Spot a scam

Here's how to tell a real text message from a scam, even if the con artist is posing as a business you know and trust.

Email scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so don’t rely on your spam filter to catch every trick. The following tips will help you to recognize scam emails and delete them.

Scam websites often have very similar URLs and can look nearly identical to the real website. Always look out for these red flags before entering your personal or payment information.

Fake social media accounts promote phony products, spread scams, and even share lies and misinformation. Here's how to spot a phony account right away— before you engage with the content.

Ecommerce websites have tools to analyze and remove fake reviews, but they can't catch everything. Learn the signs of a phony review, so you can spot fakes next time you shop online.

Phony surveys are a very common way that scammers phish for personal information. Here’s how to tell a fake survey from a business truly looking to better understand their customers.

AI tools make it easy for anyone to create realistic fake images, video, and audio. Learn the signs of AI-generated content and how to check whether what you're seeing is real.

Scammers pose as BBB to steal money and personal information from consumers and businesses. Learn the red flags of a BBB impostor and how to report one.