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Guides published September 20, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Instagram DM claiming a giveaway win with a suspicious claim link.

How to spot an Instagram giveaway or influencer scam

Fake contests and influencer clones that charge claim fees.

September 20, 2026
 TikTok live shopping screen pushing a QR payment code.

How to spot a TikTok shop or live-stream scam

Live flash sales that push QR codes and off-app payment.

September 20, 2026
 WhatsApp verification code SMS next to a warning not to share it.

How to spot a WhatsApp account takeover scam

Stolen WhatsApp codes that hijack your chats for money asks.

September 20, 2026
 Discord DM offering free Nitro beside a look-alike claim page.

How to spot a Discord nitro or crypto giveaway scam

Fake Nitro and crypto airdrop links that steal tokens or seeds.

September 20, 2026
 LinkedIn InMail job offer beside a look-alike login page.

How to spot a LinkedIn recruiter phishing scam

Fake recruiter InMails that phish logins or advance fees.

September 20, 2026
 US desk with a phone showing a fake eBay seller payment text beside a laptop open to an auction listing

How to spot an eBay seller impersonation scam

Fake sellers and support that push you off eBay.

September 20, 2026
 US kitchen table with a phone showing a too-good Craigslist rental listing beside a lease printout

How to spot a Craigslist rental deposit scam

Too-good rentals that demand deposits before a tour.

September 20, 2026
 US outdoor public meetup table with a phone showing an OfferUp chat beside a boxed electronics item

How to spot an OfferUp meetup scam

Local handoff tricks and last-minute remote payment pivots.

September 20, 2026
 US event tickets and a phone showing a suspicious ticket-transfer text on a wooden table

How to spot a fake ticket or StubHub listing scam

Counterfeit seats and look-alike transfer pages.

September 20, 2026
 US living room with a phone showing a cute puppy listing beside a notepad of shipping fee demands

How to spot a pet adoption or puppy deposit scam

Stolen pet photos and endless shipping fees.

September 20, 2026
 US kitchen counter with a phone showing an Amazon Security incoming call beside a laptop with a scareware pop-up

How to spot a fake Amazon customer service call

Cold calls that demand codes, remote access, or gift cards.

September 20, 2026
 US entryway table with a phone showing a fake package holding-fee text beside a cardboard box

How to spot a package holding fee delivery scam

Fake carrier texts that harvest cards for tiny fees.

September 20, 2026