Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
Receiving packages you never ordered is called a brushing scam. Learn why it happens, what risks it poses, and what steps to take to protect yourself.
Money mule scams trick people into moving stolen money through their bank accounts. Learn how to recognize these schemes and avoid becoming an unwitting accomplice.
Snapchat scams exploit disappearing messages and a young user base. Learn about impersonation, fake premium accounts, and how to secure your Snap account.
Fake Walmart emails and texts target millions of shoppers. Learn how to identify Walmart scam messages, what real Walmart communications look like, and where to report.
Avoid summer travel scams including fake vacation rentals, airline ticket scams, and bogus travel deals. Updated for 2026 with real examples and prevention tips.
AI-generated phishing emails have eliminated grammar mistakes and sound exactly like real corporate communications. Learn the new detection strategies that still work.
Fake toll road texts claim you owe a small unpaid toll. The real goal is your credit card and personal information. Learn how to identify and report these scams.
Before entering personal information or making a purchase, use these 8 steps to check if a website is legitimate. Free tools and verification methods included.
From fake giveaways to romance bait and crypto schemes, these are the 10 most active TikTok scams in 2026 and how to avoid them.
Smishing uses text messages to trick you into clicking malicious links. Learn why SMS phishing has exploded and how to identify fake bank texts.
Business Email Compromise has caused over $50 billion in losses worldwide. Learn how BEC attacks work, why they bypass security tools, and how to defend against them.
Verify if products are genuine before and after buying. Serial numbers, packaging, authentication tools, and category-specific guides.
Refund scam emails promise you money back but end up costing you more. Learn how the overpayment refund scam works and why victims end up paying the scammer.
Vishing uses phone calls instead of emails to steal your information. Learn the scripts scammers use, how AI voice cloning has changed the game, and how to protect yourself.
Verify any business is legally registered using free government databases. Secretary of State lookups, EIN verification, and more.
Account verification emails are one of the most common phishing tactics. Learn to distinguish legitimate verification requests from credential-stealing fakes.
Scammers exploit natural disasters and crises by creating fake charity emails. Learn how to verify charitable organizations and donate safely.
Watering hole attacks compromise websites your organization already trusts. Learn how attackers poison the well and what to watch for.
Use reverse image search to expose fake profiles, stolen product photos, and scam identities. Step-by-step for Google, TinEye, and Yandex.
Twenty specific warning signs of a romance scam, based on analysis of real cases. Includes behavioral patterns, financial red flags, and what to do if you suspect you are being scammed.