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Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.

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GuidesJan 28, 20262 min read

Online Scams in Mexico: SAT, Banks, Common Fraud

Mexican residents face SAT tax scams, bank phishing via SPEI and CoDi, and marketplace fraud. A complete 2026 guide to protecting yourself from online scams.

GuidesJan 26, 20263 min read

Online Scams in Brazil: Pix, WhatsApp, Banking Fraud

Brazil faces massive Pix payment fraud, WhatsApp cloning scams, and Boleto fraud. This 2026 guide covers scams targeting Brazilian residents and how to stay safe.

Scam AlertsJan 25, 20264 min read

Online Scams in India: Types, Prevention, and Reporting

UPI fraud, KYC scams, and fake customer care numbers are costing Indians crores every year. Here's what to watch for and how to fight back.

GuidesJan 24, 20262 min read

Online Scams in Italy: Complete Guide 2026

Italians face Poste Italiane phishing, Agenzia delle Entrate tax scams, and banking fraud. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting Italy residents.

Scam AlertsJan 22, 20264 min read

Common Online Scams in Pakistan: How to Stay Safe

From JazzCash fraud to prize-winning SMS scams, here are the most common scams targeting Pakistanis in 2026 — and how to protect yourself.

GuidesJan 22, 20262 min read

Online Scams in Spain: Complete Guide 2026

Spain faces rising online fraud through Correos delivery scams, banking phishing, and Agencia Tributaria impersonation. Complete guide for residents in Spain.

GuidesJan 20, 20262 min read

Online Scams in France: Complete Guide 2026

French residents face Ameli, impots.gouv, La Poste, and banking phishing scams. A complete 2026 guide to online fraud targeting people in France.

GuidesJan 18, 20264 min read

Investment Scam Recovery: Realistic Steps to Get Your Money Back

Lost money to an investment scam? Here are the realistic options for recovery — and the recovery scams you need to avoid along the way.

GuidesJan 18, 20262 min read

Online Scams in Germany: Complete Guide 2026

Germany faces rising online fraud through fake DHL notices, Sparkasse phishing, and invoice scams. A complete 2026 guide to scams targeting German residents.

GuidesJan 16, 20263 min read

Online Scams in Australia: ATO, MyGov, Telco Fraud

Australians lost $2.74 billion to scams in 2025. This guide covers ATO tax scams, MyGov phishing, Telstra fraud, and banking scams targeting Australians.

Security TipsJan 15, 20264 min read

QR Code Scams: How Fake QR Codes Steal Your Information

Scammers are placing fake QR codes on parking meters, restaurant menus, and in phishing emails. Here's how quishing works and how to scan safely.

GuidesJan 14, 20263 min read

Online Scams in Canada: CRA, Canada Post, Banking Fraud

Canadians lost $569 million to fraud in 2025. This guide covers CRA tax scams, Canada Post delivery fraud, Interac phishing, and banking scams in Canada.

GuidesJan 12, 20263 min read

Online Scams in the UK: HMRC, Royal Mail, and NHS Fraud

UK residents lost over £2.3 billion to fraud in 2025. This guide covers HMRC tax scams, Royal Mail delivery fraud, NHS phishing, and banking scams in the UK.

Scam AlertsJan 11, 20264 min read

AI Voice Cloning Scams: How Scammers Use AI to Impersonate Your Family

Three seconds of audio is all it takes to clone a voice. AI-powered impersonation scams are surging, and they sound exactly like the people you love.

GuidesJan 10, 20264 min read

Online Scams in the United States: 2026 Complete Guide

Americans lost $12.5 billion to online scams in 2025. This complete guide covers IRS, Social Security, bank, and tech support scams targeting US residents.

Scam AlertsJan 8, 20265 min read

The Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved: What It Looks Like in 2026

The 419 advance-fee scam didn't die — it adapted. Today's versions use crypto, AI-generated identities, and sophisticated backstories that look nothing like the emails you remember.

Security TipsJan 5, 20265 min read

What is Social Engineering? How Scammers Manipulate You

Social engineering exploits human psychology, not software vulnerabilities. Learn the six core tactics scammers use and how to build real defenses against manipulation.

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