Scam Awareness Guides
Know the playbook and the scam falls apart. Plain-English guides to the scams people run into most — how to spot them, and what to do if you’re caught out.
How to Spot an IRS or Tax Scam Call
IRS impersonation calls threaten arrest and demand immediate payment. Here is exactly how to recognize them and what the real IRS will never do.
Fake USPS and Delivery Text Scams Explained
That "your package is held, pay a small fee" text is a scam. Learn how delivery phishing texts work and how to avoid the trap.
Tech Support Pop-Up Scams: How They Work
A scary "your computer is infected" pop-up with a phone number is a scam designed to get remote access to your PC. Here is how to handle it.
Crypto and Investment Scams ("Pig Butchering")
A stranger who befriends you online and steers you toward a crypto "opportunity" is running a long-con investment scam. Learn the pattern.
What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed
A clear, calm step-by-step for the hours and days after you realize you were scammed — what to secure first and who to contact.
How to Tell If a Phone Number Is a Scam
A practical checklist for deciding whether an unknown caller is legitimate — before you call back or share anything.