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Scams explained: how to spot them and stay safe

How scammers work: fake jobs, calls "from the bank", fake websites and investments. Read and share with your family.

18 October 2026

Fake jobs abroad: 7 signs of a scam

Warehouse work in Poland, a factory job in Germany, berry picking in Finland. How to tell a real job offer from a scheme where you are asked to pay first.

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18 October 2026

A call from "the bank's security team": how to spot it and what to do

You are told that your card is blocked or that someone is trying to take your money. We explain why this is almost always a scam and how to react.

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18 October 2026

What to do if you have already sent money to scammers

A step-by-step plan for the first hours after a scam: bank, police, evidence. The faster you act, the better your chance of getting the money back.

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18 October 2026

Fake rental ads: how not to pay for a flat that does not exist

A cheap flat in a good area, the owner is "abroad", and only a deposit is needed. We explain the most common rental scams and the signs that show them right away.

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18 October 2026

Scams on classifieds websites: "I will pay with delivery" and links to "receive money"

You are selling something, and a "buyer" is ready to pay at once and sends you a link so you can "receive the money". How this scam works and why you never need a CVV code to receive money.

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18 October 2026

"Mum, I'm in trouble": calls and messages pretending to be from relatives

At night a "son", "granddaughter" or "police officer" calls: someone has had a car accident or is in trouble, and money is needed urgently. How to recognise this scam and what to do in one minute to keep your savings safe.

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18 October 2026

Side jobs "for likes" and "tasks": how they pay you 50 dollars to take 500

Someone messages you and offers easy money: liking posts, writing reviews, doing "tasks". The first payments arrive, and then the "deposits" begin. We explain the scheme step by step.

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18 October 2026

Fake investments and crypto: "guaranteed income" and a personal manager

Ads with famous people, a "broker" with a personal manager, a nice account page with a growing balance. How fake investment platforms work and why you cannot take your money out of them.

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18 October 2026

SMS about a parcel, a fine or a tax: how to spot a phishing link

"Your parcel is on hold", "you have an unpaid fine", "pay 2 złoty extra for delivery". Messages like these lead to fake payment pages. We explain how to recognise them and where to report them.

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18 October 2026

Scammers on dating sites: when "love" ends with a request for money

An attentive, attractive person, long chats, plans to meet, and then a sudden emergency or a "great investment". How to recognise a romance scam.

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18 October 2026

Where to go if you have been scammed: bank, police and platform

A short guide: what to do in the first minutes after a scam and where to report fraud.

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