Scam guides

How today's most common scams work, the warning signs, and what to do if you were caught. Got a suspicious message right now? Check it free.

10 October 2026

Unpaid toll text scam: is that E-ZPass or SunPass message real?

Fake "unpaid toll" texts with a same-day deadline: how they work, how to check, and what to do if you paid.

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2026年10月10日 · 日本語

ニセ警察詐欺の手口と見分け方

「あなたの口座が犯罪に使われている」という電話は詐欺です。手口、見分け方、相談先(#9110・188)。

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1 October 2026

Zelle and payment-app scams: how to spot them and get your money back

Why "send money to yourself to reverse fraud" is always a scam, and what to do if you already sent it.

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1 October 2026

HMRC tax refund text scam: how to spot a fake rebate message

HMRC never tells you about a refund by text, email or WhatsApp. The signs, and how to report it.

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1 October 2026

The "move your money to a safe account" scam: how fake bank-fraud calls work

A caller claims to be your bank's fraud team and says you must move your money to stay safe. Why there's no such thing, and what to do.

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28 September 2026

The fake shop that turns into a fake Microsoft alert when you move your mouse

An ad leads to a pretty shop; one mouse move and it becomes a full-screen fake alert that locks your keyboard. How it works and how to escape.

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28 September 2026

Fake delivery SMS: how to tell if a parcel message is a scam

The 6 signs of a fake parcel text, and what to do if you already paid.

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28 September 2026

KYC update scam: why your bank will never ask you to update KYC by SMS

How fake "account blocked" messages steal netbanking logins and OTPs.

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28 September 2026

Digital arrest scam: how fake police calls work and how to stay safe

Fake police video calls that demand your savings. There is no such thing as a digital arrest.

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27 September 2026

Inside a fake Windows alert scam spread through online ads

Decoy pages for ad reviewers, content that swaps when your mouse moves, and a full-screen fake alert.

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