8 guides · Updated April 2026

Scam Prevention Guides

Practical, expert guides on how to spot every type of scam — before it costs you.

Job Scams

Is This Job Offer a Scam? 8 Red Flags to Check Right Now

FTC reported $501M lost to job scams in 2024. Learn the exact phrases that reveal a fake offer before you respond.

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Text Scams

How to Tell if a Text Message is a Scam

Americans lost $470M to text scams in 2024. Here is how to spot smishing, fake delivery alerts, and bank fraud texts.

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Phishing

How to Check if an Email is Phishing

Phishing is the most common cybercrime globally. This step-by-step guide shows you how to verify any email in under 60 seconds.

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Romance Scams

Romance Scam Warning Signs: The Complete Checklist

Over $1.3B lost to romance scams in one year. Use this checklist to verify whether an online relationship is real.

Read guide → 6 min read
Brand Impersonation

Is This Email Really from Amazon? How to Tell in 30 Seconds

Amazon is the most impersonated brand worldwide. The definitive guide to verifying any Amazon email instantly.

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Work From Home

Work From Home Job Offer Red Flags

Remote job scams tripled between 2020 and 2024. Learn which phrases, payment methods, and job types are always fraudulent.

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LinkedIn Scams

Unsolicited Job Offer on LinkedIn: Scam or Legit?

The FBI has specifically warned about LinkedIn job scams targeting professionals. Verify any recruiter message with this guide.

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Payment Scams

Is a Western Union Payment Request a Scam?

If someone asks you to pay via Western Union, the probability it is a scam is overwhelming. Here is why and what to do.

Read guide → 4 min read