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Plain answers about suspicious calls, texts and emails
A caller claims to be from USCIS or immigration and asks for money or details. How these calls work, what the agencies say, and how to check safely.
The Editors4 min read
The FTC warned in June 2026 about calls, texts and emails that threaten arrest for missed jury duty and send a fake warrant. What is true and what to do.
The Editors3 min read
How to tell whether a call from your bank is real, in five steps you can do in a few minutes.
The Editors3 min read
The FTC warned in September 2026 that scammers place their own QR codes over real ones on parking meters. How to check before you scan and what to do after.
The Editors3 min read
What to do if a call, text or link in Saudi Arabia looks like fraud. Contact your bank's fraud line, stay with official sources and keep records.
The Editors4 min read
Where to report a scam call, text or message in the UAE, from the eCrime and Aman services to the MoI app and 999, plus what to do first.
The Editors4 min read
A bank calls you unexpectedly and asks you to move money. Hang up and dial 159. How the UK service works.
The Editors3 min read
A call or text offers a refund you did not expect, then asks for access to your computer or your bank. How refund scams work and how to stay safe.
The Editors4 min read
A caller asks you to approve a request in the Nafath app. Why you should stop, and what to check first.
The Editors3 min read
