Scammers are constantly changing their tactics, but some common scams include:

• Tech support scams: Someone claims there’s a problem with your computer or account and asks for remote access, payment, or personal information.
• Government impersonation scams: Someone pretends to be from a government agency and demands payment or personal information, often using threats or a sense of urgency.
• Amazon or online shopping scams: Scammers may contact you about a fake purchase, refund, or account issue to get your personal or financial information.
• Lottery and sweepstakes scams: You’re told you’ve won a prize but must pay a fee or provide personal information to claim it.
• Grandparent scams: Someone pretends to be a grandchild or loved one in an emergency and asks you to send money quickly.
• Romance scams: A scammer builds an online relationship to build trust over time and eventually asks for money or financial help.
• Wrong-number scams: A scammer may start with an unexpected chat or “wrong number” text and continue the conversation to build trust. Over time, they may ask you to send money or encourage you to invest in a fake opportunity.