Practical guides on "Scams and fraud". Plain language, with examples for the Polish community in the USA.
Identity theft is the second most common crime in the USA, with a complete guide for 2026 on how identity theft works, how to check if you are a victim, credit freeze (the best protection!), fraud alert, identitytheft.gov, and what to do if your identity has already been stolen.
Someone from Tinder/FB/Match asks for money "for a ticket, for surgery, for investment" or talks about "certain" Bitcoin? This is a romance scam — the most costly scam for seniors (average loss of $9,000). Complete guide: how it works, red flags, how to protect yourself, where to report.
Learn how Ponzi schemes operate, their characteristic features, and how to protect yourself from them, along with historical examples and warning signs that can help avoid fraud.
80% of online account theft can be avoided with 2FA and unique passwords; a comprehensive 2026 guide on enabling 2FA, why Authenticator > SMS, Bitwarden vs 1Password, passkeys (new), and recovery codes, with step-by-step instructions for each platform.
Learn how to identify scammers impersonating Social Security Administration employees, recognize warning signs, and protect yourself from phone scams.
Romance scams pose a serious threat to older adults who may lose their savings; learn how to recognize scammers and what steps to take to protect yourself.
Learn how to recognize scams related to calls from the IRS and understand the rules of contacting the IRS to avoid traps and report suspicious activities.
Scams involving fake employers are becoming increasingly common, especially among new immigrants. Learn how to recognize and avoid traps related to fake job offers and what to do in case of a scam.
Learn about the investment scams that most often affect seniors in the USA, the methods used by scammers, and how to defend against them.
Learn about the scams that most often affect the Polish community in the USA. Read our guide to avoid traps related to fake immigration services, investment market fraud, and other threats.
Learn how Ponzi schemes and pyramids operate and discover the warning signs that can help you avoid financial fraud, especially within immigrant communities.
Voice scams are becoming increasingly common, with AI technology enabling scammers to clone the voices of loved ones; learn how to defend against these threats and what steps to take to protect your finances.
Learn how to step-by-step verify the legitimacy of a financial advisor in the USA by checking their licenses, complaint history, and qualifications to make an informed decision.
Technical scams, such as fake notifications from Microsoft, can lead to data theft and access to bank accounts; learn how to recognize them and what to do in case of a scam.
Learn how to avoid scams on Facebook Marketplace by understanding common scams such as fake deposits, shipping scams, and more to protect your money.
Learn how to effectively use FINRA BrokerCheck to verify the credibility of brokers and investment firms, with a step-by-step guide to help you avoid scams and make informed financial decisions.
Before entrusting your money to a financial advisor, ensure they are legitimate by using tools like FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure to verify their credibility.
Learn how to avoid cryptocurrency scams on WhatsApp that can lead to the loss of savings, and understand the 'pig butchering' mechanism to avoid falling for fake investment platforms.
Learn what to look out for to avoid bad financial advisors and discover the red flags that may indicate dangerous practices in financial management.
Learn why promises of guaranteed returns are often scams, understand SEC regulations, and pay attention to common phrases that may warn you of financial fraud.
Learn how to identify phishing emails and SMS to protect your personal data and finances, discover common scams, and understand how to defend against them.
Learn how to recognize fake investment groups on WhatsApp that use manipulated screenshots and false analyses to deceive investors. Protect your finances from scammers!