The "Safe Account" Scam: Why Your Bank Will Never Ask You to Move Your Money
A caller says your bank account is under attack and you must move your money to a "safe account". It's a scam. How it works and exactly what to do.
Scams & Safety
How to spot, stop and report the scams aimed at older adults, including the new AI voice-clone and text scams.
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Scams & Safety Scams & Safety I Clicked a Scam Link. Now What? A Calm 10-Minute Checklist
Clicked a link in a scam text or email? Don't panic. Follow this calm, step-by-step checklist for phones, tablets and computers.
Scams & Safety How to Set Up a Family Safe Word to Stop AI Voice-Clone Scams
A family safe word stops cloned-voice "grandchild in trouble" calls. Here's how to choose one, share it safely and use it, in five minutes.
Scams & Safety Medicare Scam Calls: New Cards, Free DNA Tests and What Medicare Really Does
Scammers pretend to be from Medicare to steal your number or money. What Medicare will never do, the common Medicare scams, and how to report them.
Scams & Safety Gift Cards, Bitcoin ATMs and Cash Couriers: 3 Payment Red Flags That Mean Scam
If someone asks you to pay with gift cards, a Bitcoin ATM or cash handed to a courier, it's a scam. Why scammers want these payments and what to do.
Scams & Safety "Your Computer Is Infected": How to Spot and Stop a Tech Support Scam
A pop-up says your computer is infected and to call Microsoft or Apple? It's a scam. What to do, how to close a stuck pop-up, and what to do if you let them in.
Scams & Safety Got a Text About an Unpaid Toll? It's Almost Certainly a Scam
Texts saying you owe an unpaid toll or road charge are a common scam. How to spot one, what to do, and how to check if you really owe anything.
Scams & Safety Where to Report a Scam in 2026: US, UK, Australia and Canada
Every official place to report a scam in the US, UK, Australia and Canada, with phone numbers and websites, plus what to do first if you've lost money.
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