RezSoulution
EN
EnglishEspañolFrançais
Sign in
Spot the Scam

Module 1 of 2

Common scams in our communities

Scammers target everyone, and some target Native communities specifically.

Scams to watch for

  • Fake per-cap, settlement, or tribal payment messages asking for a fee or your bank details.
  • Prize and lottery scams: "You won! Just pay the taxes first."
  • Romance scams: someone you met online quickly says they love you, then needs money.
  • Job scams: an offer that asks you to pay for training or equipment, or to deposit a check and send some back.
  • Tech support scams: a pop-up or call saying your computer is infected.
  • Government impersonation: callers pretending to be the IRS, Social Security, or police demanding payment.

Check what you learned

1 You get a text saying you're owed a tribal settlement, but you must pay a fee first. This is:
2 A new online friend says they love you and asks for money for a plane ticket. This is likely:
3 A pop-up says your computer is infected and to call a number. You should:
4 A job asks you to deposit a check and send part of it back. This is: