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.
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.
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.
A detailed guide to Social Security Administration impersonation calls, the specific tactics used, and what the real SSA will and will not do.
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.
Scammers target students and parents every fall with fake scholarships, textbook deals, and financial aid phishing. Here's what to watch for.
Fake storefronts, counterfeit deal sites, and phishing emails surge every Black Friday. Here's how to get real deals without getting scammed.
Every January through April, scammers impersonate the IRS, file fraudulent returns, and steal refunds. Here's what's hitting taxpayers in 2026.
Identify the most common Instagram scam DMs, fake brand collaborations, and account takeover attempts with real examples.
Fake Airbnb listings steal deposits and ruin vacations. Here's how to verify properties, spot red flags, and protect your booking.
Zelle transfers are instant and irreversible. Banks often deny fraud claims because you 'authorized' the transfer. Here's what's really happening and your options.
Venmo was designed for splitting bills with friends, not buying from strangers. Here's why that matters and how scammers exploit it.
A complete guide to recognizing bank impersonation phone calls, understanding the tactics scammers use, and protecting your accounts.
From crypto romance scams to verification link phishing, here are the eight most common Tinder scams in 2026 and how to spot them before you get burned.