online Scams and Fraud

It's not always easy to determine whether an email, contest or promotion is real or an Internet scam or fraud. The offers might seem too good to be true – and they may be. The key to being safe is recognizing the telltale signs of scam artists and fraudsters.

• Email Scams
  Know when it's a scam and when it's real.
• Phishing and Smishing Scams
  Ways your information can be stolen.
• Contests and Scams
  How to tell if a contest is real or fake.
• Online Dating Scams
  What to look out for when you're looking for love.
• Social Networking Scams
  How to spot a scam.
• Scam Directory
  New scams pop up all the time, so use this directory to stay informed.
• Fraudulent Calls
  Beware of callers falsely claiming to represent a trusted company or organization.
• Fraudulent Technical Support
  Watch out for fraudsters impersonating your Internet Service Provider's technical support.