Search engine scams occur when a person may encounter offers or messages that entice the person to visit a fraudulent website.

Imposter scams happen when a scammer pretends to be someone from a legitimate organization to get access to your information.

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

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

The Account Locked scam happens when a person is sent a spoofed message that phishes for account information.

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

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

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

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.