Stay ahead of scams

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.

An invoice arrived for services your business never ordered? That's the corporate fake invoice scam. Learn the red flags before anyone approves payment.

Got a receipt for an order you never made? The email receipt spoof wants you to click or call to cancel it. See the red flags before you do either.

An unexpected email attachment claims to be an invoice or receipt? One click can install malware. Learn the red flags before you open anything attached.

Got a call from Microsoft support about a problem with your computer? Microsoft doesn't cold-call anyone. Spot the red flags before you let anyone in.

A message says you violated community guidelines and must appeal now. Learn why this guidelines violation DM is a scam and the red flags to check first.

A friend is asking for money on Facebook and it feels off? Their account may be hacked. Learn the red flags of the friend-in-need scam before you send.

A DM offers you a verified badge for a fee or a quick application form. That's the verified badge DM scam. See the red flags before you pay or log in.

A celebrity is promoting a crypto giveaway that doubles what you send? Learn why the celebrity crypto giveaway is always a scam and the red flags to spot.

A message says your Instagram account will be locked in 24 hours unless you appeal. Learn the red flags of this fake warning and what to do instead.

You commented on a comment to win giveaway and now a prize DM wants a fee or your details. Learn the red flags of this giveaway scam before you claim.

A celebrity giveaway DM says you won and just need to pay shipping. Learn the red flags of fake celebrity giveaways before you send a cent or a detail.

A spin the wheel prize page says you won on your last spin and asks for card details to ship it. Learn the red flags of the giveaway wheel scam first.

A message says your account is shadowbanned and offers to fix it for a fee. Learn why the shadowban warning DM is a scam and the red flags to spot fast.

A brand collab DM offers paid posts but asks you to buy a sample kit or click a contract link. Learn the red flags of fake collab offers before you pay.

A work-from-home job wants you to receive and reship packages? That's a reshipping mule scam. Learn the red flags before it puts you at legal risk.

A new job sent tax paperwork asking for your bank login? Real tax forms never need that. Learn the red flags of the fake tax form trap at new jobs.

An email says install this security patch right away? Real updates come from your device, not your inbox. Spot the red flags before you click install.

A new job asks you to deposit crypto before you can start earning? That's a task scam. Learn the red flags before you put in a single dollar.

New job onboarding wants your ID, SSN, and bank details on day one? Learn the red flags of the onboarding document scam and what real employers do.