Staying informed is the first step in protecting yourself from scams. By understanding how these common scams operate and knowing the warning signs, you can avoid falling victim to fraud.
Published: September 30, 2025 PING. Your phone lights up with a text: "URGENT: Your bank account has been locked due to suspicious activity. Click here immediately to restore access or your account will be permanently closed." Your heart races. You reach for the link— STOP. Right there. That&
Published: September 30, 2025 You see a video on Facebook. It's Elon Musk—or at least it sounds exactly like him—explaining how he's using a revolutionary AI trading platform to help everyday people get rich. The video is polished. His voice is unmistakable. The returns
Published: September 30, 2025 It sounds like your daughter. Her voice is trembling. She's crying. She says she's been in a terrible accident and needs $15,000 immediately to avoid going to jail. Your heart races. You don't think—you act. But here'
The Season of Vulnerability As autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop, homeowners across the country begin their annual ritual of preparing for winter. This seasonal transition brings legitimate concerns about heating costs, home maintenance, and weather protection. Unfortunately, it also brings something far more sinister: a wave of scammers who
Remember when the biggest holiday scam worry was a poorly spelled Nigerian prince email? Those days are gone. In 2025, artificial intelligence has transformed the fraud landscape into something straight out of a sci-fi thriller—except it's happening right now, and your grandmother could be the next victim.
The Ground Zero of Holiday Shopping Fraud October 2025 has emerged as the epicenter of shopping fraud, marking a dramatic shift in how cybercriminals target consumers preparing for the holiday season. With Black Friday still weeks away, scammers are no longer waiting for the traditional shopping rush – they're
The school year may be underway, but for scammers targeting desperate parents and stressed students, class is always in session. As September rolls into October, fraudsters are ramping up sophisticated schemes that exploit the financial pressures of education—from fake scholarship promises to AI-generated university websites that look more real
When Hurricane Helene's 140-mph winds tore through Florida's Big Bend on September 26, 2024, it unleashed more than just physical destruction. It triggered a second wave of devastation: an army of scammers, con artists, and fraudsters who prey on disaster victims at their most vulnerable moments.
Published: September 22, 2025 | ScamWatchHQ.com As the leaves change color and pumpkin spice fills the air, scammers are also shifting into high gear. Late September marks a critical transition period where multiple scam seasons overlap—from disaster relief fraud to early holiday shopping schemes. With Americans losing over $10
Why fake government calls are now the fastest-growing fraud threat and how to protect yourself from official-sounding scammers Bottom Line Up Front: Government imposter scams have exploded by a staggering 361% in 2024, jumping from $171 million to $789 million in losses as scammers perfect the art of impersonating the
How artificial intelligence is weaponizing trust and what you can do to protect yourself Bottom Line Up Front: AI-powered deepfake scams have exploded in 2025, causing over $200 million in losses in just the first quarter alone. These sophisticated attacks use artificial intelligence to create fake but hyper-realistic videos, voices,
Understanding the dark world of subscription billing fraud and how to protect yourself Bottom Line Up Front: Subscription scams have evolved into a sophisticated $2.8 billion industry that traps millions of consumers through deceptive free trials, impossible cancellation processes, and hidden fees. With Americans now paying an average of