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.
Reddit scams exploit community trust and anonymity. From fake crypto tips to phishing DMs and recovery scams, here is what to watch for.
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.
Snapchat scams exploit disappearing messages and a young user base. Learn about impersonation, fake premium accounts, and how to secure your Snap account.
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.