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
20 Ways Scammers Can Steal Your Money — and How to Stop Them (2026 Edition)
20 common ways scammers steal money, with real-world scenarios, why they work, and how to stop them — without needing a cybersecurity degree or a bunker.
The 10 Most Evil Scams — and Who They’re Designed to Destroy
Not all scams are created equal. Some are annoying. Some waste your time. And then there are the truly evil ones — the scams designed to hit people at their most vulnerable moments and wipe them out emotionally, financially, or both.
Don’t Click That! 8 Common Email Scams (and How to Outsmart Them)
Email scams are like raccoons: sneaky, persistent, and always rooting around where they don’t belong. A reader recently shared a scam that pretended to be from “Outlook Customer Service,” warning about “spam roaming around” and urging them to “activate double security.” That urgent link was nothing but bait.
The 7 Most Dangerous Tech Scams (and How Not to Fall for Them)
Tech scams are slicker than ever. The grammar's improved. The websites look real. And the bad guys are no longer hiding in dark basements—they’ve upgraded to beach resorts (funded by your grandma’s iTunes cards).
Common TikTok Scams That Target Kids
TikTok’s fast-paced environment is perfect for quick entertainment, but it’s also a breeding ground for scammers who prey on younger users who may not recognize the warning signs of a scam. These scams come in various forms, from fake giveaways to phishing attacks and investment schemes.
Look out for this comment scam
We check out comment scams and learn what you must do to avoid them.
7 Steps to Protect Seniors from Scams
We put the spotlight on 7 scams aimed at seniors and tell you how to fight back.
Beware bomb extortion schemes
A scary new twist on an old scam. Learn about bomb extortion scams.
Scam Leads to Murder
An 81-year-old Ohio man has been indicted for murder after scammers tricked him into believing an innocent Uber driver was part of a kidnapping plot and he shot her at his home.