Practical guides on "Scams and fraud". Plain language, with examples for the Polish community in the USA.
In 2025, Americans reported a record $15.9 billion in fraud losses, highlighting the importance of verifying official sources and avoiding scams targeting immigrants.
Learn how card skimming thieves operate, the methods they use, and how you can protect yourself from data theft; understanding the threats is the first step to safer card usage.
Learn how to effectively freeze your credit report with the three major credit bureaus in the USA, making identity theft protection easier than ever!
Identity theft is a serious issue that can affect anyone; learn how to respond if someone uses your SSN to secure your finances and regain control over your identity.
Learn how to quickly and effectively respond if your bank account has been hacked; this step-by-step guide will help you secure your finances and regain control.
Technical scams, such as fake notifications from Microsoft, can lead to data theft and access to bank accounts; learn how to recognize them and what to do in case of a scam.
Learn how to effectively protect your elderly parents from internet scams, fake phone calls, romantic and investment frauds with practical advice for families.
Scams involving gift cards, such as Apple Gift Cards, are becoming increasingly common; learn how these scams work, why scammers demand gift cards, and how to protect yourself.
Learn how to recognize and avoid scams related to false road payment notifications in the USA, and discover how to protect your financial data from phishing SMS messages.
USPS-related SMS scams are one of the most common forms of phishing in the USA; learn how to identify fake messages, secure your data, and safely verify package statuses.
Learn how to identify phishing emails and SMS to protect your personal data and finances, discover common scams, and understand how to defend against them.
Learn how to identify rental scams in the USA, recognize fake listings, deposit traps, and other threats to protect your money.
Scams involving fake employers are becoming increasingly common, especially among new immigrants. Learn how to recognize and avoid traps related to fake job offers and what to do in case of a scam.
Learn how to identify fake immigration lawyers and avoid scams related to documents and Green Cards, including how to verify lawyers and report abuses.
Learn how Ponzi schemes and pyramids operate and discover the warning signs that can help you avoid financial fraud, especially within immigrant communities.
Before entrusting your money to a financial advisor, ensure they are legitimate by using tools like FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure to verify their credibility.
Learn how to recognize fake investment groups on WhatsApp that use manipulated screenshots and false analyses to deceive investors. Protect your finances from scammers!
Investing in cryptocurrencies can be risky, especially in light of numerous scams; learn how to recognize traps such as 'pig butchering' scams and fake investment platforms.
Voice scams are becoming increasingly common, with AI technology enabling scammers to clone the voices of loved ones; learn how to defend against these threats and what steps to take to protect your finances.
Grandparent and family scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated; learn how to recognize new methods used by scammers who exploit technology to deceive elderly individuals, including Polish immigrants in the USA.
Understand how Zelle scams work and why banks rarely refund victims' money. Learn how scammers manipulate victims into voluntarily sending money.
Learn how to avoid scams on Facebook Marketplace by understanding common scams such as fake deposits, shipping scams, and more to protect your money.
Learn how to identify scammers impersonating Social Security Administration employees, recognize warning signs, and protect yourself from phone scams.
Learn about the scams that most often affect the Polish community in the USA. Read our guide to avoid traps related to fake immigration services, investment market fraud, and other threats.