Recent Articles About Online Scams

Geek Squad scams rely on name recognition for this brand to trick you into sharing private info. We'll show you how to recognize and stop these attacks before they can cause any damage.

Scammers are everywhere, including lurking in your text messages. Learn about the latest text message scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Google Voice scammers want your verification code to create a Google Voice phone number linked to you. Scammers then use that phone number to steal your identity, access your online accounts, or run scams on others.

Spam calls are one way bad actors can obtain your personal information to commit fraud. Learn how to avoid phone scams and protect your identity.

Thieves run many different scams on Craigslist, including rental scams and fake event tickets — and you need to watch out for them to keep your money and identity safe.

Facebook Messenger scams are like uninvited guests in your digital space. Learn how to spot, stop, and protect against them.

Learn the ins and outs of the PayPal invoice scam, how to stay safe when using PayPal, and what to do if you think you’ve been scammed.

Steam is an online game platform where you can purchase, download, and even create video games. Learn about the popular Steam gift card scams and how you can safeguard your digital wallet — and identity.

Google Chat scams: Learn the telltale signs to protect your identity and avoid becoming a victim of these popular phishing scams.

Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes offer lucky winners luxury prizes and cash awards ranging from a few thousand dollars to millions. Here’s how to tell if you’ve actually won big or are dealing with a sweepstakes scam.

Scammers use tried-and-true strategies like phishing and smishing to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Learn the most common types of Netflix scams to avoid and help keep your binge streaming — and bank account — safe.

Don’t miss these scammer red flags when sending or receiving money through the popular payment app Zelle.

Looking for these red flags is the first step to protecting yourself from WhatsApp scams.

Avoid falling victim to the Apple security alert scam — learn how to remove it and protect yourself with an antivirus program.

House-buying scams are on the rise. In this article, we show you the red flags and how to avoid becoming a victim of a house-buying scam.

Staying vigilant and avoiding holiday scams online can take work, but it's worth the effort to keep your data safe.

Learn the mechanics of a crypto pump-and-dump and how to avoid being a victim of these scams.

Learn how to identify top online Walmart scams, how Walmart scams work, and what you can do to protect your money – and identity.

Dive into Snapchat’s biggest scams so you know how to avoid them.

Vrbo scams can ruin any vacation, so here’s what to watch out for.

35% of people encountered a fake job posting in the past year. Learn to recognize fake job offers, reshipping scams, task scams, and more before scammers find you.