Resources: Guides to Help You Recognize, Avoid, and Recover From Scams

Practical guides to help you protect yourself and take action. If something already happened, start with Emergency Response. If you want to strengthen your defenses, check Prevention Guides. If you’re trying to help someone else or understand how scams work, see Scam Awareness.

Emergency Response Guides

Something already happened and you need to know what to do right now.

I Clicked a Suspicious Link — What Should I Do Now?
I Got Scammed – Now What?
Where to Get Help If You’ve Been Scammed
What to Do If a Scammer Has Your Social Security Number

Prevention Guides

Proactive steps to harden your defenses, secure your accounts, and recognize threats before they reach you.

How To Secure Your Online Accounts
How To Spot Fake Login Pages and Phishing Websites
What Real Companies Will Never Ask You To Do

Scam Awareness Guides

Understanding how scams work, why scammers use certain tactics, and how to help someone who may be at risk.

Someone I Love Might Be Getting Scammed
Why Scammers Ask For Gift Cards, Crypto, and Zelle