Scams and fraud
How today's scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and exactly what to do if one reaches you.
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Is that delivery text real? How to spot a fake
The one rule that catches them, the warning signs, and how to report one.
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Gift cards are for gifts, not payments
The one rule, the stories scammers tell, and how to try to get your money back.
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Pop-up says your computer is infected? Here's what to do
Close the fake warning safely, spot the phone and email versions, and recover if you called.
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Your family's code word against voice-clone calls
How the grandparent scam works now, and the two-minute defense.
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