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Why Scam Spotter HQ exists
Scammers don't target everyone equally. They target people they believe will answer the phone, trust a friendly voice, and act before double-checking — and too often, that means adults over 55.
Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission — and reported losses are only a fraction of the real total, because most victims never report out of embarrassment.
Scam Spotter HQ exists to change that equation. We break down each scam in plain English — how it works, the exact words scammers use, the red flags, and what to do — so you can spot it the moment it reaches you, and teach the people you love to spot it too.
Our editorial standards
- Official sources only. Every alert is built from FTC, FBI, and consumer-protection reports. We cite our sources on every page.
- Plain language. If it needs jargon to explain, we rewrite it until it doesn't.
- Corrections. If we get something wrong, we fix it and say so. Email us — see the Contact page.
- No "safe" verdicts. We'll never tell you something is definitely safe. Absence of warnings is not proof — when in doubt, verify through official channels.
How our videos are made
Our YouTube videos use an AI voiceover and AI-generated visuals — no real people appear on screen. We disclose this on YouTube as required. Every script is written and fact-checked by a human before anything is published, and every claim traces back to a cited source.
What we're not
Scam Spotter HQ is an educational project — not a law firm, not financial advice, and not a reporting agency. If you've been targeted, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and contact your bank right away if money moved.