Phishing scams and email fraud
Deep dives on phishing emails, credential theft, and impersonation tactics — including real-world examples and detection tips.
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FTC Warns: Fake Government Grant Scam Targets Americans
The FTC issues a fresh warning about a pervasive government grant scam. Crooks are stealing millions by promising fake funds. Learn how to spot and avoid this fraud.
Small Business Scam Alert: Fake Directory Listings Cost Millions
Small business owners are losing millions to fake directory listing scams. Learn how invoice fraud works and protect your business now.
£10m Lost to Fake Job Scams
Scammers target job seekers with fake employment offers, costing victims millions in losses, with phishing and identity theft on the rise
Crypto Staking Scam: Investors Lose Millions to Fake Yield Pools
New crypto staking scam drains millions from investors. Learn how these fake liquidity pools operate and protect your digital assets from sophisticated investment fraud.
BitB Phishing: New Browser-in-Browser Attack Steals Logins
Criminals deploy sophisticated Browser-in-the-Browser phishing. Learn how this online security threat works and protect your accounts.
Urgent: NCSC Warns UK Against New Courier Scam Wave
Scammers are impersonating major delivery firms with fake texts and emails. The NCSC warns UK citizens to watch for phishing messages targeting bank details.
£2.5m Lost to New Invoice Scam
UK businesses targeted by fake invoice scam, with £2.5m lost in just 6 weeks, warning signs include spelling mistakes and suspicious sender info
New DVLA Scam Steals Thousands: UK Vehicle Owners At Risk
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.
Property Tax Scam Targets Homeowners: Millions Lost to Fake Notices
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.
Urgent: Crypto Wallet Drainer Scam Steals Millions Via Fake Airdrops
A new crypto wallet drainer scam targets users with fake airdrops and reward claims. Millions are lost as malicious contracts empty digital wallets. Learn to spot this devastating crypto fraud.
FoodieFast Breach Exposes 4.8 Million Users: Act Now
Over 4.8 million FoodieFast customers had personal data exposed in a recent breach. Protect your online privacy against targeted phishing and fraud.
UK Cost of Living Payment Scam Steals Millions: Act 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.
Data Breach: 8 Million Affected
Check if your info is exposed in the latest data breach, and learn how to protect yourself from phishing scams
May 2026: 13,000 UK Citizens Lose £8.5m
UK citizens lose millions to fake energy refund scams in May 2026, a new warning from authorities
NZ$3.6m Lost to Fake Bill Scam
New Zealanders targeted by fake bill scam, losing millions in 48 hours, with phishing emails and fake invoices
SIM Swap Scam Alert: Protect Your Phone and Savings Now
New SIM swap scam incidents are surging. Learn how criminals steal your identity and money, and get essential tips for identity theft protection.
Urgent Alert: New London Transport Scam Hits 9,000, Steals £1.5M
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.
SBA Disaster Loan Scam Targets Flood Victims: Over $3.2M Lost
Fraudsters are exploiting recent flooding in Arkansas with a new SBA disaster loan scam. Learn how to spot fake government relief fraud attempts.
Urgent: New ISP Scam Hits 7,000 Canadians, Steals C$1.8M
The Scam Checker Team reveals a new telecom fraud targeting Canadians. Learn how the ISP scam works, red flags, and what to do if you're affected. Stay safe online.
4,500 UK Seniors Lose £1.2m to Pension Scam
Pension scam alert: UK seniors targeted by fake pension advisors, losing £1.2m in 6 weeks, with phishing emails and cold calls
New Phishing Tactic Steals $6m
A phishing scam targeting online shoppers has led to $6m in losses, with scammers using fake order confirmations to trick victims into revealing sensitive info
FBI Warns: BEC Scammers Steal Millions from US Businesses
The FBI issues an urgent warning about sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams draining millions from US businesses. Learn how BEC scams work and protect your firm.
Dating App Scam: £10m Lost in 6 Months
Romance scam alert: fraudsters target dating app users, stealing £10m in 6 months, with 75% of victims aged 40-60
Employment Scam Costs £4m
A new wave of employment scams is targeting job seekers, with losses exceeding £4m in the past quarter, including phishing and fake job listings
QR Code Phishing Threat: New Scam Steals Login Credentials
Scammers are using sophisticated QR code phishing (quishing) tactics to steal login credentials and financial data. Learn how this new scam works and protect yourself.
Canada Benefit Survey Scam: Over $1.5M Lost in 48 Hours
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.
Urgent UK Energy Bill Relief Scam Steals £2.1M from 7,500
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.
2.5M Hit by Latest Phishing Scam
Phishing scam alert: 2.5 million people targeted, what you need to know to stay safe with scam checker
Tax Season Scam Alert: $15m Lost
Scammers target taxpayers with fake IRS calls, costing US citizens $15m in 2026, with a secondary keyword of tax scam alerts
FBI Warns of $15m Social Security Scam
US seniors lose millions to SSA imposters, know the warning signs and report fraud to the FTC
Nigeria's N20m Text Scam Hits 8,000
Nigerian citizens lose millions to SMS scam targeting bank customers with promises of reward
AI Voice Scam Alert: Families Lose Millions to Cloned Voices
Families are losing millions to sophisticated AI voice scams cloning loved ones' voices for urgent money requests. Learn how to spot voice phishing.
New Bank Text Scam Hits 10,000
A new phishing scam targeting UK bank customers has cost £2.5m in 48 hours, what's the scam and how to avoid it
1.5M Exposed: Cyber Breach Alert
Check your data now after a recent cyber breach exposed 1.5m users' sensitive info, including login credentials and personal data
Urgent Alert: New Driving Licence Renewal Scam Hits 5,000 Britons
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.
SSA Scam Alert: Imposters Steal Millions from US Seniors
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.
Crypto Payment Scam Alert: $1.2m Lost
New cryptocurrency payment scam targets investment app users, losing $1.2m in one week, involving popular platforms like Coinbase and Revolut
Data Breach Exposes 1.5M Users
Check if your info is at risk after a major data breach hit a popular online service, with scammers now targeting victims
Data Breach Hits 300,000: Check Your Info Now
Personal data of 300,000 individuals exposed in recent breach, know the secondary keyword phishing red flags and how to protect yourself
Tax Season Scam Costs $10M
Scammers exploit tax season, stealing $10 million from unsuspecting victims with fake IRS emails and phishing links, including a secondary keyword: phishing scam
Australia Loses $5M to New 'ATO Refund' Scam
A new scam targeting Australians with fake ATO refunds has claimed 2,500 victims in 48 hours, with losses over $5 million, beware of phishing emails
Crypto App Scam: Australians Lose $30m to Fake Trading Apps
Australians warned to watch out for phony Bitcoin trading apps, as scammers target unsuspecting investors, losing over $30 million in just 3 months
Job Seeker Scam Alert: £1.5m Lost
Scammers target job seekers with fake interviews, costing £1.5m in losses - know the warning signs
Student Loan Scam Alert: $3.5M Lost
Students lose millions to fake loan forgiveness scams, what to watch for and how to protect yourself from phishing attacks
FTC Warns: Package Delivery Scam Wave Hits US Consumers Hard
The FTC issues urgent warnings as fake package delivery scam texts surge, costing Americans millions. Learn how to spot and avoid these dangerous phishing attempts.
Green Energy Rebate Scam: UK Loses £750k in 48 Hours
New Green Energy Rebate scam hits over 1,200 UK residents, costing victims £750,000. Learn how scammers target vulnerable households.
Rental Scam Warning: How Fake Listings Steal Your Deposit
Desperate for housing? Scammers exploit the rental crisis with fake listings, stealing deposits from unsuspecting tenants. Learn how to spot apartment fraud.