We spent a lot of time covering scams on The Compass this year — and published deep dives on everything from the rise of AI-powered scams to job offers that should raise red flags. But these five articles, which explore romance, text messages, giveaway scams, and more, were the ones that really captured your attention. So, without further ado, here are our top scam stories of the year.
The Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes has always felt a little bit too good to be true, and while there are legitimate winners, there are plenty of scammers posing as PCH representatives. Here, we share how to spot a PCH scam.
From bogus messages about packages and toll roads to fake two-factor authentication texts, scammers got creative in 2025 with their smishing schemes. In this article, we round up the most prevalent text message scams to be on the lookout for — and share tips for how to sort legitimate text messages from suspicious ones.
Cash App has made it easier than ever for you to send money to friends and pay for everything from household essentials to that secondhand piece of furniture you've been on the hunt for. But that ease of use has also made the app a breeding ground for scammers. Discover what you need to know about the seven most prevalent scams on the app in this article.
Gift card scams are nothing new, but this year, they were more prevalent than ever before. Here, we break down why scammers will ask for payment in gift cards and share just a few of the ways gift card scams can shake out.
Out of all of the tactics that fraudsters employed this year to trick you out of your money or private information, romance scams may just be the cruelest. In this article, we share the most common formulas these scams follow, as well as some telltale signs that your online paramour may not have your best intentions at heart.
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