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114 reviewed guides
Coinbase text scam: is that message real?
Got a text about a Coinbase login, withdrawal, or verification code you didn't request? Here's the verdict and exactly what to do.
PayPal invoice scam: paypa1 emails and “Norton” charges
A PayPal invoice for Norton you never ordered, an email from “paypa1,” or a tiny payment from “SJ3 Norman Enterprises” with a number to call? Here's what to do.
Social Security phone scam: is that call real?
Got a call saying your Social Security number is suspended or linked to a crime? Here's the verdict and what to do.
Smishing: what it is, with 6 illustrated examples
Smishing is phishing by text message. See six illustrated examples with warning signs, how to verify a message, and what to do if you interacted.
Unpaid toll text scam: is that E-ZPass message real?
Got a text about an unpaid toll, a small balance due, or a late fee from E-ZPass, TxTag, or FasTrak? Here's the verdict and exactly what to do.
Package delivery scams: fake texts and mystery parcels
Got a delivery text with a tracking link, or a package you never ordered? Here are the two common package scams and exactly what to do.
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- FedEx “duties, taxes, and fees are due” textText
- Amazon text scamText
- Chase text scamText
- Bank of America text scamText
- Venmo text scamText
- Cash App text scamText
- Apple Pay text scamText
- Coinbase text scamText
- PayPal invoice scamEmail
- Netflix payment scamEmail
- Microsoft email scamEmail
- Norton email scamEmail
- Apple Support call scamCall
- Medicare phone scamCall
- WhatsApp scamsText
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