Scan anything suspicious
Review texts, links, emails, phone numbers, and QR codes before you trust them.
Never trust a text, call, email, ad, or letter — look up the company and use verified contact info.
Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call back with a number from the directory — not theirs.
Gift cards, crypto, or wires to “fix” a problem? Stop. Real banks and agencies never ask for those.
“Act in 30 minutes” is pressure, not proof. Pause and verify through official channels.
Tiny “toll / package / customs” fees are bait. Don’t tap the link — scan the message instead.
Never share one-time codes or give remote access to someone who called you.
Family emergency money ask? Call them back on a number you already know before sending anything.
Already lost money? Don’t pay a “recovery fee.” Use the first-hour checklist.
Buying or selling a car, or shopping on Marketplace / eBay / Instagram / TikTok? Read the marketplace scam guide first.
Trusted directory
Look up banks, brands, agencies, and local pros. Call or visit only the contacts listed here — never the ones in a suspicious message.
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Best results: service + ZIP. You can also use city and state (e.g. 78550 or Harlingen, TX).
If money or information already left your hands
Use the first-hour checklist — stop further loss, report by payment type, lock down accounts, and avoid fake “recovery” follow-ups.
What to do if you’ve been scammedReview texts, links, emails, phone numbers, and QR codes before you trust them.
Use the search above to confirm banks, brands, and nearby services before you call or pay.
Stop scams early, avoid impersonation, and make safer decisions without guesswork.
"The naive believes everything, But the wise person understands his steps." — Proverbs 14:15 (NASB 1995)
Top reasons this may be risky.
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Follow the recommended next step: proceed, pause and verify, or block and report.
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Normalized share of flagged reports across the most common channels.
These are high-level directional indicators compiled from public fraud reporting trends and industry summaries.
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