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Expert guides, real-world examples, and protection strategies to keep you safe from online fraud and scams
Amazon Package Scams: Fake Delivery Notifications
Text messages about undelivered Amazon packages trick victims into providing payment information or downloading malware.
The Normalcy Fallacy: Why Anyone Can Fall for Scams
A personal story about how normalcy bias makes us vulnerable. Scams exploit distraction, pressure, and timing—not intelligence.
Helping Seniors Stay Safe Without Fear
How confidence, not caution, keeps us safer online. Learn why understanding scams builds stronger protection than fear-based warnings.
The Economics of Fraud: How Scammers Operate as Businesses
Scammers work like businesses—tracking conversion rates, updating scripts, and A/B testing messages. Learn the economics behind fraud operations.
AI Voice Cloning Scams: The New Frontier of Fraud
Criminals now use AI to clone voices from short audio clips. Learn how voice deepfakes work and protect yourself from this emerging threat.
Gift Card Scams: Why Scammers Love Them
Gift cards are the payment method of choice for scammers. Learn why criminals demand gift cards and how to protect yourself.
Tech Support Scams: Fake Microsoft and Apple Alerts
Pop-up warnings claiming your computer has viruses lead to costly tech support scams. Learn how these operations work.
Romance Scams: Warning Signs and Protection
Romance scams cost victims $1.3 billion in 2023. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself from online dating fraud.
Charity Scams: Fake Disaster Relief Organizations
Criminals exploit natural disasters and tragedies with fake charity solicitations. Learn how to verify legitimate organizations.
What is Phishing? Protection Guide
Phishing attacks cost Americans $10.3 billion in 2023. Learn what phishing is, how to recognize it, and protect yourself.
Work-From-Home Job Scams: Too Good to Be True
Fake job postings promising easy money for minimal work lead to stolen information and financial losses.
Social Security Scams: How to Spot SSA Imposters
Social Security scams target seniors with threats of suspended benefits. Learn how SSA impersonation fraud works.
IRS Scams: Threatening Calls About Tax Debt
Criminals impersonate IRS agents demanding immediate payment for fabricated tax debts. Learn the IRS's actual contact procedures.
Cryptocurrency Scams: Prevention Guide
Crypto scams cost victims $5.6 billion in 2023. Learn about investment fraud, pig butchering, and fake exchanges.
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