Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams
Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically.
Selling stuff online? Here’s how to avoid a scam
Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers.
What To Do if You Were Scammed
Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, or if you gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone.
Multi-Level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
How to Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages
Mystery Shopping Scams
Getting paid to shop sounds like a dream job — especially if you’re looking for a side job or going to school full-time.
What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans
Defending against impersonator scams
American servicemembers sacrifice so much to honorably defend the nation.