Family and romance scams
A caller or text asks for a donation. How to check the charity
Pressure to donate by phone, text or gift card is a sign of a charity scam. A simple way to check a charity, pay safely and report a fake.
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Code and verification scams
Your phone number can be taken over. How SIM swap fraud works
In a SIM swap, a criminal moves your number to their phone to catch your codes. How it happens, what carriers must now do, and how to protect yourself.
The Editors3 min read
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
Going around now
A caller says the FTC will deactivate your phone number
The FTC warned on 22 October 2026 about callers who say your number is being used for scams, then pass you to a fake police officer. What to do.
The Editors3 min read
Government scams
A caller asks for your Medicare number. Is it real?
Medicare does not call to sell you anything or ask for your number out of the blue. How to spot the fake call, and who to ring to check.
The Editors4 min read
Bank scams
A caller says a courier will collect your cash, gold or card
A caller sends someone to your door to collect cash, gold or a card "for safekeeping". Why this is a scam, and the simple step that ends it.
The Editors4 min read