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Emily Lockwood

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The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on “Read” This Season

The holidays bring joy, celebration, and a flood of scam texts designed to steal your money, data, and peace of mind.

11 Nov 2025 min read

Why you keep getting job scam texts

Job scam texts are blowing up phones everywhere, and they’re only getting sneakier. Stay one step ahead by keeping the fakes out, and help keep your information safe with Avast Mobile Security.

13 Oct 2025 min read

Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

Amazon refund text scams are on the rise. Learn how to spot the scam and keep your info safe.

30 Sep 2025 min read

DoorDash scams are serving up trouble

Learn how to avoid fraud, phishing, and shady schemes as a customer or Dasher.

11 Sep 2025 min read

Missed jury duty? Scammers hope you think so

Jury duty scams are on the rise. Learn how to recognize the red flags, protect your personal data, and verify real court notices.

3 Sep 2025 min read

Match or trap? Online dating scams and other dangers to know

Online dating can spark romance—or scams. Learn how to spot red flags, avoid fraud, and protect yourself from catfishing and other digital dating dangers.

7 Aug 2025 min read

Family first: fighting scams together

Avast’s 2025 Safe Tech Report reveals the rising digital risks faced by older generations and how families can protect them from online scams with empathy, education, and tools like Scam Guardian and secure browsers.

8 Jul 2025 min read

Why AI scam protection is more important than ever

Online scams are getting smarter—and harder to detect. Learn why AI-powered protection is essential in 2025, and how Avast Scam Guardian helps keep you safe from phishing, fake sites, and fraud—free for everyone.

25 Jun 2025 min read

How crypto is changing the game for financial scammers

Crypto scams are evolving fast. Learn how scammers operate—and discover five simple ways to protect your money and identity in the crypto age.

28 May 2025 min read

The latest in phishing scams: stealing your information through fake online forms

Discover how cybercriminals are using fake online forms to steal personal data. Learn how phishing scams mimic trusted brands and how you can protect yourself.

28 May 2025 min read

How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk

Changing your name? Learn how to do it safely without risking your identity. Discover essential steps to protect personal data and avoid fraud during a name change—plus how Avast Secure Identity can help.

13 May 2025 min read