Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
Rideshare scams cost passengers millions yearly through fake drivers, phantom rides, and surge pricing tricks. Learn how to identify and avoid Uber and Lyft fraud.
Veterans face unique scams exploiting VA benefits, military charities, and service records. Learn to identify and avoid veteran-targeted fraud in 2026.
Forecasting the next wave of online scams. AI evolution, new attack vectors, regulatory changes, and how to prepare for emerging threats.
X (formerly Twitter) scams exploit paid verification, reply bots, and impersonation. Learn the most common tactics and how to protect your account.
Learn how modern scam detectors work, what AI looks for in suspicious messages, and how to use a free scam detector to protect yourself online.
Run a free phishing check on any suspicious email, text, or link. Learn the step-by-step process to verify messages and protect your accounts.
YouTube scams use livestreams, comments, and impersonation to steal money and credentials. Here are the most active YouTube fraud tactics in 2026.
Learn how to spot a scam email with these 10 proven indicators. Real examples, expert analysis, and a free tool to check any suspicious email instantly.
Wondering if a text message is a scam? Learn the telltale signs of scam texts, how to check them instantly, and what to do if you already clicked a link.
Use a scam phone number lookup to verify suspicious callers. Learn free tools, carrier verification methods, and how to identify robocall scams.
Pig butchering scams combine romance fraud with fake crypto investments. Learn how these long-term scams work, who is targeted, and how to spot them early.
SIM swapping lets criminals hijack your phone number to bypass 2FA and drain bank accounts. Learn how it works and the steps to protect yourself.
Reddit scams exploit community trust and anonymity. From fake crypto tips to phishing DMs and recovery scams, here is what to watch for.
Learn how to identify fake FedEx delivery notifications. Real examples of FedEx scam texts and emails, what FedEx actually sends, and how to report fakes.
Identify fake UPS delivery texts and emails. See real examples of UPS phishing, learn what legitimate UPS messages look like, and report scams.
The IRS does not call to demand immediate payment or threaten arrest. Learn how IRS scams work, what real IRS contact looks like, and how to report tax scams.
Medicare scam calls target seniors to steal Medicare numbers and personal information. Learn the common scripts, what Medicare never asks for, and how to report.
Discord scams target gamers with fake Nitro gifts, phishing links disguised as game betas, and server-based social engineering. Here is how to stay safe.
The Google Voice verification scam tricks you into giving away a verification code, letting scammers create a Google Voice number linked to your phone. Here is how it works.
Student loan forgiveness scams charge fees for free government programs. Learn how to identify fake student loan relief companies and apply through official channels.