
Fraud & Security Video Library
Resources to help protect against scams and scammers.
Short videos to help protect against scams and scammers.
Cybercrime: Tactics & Schemes

Watch video: Fraud investigation scam
The Fraud Investigation Scam occurs when scammers pose as authority figures and use scare tactics to access your account.

Watch video: Romance scam
Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites to gain trust. Once they do, they make up a story and ask for money.

Watch video: Investment scam
Investment scams lure people in with promises of making a lot of money very quickly without having to take on much risk.

Watch video: Fraudulent pop ups scam
The Account Locked scam happens when a person is sent a spoofed message that phishes for account information.
Cybercrime: Tactics & Schemes

Watch video: Person in need
The Person In Need scam is when a scammer contacts you saying they're a family member who needs money for an emergency.

Watch video: Phishing scam
Scammers use tactics like buttons in email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information.

Watch video: Imposter calls scam
Imposter scams happen when a scammer pretends to be someone from a legitimate organization to get access to your information.

Watch video: Search engine scam
Search engine scams occur when a person may encounter offers or messages that entice the person to visit a fraudulent website.
Cybercrime: Tactics & Schemes

Watch video: P2P Scams
Peer-to-peer (P2P) scams occur when a scammer tricks a person into sending money through quick and convenient P2P payment apps.

Watch video: Real estate scams
Real estate scams commonly occur when a scammer sends instructions redirecting funds to an account they control.
Schwab Security
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Watch video: Information security
Scammers will never let their guard down, so neither can we. Staying up-to-date and taking protective measures are the best ways we—you, your loved ones, and Schwab—can hold off prospective scammers.
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Watch video: Protect your accounts
Scammers work in teams. But by taking the necessary measures together, we can be the team that’s always looking out for one another. After all, security can be modern and sophisticated, but it doesn't work unless we all do our part.
Additional steps you can take.
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Protect yourself.
Utilize these helpful guides and security features to protect yourself online.
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Suspect fraud?
If you suspect fraud or identify theft with your Schwab account, contact us immediately.
Call 877-862-6352.
If you are abroad, call +1-602-355-7300.
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Report unauthorized activity.
Report unauthorized activity immediately to Schwab as well as credit bureaus and appropriate government agencies.
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Report a Vulnerability.
If you believe you have found a vulnerability in one of our products or services, please let us know by following these steps on our Report a Vulnerability page.
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Have questions about security at Schwab?
Call us at 800-435-4000.