Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
eBay scams target both buyers and sellers. From shill bidding to empty box shipments, these are the 12 most common fraud tactics on the platform.
Fake apps on Google Play and Apple App Store steal data, drain bank accounts, and push subscription fraud. Learn to identify malicious apps before downloading.
Homebuyers lose millions to wire fraud, fake real estate listings, and title theft. Protect your down payment and personal information with this complete guide.
Not every Amazon seller is trustworthy. Learn how third-party scammers manipulate listings, reviews, and fulfillment to steal your money.
Cash App scams include money flipping, fake customer support, and random payment traps. Learn how scammers exploit Cash App and how to protect your money.
Fake job postings, employment scams, and recruiter fraud cost job seekers billions. Learn to identify fraudulent job offers and protect your personal information.
Pinterest scams use beautiful images to hide malicious links, fake products, and phishing pages. Learn how to spot fraudulent pins before they cost you.
Food delivery scams on DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats include stolen meals, fake refund schemes, and driver impersonation. Know the red flags.
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.