Comprehensive guides, scam alerts, and safety information to help you stay protected in an increasingly digital world. All resources are free and regularly updated.
Complete overview of the 15 most common scams, how they work, and how to recognize them before you become a victim.
Read Guide →Warning signs, verification methods, and protection strategies for online dating fraud—the #1 scam by losses in 2024.
Read Guide →How scammers fake caller ID, why it's so effective, and how to protect yourself from phone-based fraud.
Read Guide →Learn to spot fake emails from scammers impersonating banks, Amazon, PayPal, and government agencies.
Read Guide →Recognize fake Microsoft/Apple support calls and pop-ups. What to do if scammers have remote access.
Read Guide →Common phone scam scripts, social engineering tactics, and how to handle suspicious calls.
Read Guide →Fake package delivery texts, bank alerts, and verification codes. How to identify and report smishing.
Read Guide →Spotting fake job offers, work-from-home scams, and overpayment schemes targeting job seekers.
Read Guide →Fake crypto platforms, Ponzi schemes, and "guaranteed return" investment fraud. How to verify legitimacy.
Read Guide →Essential precautions for first meetings from dating apps, social media, or marketplaces.
Read Guide →Profile verification, video chat requirements, and red flags for safe online dating.
Read Guide →Safe buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp. Avoiding scams and robberies.
Read Guide →What data is public, how to remove yourself from data broker sites, and privacy protection strategies.
Read Guide →Complete opt-out instructions for Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, and 50+ other data broker sites.
Read Guide →Platform-by-platform privacy settings for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter/X.
Read Guide →Immediate steps, credit monitoring, fraud alerts, and long-term recovery from identity theft.
Read Guide →Most common scams targeting seniors, warning signs, and how to have protective conversations.
Read Guide →Immediate actions, reporting resources, recovery steps, and emotional support for scam victims.
Get Help Now →Before responding to suspicious contacts, use our tools to gather publicly available context:
Primary fraud reporting: reportfraud.ftc.gov
Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
Report cybercrimes: ic3.gov
For online/internet-based fraud
Identity theft recovery: identitytheft.gov
Comprehensive recovery plan and resources