The Fake Amazon Refund Call Scam: What It Sounds Like and What to Do
A call about a suspicious Amazon order or a refund you're owed? Amazon doesn't call like that. Here's how the scam works and what to do if you answered.
Common Scams Right Now
Plain-language guides to the scam texts, calls, and emails going around right now, and exactly what to do about them.
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Check a message for freeThe Fake Bank Fraud Alert Text Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
A text asks if you authorized a $500 charge, then the 'fraud department' calls. It's a scam to drain your account. Here's how to spot it and respond.
The Facebook Marketplace Overpayment Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
A Marketplace buyer 'overpays' with a fake payment or check and asks you to refund the difference. Here's how the trick works and how to sell safely.
The Fake Geek Squad Renewal Invoice Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
An email says your Geek Squad, Norton, or McAfee plan renewed for $399? It's a scam designed to make you call. Here's how to spot it and what to do.
The Grandparent Emergency Scam: What It Sounds Like and What to Do
A call or text says your grandchild is in jail or the hospital and needs money now. Here's how this scam works, how to verify, and what to do if you paid.
The New Medicare Card Scam: What It Sounds Like and What to Do
A caller says you need a new Medicare card or extra benefits and asks for your Medicare number. It's a scam. Here's how it works and what to do.
The Fake FedEx/UPS Redelivery Text Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
A text says FedEx or UPS missed your delivery and asks you to reschedule via a link. It's smishing. Here's how to spot it and what to do if you clicked.
The Fake PayPal Invoice Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
A real PayPal email with an invoice you never agreed to? Scammers send genuine invoices through PayPal itself. Here's the trick and what to do about it.
The Tech Support Popup Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
A popup says your computer is infected and to call Microsoft? It's fake. Here's how to close it safely, why your PC is fine, and what to do if you called.
The Fake USPS Toll Text Scam: What It Looks Like and What to Do
Getting texts about unpaid tolls or a stuck USPS package? It's a scam. Here's how to spot the fake, what to do, and what to do if you already clicked.