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Checklist for reporting a scammer
· 6 min

How 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.

Guides
United States
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Warning about fake fund recovery services
· 6 min

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.

Crypto Scams
United States
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A fraudulent check with a warning stamp
· 5 min

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.

Employment Scams
United States
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Online marketplace listing with a scam warning
· 7 min

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.

Marketplace Scams
United States
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Payment app screen with scam warnings
· 6 min

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.

Payment App Scams
United States
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Phone with a payment app and a scam warning
· 7 min

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.

Payment App Scams
United States
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Phone showing a fake USPS delivery text
· 5 min

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.

Phone & Text Scams
United States
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Phone showing a fake unpaid toll text message
· 6 min

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.

Phone & Text Scams
United States
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