Scams & Safety

How to spot phone and online scams and keep your accounts safe.

• How to Spot a Tech Support Scam

  Learn how to spot a tech support scam: the fake pop-up warnings, the remote access request, the gift card demand, and the exact steps to take instead.

  Updated October 20, 2026

• Grandparent Scam: What to Do

  A caller says your grandchild is in jail and needs money now? Here's exactly what to do in a grandparent scam, step by step, using the FTC's own advice.

  Updated October 20, 2026