Scam guides
Almost every scam wants one of three things: money sent fast, a code, or a click. These guides show what each one looks like right now, how to check it safely, and what to do if you already paid.
Is this PayPal email a scam?
Fake PayPal invoices and “we charged you $499” emails push you to call a phone number. Real examples, the signs, what to do, and how to report it to PayPal.
Zelle scams: how they work and what to do
Scammers pretend to be your bank’s fraud team and ask you to “send money to yourself” with Zelle. How to spot it, what to do, and what to do if you already sent money.
Cash App scams: what to watch for
Fake Cash App support numbers, “send $100 get $1,000” flips and emails saying a payment is pending until you pay a fee. The signs and what to do.
Venmo scams: how to spot them
A stranger sends you money “by mistake” and asks for it back, or a buyer says you must upgrade to a business account. How Venmo scams work and what to do.
Is this Geek Squad email a scam?
A “Geek Squad Total Tech renewal” for $300–$500 with a phone number is a scam. What happens if you call, what to do, and what to do if you already did.
Apple Pay scams: how to tell a fake Apple message
Texts saying Apple Pay is suspended, fake Apple Support calls and requests for verification codes. How to check safely and how to report it to Apple.
Facebook Marketplace scams: buyers and sellers
A buyer asks for a code to “prove you’re real”, sends a fake Zelle email or overpays. The most common Marketplace scams and how to stay safe.
Missed jury duty call or text: is it a scam?
Callers say you missed jury duty and a warrant will be issued unless you pay now. Courts don’t do that. How it works and what to do.
“Unpaid toll” text: is it a scam?
Texts saying you owe a small unpaid toll and must pay at a link are one of the biggest scams of 2025–26. How to check if you really owe a toll.
USPS text about a package on hold: is it a scam?
USPS says it won’t text you a link unless you asked for tracking texts. How the redelivery scam works, what to do, and where to report it.
Medicare scam calls: what they say and what to do
Callers offering a new Medicare card, free medical equipment or genetic tests want your Medicare number. How to spot it and who to call.