Scam Pattern & Fraud Recovery Guides
Start with your situation, or browse every guide. General educational information, not legal advice — we describe scam patterns generally and never name a specific real business or individual as fraudulent.
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How to Recognize a Phishing Email
Learn the specific red flags that separate a phishing email from a legitimate one, including sender spoofing, urgency language, and suspicious links.
Read →Common Romance Scam Red Flags
Recognize the warning signs of a romance scam before money changes hands, from love-bombing to excuses for never meeting in person.
Read →What to Do If You Sent Money to a Scammer
The exact steps to take, in order, if you've already sent money to a scammer — from contacting your bank to reporting the fraud.
Read →Tech Support Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
Understand the common tech support scam pattern — from fake pop-up warnings to remote-access requests — and how to shut it down safely.
Read →Protecting Elderly Family Members from Phone Scams
Practical steps families can take to protect elderly relatives from phone scams, including grandparent scams and government-impersonation calls.
Read →Identity Theft: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
A calm, step-by-step order of operations for the first 24 hours after you suspect your identity has been stolen.
Read →Helpful tools
Tools we recommend for scam prevention, recovery, and identity protection. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.