Scam and Fraud Prevention Center
How to prevent scams this summer
Scams spike in the summer. As routines change with travel plans, home projects, and busy inboxes, here’s how to stay protected.
Be cautious with travel plans and tickets
Watch for fake vacation rentals, hotels, or “too good to be true” deals like free trips.
Stick to reputable sites for bookings and tickets — and verify confirmations directly.
Use third-party reviews to validate listings, sellers, or insurance before paying.
Be wary of last-minute pressure to book or pay quickly.
Avoid gift cards, wire transfers, or unfamiliar payment apps.
Don’t rush into home improvement offers
Be cautious of door-to-door contractors offering quick fixes or “limited-time” deals.
Before hiring, always research companies and read third-party reviews.
Get written estimates and avoid large upfront payments.
Never pay in cash or with unsecured payment methods.
Verify licenses and insurance before work begins.
Pause before acting on urgent messages
Be skeptical of texts about traffic violations, unpaid tolls, or account issues.
Don’t click links or download attachments from unknown senders.
Watch for scammers posing as businesses, the government, or even family members.
Never send money or share personal info because of urgency or threats.
Contact organizations directly using trusted information if requests are made.
If you believe any of your accounts have been compromised, contact your financial institutions immediately to protect your funds and prevent losses. Greenlight’s external account monitoring helps you track activity across accounts held at other financial institutions to detect suspicious activity, prevent incremental losses from fraud, and keep your accounts secure from unauthorized use.
How to manage Greenlight’s external account monitoring alerts for unusual account activity
How to utilize Greenlight Family Shield’s identity theft and deceptive transfer insurance coverage
Were you a victim of a data breach or identify theft? You can place credit freezes or fraud alerts with the three major credit reporting bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. The Federal Trade Commission provides resources on how to get started.
$20.9B — Amount of fraud losses reported in 2025
Link accounts to catch suspicious activity.
Monitor finances, flag unusual activity, and be ready for emergencies with Family Shield.