How to Identify Fake Financial Advisors? Red Flags to Watch Out For
Are you wondering how to avoid being scammed by fake financial advisors? Read our guide to learn about the red flags that may indicate dishonest practices.
🇺🇸 USA Guide: Scams and fraud
Practical guides on "Scams and fraud". Plain language, with examples for the Polish community in the USA.
How to Avoid Immigration Scams: Fake Lawyers and Green Cards
Learn how to identify fake immigration lawyers and avoid scams related to documents and Green Cards, including how to verify lawyers and report abuses.
Card Skimming — How Thieves Operate and How to Protect Yourself
Learn how card skimming thieves operate, the methods they use, and how you can protect yourself from data theft; understanding the threats is the first step to safer card usage.
Zelle scam — why banks often do not refund money?
Understand how Zelle scams work and why banks rarely refund victims' money. Learn how scammers manipulate victims into voluntarily sending money.
911 in the USA — how it works, when to call, what to say (in Polish), costs
911 is a single emergency number across the USA that connects you to the nearest Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), which dispatches police, fire, and ambulance services; calling 911 is free from any phone, but ambulance transport to the hospital incurs costs (averaging $500-$3000 without insurance).
How to Avoid Rental Scams in the USA?
Learn how to identify rental scams in the USA, recognize fake listings, deposit traps, and other threats to protect your money.
How to Recognize Scammers Impersonating the Social Security Administration?
Learn how to identify scammers impersonating Social Security Administration employees, recognize warning signs, and protect yourself from phone scams.
Child Safety on the Internet 2026 — AI Sextortion, Deepfake Porn, Groomers
AI in 2026 has changed the dynamics of online threats to children; this guide provides Polish parents in the USA with essential information on AI sextortion (deepfake porn), groomers on Discord/Snapchat, screen time, parental controls, communication strategies, and reporting resources (NCMEC, FBI), along with Polish resources.
Jak znaleźć dobrego adwokata imigracyjnego w USA — porównanie, koszty, czerwone flagi
Adwokat imigracyjny może uratować Twoją sprawę albo ją zepsuć. Pełny przewodnik: gdzie szukać (AILA, polonijne biura), jakie pytania zadać, typowe koszty per sprawa, czerwone flagi (notarios, gwarancje wyników, gotówka tylko), różnica adwokat vs notario vs paralegal, pro bono dla low-income.
Romance scam / Sweetheart scam — how to recognize online "love" fraud
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.
How to Protect Seniors from Internet Scams?
Learn how to effectively protect your elderly parents from internet scams, fake phone calls, romantic and investment frauds with practical advice for families.
Romance scam — how older adults lose their life savings
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.
IRS Scam Calls — How to Recognize Scams?
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.
How to Avoid Scams from Fake Employers in the USA? A Practical Guide
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.
The Biggest Investment Scams Targeting Seniors — How to Protect Yourself?
Learn about the investment scams that most often affect seniors in the USA, the methods used by scammers, and how to defend against them.
The Biggest Scams Targeting the Polish Community in the USA: How to Protect Yourself?
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.
Ponzi scheme — how it works and how to recognize fraud
Learn how Ponzi schemes and pyramids operate and discover the warning signs that can help you avoid financial fraud, especially within immigrant communities.
How to Avoid Medicare Scams: A Guide for the Polish Community
Medicare scams are becoming increasingly common. Learn how to recognize and avoid the most frequent traps, such as Medicare card phishing, fake medical equipment offers, and dishonest agent practices.
How to Recognize Voice Scams — AI Impersonates Your Family
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.
How to Recognize Phone Scams Impersonating Social Security?
Learn how to identify phone scams impersonating Social Security, understand the scammers' techniques, and how to protect yourself from their threats.
How to Avoid Apple Gift Card and Prepaid Card Scams
Scams involving gift cards, such as Apple Gift Cards, are becoming increasingly common; learn how these scams work, why scammers demand gift cards, and how to protect yourself.
How to Check if a Financial Advisor is Legitimate?
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.
How to Avoid Losing Money on Fake Investments?
Learn how to protect your finances from investment fraud with a practical checklist to help you verify investments and avoid losses.
Jak rozpoznać i unikać oszustw technicznych — Microsoft powiedział, że masz wirusa?
Oszustwa techniczne, takie jak fałszywe powiadomienia od Microsoftu, mogą prowadzić do kradzieży danych i dostępu do kont bankowych. Dowiedz się, jak je rozpoznać i co zrobić w przypadku oszustwa.