Alerts, guides, and research from the IsThisAScam team. Updated weekly.
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.
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.