Scammers pose as celebrities—using fake social media accounts, direct messages, or voice calls—to solicit money for charity drives, exclusive deals, or “personal favors” that never materialize.

Scammers leverage explicit images, videos, or fabricated content to threaten victims—often minors—into paying ransom or performing actions under threat of exposure or harm.

Scammers impersonate the DMV or toll agencies via SMS, claiming unpaid fines or fees, and trick victims into clicking malicious links or paying bogus charges. Awareness and verification are your best defense.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized communication — but scammers are also using it to trick people more convincingly than ever. From hyper-realistic phishing emails to deepfake voice calls, awareness is your best defense.