How to spot fake job offers
Be careful with chat-only interviews, equipment checks, requests to buy gift cards, and jobs that ask for banking information before verified onboarding.
Resources
Clear guidance for common scam situations.
Use these plain-English checklists before clicking links, sending money, sharing information, or signing documents.
How to check suspicious mail
Compare the letter with records you already have. Do not call a number printed on the letter until you verify the organization independently.
How to avoid fake payment links
Open the official app or website yourself. Avoid shortened links and urgent requests to use wire transfers, gift cards, crypto, or unfamiliar payment apps.
How to verify bank texts
Do not use the link in the text. Open your bank app directly or call the number on your card before entering passwords or codes.
How to handle home warranty letters
Look for vague sender names, final notice language, missing account details, and pressure to respond immediately.
How to protect seniors from scams
Create a simple family rule: no payments, codes, gift cards, account changes, or signatures until a trusted person helps verify directly.