The Scammer Who 'Works for the FTC': New Recovery Con Sends Fake Badges to Win Your Trust
FTC impersonation scam alert: fake 'agents' text photos of bogus FTC IDs and badges, offering to recover scam losses for a fee. Learn the tells to spo
Scam Prevention
12 articles on scam prevention — scam alerts, fraud patterns, and protection guides.
The FBI Just Tracked AI Fraud for the First Time. Americans Lost $893 Million in One Year.
FBI AI fraud tracking debuts: $893 million lost across 22,364 complaints in 2025, driven by voice cloning and deepfakes. See how to protect your famil
Voice Phishing Up 442%: AI Can Now Clone Your Voice in 3 Seconds and Scammers Are Getting $40 Billion
Vishing attacks surged 442% as AI clones voices from 3 seconds of audio; losses may hit $40 billion by 2027. Learn the red flags and how to verify cal
Scam Losses Doubled in One Year: F-Secure's 2025 Report Reveals 40 Million Americans Were Victimized
F-Secure's 2025 Scam Intelligence Report shows US scam losses doubled and 40 million Americans were victimized. See the key findings and how to stay s
White House Executive Order Declares War on Cybercrime and Scam Networks
New White House Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle cybercrime networks, prioritize fraud prosecutions, and return seized funds to
Romance Scams in 2026: The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Heart and Your Wallet
Romance scams cost Americans $1.3 billion in 2024, averaging $46,000 per victim. Learn how AI photos, deepfake calls, and pig butchering scams work.
How ChatGPT Saved a Widow from a $1 Million Pig Butchering Scam
ChatGPT helped a San Jose widow uncover a $1 million pig butchering scam. Learn how the romance-crypto fraud works and how AI spotted the red flags.
How Scammers Really Work: The Niches, Patterns & Timing Behind Every Fraud
Stay one step ahead of scammers: learn the niches, patterns & timing behind every fraud to protect your finances and identity.
The Complete Scam Landscape Guide: Understanding Niches, Patterns & Year-Round Protection
Stay protected year-round from scams and frauds targeting vulnerable individuals, learn how to prevent financial loss and identity theft.
Phantom Debt Terror: The $7.6 Million Scam Empire Threatening Arrest for Debts That Don't Exist
Protect yourself from phantom debt scams threatening arrest for non-existent debts. Learn how to stay safe and report scams.
Identity Theft Scams: How to Protect Yourself from Data Breaches, Account Takeovers, and Synthetic Identity Theft
Protect yourself from sophisticated identity theft scams, data breaches, and financial loss. Learn how to stay safe online now!
How Scammers Use Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Psychological Manipulation to "Hack" Victims’ Brains
Protect yourself from scammers who use emotional manipulation and psychological tactics to steal your money and identity. Learn how to stay safe onlin