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⚠️ Phishing & Other Scams
Recognize how common scams work — and what to do in the moment.
This hub organizes the biggest scam types into simple guides so you can go straight to the one you need. Open a guide below to see specific red flags, examples, and what to do next.
💬 Email & Text Phishing (Smishing)
Fake “account alerts,” password resets, delivery notices, or payment requests designed to make you click a link or enter credentials.
📞 Phone Scams (Vishing)
Live callers or robocalls spoofing banks, government agencies, or companies to pressure you into payments or divulging codes.
📦 Delivery Notices & Missed Package Texts
Texts or emails claiming you missed a delivery or must “update shipping” — links lead to credential theft or malware.
🛡️ Impersonators: IRS, SSA, Banks, Tech Support
Scammers copy official language and logos to demand payment, threaten arrest, or “verify” your identity.
🖥️ Remote-Access & Tech Support Scams
Pop-ups or calls claiming your computer is infected; they push you to install software so they can take control and drain accounts.
💸 Payment-App Scams (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App)
“Me-to-me” transfers, buyer/seller tricks, impostor support reps, and urgent requests that turn instant payments into instant losses.
🔓 Account Takeovers
Attackers capture your password or code to access email, bank, or social accounts — then lock you out and pivot to new targets.
🛍️ Fake Shopping Sites & Marketplaces
Professional-looking stores or buyer/seller lures on marketplaces; products never arrive, or you receive counterfeits.
❤️ Romance & Relationship Scams
Trust-building over weeks or months followed by urgent financial requests, crypto/gift cards, or “investment opportunities.”
🏠 Deed Fraud & Title Theft
Scammers file forged property-transfer documents to claim ownership of your home — then try to sell it, borrow against it, or extort money. Learn how to protect yourself with free, proven steps instead of paying for “title lock” services.
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⚠️ Phishing & Other Scams

Recognize how common scams work — and what to do in the moment.

This hub organizes the biggest scam types into simple guides so you can go straight to the one you need. Open a guide below to see specific red flags, examples, and what to do next.

💬 Email & Text Phishing (Smishing)

Fake “account alerts,” password resets, delivery notices, or payment requests designed to make you click a link or enter credentials.

📞 Phone Scams (Vishing)

Live callers or robocalls spoofing banks, government agencies, or companies to pressure you into payments or divulging codes.

📦 Delivery Notices & Missed Package Texts

Texts or emails claiming you missed a delivery or must “update shipping” — links lead to credential theft or malware.

🛡️ Impersonators: IRS, SSA, Banks, Tech Support

Scammers copy official language and logos to demand payment, threaten arrest, or “verify” your identity.

🖥️ Remote-Access & Tech Support Scams

Pop-ups or calls claiming your computer is infected; they push you to install software so they can take control and drain accounts.

💸 Payment-App Scams (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App)

“Me-to-me” transfers, buyer/seller tricks, impostor support reps, and urgent requests that turn instant payments into instant losses.

🔓 Account Takeovers

Attackers capture your password or code to access email, bank, or social accounts — then lock you out and pivot to new targets.

🛍️ Fake Shopping Sites & Marketplaces

Professional-looking stores or buyer/seller lures on marketplaces; products never arrive, or you receive counterfeits.

❤️ Romance & Relationship Scams

Trust-building over weeks or months followed by urgent financial requests, crypto/gift cards, or “investment opportunities.”

Scammers file forged property-transfer documents to claim ownership of your home — then try to sell it, borrow against it, or extort money. Learn how to protect yourself with free, proven steps instead of paying for “title lock” services.