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Scam Alerts: Stay One Step Ahead

Welcome to Security Watch—your reliable source for insights on how to spot and stop fraud. Here, you’ll find timely scam alerts, actionable advice and insider strategies to help you stay a step ahead of the fraudsters. Bookmark this page and check back often for more powerful tips you can use right away.

Stay Informed. Stay Protected.

Knowledge is your best defense. Stay alert to these common scams and learn how to outsmart the fraudsters at their own game.

Trending Scam

Social Media Scams

Criminals often hide behind fake profiles or pose as trusted social media connections to get access to your money and personal or financial info. Don’t miss these essential tips for spotting their red flags and protecting yourself.

Imposter Scams

These swindlers pretend to be someone you trust—like an official, employer or Facebook group—to trick you into sharing personal info or sending money. Get familiar with the 10 most common imposter scams.

Phone Scams and Vishing

You get a call, text or email claiming to be from your bank, the government or a well-known company. What should you do next? Find out what steps you can take to safeguard your identity.

Zelle®Footnote [1] Scams

Because Zelle® transactions are hard to reverse, scammers are using it more often to steal money. Stay alert and look out for these 6 common traps.

Tax Scams

Scammers aren’t just calling to say you owe taxes these days—they’ve expanded their bag of tricks. Learn the warning signs and effective strategies to outsmart them.

Unpaid Toll Balance Scam

Have you gotten a text or email out of the blue saying you owe money for an unpaid toll, and if you don’t pay up right now, you’ll face a huge fine or even lose your license? Major red flag! Check out how to keep yourself safe from this trending scam.

Military Community Scams

Scammers are really targeting Servicemembers, hitting them up with fake government reps, bogus financial “advisors” and sketchy housing offers. There are so many more. Don’t let these fraudsters play you—get the inside scoop on their most common tricks.

What to Do If You Suspect Fraud

If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud or attempted fraud, it’s important to act quickly. Our dedicated fraud response professionals are ready to support you and help you navigate the recovery process. Visit our Report Fraud page for instructions on what to do next.

Disclosures

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Zelle® and the Zelle®-related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

This content is intended to provide general information and shouldn't be considered legal, tax or financial advice. It's always a good idea to consult a professional legal, tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to your situation and about your individual financial situation.