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Toll-Free Scam Numbers Reported Most in 2026
Why scammers use 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers, the most reported toll-free scam numbers, and how to protect yourself.
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Current scam alerts for US consumers: what new scam calls, texts and emails say, how to spot them, and what to do next if one already reached you.
Scam alerts cover the schemes reaching US phones and inboxes right now: fake toll texts, bank fraud alerts that are really Zelle scams, utility shutoff threats, and calls pretending to be the IRS, Medicare or local police. Each alert explains what the message or call looks like, why it works, and the exact steps to take if you already replied or paid.
We build these alerts from public consumer complaint data, official warnings from agencies such as the FTC and FBI, and the reports readers send us. When a scam is confirmed by an official source, we say so and link to it. When it is only reported, we label it that way, so you know how strong the evidence is.
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Debt Relief Scam Call Numbers to Watch Out For
The most reported debt relief and credit card interest scam call numbers, how these calls work, and what to do if one calls you.
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What 475,404 Scam Call Complaints Reveal About 2026
We analyzed 475,404 unwanted and scam call complaints about 263,003 numbers (September 2026 snapshot). Debt relief leads, 73% are robocalls, and most numbers are used once. Here is what it means for you.
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Google Caught 602 Million Scam Ads in 2025. Some Still Get Through
Google blocked or removed 8.3 billion bad ads in 2025, including 602 million scam ads. A former PPC manager explains how scam ads still clear review.
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The 20 Area Codes Scam Callers Use Most, According to FTC Data
These are the area codes scam callers use most in 2026, based on FTC complaint data. See the full list and why rural codes rank above big cities.
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That MyChart Test Results Email Could Install Malware
A MyChart email says your test results are ready. It is a phishing scam that steals logins and tricks you into installing malware. Here is how to spot it.
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Six Moves Romance Scammers Make Before They Ask for Money
Nearly 60 percent of romance scam losses in 2025 started on social media, not a dating app. Learn the six steps that happen before anyone mentions money.
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Package You Didn't Order? Don't Scan the QR Code Inside
An unexpected package with a QR code? FTC and FBI warnings reveal why you should never scan it blindly. Check these 4 things first.
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Fake Bank Callers Are Now Sending Couriers to Your Door
Fake bank callers now send couriers to collect cash and gold from victims. See the full script, the code word trick, red flags, and what to do if a courier is coming.
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