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Field-tested write-ups on the scams we see most often — and the moves that get you out clean.
Spotting a Pig-Butchering Scam: 7 Signs Before You Send Money
Pig-butchering scams blend romance, friendship, and fake investment platforms. Here are the patterns that show up before money moves.
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How Typosquatting Works (and How to Catch It in 5 Seconds)
paypa1.com isn't paypal.com. A guided tour of the four families of lookalike domains and the fastest way to catch them.
April 15, 2026
Why URL Shorteners Are a Phishing Trojan Horse
bit.ly hides the destination by design. Here's the right way to inspect a shortlink before you click it.
April 8, 2026
The Anatomy of a Fake Job Offer
From recruiter cold-DM to fake check deposit. The four stages of a job-offer scam — and the early signal that gets you out clean.
March 30, 2026
Tech-Support Scams: The Lockup-Popup Playbook
The full-screen popup with the phone number is a script, not an OS feature. The four-step bypass that always works.
March 22, 2026
Crypto 'Guaranteed Returns': Everything That's Wrong With This Phrase
There is no such thing as a guaranteed return. Here's why the phrase is a red flag in any market — but especially in crypto.
March 12, 2026
What Domain Age Tells You About a Site's Trustworthiness
A 14-year-old domain isn't proof of legitimacy, but a 14-day-old one is grounds for suspicion. How we use registration age as a signal.
March 4, 2026
Romance Scams: The Slow Drain Compared to a Fast Hit
Why romance fraud is the most expensive scam category per victim — and the moment to break the pattern.
February 24, 2026
Reading Email Headers: A 60-Second Phishing Triage
Three header lines tell you almost everything. A pocket guide to From, Reply-To, and Authentication-Results.
February 15, 2026
After You've Been Scammed: The First 24 Hours
A practical, ego-free checklist for the first day after realizing you've been defrauded. The order matters.
February 4, 2026
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