Impersonation 3 min
When the caller says they’re your bank
A real concern about fraud can become the opening for a fake “safe account.”
Read the guide →Spot a scam
Learn the pattern.
Notice the pressure.
Scams change their stories. The warning signs often have something in common: urgency, misplaced trust, and a reason to send money before checking.
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Marketplace 3 min
Before you pay a marketplace seller
An attractive listing is only the start. The payment request deserves its own check.
Read the guide →Payment requests 2 min
When someone asks you to send it back
An unexpected incoming payment should be handled through the provider.
Read the guide →Impersonation 2 min
A familiar name with an urgent request
A friend’s photo or a relative’s name does not authenticate an account.
Read the guide →Account security 3 min
The account alert that leads somewhere else
A login page can look familiar and still belong to someone else.
Read the guide →Account security 3 min
When a scammer makes the payment
Sharing a code after deception does not settle who authorized a transfer.
Read the guide →Relationships & investing 3 min
Trust built slowly. Money requested suddenly.
A new relationship can become the route into a fake investment.
Read the guide →Jobs & income 2 min
A job that asks you to pay to get paid
A growing earnings display can hide the fact that your money is going out.
Read the guide →After a scam 2 min
The second scam: a promise to recover your money
An offer of help can become another demand for payment.
Read the guide →Marketplace 3 min
The payment email that asks you to pay first
A payment “on hold” can be a made-up reason to ask for your money.
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Put the warning signs to work.
Use a short checklist to think through a request before paying.
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