AWARE AND SAFE · WEEKLY SERIES
Scam Watch
One common scam, explained plainly, every week. What it looks like when it arrives, the tells that give it away, and exactly what to do — in about two minutes.
SCAM OF THE WEEK · #1The Bank Call That Isn’t Your Bank
The caller ID says your bank. The voice sounds right. It’s neither — and the ‘verification code’ they want is the key to your account.
SCAM OF THE WEEK · #2The Grandchild Who Needs Bail Money
A crying voice on a late-night call, a ‘lawyer’ with wiring instructions — and a voice cloned by AI from seconds of video.
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SCAM OF THE WEEK · #3The Parcel You Didn’t Order
A $2.95 redelivery fee for a parcel you never ordered. The fee isn’t the point — your card details are.
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SCAM OF THE WEEK · #4The Virus Warning That Wants Your Money
The alert shouts, the screen locks, and there’s a support number to call. The number is the scam.
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SCAM OF THE WEEK · #5Your Boss Calls — But It Isn’t Your Boss
Your voice, your mannerisms, asking your employee for $18,000 by 5pm. It isn’t you.
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SCAM OF THE WEEK · #6You Won a Prize You Never Entered
Congratulations! Now just pay $4.99 to ‘claim’ it. Real prizes don’t send you a bill.
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