PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS — A Practical Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Phone, Online and Text Fraud

A call "from your bank," a text about a pending package, an amazing job offer or a new online love who suddenly needs money. Scams keep changing their disguise, but almost all of them use the same tricks.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS, by Juan Coss, teaches you to recognize them and react in time, with real examples and clear steps.

Includes:

• The 4 signs that give away almost any scam

• Fake calls: government, bank, relative in trouble and tech support

• Fraudulent texts and emails

• Online shopping, social media and fake checks

• Romance and investment scams

• Fake jobs, prizes and loans

• How to protect your data and freeze your credit

• What to do if you've been scammed: immediate steps and where to report

• Checklist and official resources

Educational guide based on official 2026 sources. Not a substitute for help from your bank or the authorities.

Author: Juan Coss · Juan Coss Library