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Zelle scam
A Zelle scam tricks you into sending money you can’t get back. The most common version pretends to be your bank’s fraud department. Here’s how to tell a real alert from a fake one.
PayPal scam
A PayPal scam uses real-looking emails and invoices to make you pay or call a fake number. Some come straight through PayPal’s own system. Here’s how to read them calmly.
Venmo scam
A Venmo scam often hides in a message, a “mistaken” payment, or a fake buyer or seller. Most rely on speed and trust. Here’s how to slow down and check.
Wire fraud
Wire fraud targets big, time-sensitive payments like home closings and business invoices. Scammers hijack email threads and swap in their own account. Here’s how to verify before you send.
Romance scam
A romance scam builds a fake relationship to ask for money. The connection feels real, which is what makes it work. Here are the signs to watch for, without judgment.
Crypto scam
A crypto scam promises big, fast returns and a slick platform that shows fake profits. The hardest part is when a “friend” or partner introduces it. Here’s how to read it clearly.
Gift card scam
A gift card scam pressures you to buy cards and read off the codes. No real agency or company collects payment this way. If gift cards are demanded, it’s a scam.
Fake invoice scam
A fake invoice scam sends a bill for something you never bought. Some target businesses; others hit individuals with subscription renewals. Here’s how to check before you pay.
Wire transfer scam
A wire transfer scam pushes you to send money fast to a bank account you can’t easily recover from. It hides in fake bills, deals, and emergencies. Here’s how to slow it down.
Investment scam
An investment scam promises strong, steady returns with little or no risk. It may come from a stranger, an ad, or even a friend who was fooled first. Here’s how to read it.
Job offer scam
A job offer scam dangles easy, well-paid work to collect your money or personal details. The hiring feels fast and friendly, which is the trick. Here’s how to check it.
Package delivery scam
A package delivery scam sends a text about a held parcel and a small fee to release it. It poses as USPS, FedEx, or UPS. Here’s how to tell a real notice from a fake.
Refund scam
A refund scam claims you’re owed money or were overpaid, then tricks you into sending some back. It often starts with a fake renewal or support call. Here’s how to read it.
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