Payment scams
A stranger offers to manage your crypto. Is it real?
A message from an investment manager or friendly stranger promises crypto profits with little risk. How the scam works and the steps that keep your money safe.
The Editors4 min read
Category
Payment scams
Gift cards, crypto machines, wire transfers and other payments that cannot be undone.
6 articles
Payment scams
A recruiter texts you a job offer you never applied for
A text or email offers a remote job, a check or training fees. How fake job offers work, the signs to look for, and how to check a real employer.
The Editors4 min read
Payment scams
A rental listing looks too good. How to check it
Fake rental and marketplace listings ask for a deposit before you see the place. The red flags, a simple checking routine, and what to do if you paid.
The Editors3 min read
Payment scams
A text says you owe an unpaid toll. Should you pay?
A text claims you have an unpaid toll balance and a late fee. How the toll text scam works, how to check your real account, and where to report it.
The Editors3 min read
Payment scams
Someone told you to protect your money at a Bitcoin ATM. Stop.
If anyone tells you to put cash into a Bitcoin ATM to protect your money, it is a scam. How the pattern works and what to do.
The Editors4 min read
Payment scams
A text says your package could not be delivered. Real or fake?
A text about a missed parcel, unpaid postage or a delivery update asks you to click a link. How to tell if it is real and how to check your parcel safely.
The Editors3 min read