Scam Shield

Timely alerts and practical guidance on online security, privacy, and scams, spot fakes, avoid fraud, and protect your personal data.

2026-06-14

Refund Scam Tactics: How Fraudsters Exploit Chargebacks and Customer Support

refund scams

2026-06-14

Refund Scam Tactics: How Fraudsters Exploit Chargebacks and Customer Support

A practical guide to refund scams, chargeback abuse, and fake customer support tactics for buyers, creators, and small sellers.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

2026-06-14

Tech Support Scam Warning Signs on Pop-Ups, Calls, and Remote Access Requests

tech support scams

2026-06-14

Tech Support Scam Warning Signs on Pop-Ups, Calls, and Remote Access Requests

A practical checklist for spotting tech support scams in pop-ups, calls, fake refunds, and remote access requests before you act.

Fakes.info Editorial Team11 min read

2026-06-14

Suspicious Seller Checklist for Marketplaces, Resale Apps, and DMs

seller verification

2026-06-14

Suspicious Seller Checklist for Marketplaces, Resale Apps, and DMs

A reusable checklist to verify marketplace and DM sellers before you pay, share data, or move off-platform.

fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

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2026-06-13

AI Image Detection: Practical Checks When You Cannot Be Sure

A practical, update-friendly guide to AI image detection using visual cues, metadata, source tracing, and safer verification habits.

Fakes.info Editorial Team11 min read

2026-06-13

Account Takeover Warning Signs: How to Catch a Hack Early

account security

2026-06-13

Account Takeover Warning Signs: How to Catch a Hack Early

A reusable checklist for spotting early account takeover signs across email, banking, social media, and messaging apps.

Fakes.info Editorial Team9 min read

2026-06-13

How to Report a Scam to the Right Platform, Bank, or Agency

reporting

2026-06-13

How to Report a Scam to the Right Platform, Bank, or Agency

A practical guide to reporting scams to the right platform, bank, provider, or agency, with evidence tips and escalation steps.

fakes.info Editorial Team11 min read

2026-06-12

What to Do After a Phishing Scam: Immediate Steps That Limit Damage

recovery

2026-06-12

What to Do After a Phishing Scam: Immediate Steps That Limit Damage

A practical phishing recovery checklist covering the first hour, first day, and follow-up steps to limit account, device, and identity damage.

fakes.info Editorial Team9 min read

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Last checked 24 Jun 2026

2026-06-11

Fake App Warning Guide: How to Check Downloads Before Installing

A practical fake app warning guide for checking listings, developers, permissions, and sideloading risks before you install.

Fakes.info Editorial10 min read

2026-06-11

Crypto Investment Scams: The Verification Checklist Before You Send Funds

crypto scams

2026-06-11

Crypto Investment Scams: The Verification Checklist Before You Send Funds

A practical crypto scam warning checklist for verifying wallets, exchanges, projects, apps, and outreach before you send funds.

fakes.info Editorial Team9 min read

2026-06-11

romance scams

2026-06-11

Romance Scam Signs: How to Verify Profiles, Photos, and Stories

A practical guide to romance scam signs, fake dating profile checks, and a repeatable verification routine for photos, stories, and platform behavior.

Fakes.info Editorial11 min read

2026-06-10

Job Offer Scam Checklist: How to Verify Recruiters, Offers, and Onboarding Requests

job scams

2026-06-10

Job Offer Scam Checklist: How to Verify Recruiters, Offers, and Onboarding Requests

A reusable checklist to verify recruiters, job offers, and onboarding requests before you share data, click links, or accept remote work.

Fakes.info Editorial Team9 min read

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Last checked 24 Jun 2026

2026-06-10

Parcel Delivery Scams: How to Check Shipping Texts and Tracking Links

A practical guide to spotting fake shipping texts, verifying tracking links, and revisiting your checks before scam waves spike.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

2026-06-10

Telegram Scam Tracker: Common Cons, Fake Channels, and Recovery Steps

A practical Telegram scam tracker covering common cons, fake channels, warning signs, and recovery steps worth revisiting over time.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

2026-06-10

instagram

2026-06-10

Instagram Impersonation: How to Tell If an Account Is Fake

A practical guide to spotting Instagram impersonation, checking fake accounts, and knowing when to update your verification routine.

Fakes.info Editorial Team11 min read

2026-06-10

facebook marketplace

2026-06-10

Facebook Marketplace Scam List: Current Tactics and Safer Buying Checks

A practical, refreshable guide to common Facebook Marketplace scams and the checks buyers and sellers should use before paying or meeting.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

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2026-06-09

Identity Theft Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

A practical tracker for spotting identity theft warning signs early and reviewing accounts, credit, devices, and impersonation risks over time.

fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

2026-06-09

reverse image search

2026-06-09

How to Reverse Image Search for Scam Detection

Learn how to reverse image search for scam detection and build a repeatable workflow for checking profile photos, product images, and reused visuals.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

2026-06-09

deepfakes

2026-06-09

Deepfake Scam Signs in Video Calls, Voice Notes, and Urgent Requests

A practical guide to spotting deepfake scam signs in calls, voice notes, and urgent requests, with a verification routine to revisit regularly.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

2026-06-08

QR Code Scam Warning Signs: How to Verify Before You Scan

QR scams

2026-06-08

QR Code Scam Warning Signs: How to Verify Before You Scan

A practical QR code scam warning guide with red flags, verification steps, and a maintenance routine for staying current.

Fakes.info Editorial Team10 min read

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2026-06-08

How to Check a Link Safely Before You Click

A practical guide to checking links safely with URL inspection steps, preview tools, and browser habits you can revisit as phishing tactics change.

Fakes.info Editorial Team11 min read

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