Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
Comprehensive ranking of the 25 most prevalent scams in 2026 by victim count. How each works, who it targets, and how to avoid it.
Twelve practical methods for verifying whether a website is legitimate, including URL analysis, WHOIS lookup, SSL certificate checks, and automated tools.
Practical methods for verifying link safety, from quick visual checks to technical tools, with examples of deceptive URLs.
Protect your money from investment fraud. Verify brokers, check SEC registrations, spot Ponzi schemes, and use due diligence tools.
Your email address is probably on the dark web. Here's how to find out, what it means, and the concrete steps to protect yourself.
Before installing that app, check these signals. Permissions, developer history, reviews, and security scans to protect your device.
Clicked a suspicious link by accident? Here is exactly what to do in the first 10 minutes, first hour, and first week to minimize damage.
A detailed guide to Social Security Administration impersonation calls, the specific tactics used, and what the real SSA will and will not do.
Ever wondered what happens if you engage with a spam email? Here's what unfolds behind the scenes when you reply, click, or interact.
How AI tools transformed scam operations in 2026. Deepfake voices, AI phishing, chatbot manipulation, and the arms race to detect them.
Step-by-step guide to verify any online store before buying. Domain checks, review analysis, payment red flags, and automated tools.
Detailed instructions for reporting scams to the FTC, FBI, your bank, social media platforms, and email providers. Includes what information to gather before reporting.
Wondering why you get so much spam? Here are the seven main ways scammers harvest email addresses and what you can do to reduce your exposure.
Before you donate, verify the charity is real. Use these tools and techniques to check any nonprofit and avoid charity scams.
Why scammers insist on gift card payments, the most common gift card scam scenarios, and how to recognize and refuse these demands.
A comprehensive catalog of the 17 most common online scams active in 2026, with real examples and specific avoidance strategies for each one.
Egypt faces mobile wallet fraud, social media scams, and fake government communications. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting Egyptian residents.
Protect yourself from fake job listings. Learn the warning signs of employment scams and how to verify any job posting is legitimate.
Fake travel agencies, cloned booking sites, and too-good-to-be-true vacation packages cost travelers billions every year. Here's how to book safely.
South Africa faces SARS tax scams, banking fraud, and load shedding exploitation. Complete 2026 guide to online scams targeting South African residents.