Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
The economics of online fraud: revenue, costs, labor markets, money laundering, and the infrastructure powering the global scam industry.
Payoneer scams target freelancers with fake payment notifications, account verification phishing, and client impersonation. Protect your freelance income.
Gamers face account theft, fake in-game currency, phishing, and trading scams. This guide covers how scammers target gamers on Steam, Discord, and beyond.
Fortnite scams use fake V-Bucks generators, account selling fraud, and phishing to target players. Learn how to protect your Epic Games account.
Parents are targeted by fake school fee requests, child emergency scams, and education fraud. Learn the tactics scammers use to exploit parental anxiety.
Technical breakdown of how scammers exploit AI tools. Voice cloning, deepfake video, AI chatbots, and generated content in fraud operations.
Roblox scams target children with free Robux generators, fake games, and social engineering. Parents guide to protecting kids on the platform.
From taxi overcharging in Bangkok to fake tickets in Paris, this country-by-country guide covers the most common travel scams and how to avoid them in 2026.
Etsy scams abuse the platform's handmade reputation. Learn how to identify fake shops, stolen product photos, and mass-produced dropshipped goods.
Steam scams target gamers through fake trade offers, phishing login pages, and social engineering. Protect your Steam account and inventory from theft.
Rental scams on Craigslist, Zillow, and Facebook steal deposits from renters. Learn how to verify listings, spot fake landlords, and protect your money.
eBay scams target both buyers and sellers. From shill bidding to empty box shipments, these are the 12 most common fraud tactics on the platform.
Fake apps on Google Play and Apple App Store steal data, drain bank accounts, and push subscription fraud. Learn to identify malicious apps before downloading.
Homebuyers lose millions to wire fraud, fake real estate listings, and title theft. Protect your down payment and personal information with this complete guide.
Behind the scenes of a scam call center. Operations, scripts, management structure, worker conditions, and how calls are orchestrated.
Not every Amazon seller is trustworthy. Learn how third-party scammers manipulate listings, reviews, and fulfillment to steal your money.
Cash App scams include money flipping, fake customer support, and random payment traps. Learn how scammers exploit Cash App and how to protect your money.
Fake job postings, employment scams, and recruiter fraud cost job seekers billions. Learn to identify fraudulent job offers and protect your personal information.
Pinterest scams use beautiful images to hide malicious links, fake products, and phishing pages. Learn how to spot fraudulent pins before they cost you.
Food delivery scams on DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats include stolen meals, fake refund schemes, and driver impersonation. Know the red flags.