News & cases
News & cases
Practical guides based on verified recent events about online profiles, dating scams and account safety. Older cases remain available with their original source dates.
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Check a US Passport Service Before Sending Identity Documents
Before sending passport documents to a paid helper, check the domain, fees, deliverable and the official route. A dated FTC case shows the risk.
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Check an FTC Phone Disconnection Threat Independently
A caller claims the FTC will cut off your phone or hand you to police. Here is how to break the coached loop and verify it yourself.
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How to Check a Sextortion Help Service's Promises Before Paying
A field guide to vetting paid sextortion-help services: what promises to demand as evidence, what to refuse, and which official routes to use first.
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