Protect Yourself from Internet Phishing Scams
Protect yourself from internet phishing scams: fake emails, spoofed sites, credential theft, and practical verification habits.
Editor
Rachel Torres
Cybersecurity Editor · Editor since 2021
Rachel Torres is the cybersecurity editor at ScamReporting.org, covering phishing and smishing, QR code phishing (quishing), tech support pop-ups, employment scams, and emerging AI-driven fraud such as voice cloning and deepfake video. Her background includes security awareness training and incident response, and she translates technical attack patterns into plain-language guidance for non-technical readers. Rachel holds a CompTIA Security+ certification and tracks new phishing infrastructure on a weekly cadence.
Guides by Rachel Torres
Unveiling the Mystery: How Do Scams Get Your Information?
How do scammers get your information? Data brokers, breaches, phishing, social engineering, and steps to reduce your exposure.
Understanding Security Issues with WiFi: A Comprehensive Guide
WiFi security issues that expose you to scams: rogue hotspots, evil twin networks, and safe practices on public wireless connections.
Protecting Yourself from DocuSign Email Scams: Guide & Tips
DocuSign email scams impersonate e-signature requests to steal credentials. Red flags, fake invoice patterns, and how to verify legitimate requests.
Understanding Cybercrime: How Phishing Scams Work
How do phishing scams work? See the full attack chain from spoofed messages to credential theft, and practical steps to protect yourself.
What Helps Protect From Spear Phishing: Cyber Awareness
What helps protect from spear phishing? Learn targeted email attack red flags, verification steps, and how to train your team against BEC-style…
Fraudulent QR Code Scams Sweep USA
QR code scams are spreading across the U.S. Learn how fraudulent codes work, red flags at parking meters and mailers, and what…