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Is This Charles Schwab Email a Scam? How to Tell

Charles Schwab impersonation scams include fake account security alerts, investment opportunity scams, and phishing emails targeting Schwab brokerage account holders.

Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026

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Common Charles Schwab Scam Types

Account security alert phishing

Fake investment opportunity emails

Brokerage account verification scams

Schwab advisor impersonation

Example Scam Messages

These are examples of fake messages impersonating Charles Schwab. Never click links in unsolicited messages.

“Schwab: Unauthorized login attempt on your brokerage account. Secure at schwab-verify.com”

“Charles Schwab: Exclusive investment opportunity with guaranteed 15% returns.”

Red Flags to Watch For

Guaranteed investment return promises
Links to non-schwab.com websites
Unsolicited calls from people claiming to be Schwab advisors
Requests for your account credentials via email

Legitimate Charles Schwab Contact Info

Visit schwab.com or call 1-800-435-4000. Schwab advisors will never promise guaranteed returns or ask for your password.

Where to Report a Charles Schwab Scam

If you received or fell for a fake Charles Schwab message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.

FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.

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