min read
The Benefits Termination Ruse
A text says your benefits will be terminated unless you verify now? Learn the red flags of the benefits termination text scam before you reply or tap.
Jul 212 min read
The Jury Duty Noncompliance Trick
A caller says you missed jury duty and owe a fine today? Learn the red flags of the jury duty fine call scam and why real courts never call for money.
Jul 212 min read
The Police Identity Spoof
Police called saying your identity was used in a crime? Learn the red flags of the police identity call scam and what real officers never ask for.
Jul 212 min read
The Driver's License Renewal Fake
A text says your driver's license needs renewal and payment today? Learn the red flags of the license renewal text scam before you enter any details.
Jul 212 min read
The Social Security Suspension Threat
A recorded call says your Social Security number was suspended? Learn the red flags of the Social Security suspension scam and what to do instead.
Jul 212 min read
The Passport Issue Scam
An email says there's a problem with your passport and you must act now? Learn the red flags of the passport problem email scam before you click.
Jul 212 min read
The Immigration Violation Threat
A caller says there's a problem with your visa or immigration status? Learn the red flags of the immigration violation call scam before you pay anything.
Jul 212 min read
The Arrest Warrant Scam
A caller says there's a warrant for your arrest unless you pay now? Learn the red flags of the arrest warrant call scam and what real police never do.
Jul 212 min read
The Payroll Withholding Scam
An email says your payroll tax withholding was wrong and you owe the difference? Spot the red flags of this payroll tax error email scam before you click.
Jul 212 min read
The Audit Trigger Lie
A text says you're being audited and must respond right away? Learn the red flags of the fake audit notification text and what to do before you reply.
Jul 212 min read
The HMRC Refund Temptation
An HMRC refund text says you're owed money and just need to claim it? Learn the red flags of the fake HMRC refund text and what to do before you tap.
Jul 212 min read
The IRS Back-Payment Threat
A call or voicemail says you owe back taxes and the IRS will act today? Learn the red flags of the IRS back taxes call scam and what to do instead.
Jul 212 min read
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