Stay ahead of scams

An email asks to change your direct deposit account? It's a paycheck rerouting scam. Learn the red flags and how to check before payday arrives.

Your new employer overpaid your first paycheck and wants the extra back? That's the paycheck overpayment scam. See the red flags before you send anything.

A text from your boss asking you to buy gift cards right now? It's an impersonation scam. Learn the red flags and what to do before you spend a cent.

A job application is asking for your SSN before any interview? That's a resume harvest scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect your identity.

A secret shopper job sent you a check to deposit and spend? The check is fake. Learn the red flags of mystery shopper scams before your bank finds out.

A text says you've been selected for a job you never applied for? That's a scam opening line. Learn the red flags and what to do before you reply.

Got a job offer without an interview? Real employers never hire this way. Learn the red flags of instant offer scams and what to do with the message.

A job that pays hundreds a day for easy tasks? If the salary feels too good to be true, it is. See the red flags before you hand over any details.

A technician ran a scan and showed you hundreds of errors on your computer? Those results are theater. See the red flags before you pay for any repair.

An Apple ID compromised message says your account is at risk? Apple doesn't text warnings like this. Learn the red flags and what to do before you sign in.

A caller wants remote access to your computer to fix a problem? That request is the scam itself. See the red flags and what to do instead of saying yes.

A support agent asked to share your screen while you check your account? That's how scammers watch you log in. Learn the red flags and safer next steps.

Customer support told you to install an app to fix your issue? That app may hand over your phone. Check the red flags before you download anything.

Your computer is locked and a popup says call this number? It's a fake lock screen, not a real block. Learn the red flags and how to get your screen back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.