Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
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.
Scammers target students and parents every fall with fake scholarships, textbook deals, and financial aid phishing. Here's what to watch for.
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.
Fake storefronts, counterfeit deal sites, and phishing emails surge every Black Friday. Here's how to get real deals without getting scammed.
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.
Every January through April, scammers impersonate the IRS, file fraudulent returns, and steal refunds. Here's what's hitting taxpayers in 2026.
Indonesia faces rising online fraud through GoPay scams, Tokopedia fraud, and WhatsApp phishing. Complete 2026 guide for Indonesian residents.
Identify the most common Instagram scam DMs, fake brand collaborations, and account takeover attempts with real examples.
Finland faces bank authentication fraud, Posti delivery scams, and investment fraud. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting Finnish residents.
Fake Airbnb listings steal deposits and ruin vacations. Here's how to verify properties, spot red flags, and protect your booking.
Denmark faces MitID fraud, MobilePay scams, and PostNord phishing. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting residents in Denmark.