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December 12, 2025 • Featured

🏆 The "You've Won" Lie: How to Spot a Prize and Lottery Scam

🎁 Prize / Lottery Scam What it is: You’re told you’ve won a prize, vacation, or lottery — but need to pay a “processing fee” or provide sensitive information to claim it. Red flag: You never entered a contest, yet are told you’ve won, and there's a sense of urgency or secrecy. Goal: Trick you into paying fees or giving up identity information for a non-existent reward.

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📦 Delivery / Shipping Scams: When Your Package Is Just the Bait

What it is: A fake notification from a courier (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Australia Post) says your delivery is delayed or requires rescheduling. You're asked to click a link and enter personal or payment info. Red flag: Unexpected messages about packages, odd sender URLs, and urgent delivery language. Goal: Steal payment info or infect your device with malware.

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Nov 29

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💻 Tech Support Scam

What it is: You receive a pop-up or call claiming your computer is infected. The scammer offers to “help” by gaining remote access, then installs malware or steals payment details. Red flag: Random pop-ups, unsolicited calls, and requests to download software or pay for urgent fixes. Goal: Gain control of your device or charge you for fake repairs and services.

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Nov 10

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🧑‍⚖️ Government Impersonation Scam

The scammer pretends to be from the IRS, Social Security, or local law enforcement. They claim you owe money, missed jury duty, or are under investigation — and demand payment or personal data to "resolve" the issue. Red flag: Threats of arrest, aggressive tone, and unusual payment methods like gift cards or wire transfers. Goal: Frighten you into handing over money or personal info.

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Oct 20

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Invoice / Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams

What it is: Attackers spoof or hack legitimate business email accounts to send fraudulent invoices or payment instructions. Often targets finance teams or small business owners. Red flag: Sudden change in payment instructions, urgency to pay immediately, or slight variations in email addresses. Goal: Trick you into sending business payments to the scammer’s account.

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Oct 11

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👵 The Grandparent/Relative Scam: When Love Gets Exploited

A scammer impersonates a grandchild or close relative in distress — claiming to be in jail, stuck overseas, or injured. They urgently ask for money, often instructing you to keep the situation secret.

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Sep 26

Scam Alert 4 min read

💼 Job & Work-From-Home Scams: What You Need to Know

💼 Job / Work-From-Home Scam What it is: Victims are offered fake jobs, often via LinkedIn, Indeed, or random text message. These roles promise high pay and little work you may even be able to get paid partially or they will require upfront payments for equipment or involve depositing fraudulent checks. Red flag: Job offers without interviews, vague job roles, and requests for personal info or money before starting. Goal: Steal money or sensitive data under the guise of employment.

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Sep 15

Scam Alert 4 min read

🛍️ The Marketplace Scam: When Online Deals Turn Into Traps

🛍️ Marketplace Scam Alert That “too good to be true” deal… usually is. Scammers on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and eBay are getting sneaky

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Sep 05

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❤️ The Romance Scam: When Love Is Just a Lie

It starts with a kind message. Turns into daily chats. Maybe even “I love you” before you’ve ever met. Then comes the ask: 💸 money for a ticket, an emergency, or a sick relative. At first, it feels like helping your partner through hard times. But the requests keep coming… and the love story unravels into heartbreak.

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Aug 27

Scam Alert 6 min read

🐷 The "Pig Butchering" Scam: When Trust Becomes the Bait

You've probably heard of romance scams, crypto scams, or those "get rich quick" schemes. But one of the most devastating frauds making the rounds today has a curious (and rather grim) name: the Pig Butchering Scam.

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Aug 19

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Small Business Phishing: The Hidden Threat to Your Company

Small businesses are increasingly becoming targets of sophisticated phishing attacks. Learn how to protect your company from these threats.

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Aug 09

Scam Alert 3 min read

How to Spot Fake Tech Support Calls

Tech support scams are on the rise. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself from these fraudulent calls.

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Jul 19

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