What Are Wangiri Call Scams and How to Avoid Them?
Wangiri scams lure victims in with missed calls or voicemails that prompt a callback, often to an expensive, premium-rate number.
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Phone Scams
Phone scams have only become more sophisticated over time, with new technologies and the relative lack of regulatory protection of cell phone numbers compared to landlines.
Scam phone numbers are one of the most common forms, as scam operations will use spoofing technology to generate a false phone number that you might trust, as opposed to a phone number you definitely won’t.
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Phone Scams: List Below
Phone scams involving the IRS and tax refunds are also common. Anyone calling from the IRS is not from the IRS; they only send letters.
Robocalling and many other phone scams are out there. Learn about what they are and how they operate below.
The FaceTime Bank Scam: How Scammers Use Screen Sharing to Steal Passwords
FaceTime bank scams are a type of FaceTime phone scam that uses realistic messages and calls to con users into giving out data via screen sharing.
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Is the Bank of America Asking You to Call? It’s Probably a Scam
Learn how to spot the latest Bank of America scam, recognize the warning signs, and protect yourself from phone fraud.
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How to Tell if a Call From the National Tax Executive Office Is Fake
Got a scary call or voicemail about your taxes? We take a look at the National Tax Executive Office scam and how to spot it.
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Fake CAPTCHA Scam: How One Click Leads to Huge Phone Bills
Learn how fake CAPTCHA scam messages work, how they can lead to unexpected charges, and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.
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The Australian Federal Police Scam Explained
The Australian Federal Police Scam targets people with cryptocurrency accounts. Stay safe by never transferring funds to someone who calls you.
It’s Tax Season – Here are Some Scams to be Aware Of
Learn about popular tax scams, including IRS impersonation, AI-powered robocallers, and charity scams that can impact taxpayers.
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Beware of the Jailed Relative Scam That’s Targeting the Elderly
Learn about the relative in jail scam and how to keep loved ones informed so they avoid paying money to fake law enforcement officials.
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Beware of the “iCloud Investigator” Scam
Avoid the iCloud investigator scam by knowing what to look out for, from payments in gift cards to knowing that there’s no such investigation team.
AI Virtual Kidnapping Explained: How to Spot Red Flags and Stay Safe
Discover how the AI virtual kidnapping scam works, with a look at warning signs, red flags, and ways to protect yourself.
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How to Prevent Spam Calls on Your Cellphone
Dealing with a flood of unwanted spam calls? We offer a few tips on how to prevent spam calls on your cellphone.
How Scammers Use Google Voice to Spoof Your Number
The Google Voice scam lets criminals spoof your number and misuse it. Learn how this scam works and how to protect yourself.
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ChatGPT Scam Call Scripts: What They Sound Like and How to Avoid Them
ChatGPT can now even phone people. Here are some tell-tale signs you might be speaking to someone or something that uses a ChatGPT scam call script.
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“Hi Mum” Scams and How to Spot Impersonation
The “Hi, mum” scams are on the rise due to online banking requiring phones. Here’s how to spot them and avoid impersonation scams.
Medicare Scam Calls in 2025 – What to Know
Stay alert to Medicare scam calls in 2025. Learn common tactics, warning signs, and how to protect your information.
Fake Subscription Renewal Scams – How It Works
Received a subscription renewal notice out of the blue? It could be a scam. Learn how the fake subscription renewal scam works and how to spot and avoid it.
What Is the “Wrong Number” Text Scam?
Curious about that random text from a stranger? Learn what the wrong number text scam is and why it’s more dangerous than it seems.
