Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
From fake giveaways to romance bait and crypto schemes, these are the 10 most active TikTok scams in 2026 and how to avoid them.
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.
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.
Inheritance scam emails have evolved from obvious Nigerian prince schemes into convincing narratives. Learn how modern inheritance fraud works and how to spot it.
Lottery winner emails are a classic advance-fee fraud that still catches victims. Learn why every unsolicited lottery win notification is a scam without exception.
Fake shipping notifications from FedEx, UPS, and DHL are among the most clicked phishing emails. Learn why these scams work and how to protect yourself.
Fake subscription renewal emails for Norton, McAfee, and other services trick victims into calling scam call centers. Here is how these scams operate.
Scammers send fake invoices hoping businesses will pay without verification. Learn to identify fraudulent invoices and protect your accounts payable process.
Wire transfer fraud costs billions annually because wires are nearly irreversible. Learn how scammers manipulate victims into sending money they can never recover.
CEO fraud costs businesses billions annually. Scammers impersonate executives to trick employees into sending money or sensitive data. Learn how to fight back.
Fake DHL customs fee emails demand payment for non-existent packages. Learn to distinguish real DHL notifications from scams that steal your money and data.
Microsoft 365 password expiry emails are always phishing. Microsoft removed password expiration policies years ago. Here is how to recognize and handle them.
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.
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.
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.