Learn the Scam Patterns
Scams repeat the same moves. Learn the tells once — spot them forever.
⚡ 1–2 minute lessons
🧠 Plain English
🛡️ No shame. No jargon.
⏱️ Urgency & Threats
“Act now” is the scammer’s favorite weapon.
🎭 Impersonation
Bank, government, family, “support”… all fake roles.
💳 Payment Traps
Gift cards, crypto, wire, Zelle — irreversible tactics.
🔗 Link Tricks
Lookalike URLs and “login” traps.
🔐 Code / MFA Theft
“Read me the code” = account takeover.
🎁 Too Good To Be True
Free money, prizes, refunds, miracle deals.
⏱️ Urgency & Threats
What it looks like
- “Your account will be closed in 30 minutes.”
- “Final notice” / “last warning” language.
- They pressure you to stay on the line.
Why it works
Pressure shuts down logic and forces a fast mistake.
What to do
- Pause. Do not click. Do not send money.
- Contact the company using a trusted number you find yourself.
- If you’re unsure, get a second opinion before acting.