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- 1Creates urgency“Act now” or tight deadlines
- 2Asks for passwords or codesReal companies never do
- 3Unusual payment methodsGift cards, crypto, wire transfers
- 4Suspicious linksOdd or shortened web addresses
- 5Impersonates trusted namesBanks, agencies, delivery firms
- 6Too good to be truePrizes, refunds, easy money
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Know the scam before you meet it.
New scams appear every day. Our alerts explain them in plain language so you can spot the warning signs.
📦 Fake delivery texts
How scammers use fake package notifications to steal personal and payment information.
🏦 Fake bank fraud alerts
How criminals impersonate banks and create panic to get your security codes.
💻 Tech support scams
How scammers claim your computer has a serious problem and pressure you into remote access.
🎙️ AI & voice impersonation
How criminals use AI to make messages, images and voices look and sound convincing.
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