Although the internet today may seem safer and more accessible than ever, there are more and more people creating threats and attempting to steal money from you. These attempts can come from anywhere and from anyone. They may be through your email, via a text message, a phone call, a suspicious download link, or even in person. The purpose of this site is to help inform you about many of the tactics that people are using to try and take your money and information.
Many of these threats come from angles that may seem unlikely, such as phone calls and in person visits. Which is why informing yourself about these threats and knowing what to do should they arise is essential. Many of these threats can harm you even when you think you are being careful, such as social engineering.
There are only four types of scams covered in this site, social engineering, malware, phone scams, and phishing scams. This is in no way a comprehensive list, as every day new ways to scam others is being found. With that in mind, it is important that you educate yourself beyond this site, so that you can stay safe from having your information and money stolen.