Reminder that ao3 comments that: try to move you off site, offer to turn your story into art/comics, feel only vaguely related/not related at all to your work are scam comments.
Sincerely, a tired ao3 author.
Let's hope the scammers will leave us alone soon
#ao3 #scamcomments #scamawareness

NOT ALONE: Senior Scam Stories - The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) Empowering Seniors against Targeted Scams and Frauds through Storytelling Real Experiences, Legal Guidance & Prevention Tips Fraud and scams are increasingly targeting older adults across Canada. Behi...

Scams targeting seniors are on the rise.

ACE's NOT ALONE: Seniors' Scam Stories shares real experiences and legal information to help people recognize scams & respond quickly.

Watch & share: 👉 acelaw.ca/not-alone-se...
#ScamAlert #SeniorSafety #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention

Now, why would a phone number from north Texas be reaching out to me regarding toll fees, and sharing a url that leads to a 403 error?

(I know it's a scam and I didn't click on the link. This is a reminder to keep your eyes open and watch for this kind of thing.)

#scamAlert #scamAwareness

Steep Rise in Scams Targeting Immigrants – How to Avoid and How to Recover Scams targeting immigrant communities in the U.S. are rising sharply. Experts examine common fraud schemes, how victims can protect their assets, and legal pathways available for recovery and…

ACoM Briefing Recap | Rise in Scams Targeting Immigrants
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Scams targeting immigrant communities are increasing across the U.S., with experts sharing how to avoid fraud and recover losses.
#ScamAwareness #ACoM

My fellow Canadians, don’t fall for this scam. #FraudPrevention
#StopFraud
#FraudAwareness
#ScamAlert
#ScamAwareness

Roofers Repair 78-year-old Widower’s Roof for Free After Scammers Left Him with a Big Hole Roofers repaired a 78-year-old widower’s roof for free after he was scammed out of thousands by another tradesman. Mike Watkinson needed a few of his roof tiles replaced just weeks after his wife of 57 years died following a long battle with liver cancer. When the first set of roofers arrived, they aggressively quoted him […] The post Roofers Repair 78-year-old Widower’s Roof for Free After Scammers Left Him with a Big Hole appeared first on Good News Network.

Roofers Repair 78-year-old Widower’s Roof for Free After Scammers Left Him with a Big Hole: Roofers repaired a 78-year-old widower’s roof for free after he was scammed out of thousands by another tradesman. Mike… @goodnewsnetwork.org #GoodNews #Roofers #CommunitySupport #HomeRepair #ScamAwareness

I received a scam reply on my tumblr, this is the reality of being a small artist.
Please be safe out there, be wary of EVERY link sent to you, trusted source or otherwise.
⭐️

#art #artist #scam #freelance #scamawareness #artmoots

The New Job Scam Playbook, Tailored to Your Country If you have ever felt that a LinkedIn message “looks legit,” you are not imagining it. The most effective job scams do not look like scams. They look like opportunity, urgency, and relief.

Job scams aren’t obvious anymore, they’re tailored to YOU.

Fake recruiters, real looking offers, urgent asks.

Learn how they work and how to stop them 👇
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#CyberSecurity #Privacy #ScamAwareness #JobSearch #InfoSec

Your phone is now one of the biggest attack surfaces in your life How modern scams use fake receipts, cloned voices, spoofed websites, and panic-driven design to trick ordinary people into handing over money, passwords, and trust.

Ai is is doing some amazing things, but one of those things unfortunately is making life easier for scammers.
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#Cybersecurity #ScamAwareness #PhishingScams #AIFraud

Unpaid Traffic Violation and Arrest Warrant Scam Text Message. #ScamAwareness #ScamAware101

It's not the government, it's scammers! | JoshiesWorld The text messages, and the calls that you get claiming to be a government, a government agency, or working for the government - it's scams!

It's not the government, it's scammers! Please share this: to protect everyone's safety, don't respond to text messages, social media messages, or calls claiming to be from or to be working for a government agency.

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#Awareness #Scam #ScamAwareness #ScamAlert

PayPal Fraud Alert: Caller Scams After Unexpected Deposit MarketWatch (Mar 25, 2026) reported an unsolicited PayPal deposit listing two phone numbers; over 400M PayPal accounts magnify institutional fraud exposure.

PayPal Fraud Alert: Caller Scams After Unexpected Deposit: MarketWatch (Mar 25, 2026) reported an unsolicited PayPal deposit listing two phone numbers; over 400M PayPal accounts magnify institutional fraud… 👈 Read full analysis #PayPalFraud #FraudAlert #ScamAwareness #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age A Google.org-backed study of 28.6 million fraud signals overturns the idea that older adults are most at risk online. Here is what the data actually shows about age and scams.

FYI: Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #AgeAndScams

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age A Google.org-backed study of 28.6 million fraud signals overturns the idea that older adults are most at risk online. Here is what the data actually shows about age and scams.

FYI: Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #AgeAndScams

Florida version of parking violation scam. What state/city will we see it in next? Follow @scamaware101 for more scam warnings. #ScamAwareness #ScamAware101

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OnlineSafety #PotatoSecurity #AgeDemographics

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age A Google.org-backed study of 28.6 million fraud signals overturns the idea that older adults are most at risk online. Here is what the data actually shows about age and scams.

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #AgeDemographics

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age A Google.org-backed study of 28.6 million fraud signals overturns the idea that older adults are most at risk online. Here is what the data actually shows about age and scams.

Scammers don't target who you think - what 28.6 million signals reveal about age #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #AgeDemographics

Scams! Fake traffic/parking violation scams circulating in multiple states via text and email. Massachusetts and New Jersey examples. Do not scan the QR code. These are scams!

Follow @scamaware101 for more tips and alerts. #ScamAwareness #ScamAware101

Monthly ritual: 10+ people sliding into DMs with "portrait of my son" req. And someday, a genuine client will want their child drawn — but they'll get buried under the scammer pile.

Grateful we only operate through Lava now. Wonder how many beginners get tricked?

#ArtistSafety #ScamAwareness

Spot the catfish with #TruthFinder 🎣

Learn exactly how to spot a fake online profile before you get played in our latest blog, How to Spot an Online Catfish #linkinbio

#catfish #scamawareness #romancescam #onlinedating #datingredflags

A growing number of scammers and fraudsters are using artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly gather personal information that they later “weaponize” in targeted scams, Toronto police are warning."/> <meta data-rh= A growing number of scammers and fraudsters are using artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly gather personal information that they later “weaponize” in targeted scams, Toronto police are warning."/> <meta data-rh=

Toronto police warn that AI is now aiding scammers in gathering personal info. How can you protect yourself? #ScamAwareness

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#MortgageFraud #FraudPrevention #MortgageScamAlert #ScamAwareness #TitleFraud #ProtectYourHome #MortgageScam #RealEstateFraud #FakeNOA #WireFraud #ScamOfTheWeek #FraudFiles #IdentityTheft #FinancialSafety #MortgageBroker #FraudChat
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Don’t let scammers get the upper hand! 🛡️

Stop by the Reston Library today before 1:30 PM to get expert tips on protecting yourself and your family.

Huge thanks to the Fairfax Library, @aarp.org, Fairfax Fire and Silver Shield for keeping our community safe.

#Reston #ScamAwareness #FairfaxCounty

Scammerzy już żerują na naszym poczuciu winy. Do tego wykorzystywanie. Do tego ostaniej wojny… absolutnie obrzydliwe. Ten był oczywisty ale zachowajcie ostrożność! Tego na pewno wysypie więcej! Blokujcie zgłaszajcie i defederujcie.

#scam #scamawareness

Scammers are increasingly targeting older adults’ bank accounts, but banks are stepping up with training and tools to protect vulnerable seniors. 🛡️
🔗 https://ow.ly/TQLf50Yo2aO
#ElderFraud #BankSafety #ProtectSeniors #FinancialSecurity #FraudPrevention #SeniorSafety #ScamAwareness #MoneyTips

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NCPW 2026 runs March 1–7. Use it as a quick fraud readiness check for your business.

Read the playbook: www.searchbug.com/info/natio...

#NCPW2026 #FraudPrevention #ScamAwareness #Cybersecurity #IdentityTheft #DataQuality #RiskManagement #ConsumerProtection

Just gonna let y'all know, I'm not on VGen but I see this on Tumblr all the time. Anyone who tells you to join a discord server to avoid being reported is a scammer. That's not how the reporting process works.
#scamawareness #vgen #tumblr #artist

Watch for fake storefronts using slightly misspelled brand names and huge catalogs. Check the domain age and contact details before paying. #ScamAwareness