Scam Resources

Whether you’re buying a home, renting an apartment, or browsing online on your phone, criminals are there, too. They want to trick you into giving them money or personal information. Avoid being a victim. Get tips and information to help you fight back and stay safer.

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Buying a house? 6 common real estate scams to avoid
Scammers often target homebuyers. They might try to steal your money, hold your belongings hostage, or claim title to an existing home.
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Wire transfer scams: How to spot this age-old scam
Wire transfer scams coax unsuspecting people into sending money to criminals. Learn how to protect yourself from several common types of wire transfer scams.
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Brushing scams: what are those mysterious Amazon packages at your door?
Brushing scams can boost businesses with fake reviews. They may also signal your personal information is at risk.
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Rental scams: What they are and how to spot them
Rental scams can be daunting but don't swear off real estate websites just yet. Learn how to spot a rental scam and safely search for your next property.
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Netflix Email Scam Targets 110 Million Subscribers: Here's What to Do
Learn how to help protect yourself against the Netflix phishing scam and others.
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5 IRS scams to watch out for in tax season
Tax season brings out scammers. Here’s what you can do to help protect against tax-related scams.
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6 back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
Back-to-school scams vary. Here are some common back-to-school scams, how they work, and how students and parents can help avoid them.
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Elderly scams: Scammers target seniors, and tech makes it easier
Elderly scams target senior citizens, with the goal of scamming the elderly out of the money they’ve saved. The internet, online banking, and social media can fuel such scams. Here’s help.
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Charity scams: 9 tips to help avoid fakes
The opportunity for fake-charity scams is high, with so many people in need due to COVID-19.
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13 Census Scams to Watch Out For in 2020 and How to Avoid Them
Scammers are taking advantage of the 2020 U.S. census to steal personal information. Here’s what you need to know.
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Passwords & Encryption
Do you have a strong and unique password for each of your online accounts? You should. And how do you help ensure that the passwords and other information you’re sharing online remain as secure as possible?
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Internet Security
You want your online activity to have protection. That goes for shopping, banking, and having fun. Learn more about internet security from LifeLock.
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Identity Theft Resources
Learn how to help protect against and recover from identity theft, whether you’re at home or on the road.
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LifeLock Blog Home
Read our expert tips and advice to help protect yourself from identity theft. Learn about data breaches, fraud, credit, and internet security from the pros at LifeLock by Norton.
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