Scams have gotten quieter. They don’t always look strange. They don’t always sound urgent. And they don’t always ask for something right away.
The Scams That Don’t Look Like Scams
Watch out for this anti-virus fraud
I recently came upon this anti-virus scam while checking out a news article on a legitimate website.I was trying to get the latest on my favorite TV show when this window popped up. It does a pretty good job of imitating what a scan might look like if a legitimate security program were running it. It warned me that it had detected high-risk files on my device.
Beware The Grandparent Scam
Watch out for the grandparent scam! How crooks use your family to rip you off.
Tax Time Phishing Scams
Watch out for these tax scams targeting you through email and phone calls.
Don’t be fooled by scary scammers!
Scams are getting scarier and more realistic. What to look out for.
You ought to complain to someone!
Sick of scams? We've got a one-stop shop for reporting crooks to the government.
Nice try scammers
I've got the scoop on three new scams. What to look out for.
#1 way to spot a scam: It works every time
Is this phone call for real? The #1 way to know it's a scam.
Look Out for CryptoCurrency Scams
You can't accuse scammers of not keeping up with the times. Their latest trick is asking victims to pay with cryptocurrency.
Reminder: Don’t fall for tax scams
What to do if a tax scammer contacts you.