Community scam reports

During open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15), you might feel like you’re seeing ads for health insurance plans everywhere you look and getting similar pitches over the phone. These ads and pitches can sometimes be misleading: they might promise things like comprehensive health insurance but actually offer limited benefits. Or be for medical discount cards and…

Source: FTC Consumer Alerts

Scammers impersonate all kinds of organizations, including reputable charities. And these impersonators sometimes make you believe that you won a charity-sponsored sweepstakes because you’ve donated to that charity. So, if you get a call about a sweepstakes contest you’ve supposedly won from someone who says they’re with a charity you support, how can you tell if the prize is real or a scam?

Source: FTC Consumer Alerts

An external other alert was published by BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts. Open the original source for the full context and verify relevant details before taking action.

Source: BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts

In a follow on to the FBI 's initial social media posting on October 21st regarding the identified PHP vulnerabilities, the FBI is sharing this PSA to continue to warn the public of the criticality and necessity to take steps to protect any affected networks from these known vulnerabilities. PHP is a widely used programming language that powers websites and web applications. These…

Source: FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements

The Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ( USPIS ) are investigating multiple letters containing suspicious substances mailed to various locations nationwide, including elected officials, Secretaries of State and their related election offices, and various election-related entities. Law enforcement is working diligently to intercept any additional…

Source: FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements

A phishing indicator related to zyvqaro.shop was reported by PhishDestroy Destroylist on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: PhishDestroy Destroylist

A malware distribution indicator related to 38.137.250.247 was reported by URLhaus on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: URLhaus

A malware distribution indicator related to 42.224.144.194 was reported by URLhaus on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: URLhaus

A malware distribution indicator related to 219.155.202.121 was reported by URLhaus on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: URLhaus

A malware distribution indicator related to 182.127.104.120 was reported by URLhaus on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: URLhaus

A malware distribution indicator related to 182.127.104.120 was reported by URLhaus on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: URLhaus

A malware distribution indicator related to 103.172.186.170 was reported by URLhaus on October 23, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: URLhaus

Here’s the latest twist on FTC impersonators: someone claiming to be an FTC official (who’s really a scammer) calls to say a phone was registered under your name and number and is being used to commit scams in another country. The “FTC official” even reads off their badge ID (it’s a fake badge). If you don’t cooperate, they threaten to deactivate your phone number. Sounds scary? That’s…

Source: FTC Consumer Alerts

If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, you’re probably considering lots of factors — weighing benefits like training and brand name recognition with potential risks and costs. Like any other business, a franchise has no guarantee of success. That’s why franchisors are required to give potential buyers honest information about what it takes to open and operate their franchise.

Source: FTC Consumer Alerts

An external other alert was published by FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements. Open the original source for the full context and verify relevant details before taking action.

Source: FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements

The FBI warns the public that scammers could exploit the 2026 US Midterm Election to perpetrate financial fraud schemes. These schemes target victims across the United States and have previously exploited state and local elections. This PSA is an update to alert number I-102924-PSA , published on 29 October 2024, titled “Scammers Exploit 2024 US General Election to Perpetrate Multiple Fraud…

Source: FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements

Free and fair democratic elections are one of the foundational pillars of the United States. The FBI is committed to protecting every eligible citizen's right to vote. Consistent with past practice, the FBI is providing this information to educate voters about federal election crimes and how to avoid them, and to encourage voters to report suspected violations to the FBI.

Source: FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements

Threats to election workers not only endanger the safety of the individuals involved but also jeopardize the stability of the US electoral process. The FBI defines "election workers" broadly as individuals who have responsibility over one or more aspects of election administration, including elected officials, appointed officials, staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and liaisons.

Source: FBI IC3 Public Service Announcements

A phishing indicator related to zylofam.com was reported by PhishDestroy Destroylist on October 14, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: PhishDestroy Destroylist

Sextortion — when someone threatens to share your intimate images unless you pay — can be stressful and upsetting. And figuring out what to do can be overwhelming. While searching for help, you might find companies that offer quick fixes (for a price) but don’t deliver on their promises. One example, according to the lawsuit filed by the FTC, is Digital Forensics, a company behind websites…

Source: FTC Consumer Alerts

A phishing indicator related to zywyzyskorent.com was reported by PhishDestroy Destroylist on October 13, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: PhishDestroy Destroylist

A phishing indicator related to zywakapovin-fr.fyi was reported by PhishDestroy Destroylist on October 13, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: PhishDestroy Destroylist

A phishing indicator related to zywacapovin-pl.fyi was reported by PhishDestroy Destroylist on October 13, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: PhishDestroy Destroylist

A phishing indicator related to zywa-capovin.pro was reported by PhishDestroy Destroylist on October 13, 2026. This source-reported item has not been independently verified by BeforeYouPay. Verify the destination before paying, downloading files, or sharing sensitive information.

Source: PhishDestroy Destroylist

Did someone share an explicit image of your child online? Possessing or sharing explicit images of children can be a serious crime — and that includes AI-generated deepfakes. Report the perpetrator immediately to criminal law enforcement and take action to get online platforms to remove the images as quickly as possible.

Source: FTC Consumer Alerts

An external other alert was published by BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts. Open the original source for the full context and verify relevant details before taking action.

Source: BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts

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Source: Australian Scamwatch Alerts

An external malware alert was published by BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts. Open the original source for the full context and verify relevant details before taking action.

Source: BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts

An external other alert was published by BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts. Open the original source for the full context and verify relevant details before taking action.

Source: BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts

An external other alert was published by BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts. Open the original source for the full context and verify relevant details before taking action.

Source: BGD e-GOV CIRT Alerts