About Red Flag Briefing
Red Flag Briefing is an independent consumer-safety publication that explains current scams in plain English for older Americans and their families.
Last updated
Spot the red flags before you click, pay or reply.
What we do
We track warnings from the FTC, FBI, Social Security’s Inspector General and state attorneys general, then explain them in plain English: what the scam looks like, the red flags, and exactly what to do. Every article cites official sources. We are independent and not affiliated with any government agency.
What we cover
- Phishing emails
- Scam text messages
- Phone scams and caller ID spoofing
- Government impostor scams
- Social Security scams
- Tech support scams
- Grandparent and AI voice-cloning scams
- How to report scams in the United States
Who we write for
Americans aged 45 and older — and the adult sons and daughters who look out for them. That is why our pages use large text, high contrast and simple layouts, and why almost every article ends with an easy way to send it to someone you love.
Our team
- Nathan Fielder, writer. Nathan Fielder writes Red Flag Briefing's scam alerts and guides. Each article is checked line by line against the official government sources listed at the end of it before it is published.
Every article shows who wrote it and when it was last updated. You can read how we research and check facts in our editorial policy.
Contact the editor at editor@redflagbriefing.com. To report a mistake, write to corrections@redflagbriefing.com.
What we are not
- We are not a government agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the FTC, FBI, USPS, Social Security Administration, IRS, Medicare or any other agency.
- We cannot investigate cases or recover money. Our report a scam page lists the official places that can.
- We do not give legal or financial advice. For your specific situation, talk to a lawyer, your bank or a licensed professional.
- We will never call, text or email you to ask for money or personal information. If someone claiming to be us does, it is a scam.
Ownership and funding
Red Flag Briefing is an independent publication founded in 2026. It is not a government agency and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any agency or company we write about.
The site is free to read and is supported by advertising. Advertisers have no say in what we write. Read our advertising disclosure for details.
Contact us
Spotted a mistake, or seen a new scam we should warn people about? Get in touch.