Plain-language scam guides

Know what to look for—and what to do next

Each guide answers one common scam question using calm, practical steps and official consumer-protection sources. When you are ready, practice the same decisions in a fictional story where nothing is sent, shared, or charged.

Fake computer warnings

Learn how fake virus pop-ups and tech support scams work, why remote access is dangerous, and what to do before or after contact.

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Bank verification code scams

Learn why a caller asks for a bank verification code, the warning signs of a fake fraud-department call, and how to contact your real bank safely.

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Family emergency scams

Learn how family emergency and grandparent scams create urgency, how AI-cloned voices can sound familiar, and how to verify a request safely.

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Phishing emails

Learn how display names can hide a phishing email address, which warning signs matter, and how to verify a message without using its links or attachments.

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The latest scams

Guides cover what does not change. Alerts cover what is going around now, with new alerts added as sources are verified.

Has something already happened?

Go to Help Now for general recovery steps and official reporting resources. The site will not ask you to describe the incident.

Practice the decisions safely

Reading can explain a warning sign. Practice helps you rehearse the pause, the independent check, and the safer next step before a real request arrives.