Scams & Fraud
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Romance Scams Don’t Look Like You Think
The FTC found nearly 60% of romance scams reported in 2025 started on social media, not dating apps. What the scam actually looks like now.
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Quishing: The QR Code Scam Hiding in Plain Sight
Scanning a QR code is a habit, exactly what this QR code scam depends on. The two versions the FTC has confirmed, and why it’s harder to vet than a link.
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The Fake Recruiter Playbook: How Job Scams Are Flooding LinkedIn Right Now
Real company name, real-looking profile, interview by text, offer before a phone call — how fake recruiter scams run and the signs that matter.
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The Text Message Scam Everyone’s Falling For (and How to Spot It in Two Seconds)
Fake USPS, bank, and toll texts all share one tell you can check in two seconds. What to look at, and what to do instead of tapping the link.
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Deepfake Voice Scams Are Targeting Families Right Now: Here’s the One Question That Stops Them
AI voice clones need three seconds of audio and they are already calling families. Here is how to tell, and the one question that ends the call.
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How Scammers Actually Pick Their Targets (It’s Not Who You Think)
Scammers don’t study you. They work in volume, and what gets you selected for the next round is usually something small you did without thinking.
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How to Spot a Phishing Email Before You Click
Modern phishing emails look real, so the tells are subtle. Five signals that help you spot a phishing email, starting with the sender address.