Scam help
Plain-English guides to the scams going around right now: how to spot them, and what to do if one got through.
I think I’ve been scammed. What do I do now?
Clicked a link, sent money, or shared details with someone you now don’t trust? Start here.
- I clicked a scam link: what to do now
- I gave a scammer my password or a verification code: what to do now
- I gave a scammer my Social Security number or ID: what to do now
- I let a scammer into my computer or phone: what to do now
- I sent money or bank details to a scammer: what to do now
- Someone says they can get my money back: is it real?
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Text message scams
Fake toll bills, missed deliveries, and “your account is locked” texts.
The fake package delivery text scam
A text says your package can’t be delivered and asks you to update your address or pay a fee. Here’s how to spot the fake USPS, FedEx, and UPS texts.
The fake unpaid toll text scam
Got a text saying you owe an unpaid toll? It’s probably a scam. How to spot fake E-ZPass, SunPass, and FasTrak texts, and what to do if you tapped the link.
Email and phishing scams
“Your account is locked” emails, fake invoices, and sign-in traps.
The “your account is locked” phishing email
An email says your account is locked or suspended and you must sign in to restore it. How to spot the fake, and what to do if you entered your password.
Phone and voice scams
Fake bank fraud calls, government imposters, and urgent money moves.
The fake bank “fraud department” call
A caller from your bank’s “fraud department” says your account is at risk and you must move your money or read back a code. That’s always a scam. Here’s why.
Online shopping and fake websites
Fake stores, impossible discounts, and checkout pages that never ship.
Fake online stores and too-good-to-be-true deals
Huge discounts on brand-name products often lead to fake stores. How to check a shop before you pay, and what to do if your order never arrives.
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