IRS Phone Scam: How to Spot Fake Tax Calls and Report Them
IRS phone scams use spoofed caller ID, arrest threats, and gift card payments. Learn official IRS contact rules, red flags, and how…
Category: Scam Protection Articles
In-depth scam protection articles with red flags, FAQs, and links to verified alerts. Browse all scam types or start with our advance-fee fraud hub.
Gift Card Scam: What to Do If a Scammer Asked for Payment
Gift card scams demand iTunes, Amazon, or Visa cards as payment. Learn red flags, why scammers want gift cards, and what to…
Employment Scam Warning Signs: Fake Jobs, Recruiters & Upfront Fees
Spot fake job offers, recruiter impersonation, and upfront-fee employment scams. Red flags, verified examples, and steps to protect yourself.
Business Email Compromise (BEC): Red Flags and Prevention Guide
Learn how business email compromise works, CEO fraud warning signs, and practical steps to protect your company from wire-transfer scams.
Fake Government Refund Scam: How to Spot Impersonation Fraud
Fake government refund scams impersonate the IRS, FTC, UN, and cybercrime agencies. Learn warning signs and what to do if you receive…
Military Romance Scam Red Flags: Spot Fake Soldiers Online
Military romance scam red flags: fake soldiers on peacekeeping duty, requests for money, and stolen photos. Protect yourself from romance fraud.
Lottery and Inheritance Scam Warning Signs: Donation & Prize Fraud
Spot lottery, inheritance, and fake charity donation scams. Learn warning signs when strangers offer millions or dying benefactor windfalls.
Advance-Fee Fraud Warning Signs: How to Spot 419 and Business Email Scams
Learn advance-fee fraud warning signs: fake business partnerships, 419 scams, upfront payment requests, and impersonation tactics used in email fraud.
How to Report a Scam to the FTC: Step-by-Step Guide
How to report a scam to the FTC and FBI IC3. Step-by-step guide with what information to gather, where to file, and…
Smishing Scam Examples: How to Spot Fraudulent Text Messages
Smishing scams use fake texts from banks, USPS, and delivery services. See 2026 examples, red flags, and what to do if you…