Scam alerts
The scams going around right now.
What they look like, how to spot them, and what to do if you already tapped. In plain words.
This week, October 17, 2026
Fake sites spotted this week.
From public lists of known scams. Don't look for them: the addresses are broken on purpose, so they can't be opened.
A fake USPS page
A copy of the USPS tracking page that asks for a small "redelivery" fee, then your card details.A fake parcel tracking page
A "track your package" page that asks you to pay before your parcel can be delivered.A fake Amazon shop
A shop dressed up as Amazon, with prices far below the real thing.A fake Bank of America support site
A "live support" site that pretends to be Bank of America and asks you to sign in.Guides
How each scam works.
What it looks like, the one rule that beats it, and what to do if you already tapped.
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Fake delivery and toll texts
A text says your parcel is stuck or you owe a toll, with a link to pay a small fee. It's a scam.
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Fake online shops
A big brand at a fraction of the price, in an ad. You pay, and nothing arrives.
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Someone pretending to be your bank or your family
A call from your bank's "fraud team", or a WhatsApp from your child on a new number, asking for money or a code.
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