Learning Hub
Understand how scams work, recognize the warning signs, and learn how to protect yourself
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Scam Playbooks
Deep dives into the most common scam types — how they hook you, red flags to watch for, and what to do
Investment Scams
Fake investment opportunities, crypto scams, Ponzi schemes, and guaranteed returns
Romance Scams
Online dating fraud, catfishing, and emotional manipulation for financial gain
Tech Support Scams
Fake tech support, virus warnings, and remote access scams
Marketplace & Parcel Scams
Fake buyers/sellers, shipping scams, and payment fraud on online marketplaces
Job & Employment Scams
Fake job offers, work-from-home scams, and upfront fee requests
Rental & Real Estate Scams
Fake listings, deposit scams, and landlord impersonation
Protecting Your Parents & Family
Worried about an older relative being targeted? Learn how to spot the warning signs, have supportive conversations, and set up practical protections.
Read the guide →Also read our detailed guide: How to protect elderly relatives from scams.
5-Minute Psychology Drills
Quick lessons on the psychological tactics scammers use to manipulate victims
Urgency & Pressure Tactics
Learn to recognize when scammers create artificial time pressure
Start drill →Authority Impersonation
How scammers pretend to be officials, banks, or trusted organizations
Start drill →Scarcity & FOMO
Understanding "limited time offers" and fear of missing out manipulation
Start drill →Reciprocity & Gifts
Why unexpected "gifts" or favors are often manipulation tactics
Start drill →Sunk Cost Fallacy
How scammers exploit your desire to recover losses by investing more
Start drill →Red Flags Checklist
- •Requests for immediate payment, especially via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfer
- •Threats of legal action, arrest, or account closure
- •Requests for personal information like SSN, passwords, or banking details
- •Pressure to act quickly without time to verify
- •Offers that seem too good to be true
- •Unsolicited contact from unknown parties
Official Resources
Government agencies and trusted organizations for reporting fraud and getting help
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Report fraud and get official guidance from the U.S. government's consumer protection agency.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Report internet-based fraud and cybercrime to federal law enforcement.
Action Fraud (UK)
The UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada's central agency for collecting and analyzing fraud and cybercrime information.
Scamwatch (Australia)
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's scam reporting and education service.
AARP Fraud Watch Network
Resources specifically designed to help older adults recognize and avoid scams.
From Our Blog
In-depth articles on specific scam topics and prevention strategies