Request human review by other members, or answer the call by helping out others in their posts below.

New here? Here’s how to report a scam

Ran into a scam call, text, email, or message? Post the details here — what happened, what tipped you off, and the scam phone number, email, or website involved. Just remember to black out any personal info like full names or account numbers first. Every report you share helps someone else spot it before it reaches them

Welcome — introduce yourself!

 Hi everyone, and welcome to ScamBeacon’s community! Feel free to introduce yourself here — where you’re from, who you’re looking out for (yourself, parents, kids, a friend), and what brought you to ScamBeacon. Glad you’re here.

Post advice here

5 simple habits that stop most scams

> 1. Hang up and call back using a number you look up yourself — never one given to you in the call.

> 2. Never pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto if someone “requires” it — that’s almost always a scam.

> 3. Pause before clicking any link in an unexpected text or email.

> 4. If it feels urgent or scary, that’s the scam talking — take a breath before acting.

> 5. When in doubt, ask a family member or post here before you respond.

What’s a phone scam red flag you’ve learned to spot?

 Robocalls, spoofed caller ID, fake “government agency” calls — they all have tells once you know what to look for. Share one red flag you’ve learned to recognize, or a number/pattern you’ve seen lately.

Spotted a phishing email? Share it here

Fake invoices, spoofed company emails, sketchy “reset your password” links — if you’ve gotten one, post it here (with your name/email address blacked out). Seeing real examples helps everyone get faster at spotting the next one.

You are not alone here

 Online dating and relationship scams can be some of the hardest to talk about — and some of the most damaging. This is a judgment-free space to share what happened to you or someone you love, ask questions, or just be heard. We’re glad you’re here.

Real tech companies will never call you out of the blue

If you get a pop-up or phone call claiming your computer is “infected” and asking for remote access or payment — it’s a scam. Share the ones you’ve seen (screenshots welcome) so others recognize the same script.

Ever heard a cloned voice or seen a deepfake video?

Scammers are starting to use AI to clone voices — even a loved one’s — and create fake videos. This is new territory for a lot of people, so if you’ve encountered one, share what you noticed that seemed “off.” It could help someone else catch it in time.

Post the latest scams, scam calls, texts, or emails you’re seeing across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean — phone numbers, area codes, and scripts are all fair game.

Scam tactics vary a lot by country and area code, so we’ve split this section into regions — North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia, and Other. Post in the one closest to you (or to where the scam is targeting) so alerts are easy to find.