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Common scam types

If any of these sound familiar — even a little — talk to Bingo. The right next steps depend on the details.

Vehicle Warranty

Calls or letters claiming your car warranty is expiring, often asking for card details to 'renew' coverage you don't have.

Fake buyers or sellers on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp — overpayment scams, fake shipping labels, off-platform payments.

Someone you met online builds a relationship, then asks for money — for an emergency, travel, or a 'sure-thing' investment.

Crypto, stock, or 'high-yield' opportunities with pressure to act fast. Often impossible to withdraw once you've sent funds.

Pop-ups or callers claiming your computer is infected and asking for remote access or payment to 'fix' it.

Calls or texts claiming you owe taxes, missed jury duty, or have a warrant — demanding payment by gift card, crypto, or wire.

Texts or calls pretending to be your bank's fraud department, often tricking you into approving a transfer or sharing a code.

Someone has used your name, SSN, or accounts. New credit lines, unfamiliar charges, or locked-out accounts.

'Free trials' that quietly become recurring charges, or services that make cancellation nearly impossible.

Something feels off but doesn't fit a category? Tell Bingo what happened — that's exactly what it's for.