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Try: tracking-usps-redelivery.xyz refund@irs-2026-return.com +1 (876) 555-0199
What's happening today 21,898
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April reminder: Tax season scams peak right now. The IRS never contacts you first by text or email — they send a letter.
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Caller ID lies. Always. When “IRS” or “Social Security” or your bank shows up on your phone, that name was typed in by the caller . Anyone can do it. Real agencies almost never call you first.
Hang up. Even if it feels rude. You don't owe a stranger a conversation.Find the real number yourself. Look at the back of your bank card. Look at your last paper bill. Type it in.Call that real number. Ask the real company if the call was theirs. It almost never is.If they pressure you, threaten you, or rush you — that's the scam. Real agencies wait for you to call back.
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Scams happening right now Updated today · sorted by severity Real reports from real people this week, in plain language.
How scams actually work Every scam follows a pattern Once you see the steps, it's much easier to spot. Pick a type below.
Grandchild in trouble Fake Medicare call IRS refund text Online friend needs money Computer warning popup
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They call, crying. Someone says they are your grandchild. The voice is shaky. They may sound hurt.
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"Don't tell Mom." They ask you to keep it a secret. This is the clearest warning sign.
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They need cash fast. Wire, gift cards, or cash in the mail. No real emergency works this way.
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Hang up and call them. Call your grandchild directly at the number you know. They will be fine.
Can you spot the scam? One question · no pressure Three text messages arrived today. Only one is a scam. Which one?
Tap the message you think is the scam.
A "Your package could not be delivered. Click here to pay a $3.50 redelivery fee: usps-redelivery-fee.xyz" B "Your prescription is ready for pickup at CVS store #2104. Reply STOP to opt out." C "Appointment reminder: Dr. Chen tomorrow at 2:30pm. Reply C to confirm."
Real people to call Free · no sales pitch If something feels wrong and you just want to talk to someone, these are real, free places to start.
AARP Fraud Watch Helpline Volunteers talk it through with you. Free for anyone, even if you're not a member.
1-877-908-3360 Mon–Fri · 8am–8pm ET Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteers in every state who help with Medicare fraud, specifically.
1-877-808-2468 Or find your local SMP at smpresource.org Your local police (non-emergency) If someone came to your door or you feel unsafe, the local non-emergency line is the right call.
Check your city's website Non-emergency only · use 911 for emergencies
Here's what these scams look like. 8examples · PII redacted Save these in your mind. When the next one shows up, you'll recognise the shape of it.
Fake USPS redelivery text demanding a $3.50 fee on a look-alike domain. Carrier never charges a redelivery fee URL is not usps.com Urgent time pressure Spoofed Microsoft sign-in alert pushing the user toward an MFA-fatigue prompt. Sender domain does not match Microsoft Login link goes to a third-party host Urgent action requested Caller ID spoofed as "Medicare" asking for the new card number. Medicare already has your number Threats of coverage loss Caller ID can be spoofed Long-cultivated DM relationship pivots to a "guaranteed return" crypto platform. Investment advice from someone you only know online Wallet-connect request Asks you to move off-platform Promoted tweet promising a free token airdrop; landing site requests wallet connect. Connect wallet to claim Promoted post with no verified-org checkmark Brand-new domain Cloned-voice call: "Grandma, I'm in trouble. Don't tell Mom." Hang up and call the real number Use a family safeword Caller refuses to verify Browser popup posing as a Microsoft virus alert with a phone number to call. Microsoft never calls you Loud audio + phone number Browser fullscreen lockout Spoofed PayPal "billing update" page on a paypal-look-alike domain. Sender display name spoofs PayPal Link host is not paypal.com Asks for full card details 
