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.
X (formerly Twitter) scams exploit paid verification, reply bots, and impersonation. Learn the most common tactics and how to protect your account.
YouTube scams use livestreams, comments, and impersonation to steal money and credentials. Here are the most active YouTube fraud tactics in 2026.
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.
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.
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.