Plain-language articles that help you and your family recognize scams before they cost you anything.
Scam callers do not pick their numbers at random. They pick area codes, and the ones they pick most are not the ones you would expect. We looked at every phone number in our records against FTC Do Not Call complaint dat…
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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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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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That helpful search result for a support number could be a trap. Here's how a tech support scam turns a fake computer problem into a drained bank account, and the ten minute habit that stops it cold.
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Fake virus pop-ups, scary phone calls, and gift card demands are draining seniors' savings by the billions. Here's exactly how these tech support scams work, and the one habit that stops them cold.
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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 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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Rental scams cost Americans $275 million in 2025. See how fake listings, vacation rental and fake tenant scams work, the red flags, and five checks before you pay.
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Scams that started on social media cost $2.1 billion in 2025. Learn what ad checks really do, the most common scam ads, and how to verify any sponsored post in 5 minutes.
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