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Updated January 2026: This guide includes patterns from documented employment fraud cases in the ScamWarners database. Job scams are everywhere – and they’re getting harder to spot. Scammers post fake listings on legitimate job boards, reach out via LinkedIn, and even conduct fake interviews. Here’s how to identify employment fraud before you become a victim. […]
Updated January 2026: This guide includes patterns from 665 documented fake payment scams in the ScamWarners fraud database. PayPal is generally safe – but scammers have become experts at exploiting it. From fake payment emails to overpayment schemes, criminals use PayPal’s trusted reputation to steal from both buyers and sellers. Here’s how to protect yourself. […]
Updated January 2026: This guide includes real data from ScamWarners’ database of 27,624 documented romance scam cases spanning 2007-2026. Romance scams are devastating. Unlike other frauds where you lose money, romance scams take your money AND your heart. Victims often describe the emotional betrayal as worse than the financial loss. If you’ve been scammed – […]
Updated January 2026: This guide includes patterns from timeshare fraud cases documented in the ScamWarners database. Timeshare scams target people at their most vulnerable – when they’re desperate to escape a bad investment. Whether you’re being pressured to buy or trying to sell, here’s how to spot timeshare fraud. The Timeshare Resale Scam: The #1 […]
While holidays in the US are often a time for celebration, where you connect with friends and family, it can also be a time that is met with a lot of disappointment, frustration, and loss of finances as a result of holiday scams. It’s around the holidays that cybercriminals take full advantage of our emotions, bargain-hunting, and […]
One of the most terrifying consequences of being scammed online is not only that you may lose your money – it’s also that you may unknowingly become involved in criminal activity. Every year, thousands of people are duped into becoming money mules for criminal organizations, with serious implications. Understanding how money mule scams work and learning to […]
Updated January 2026: This guide has been enhanced with real data from ScamWarners’ fraud database, which has documented advance fee fraud since 2007. 419 fraud – also called advance fee fraud or Nigerian scams – remains one of the most persistent internet scams. Named after the section of Nigeria’s criminal code that addresses fraud, these […]
People can have sensitive information stolen by scammers in a variety of ways, including through fraudulent websites, emails, phone calls, and text messages. Scammers deceive their victims by mimicking legitimate, reputable companies to steal information or money or spread malware. Continue reading to learn the top 10 warning signs of a scam website and find out […]
There’s a good chance that you have a friend or a relative who has fallen victim to an online scam as a result of internet scammer tactics. You may have asked yourself, “How can you fall for such simple scams online?”. The reality is that scams that run in the online space are becoming increasingly effective, […]
One of the most pervasive scams that you have likely experienced is the fake courier company scam. You receive an email saying that a courier company tried to deliver a package to you, but they need more personal information or payment to complete the delivery. It’s a trick to get you to give them personal information so […]