Latest Scam Alerts & Safety Advice

The FBI-flagged 'phantom hacker' scam chains fake tech-support, bank, and government calls to drain victims' savings. Here's how to spot and stop it.

Fake 'unpaid toll' texts are one of the fastest-spreading smishing scams. Learn how the toll-road text scam works and how to check a link before you tap.

Worried a website is a scam? Learn free, practical steps to check any site's legitimacy before you buy. Spot red flags and protect your money and data.

Seen a great deal online but unsure if the store is real? Learn the red flags of fake shopping websites and how to verify a site is legit before you pay.

Discover the most prevalent job scams targeting remote workers in 2026, combining task fraud with fake equipment purchases and overpayment schemes.

Learn what a real job interview looks like to spot fake offers. Shubham Singla from Scamchecker.app explains the legitimate hiring process vs. scam tactics.

Lost money to a job scam? Learn what steps to take for recovery, how to report fraud, and protect yourself from future fake job offers.

Understanding how long it takes for a fake check to bounce is crucial in job scams. Learn the timelines and protect yourself from overpayment fraud.

Discover why legitimate employers never ask for payment. Learn common job scam tactics like equipment fees or fake checks and how to protect your finances.

Learn to recognize and avoid recruitment fee scams. If a recruiter demands money for background checks, training, or equipment, it's a major red flag.

Discover the critical personal details scammers target in fake job offers to steal your identity. Learn what to protect and how ScamChecker can help.

Why an early cheque from a new employer is almost always a fake-cheque scam — and what to do if you have already deposited it.

A 7-step verification checklist for any job offer — Companies House, LinkedIn, domain age, and the calls scammers can't fake.

How to tell a fake job offer from a real one — six red flags scammers reuse, plus a 5-minute employer verification checklist.

Why high-pay, no-experience remote roles are usually job scams — the task-scam, fake-platform, and onboarding-theft variants, and how to spot them.

What banking details a real employer needs (and what they never do) during onboarding — plus how to spot identity-theft setups that pose as new-hire paperwork.

The Scam Checker Team uncovers a dangerous new Smart TV phishing scam targeting streaming subscribers. Learn how crooks steal logins and payment details.

Eager gamers worldwide are falling victim to a cunning next-gen console scam, losing millions to fake pre-orders. Learn how to spot pre-order fraud.

The FTC warns about a government grant scam: crooks steal millions by promising fake funds. Learn how to spot and avoid this fraud.

The FTC warns about a widespread utility imposter scam threatening disconnection. Learn how these fraudsters trick victims and protect your money.

Small business owners are losing millions to fake directory listing scams. Learn how invoice fraud works and protect your business now.

Job seekers face fake job offers demanding upfront payment for equipment. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and how to protect your money.

A new crypto staking scam drains millions from investors. Learn how these fake liquidity pools operate and protect your digital assets from fraud.

Criminals deploy sophisticated Browser-in-the-Browser phishing. Learn how this online security threat works and protect your accounts.

Scammers are impersonating major delivery firms with fake texts and emails. The NCSC warns UK citizens to watch for phishing messages targeting bank details.

A new task scam offers quick cash for micro-tasks, then traps victims with fake investment upgrades. Learn how this employment scam unfolds.

Scammers pose as recruitment agencies, offering high-paying jobs for upfront fees. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and protect your finances.

UK motorists face a surge in DVLA vehicle tax scams. Learn how crooks use fake texts and emails for online vehicle fraud. Protect your finances now.

Homeowner scam alert: A new property tax reassessment scam is costing victims millions. Learn how to spot fake tax notices and protect your property from fraud.

The Scam Checker Team reveals a new text message scam impersonating UK police. Thousands have lost £1.8 million to fake police fine texts in 48 hours.

New cloud crypto mining scam drains savings from investors hoping for passive income. Learn how fake mining platforms like MineStream Cloud lure victims.

A new crypto wallet drainer scam uses fake airdrops and reward claims to empty wallets via malicious contracts. Learn to spot this costly fraud.

Over 4.8 million FoodieFast customers had personal data exposed in a recent breach. Protect your online privacy against targeted phishing and fraud.

New phantom fund scam targets investors seeking high returns, diverting funds via payment apps like PayPal to fake platforms. Protect your savings now.

Urgent alert: A new Cost of Living Payment phishing scam has stolen £1.8M from UK families. Learn to spot fake government messages and protect your savings.

Police warn of a surging bank overpayment scam draining accounts. Learn how crooks trick victims into refunding fake 'extra' funds and protect your savings now.

Scammers hijack legitimate rental listings to steal application fees and personal data. Learn how this rental fraud unfolds and protect yourself.

The FBI warns about a jury duty scam: fraudsters demand payment for fake missed summons to avoid arrest. Protect yourself from jury summons fraud.

New SIM swap scam incidents are surging. Learn how criminals steal your identity and money, and get essential tips for identity theft protection.

A massive CareConnect Systems breach exposed 12 million patient records to cybercriminals. Learn urgent steps to protect your identity from theft and fraud.

New data reveals the devastating scale of the pig butchering scam. Learn how this sophisticated crypto romance scam works and protect your savings.

New TfL penalty fare scam targets Londoners. Thousands have lost £1.5M to sophisticated TfL phishing texts. Learn to spot the red flags and protect your cash.

Fraudsters are exploiting recent flooding in Arkansas with a new SBA disaster loan scam. Learn how to spot fake government relief fraud attempts.

A new telecom fraud is targeting Canadians. Learn how the ISP scam works, its red flags, and what to do if you are affected. Stay safe online.

The FBI warns of sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams draining millions from US businesses. Learn how BEC works and protect your firm.

Scammers use QR code phishing (quishing) to steal login credentials and financial data. Learn how this scam works and how to protect yourself.

A new Canada Benefit Survey phishing scam has stolen $1.5 million from over 7,000 Canadians. Learn how to spot this government phishing alert.

A new UK Emergency Energy Bill Relief scam has cost 7,500 Britons £2.1 million. Learn how this SMS phishing attack works and protect yourself now.

Scammers lure job seekers with fake remote roles, turning them into unwitting participants in package reshipping fraud. Learn to spot this scam.

Families are losing millions to sophisticated AI voice scams cloning loved ones' voices for urgent money requests. Learn how to spot voice phishing.

Thousands of UK citizens are losing money to a new DVLA driving licence renewal smishing scam. Learn how this UK smishing alert works and protect yourself.

FBI and SSA warn US citizens about a relentless SSA scam where imposters steal millions. Learn how these Social Security scams work and how to protect yourself.

New crypto liquidity pool mining fraud costs investors millions. Learn how this wallet drainer scam works and protect your digital assets.

The FTC warns as fake package delivery scam texts surge, costing Americans millions. Learn how to spot and avoid these phishing attempts.

New Green Energy Rebate scam hits over 1,200 UK residents, costing victims £750,000. Learn how scammers target vulnerable households.

Desperate for housing? Scammers exploit the rental crisis with fake listings, stealing deposits from unsuspecting tenants. Learn how to spot apartment fraud.

A roundup of common scam tactics and steps to protect yourself online — phishing, impersonation, and what to do in the first hour after a scam.