Scam Awareness & Online Safety
Stay Sharp, Stay Safe: Unmasking Online Scams One Click at a Time
Our mission is to empower individuals with knowledge and awareness to protect themselves from online scams and other threats. Through accessible and up-to-date information, we expose fraudulent schemes, educate the public, and promote digital safety.
Source: FBI IC3 2024 Internet Crime Report
Think you've been scammed?
Act quickly and report it — even if you didn't lose money. Every report helps investigators connect cases and shut scammers down.
1. Stop the bleeding
Cut off contact with the scammer. Call your bank or card issuer to freeze or dispute payments, and change any passwords you may have exposed — starting with your email account.
2. Report it to the FBI
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is the FBI's central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. Rapid reporting can sometimes help recover wired funds.
File at ic3.gov3. Tell the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission shares fraud reports with thousands of law enforcement agencies and uses them to spot emerging scam patterns.
Report to the FTCNeed to talk to someone?
The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline (877-908-3360) offers free support and guidance for scam victims and their families — no membership required.