Scam Safety Resources by Michael Mendoza

Mike Caulfield's blog

mndz — 2025-05-11 18:20:19 UTC

Mike Caulfield created the SIFT framework to help people evaluate the information they find online.

SIFT Quick Reference Guide

mndz — 2025-05-11 18:27:21 UTC

We created this guide to help you apply the SIFT framework to potential scams.

USCIS - Common Scams

mndz — 2025-05-11 18:55:26 UTC

This page from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services lists many of the most common types of immigration-related scams and provides guidance and links to learn more.

FTC - Avoiding Immigration Scams

mndz — 2025-05-11 18:58:20 UTC

This page from the Federal Trade Commission lists some common immigration scams and provides a helpful list of resources for finding legal representation and reporting immigration scams.

StopNotarioFraud.org

mndz — 2025-05-11 19:11:09 UTC

This site created by the American Immigration Lawyers Association provides information and resources for reporting fraudulent immigration lawyers and finding legal assistance and advice.

DISB - ICE Agent Impostor Scam

mndz — 2025-05-11 19:23:56 UTC

This page from the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking discusses scammers who impersonate ICE or DHS agents.

DSU MadLabs - WhatsApp Scams

mndz — 2025-05-11 19:31:42 UTC

This resource created by a cybersecurity research group at Dakota State University provides tips for avoiding and detecting scams on WhatsApp, as well as guides to managing your profile's privacy.

FTC - Spam Text Messages

mndz — 2025-05-11 19:38:33 UTC

This page from the Federal Trade Commission provides details on a variety of scams spread through text messages and provides resources for avoiding and reporting them.

UM - Text Message Scams

mndz — 2025-05-11 19:50:10 UTC

This page from the University of Michigan provides information on some common text message scams and provides tips on avoiding having your information stolen.

USCIS - Report Immigration Scams

mndz — 2025-05-11 19:58:10 UTC

This page from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services provides information about reporting suspected immigration scams.

Maryland Attorney General - File a Consumer Complaint

mndz — 2025-05-11 20:02:13 UTC

This page provides instructions and links on filing a complaint with the Maryland Attorney General.

FTC - Report Fraud

mndz — 2025-05-11 20:11:41 UTC

This is the Federal Trade Commission's site for reporting a wide variety of scams and fraud, such as impersonators, fake job applications, and debt collection fraud.