Make Money Fast Scams to Avoid (From Someone Who’s Almost Fallen for All of Them) If you’ve ever Googled “how to make money fast,” congratulations — you’ve already been targeted by half the internet. As someone who writes about scams for a living (and has nearly clicked on a few too many “easy money” promises), … Read more
Common Email Scams That Tried (and Failed) To Fool Me If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being a professional adult with an inbox that looks like a digital landfill, it’s this: common email scams are everywhere. They’re like glitter — once they show up, they multiply, spread, and haunt you forever. I’ve dodged so … Read more
Common Social Media Scams: What I Learned the Hard Way If you’ve ever scrolled through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or whatever new app the teenagers invent while I’m still trying to remember my password, you’ve probably run into Common Social Media Scams. I know I have. In fact, I’ve dodged so many scam attempts that I’m … Read more
Common Text Message Scams Everyone Is Getting Right Now If your phone has ever buzzed and you thought, “Who texted me? I don’t even have friends who message this much,” congratulations — you’ve officially entered the world of common text message scams. Honestly, scammers text me more consistently than people I actually know. At this … Read more
Common Job Offer Scams That Look Shockingly Real If you’ve ever opened your email and thought, “Wow, I didn’t apply for this job, but apparently I’m the perfect candidate,” congratulations — you’ve officially met the world of common job offer scams. I’ve been there too, staring at a message from a “recruiter” who somehow found … Read more
Common Money Scams: The Scams I’m Seeing Everywhere This Year If there’s one thing I’ve learned in 2026, it’s this: scammers do not sleep. They don’t blink. They don’t rest. They’re out here working harder than most people with actual jobs. And honestly? I’m tired. That’s why I decided to put together this guide on … Read more