Scam resources
Scams can be confusing. They change fast, use unfamiliar tactics, and often leave people unsure of whether what they're doing is real or not. Jacana is here to help.
Learn about scams
Plain-English guides on common scam types and the companies scammers impersonate.
Been scammed?
Step-by-step help to stop contact, protect your money, and report it to the FTC, the FBI, your bank, or wherever it happened.
Risk Check
See what scammers can already find out about you, and how to lock it down.
Scam Check
Paste a suspicious message or describe what happened. If you think you've been scammed, we'll tell you if it's a scam and give you a personalized action plan.
Works for texts, emails, screenshots, and calls. No account needed.
New scams show up every week. Read the latest on the Jacana blog