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Guides, investigations and red-flag breakdowns on how the most common scams actually work — and how to verify before you send a cent.
FeaturedHow to Report a Scammer in the US (FTC, FBI, Bank, Carrier and Online)
Where to report a scammer in the United States: FTC, FBI IC3, your bank, phone carrier (7726), USPS, the platform, and a free public report so others are warned.
Recovery Scams: When 'Fund Recovery Experts' Target Scam Victims Twice
After a scam, fake recovery agents, hackers and 'government' officials promise to get your money back for a fee. Here's how recovery scams work and how to spot them.
Fake Check Scam: Why a Cleared Check Can Still Bounce Weeks Later
A check can 'clear' and still turn out to be fake. Learn how fake check scams work (overpayment, mystery shopper, job and sweepstakes) and why you should never send money back.
Facebook Marketplace Scams: 9 Tricks Buyers and Sellers Fall For
Fake Zelle 'business account' payments, verification-code theft, deposit scams, fake shipping and rental listings — the Facebook Marketplace scams to watch for and how to trade safely.
Cash App Scams in 2026: Fake Support, Flipping, Giveaways and How to Stay Safe
The most common Cash App scams — fake customer support, money flipping, giveaways and fake payment screenshots — with red flags and what to do if you've been scammed.
Zelle Scams: How They Work, Can You Get Your Money Back, and What to Do
Zelle payments are fast and usually final. Learn the most common Zelle scams (fake bank fraud alerts, Marketplace buyers, 'accidental' payments) and the exact steps to try to recover money.
USPS Scam Text: "Package Can't Be Delivered" Messages and How to Spot Them
USPS doesn't text you a link to fix a failed delivery unless you asked for tracking. Learn the real USPS scam text wording, the red flags, and what to do if you entered your card.
Toll Scam Text: Unpaid Toll Messages Explained (E-ZPass, SunPass, FasTrak)
Got a text saying you owe an unpaid toll? It's almost certainly a scam. See real toll scam text examples, how to check if you really owe, and what to do if you clicked.
Deepfake AI Scams: What They Are and How to Spot Them
AI voice clones and deepfake videos are being used in scam calls and fake investment pitches. Here's how to recognize them and what to do if you're targeted.
How to Check if a Crypto Wallet Address Is a Scam
Before you send crypto, check the wallet address against a free scam database. Here's how wallet scams work and how to verify an address in seconds.
12 Warning Signs of a Romance Scam
Learn the warning signs of a romance scam before you send money — plus how to check a name, photo, or phone number against a free scam database.
What Is a Pig-Butchering Scam? A Full Breakdown
Pig-butchering scams combine romance and crypto fraud to drain victims over weeks or months. Here's how they work, the warning signs, and how to check a wallet address.
A ScamDB Alternative Worth Checking
Comparing ScamDB.net to Scamers.org — a free, moderated scam-report database run by a registered nonprofit, with no unverified submissions published.
Looking for a ScamSearch.io Alternative?
Looking for a ScamSearch.io alternative? Scamers.org is a free, moderated scam database from a registered nonprofit — no unverified data dumps, no PII exposed.
Latest Scams 2026: Inside the AI Scam Compounds Draining $21 Billion a Year
New Black Hat 2026 research and the FBI's $20.9B internet crime report expose how AI voice cloning, deepfake video and scam-compound CRMs power today's pig butchering, toll-text and job-offer scams — plus how to check a number, wallet or name for free.
How to Find Out Who's Behind a Scam Phone Number
Step-by-step guide to identifying who's behind a suspicious phone number, plus a free database to check if it's already been reported.
The $500 Billion Scam Economy: Inside the 4 Fraud Industries Reshaping 2026
Annual global fraud losses now exceed half a trillion dollars. Inside the four industrial-scale scam playbooks — pig-butchering compounds, AI deepfakes, romance fraud, and World Cup 2026 event scams — and how to spot each one before you lose a cent.
MJ Capital Funding: How a 10%-a-Month 'Merchant Cash Advance' Fund Hid a $196M Ponzi
Johanna Garcia got 20 years. Pavel Hernandez got nine. Sixteen thousand mostly Latino investors in South Florida lost an estimated $196 million. The math told the whole story years before the SEC stepped in.
Daren Li, $73 Million, and the Pig-Butchering Playbook That Still Works
A 20-year federal sentence handed down in absentia. A defendant on the run. And a romance-investment scheme that keeps draining American retirement accounts. Here's what the Daren Li case teaches everyone else.
Malone Lam, $230M, and the Crypto RICO Indictment That Changed the Game
Federal prosecutors charged Malone Lam and a dozen co-conspirators with running a RICO enterprise that drained crypto wallets and spent the proceeds on Lamborghinis and Miami nightclubs. Here's how the scheme worked — and how to defend against it.
Inside the Ghana–Ohio Romance Scam Ring: 13 Defendants, Years of Sentences
A federal indictment in the Southern District of Ohio dismantled a transnational romance-fraud crew. Here's who was charged, who was convicted, and what victims should look out for.
DOJ Returns Another $158 Million to Madoff Victims — Recoveries Now Hit 91%
The Madoff Victim Fund's ninth distribution sends $158M+ to 24,875 Ponzi victims worldwide, pushing total recoveries past $4.22 billion. Here's what it means, who gets paid, and why most scam victims will never see numbers like these.
15 Cameroonians Deported by the USA: Inside the 355-Person ‘WOW’ List
The US Department of Homeland Security has named 15 Cameroonians among 355 West Africans flagged for deportation under its new ‘West Africa Operations Watch’ initiative. Here's what we know.
How Do I Find a Scammer for Free? The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Yes — you can find a scammer for free. Use this proven 8-step checklist to trace a phone number, email, username, crypto wallet, or website in minutes, with no paid tools.
Spotting Romance Scams in 2026: 7 Red Flags You Can Check in Minutes
Romance scammers have gotten faster and more polished. Here are the seven signals you can verify quickly before you ever send money.
The Crypto "Recovery" Scam: When the Second Scam Hits Harder Than the First
After a crypto loss, victims are targeted again by fake recovery agents. Here is how the scheme works and how to avoid it.
Fake Job Offers: The New Face of Employment Scams
Advance-fee job offers, fake recruiters, and "task" jobs are surging. Here is how to tell a real offer from a trap.
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