Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
Detailed instructions for reporting scams to the FTC, FBI, your bank, social media platforms, and email providers. Includes what information to gather before reporting.
Before you donate, verify the charity is real. Use these tools and techniques to check any nonprofit and avoid charity scams.
Why scammers insist on gift card payments, the most common gift card scam scenarios, and how to recognize and refuse these demands.
A comprehensive catalog of the 17 most common online scams active in 2026, with real examples and specific avoidance strategies for each one.
Egypt faces mobile wallet fraud, social media scams, and fake government communications. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting Egyptian residents.
Protect yourself from fake job listings. Learn the warning signs of employment scams and how to verify any job posting is legitimate.
South Africa faces SARS tax scams, banking fraud, and load shedding exploitation. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting South African residents.
Understanding tech support scams from the initial contact through the theft, including popup warnings, phone calls, and remote access tactics.
A step-by-step process for evaluating any suspicious email. Learn how to check headers, verify senders, and use free tools to determine if an email is a scam.
Scammers exploit holiday generosity with fake charities, GoFundMe fraud, and emotional appeals. Here's how to make sure your donation goes where it should.
Nigerians face bank phishing, fake EFCC calls, and mobile money fraud. A 2026 protection guide for recognizing and avoiding scams targeting Nigerians.
Bangladesh faces bKash fraud, mobile banking scams, and social media fraud. Complete 2026 guide to protecting yourself from scams in Bangladesh.
Learn the 15 most reliable red flags that reveal a phishing email. Practical checklist with real examples you can use every time you open your inbox.
Step-by-step guide to distinguishing real job offers from fraudulent ones, covering common tactics, red flags, and verification methods.
The Philippines faces GCash fraud, text scams, and online shopping fraud. Complete 2026 guide to scams targeting Filipino residents.
Vietnam faces Zalo phishing, banking fraud, and e-commerce scams. Complete 2026 guide to online fraud targeting Vietnamese residents.
A comprehensive breakdown of the 12 most common WhatsApp scams in 2026, with real examples and specific countermeasures for each.
Thailand faces call center scams, LINE phishing, and e-commerce fraud. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting residents and expats in Thailand.
Malaysia faces Maybank phishing, Pos Malaysia delivery scams, and Macau scam calls. Complete 2026 guide to online fraud targeting Malaysian residents.
Indonesia faces rising online fraud through GoPay scams, Tokopedia fraud, and WhatsApp phishing. Complete 2026 guide for Indonesian residents.