Recent Articles About Online Scams

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.

Don't fall victim to fraud this tax season. Learn the difference between an official IRS communication and a scam to keep your sensitive information safe.

Ecommerce opens up a broad array of goods, services, and job opportunities in our interconnected world. Make sure you know what’s legit online before handing over cash or information.

All About Cookies used FBI data to find out which states people are getting catfished most often, where they’re losing the most money to romance scams, and more.

Scammers are using PayPal to oust unsuspecting users out of money. Learn the signs of top PayPal scams and how to avoid them.

Venmo is safe for paying people you know. The real risk is scammers, and whether you get your money back often comes down to one toggle in the app.

How can you get scammed on Airbnb? We cover the top trending Airbnb host scams and how you can avoid them.

By analyzing online shopping fraud complaints filed to the government, the All About Cookies team was able to see the states where fraud is the most and least common, how much scammers are getting away with, and more.

Got a package from Amazon that you didn’t order? It could be part of an Amazon brushing scam. Here’s what you need to know.

Think you’ve been caught in a net of catfishing scam? We’ll show you how to avoid getting hooked in this article about the most common dating scams.

'Tis the season to be wary. Learn about the 10 most common Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams and the best ways to keep safe.

From AI deepfake celebrity endorsements to romance, job, and giveaway scams, here's how to spot the most common TikTok scams, and what to do if you've been caught.

Scammers are still using the coronavirus to gain personal information. Find out the scams and how to keep your data safe.