Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
Scammers use fake LinkedIn connection requests to harvest personal data, spread malware, and launch targeted attacks. Spot the warning signs before connecting.
Fake DocuSign emails trick people into revealing credentials or signing fraudulent documents. Learn to identify phishing emails disguised as DocuSign requests.
Whaling goes after CEOs, CFOs, and board members with meticulously crafted attacks. Learn how these high-stakes scams work and why executives are uniquely vulnerable.
Learn to inspect SSL certificates to verify website identity. Step-by-step for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari with real examples.
Scammers are sending fake Zoom meeting invitations to steal credentials and install malware. Learn to spot these phishing emails before clicking.
Emails claiming your Facebook account has been disabled are a top phishing vector. Learn how to verify these notices and protect your Meta account.
Fake Dropbox document sharing emails are a common phishing vector targeting both personal and business users. Learn why these notifications are dangerous.
Regular phishing casts a wide net. Spear phishing researches you personally. Here is why targeted attacks succeed far more often and how to defend against them.
A plain-language explanation of the three email authentication protocols that protect against email spoofing and phishing.
VPN companies market themselves as security tools, but they don't protect against most scams. Here's what VPNs actually do and what actually keeps you safe.
That Netflix payment failed email might not be from Netflix at all. Learn to identify fake Netflix billing emails and protect your payment information.
How to recognize and handle PayPal phishing emails. Covers the most common PayPal scam formats, verification steps, and what to do if you already clicked.
Fake Google account recovery emails are flooding inboxes. Learn how to distinguish real Google security alerts from phishing attempts that steal your credentials.
Actual phishing emails reported this year — dissected line by line so you can spot the red flags before clicking anything.
Learn to read email headers to verify sender authenticity. SPF, DKIM, DMARC explained with real examples for Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail.
April 2026 scam roundup: new threats, trending fraud schemes, victim statistics, and how to protect yourself this month.
Spot fake profiles on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and dating apps. Reverse image search, activity analysis, and red flags.
Password managers are the single most effective security tool for regular people. Here's how they work, which to choose, and how to set one up.
A detailed breakdown of the most common Amazon scam emails in circulation, with real redacted examples and step-by-step instructions for verifying any Amazon email.
Avoid rental scams with these verification steps. Check landlord identity, listing legitimacy, and payment safety before signing.