Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.

Looking for health insurance? Make sure that’s what you’re really getting. Some dishonest marketers make it sound like they’re selling health insurance — when you’re really just getting a discount plan. …

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Sep 30, 2025 · Every year, scammers get more active around Medicare Open Enrollment Period, trying to get your money, information, or both. As you consider your health coverage and prescription …

How To Recognize Phishing Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to …

Jul 24, 2025 · Instead, it’s a phishing scam to steal your money or personal information. To avoid a scam like this: Don’t click links in unexpected texts — and don’t respond to them. If you think the …

Jan 23, 2025 · An unexpected package from an unknown sender arrives in your name. You open it and find a note that says it’s a gift, but it doesn't say who sent it. The note also says to scan a QR code to …

No matter what story you get, here are ways to avoid text scams: Don’t reply to unexpected text messages. It could lead to a scam. Never click links in unexpected messages. Scammers want you …

Apr 14, 2025 · Here’s one way to be sure you spot a scam: security pop-up warnings from real tech companies will never ask you to call a phone number. If you’re worried about missing a real security …

Some will send you a check (that will later turn out to be fake), then tell you to deposit it and send them money. How To Avoid a Scam Block unwanted calls and text messages. Take steps to block …