Welcome to LearnAboutScams.org

Information and educational material on the subject of internet, email, messaging, and phone scams.

Learn the most common traits of over-the-phone scams so you can hang up the call and stop scammers dead in their tracks.

Familiarize yourself with email scams and phishing attempt red flags so you don’t ever click on a bad link.

Get tips for dealing with annoying spam texts and scammers impersonating your friends and loved ones.

If you’re new to learning about scams, we recommend starting with our Anti-Scam Practices page.

Check out the links and descriptions below to get started, and thank you for visiting LearnAboutScams.org. We hope you enjoy!

Find rules-of-thumb for keeping scammers at bay and out of your life from the get-go.

Learn about the tell-tale signs of a scam and what to do when you encounter them.

After learning about the signs of a scam, check here for other red flags to look for.

An index with definitions and examples of common scams and how to handle them.

Here you can find downloadable printout material for yourself, your family, and friends.

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