fraud

Major corporations seem so stable. That's why shocking corporate meltdowns are so compelling. Here are 10 of the worst ever.

You got a password reset email that looked completely legit, so you clicked the link, followed the steps…and now you’re locked out of multiple accounts. This is one of the most common ways people get hacked, and it’s designed to feel convincing in the moment. The good news is that even if you’ve already clicked the link, there’s still a lot you can do to stop things from getting worse and regain control.

Identity theft, even when it involves someone you know, has clear steps for recovery, and the sooner you act, the more control you regain.

Sadly, there are lots of people out there looking to take advantage of a crisis. So we broke down the worst COVID-19 scams to watch out for .

You check your account and notice money is missing. A check was cashed with your name on it, but you never signed it. You report it to the bank expecting a quick fix, but instead they say you need to prove it was fraud. It feels backwards, but this is how the process usually works. The good news is you’re not stuck, and there are clear steps you can take to try to get your money back.

You check your account after an argument and suddenly the balance is gone. Your parent pulled everything out, even though most of that money came from you. You go to the bank expecting help, but they basically shrug and say they had access, so there’s nothing they can do. Now you’re stuck wondering if that’s really the end of the story. Good news is, it’s not.