312 Area Code Scams: How Local-Looking Calls and Texts Trick You
Calls and texts from the 312 area code may look local, but caller ID can be spoofed. Learn the common scam scripts, warning signs, and recovery steps.
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URL ScannerCheck a website before you visit.File ScannerCheck a download for threats.Phishing Link AnalyzerInvestigate a suspicious link.Email ScannerInvestigate an email address.SMS ScannerCheck a suspicious text message.QR Code ScannerInspect where a QR code leads.Password GeneratorCreate a strong, unique password.Sender LookupLook up reports about a sender.
Tools
Security toolsChoose what to check
URL ScannerCheck a website before you visit.File ScannerCheck a download for threats.Phishing Link AnalyzerInvestigate a suspicious link.Email ScannerInvestigate an email address.SMS ScannerCheck a suspicious text message.QR Code ScannerInspect where a QR code leads.Password GeneratorCreate a strong, unique password.Sender LookupLook up reports about a sender.