Every day, millions are targeted by highly sophisticated scams. You don't have to be tech-savvy to protect yourself. Learn how to spot email, phone, computer, and cryptocurrency fraud before it's too late.
Your Plain-English Guide to Staying Safe Online
Click on any chapter below to read a comprehensive summary, real-world examples, and actionable safety tips.
Discover the 4 emotional weapons used by every scammer: Urgency, Fear, Greed, and Authority.
How to spot sophisticated phishing emails and protect your personal credentials from counterfeit domains.
Unmasking IRS impersonators, tech support calls, and smishing (text message phishing) tactics.
Why scammers love crypto payments, and how to spot celebrity endorsement and romance-investment schemes.
How scammers clone voices and fabricate video to impersonate your loved ones, bosses, and government officials — and how to stop them.