Scam alerts & safety blog
Short, practical explainers on the scams people are seeing right now - the red flags, the safe steps, and what to do if you are caught out.
Latest WhatsApp Scam Messages and How to Spot Them Common WhatsApp scams right now - fake family emergencies, hijacked accounts, verification-code theft, and job offers - with the red flags and safe steps. Updated 2026-06-01 Fake Delivery SMS Scams: The 'Pay a Small Fee' Trap Fake delivery texts claim a parcel is held and ask for a small fee or address confirmation. Here is how the scam works and how to check safely. Updated 2026-06-01 Job Offer Scam Red Flags You Should Never Ignore Too-good job offers that ask for fees, your bank details, or 'task' top-ups are scams. Learn the warning signs of recruitment fraud. Updated 2026-06-01 Why Scammers Ask for Your OTP (and Why You Must Never Share It) A one-time passcode is the last lock on your account. Here is why scammers want it and how to keep it safe. Updated 2026-06-01 Facebook Marketplace Payment Scams: Buyer and Seller Tricks Fake payment screenshots, overpayment refunds, and courier-fee tricks on Marketplace - how they work and how to trade safely. Updated 2026-06-01 Crypto Investment Message Scams and 'Guaranteed Returns' Unsolicited crypto tips, VIP groups, and guaranteed-profit promises are classic investment scams. Learn the signals. Updated 2026-06-01 AI Voice and Family Emergency Scams Scammers now clone voices to fake a relative in trouble. Learn how to verify before you act. Updated 2026-06-01 How to Help Elderly Parents Avoid Scams Practical, kind ways to protect older relatives from scam messages and calls without taking away their independence. Updated 2026-06-01 How to Check if a Bank SMS Is Real Bank text scams create panic about your account. Here is a calm way to tell real from fake. Updated 2026-06-01 What to Do After You Receive a Scam Message A calm checklist for handling a suspicious message - whether you ignored it, clicked, or paid. Updated 2026-06-01 Fake PayPal Payment Email Scams Fake PayPal emails claim payments, disputes, or limited accounts to steal your login. Spot them safely. Updated 2026-06-01 Telegram Crypto Investment Group Scams VIP signal groups and 'mentors' on Telegram are a common front for investment fraud. Learn the pattern. Updated 2026-06-01 Fake Government Fine and Penalty Messages Messages claiming unpaid fines, taxes, or penalties use authority and fear to make you pay fast. Here is how to check. Updated 2026-06-01 Fake Toll and Parking Payment SMS Scams Texts about unpaid tolls, parking, or congestion charges are a fast-growing scam. Learn the signs. Updated 2026-06-01 QR Code Payment Scams (Quishing) Scammers place fake QR codes on parking meters, emails, and letters to send you to harmful pages. Stay safe. Updated 2026-06-01 Remote Access and Fake Tech Support Scams A 'support agent' who wants to control your device is almost always a scammer. Learn how the trick works. Updated 2026-06-01 Recovery Scam Warning: When Scammers Target Victims Again After a scam, fake 'recovery agents' promise to get your money back for a fee. It is a second scam. Updated 2026-06-01 Romance and Emergency Money Scams Online relationships that move fast and then need money are a common, painful scam. Learn the signs. Updated 2026-06-01 Marketplace Courier and Shipping Payment Scams Fake courier links and shipping-fee requests target online sellers and buyers. Trade safely. Updated 2026-06-01 How to Save Scam Evidence Before You Report Good evidence helps banks and authorities act. Here is what to capture and how. Updated 2026-06-01