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How to Protect Yourself From Phone Scams and Suspicious Calls in 2026

Phone scams claimed more than$25.4 billion from American adults in a single year, with 21% of the population — over 56 million people — falling victim at least once, according to T...

How to prevent becoming the next victim of a scam targeting lawyers

This article explains a scam targeting lawyers in Massachusetts involving fake escrow funds and how attorneys can protect themselves. The post How to prevent becoming the next vict...

How to Avoid the Many Kinds of Scams

Scammers put a lot of time, effort, creativity and technology into their scams. You don’t have to be dumb to be scammed, and we've got real stories to prove it. The post How to Avo...

How to Avoid Scams: Official RichAds Resources and Channels

Beware of scammers pretending to be RichAds Some people online are pretending to be RichAds representatives. They use fake accounts, fake websites, and messaging apps like WhatsApp...

12 Phone Phrases That Mean You’re Being Scammed (and What to Do)

Caller ID looks official. A calm voice says there’s a problem with your Social Security benefits, your Medicare coverage, or your bank account—and you need...

GCash urges Filipinos to stay vigilant against digital scams

GCash continues to reinforce its multi-layered security framework, deploying advanced features such as biometric login, multi-factor authentication (MFA), secure in-app OTPs, and a...

5 ways to detect fake e-shops

Learn 5 effective ways to detect fake e-shops and protect yourself from online scams. Avoid fraudulent websites and secure your personal information. Read More: https://punchng.co...

Synthetic identity fraud: The scam that’s fooling lenders

Get to know the signs of this new form of scam that combines real and fake information to create a whole new identity. The post Synthetic identity fraud: The scam that’s fooling le...

Five scams that fool smart people every day

That phone call, text or knock at the door could be the start of a costly scam. Learn the warning signs behind five common fraud schemes—and what to do if you think you’ve been tar...

How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud and Financial Scams

So much of our lives happens online these days, from banking to shopping and socialising. It’s no surprise that fraudsters have followed, making financial scams more sophisticated...

Online Scam Alert: Kenyans Told to Keep These Details Secret

The government has urged heightened public vigilance after a recent security analysis revealed that mobile money platforms featured in half of all reported computer fraud cases dur...

New payment set up? Get in touch! The bank scam where your ‘bank’ is the scammer

Impersonation scams – where callers or texts claim to be from trusted entities such as banks, HMRC or even the police – are rife … and growing‘I’ve £80k in the account, here’s my p...

A Real FTC Employee Won’t Text You a Photo ID—The New Imposter Scam to Know

Imagine receiving a text from someone claiming to be a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) employee who says they can help you recover money you lost...

Scams dont look like scams anymore. Heres what to watch for

As scammers become increasingly sophisticated, staying vigilant online has never been more important.

How Scammers Use Government Benefits And Failed Delivery Messages To Take Over Your Accounts

The Ministry of Finance will not contact members of the public through Telegram. The post How Scammers Use Government Benefits And Failed Delivery Messages To Take Over Your Accou...

Yes, You Too Can Fall for a Scam

Protecting yourself from scams requires not only cybersecurity hygiene but also monitoring your stress level and vulnerability in the moment. Pause before choosing your response.

That Payment Request Might Be Fake: What to Look for Before You Send Money

(StatePoint) Digital payments are part of everyday life. Fraud experts warn that scammers are increasingly inserting themselves into these routine digital payment transactions, red...

New consumer alert warns about scams targeting previously defrauded individuals

A new FTC consumer alert is warning about "refund and recovery" scams. These scams target those who were already impacted by scams and claim they can help you get your money back.

Another new scam alert from CA

Just had warning from CA not to respond to any Courtier or Gendarme wanting to take carte bancaire or objects of value. It is a fraud. We all know that any seizure of goods etc is...

Fighting Scams: Top 5 Categories to Watch in 2026

Older adults lost over $2.4 billion to scams in 2024. Find out how to recognize and avoid these dangerous scams. The post Fighting Scams: Top 5 Categories to Watch in 2026 appeared...

Is that QR code a trap? How to spot quishing scams before it's too late

A QR code phishing scheme can take many forms. Here's how to recognize them and avoid becoming a victim.

Scams in the U.S. are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

When Simon’s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he’d died too. In his overwhelming grief, Simon sought companionship online, like so many other lonely widows and w...

'Move your money to protect it' | Scam costs man $35,000

A Pennsylvania man lost $35,000 in an elaborate government imposter scam involving fake Federal Trade Commission officials, remote computer access, and in-person cash exchanges.