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Banking & Wire Frauds

Bank-impersonation fraud is the most damaging category of consumer scam because it moves real money out of a real account, usually in under an hour. These guides explain how the lure works, what the caller is actually trying to make you do, and the recall and dispute procedures that still work after the transfer leaves.

3 guides in this hub

Pig Butchering Investment Scam

A wrong-number text becomes a friendship, then an investment tip on a platform that shows fake profits. Learn how pig butchering works and why withdrawals always fail.

11 min readUpdated July 24, 2026

IRS & Social Security Scam Calls

A caller says your Social Security number is suspended or that the IRS has a warrant. Learn how government imposter scams work and what these agencies actually do.

10 min readUpdated July 19, 2026

Bank Fraud Alert Text Scam

A fake bank fraud alert text is the opening move in a bank impersonation scam. Learn how smishing works, the three requests that are always fraud, and the recovery steps that still work.

11 min readUpdated June 18, 2026

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Official reporting channels

Contact your bank first if money has moved, then file with the agencies below.

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