Stay Safe on TikTok by Avoiding These Dating Scams
Avoid TikTok dating scams by staying on-platform, taking things slow, and never sending money to people you meet online.
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Tom Watton
Fraud Prevention Specialist at - Scam Detector
When my sweet old grandmother got caught up in an Amazon gift card scam, I decided then and there that I needed to do whatever...Read morePosts by Tom Watton:
When You Shouldn’t Catch Them All – Pokémon Card Listing Scams
Pokémon card scams are everywhere, particularly during major launches. Research and using trusted platforms can ensure you invest in genuine cards.
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Why Typing “Amen” on a Facebook Post Might Set You Up to be Scammed
Learn how amen Facebook scams work, how they drive engagement, and how to avoid falling for manipulative posts and fake pages.
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Everything You Need to Know About Platform Hopping Scam
Learn how to spot a platform-hopping scam and avoid them by insisting on staying on one platform or verifying the identity of the scammer.
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The Latest Hot Toy Scam in Online Shopping
Learn how the hot toy scam in online shopping works, how to spot fake deals, and how to protect yourself from losing money or personal data.
2026 Alert: Scams Tied to Iran War Chaos
The outbreak of the U.S., Israel, and Iran conflict means a great deal of chaos and scams. We’ve got an Iran war scam or two for you to be wary of.
Major IRS Scams You Should Be Aware Of
Discover six of the most common IRS scams to watch out for during tax season, from phishing phone calls to fake refund scams.
Beware Fake Olympics Shop Meta Ads
Learn all about the fake Olympics Shop meta ads causing chaos on social media, and find out how to avoid becoming a victim of this sneaky scam yourself.
The Instagram Scams Designed to Steal Your Account
Some Instagram scams offer prizes, cheap products, or try to get you to reset your password. Practice good security hygiene to avoid these scams.
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Clue Yourself in on Social Security Scams This “Slam the Scam” Day
Learn how to spot the signs of Social Security scams this Slam the Scam Day, including credentials sent by email and threats of benefit suspension.
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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.
When Scams Don’t Need Scammers: The Terrifying Rise of Agentic AI Fraud
Agentic AI fraud is on the rise. Learn how to spot these scams and protect yourself from AI-powered financial crimes.
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What to Know About Instagram Password Reset Fraud
Avoid Instagram password reset fraud by never clicking links in unsolicited emails and always logging in from your app or browser.
How to Spot the Latest Browser in Browser (Bitb) Scam on Facebook
Learn how to avoid the latest browser in browser scam on Facebook, by identifying fake emails and never clicking an unknown link to log in.
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How to Protect Your Business Against Deepfake Job Candidates
Deepfakes are infiltrating the hiring process. Learn how to identify AI-generated accounts and protect business against deepfake job candidates.
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What Is the Relief Check Scam?
What is the relief check scam and how can you protect yourself from fraudsters exploiting government aid programs? Here’s everything you need to know.
What Is “Ghost-Tapping” and How Can You Protect Against It?
What is ghost-tapping and is it a real danger to your funds? Here’s what you need to know about this scam and how to protect yourself.
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