Focused Scam Guides
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Ghost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Wise
Ghost brokers sell fraudulent auto insurance policies at below-market prices, collect Wise payments, and leave drivers uninsured and exposed to legal liability.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via Wire Transfer
Scammers post convincing listings for vehicles that do not exist or are not for sale, collect wire transfers from buyers, and disappear with the funds.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via Zelle
Fraudulent vehicle sellers on US classified platforms pressure buyers to pay via Zelle — which transfers funds instantly and without buyer protection — then disappear before delivering the car.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via Zelle
Fraudulent charitable solicitors in the US push donors toward Zelle payments, which settle instantly and cannot be reversed, for causes that benefit no one but the scammer.
PaymentFake Bitcoin Yield & Staking Scams
Fraudulent platforms promise high returns on deposited Bitcoin through fake staking, lending, or yield-farming products, stealing BTC deposits when victims attempt to withdraw.
PaymentFake Online Pharmacy Scams via PayPal
Fraudulent online pharmacies accept PayPal payments for medications that arrive as counterfeits, are not delivered at all, or contain hazardous substitutes.
PaymentFake Bitcoin Airdrop Scams
Fraudulent Bitcoin airdrop promotions trick holders into sending BTC to claim a 'reward,' or into revealing wallet credentials through a fake claim portal.
PaymentRug Pull Scams Funded via Bitcoin
Project founders collect Bitcoin from investors for new crypto ventures or NFT projects, then disappear with the raised BTC once sufficient funds are accumulated.
PaymentFake Puppy & Pet Seller Scams via Zelle
Scammers list non-existent pets on classified platforms and demand Zelle payment, knowing funds will settle instantly with no buyer protection.
PaymentGhost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Cash App
Ghost brokers collect Cash App payments for fraudulent auto insurance policies that leave drivers uninsured and potentially facing serious legal consequences.
PaymentPrize Notification Scams via Wire Transfer
Victims are told they have won a large cash prize or vehicle and must wire transfer processing fees, taxes, or insurance costs before the prize can be released.
PaymentFake Tax Office Scams via Wire Transfer
Fraudsters impersonating tax authorities instruct victims to wire transfer large sums to settle fabricated tax debts, using threats of arrest or asset seizure to prevent the victim from pausing to verify.
PaymentCrypto Giveaway Scams via Ethereum & Stablecoins
Fraudsters promise to send double the ETH or stablecoins sent to a giveaway address, collecting participants' crypto while delivering nothing in return.
PaymentFake Exchange Support Scams Targeting ETH & Stablecoin Users
Impersonators posing as exchange support staff steal Ethereum wallets or on-exchange balances of ETH and stablecoins through fake account recovery processes.
PaymentWallet Drainer Tactics Targeting Bitcoin Wallets
Attackers use phishing sites, malicious browser extensions, and clipboard hijackers to redirect Bitcoin transactions or steal private keys, draining BTC wallets.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via PayPal
Fraudulent charitable solicitations collect PayPal donations for fake causes, exploiting the platform's reach and perceived legitimacy to steal from well-intentioned donors.
PaymentFake Investment Yield Scams Collecting Funds via Wise
Fraudulent investment platforms instruct victims to send funds via Wise as part of a high-yield investment scheme, collecting deposits they will never return.
PaymentFake Online Pharmacy Scams via Bitcoin
Illegal online pharmacies targeting prescription drugs or controlled substances accept Bitcoin to avoid regulated payment networks, delivering counterfeit products or nothing at all.
PaymentDisaster Relief Scams via PayPal
Fake disaster relief campaigns collect PayPal donations for crises that either do not need the funds or do not exist, pocketing contributions meant for genuine victims.
PaymentForeign Lottery Scams via Cash App
Lottery scammers targeting US victims direct them to send Cash App payments for 'processing fees' or 'tax deposits' to claim non-existent foreign lottery prizes.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via Cash App
Scammers list non-existent vehicles on US classified platforms and request Cash App payments, knowing the transfers are instant, non-refundable, and carry no buyer protection.
PaymentFake Online Pharmacy Scams via Revolut
Unregulated online pharmacies across Europe and globally collect Revolut bank transfers for medication orders that arrive as counterfeits or do not arrive at all.
PaymentGhost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Revolut
Ghost brokers operating across European markets collect Revolut payments for fraudulent motor insurance policies, leaving drivers unknowingly uninsured.
PaymentFake Puppy & Pet Seller Scams via Apple Pay
Fraudulent pet sellers request Apple Pay payments for animals that do not exist, exploiting the payment method's speed and the absence of buyer protection for peer-to-peer transactions.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via Pix (Brazil)
Fraudulent charity campaigns in Brazil collect Pix instant payments for fake causes, exploiting the payment system's speed and familiarity to prevent donors from pausing to verify.
PaymentFake Investment Yield Scams Collecting Deposits via Pix (Brazil)
Fraudulent investment platforms targeting Brazilian users direct victims to send Pix deposits for high-yield crypto or forex schemes that steal the funds.
PaymentPrize Notification Scams via UPI (India)
Scammers send fake KBC or lottery winner notifications to Indians and request UPI fee payments to release non-existent cash prizes.
PaymentFake Crypto Exchange Support Scams Collecting Funds via Wise
Criminals impersonating exchange support staff instruct victims to transfer funds via Wise as part of a fake 'account protection' process, stealing the transferred amount.
PaymentPuppy Deposit Scams via Zelle
Fake breeders pressure buyers to send Zelle deposits to hold a puppy, then manufacture delays and demands until they disappear with the funds.
PaymentSeed Phrase Phishing Targeting Bitcoin Wallets
Scammers create fake Bitcoin wallet restore portals and support sites to harvest the seed phrases of BTC holders, gaining instant access to their entire wallet balance.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via Revolut
Fraudulent vehicle sellers across European markets request Revolut transfers to secure cars that do not exist or will not be delivered, exploiting the platform's instant settlement.
PaymentGhost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency-accepting ghost brokers collect Bitcoin for fraudulent auto insurance policies, leaving drivers uninsured with no payment recourse.
PaymentCounterfeit Medicine Supply Scams via PayPal
Fraudulent pharmaceutical suppliers accept PayPal for bulk medication orders, delivering counterfeits or nothing while buyers believe PayPal's presence means the transaction is safe.
PaymentFake Investment Yield Scams Collecting Deposits via UPI (India)
Fraudulent high-yield investment platforms targeting Indians request UPI deposits for crypto or forex schemes promising returns far above market rates.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via PayPal
Scammers selling non-existent vehicles collect PayPal payments, then exploit Friends and Family requests or policy edge cases to prevent buyers from recovering funds.
PaymentVehicle Escrow Scams via PayPal
Fraudsters direct vehicle buyers to fake PayPal escrow portals that collect full vehicle payment but have no actual connection to PayPal, disappearing with the funds.
PaymentFake Tax Office Scams via Cash App
Fraudsters posing as IRS or other tax authority agents demand immediate Cash App payments to settle fabricated tax debts, threatening arrest to override the victim's rational thinking.
PaymentInvestment Rug Pulls Collecting Capital via Wise
Fraudulent investment projects collect startup capital from investors via Wise before disappearing with the funds, leaving investors with worthless assets or nothing at all.
PaymentFake Crypto Airdrop Scams Requiring Wise Fee Payments
Fraudulent airdrop claims instruct victims to pay 'verification' or 'processing' fees via Wise before receiving tokens that do not exist.
PaymentVehicle Escrow Scams via Zelle
Fraudulent vehicle sellers direct US buyers to fake escrow sites and then request Zelle payment to fund the escrow, disappearing with the instant transfer.
PaymentDisaster Relief Scams via Wire Transfer
Fraudulent relief organisations collect international wire transfers from donors shortly after disasters, routing funds to criminal accounts while providing no aid to victims.
PaymentFake Crypto Exchange Support Scams via Cash App
Fraudsters posing as crypto exchange support staff instruct US victims to send Cash App payments as part of a fake 'account verification' or 'reversal fee' process.
PaymentFake Investment Yield Scams Collecting Cash App Payments
Fraudulent investment platforms promise high weekly returns and request Cash App deposits from US victims, providing no returns and eventually blocking all withdrawals.
PaymentPuppy Deposit Scams via Apple Pay
Fake breeders collect Apple Pay deposits to reserve puppies that do not exist, then manufacture endless delays and additional charges before disappearing.
PaymentPrize Notification Scams via Cash App
Scammers claim victims have won cash prizes and demand immediate Cash App payments for taxes or processing fees before the non-existent prize can be released.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via Apple Pay
Scammers in the US list vehicles that do not exist and request Apple Pay deposits, relying on the payment method's instant settlement and lack of buyer protection.
PaymentForeign Lottery Scams via Apple Pay
Lottery scammers targeting US iPhone users request Apple Pay fee payments to release non-existent prizes, exploiting the payment method's instant settlement.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via Wire Transfer
Fraudulent charities soliciting corporate or high-value personal donations request wire transfers to accounts the donor cannot subsequently recover funds from.
PaymentFake Tax Office Scams via Apple Pay
Callers impersonating the IRS or other tax authorities demand immediate Apple Pay settlements for fabricated debts, threatening arrest to prevent victims from verifying the claim.
PaymentCounterfeit Medicine Supply Scams via Bitcoin
Illegal pharmaceutical suppliers accept Bitcoin for bulk medication orders, exploiting the irreversibility and pseudonymity of BTC to collect payment while delivering counterfeits or nothing.
PaymentFake Investment Yield Scams Collecting Deposits via Revolut
Fraudulent high-yield investment platforms targeting European users instruct victims to deposit via Revolut, collecting funds with no intention of providing returns.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Brazil
Long-con romance-plus-investment fraud targeting Brazilian users through WhatsApp and Instagram, ending in devastating crypto losses.
CountryFake Trading Platforms in Brazil
Fraudulent investment platforms mimicking regulated Brazilian fintechs or foreign exchanges that fabricate profits then vanish with deposited funds.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Brazil
Fraudulent job offers sent via WhatsApp promising remote work or quick earnings that funnel victims into task-based money-laundering or upfront fee traps.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Brazil
SMS and WhatsApp phishing messages impersonating Brazilian couriers such as Correios, Mercado Livre, or Shopee to harvest credentials and banking data.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Brazil
Sextortion schemes that begin as romantic connections on dating apps or social media, then threaten to share intimate images unless payments are made.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Brazil
Classic prepayment fraud adapted for Brazilian audiences, promising lottery prizes, inheritance windfalls, or business contracts that require upfront fees to release.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Brazil
Criminals hijack Brazilian mobile numbers by fraudulently porting them to a new SIM, then drain bank accounts and crypto wallets that rely on SMS authentication.
CountryFake Online Stores in Brazil
Fraudulent e-commerce sites that mimic legitimate Brazilian retailers, collect payment via boleto or PIX, and never deliver the ordered goods.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Mexico
Long-con romance-investment fraud targeting Mexican users through WhatsApp and Facebook, ending in large cryptocurrency losses.
CountryTask Scams in Mexico
Fraudulent online task schemes promising easy peso earnings for liking videos or rating apps that require escalating deposits to unlock accumulated balances.
CountryFake Police Scams in Mexico
Fraudsters impersonating Mexican federal police, FGR prosecutors, or INTERPOL demand immediate payments to resolve fabricated legal violations or arrest warrants.
CountryFake Booking Sites in Mexico
Fraudulent travel and accommodation booking sites targeting tourists visiting Mexico with non-existent rentals, tours, or hotel reservations.
CountryInvestment Scams in Mexico
Unlicensed investment schemes promising above-market returns in pesos or dollars that collapse and vanish with investor funds.
CountryFake SAT Tax Office Scams in Mexico
Fraudsters impersonating Mexico's SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) demand immediate tax payments or threaten criminal prosecution for fabricated tax debts.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Mexico
Sextortion schemes targeting Mexican users through dating apps and social media by building romantic trust and then threatening to expose intimate images.
CountryRental Listing Scams in Mexico
Fake apartment and house rental listings targeting domestic movers and expats in Mexico with non-existent or misrepresented properties requiring upfront deposits.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Indonesia
Long-con romance-investment fraud spreading through WhatsApp and Telegram in Indonesia, exploiting crypto enthusiasm and online dating culture to steal large sums.
CountryTask Scams in Indonesia
Fake online task platforms in Indonesia luring workers with rupiah earnings for liking videos or writing reviews, then demanding escalating deposits to withdraw accumulated balances.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Indonesia
Fraudulent job recruiters targeting Indonesian workers with fabricated overseas job offers — some leading to trafficking situations in Southeast Asian scam compounds.
CountryCrypto Scams in Indonesia
Fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes targeting Indonesian investors through Telegram pump-and-dump groups, unregistered exchanges, and fake token launches.
CountryFake Online Stores in Indonesia
Fraudulent Indonesian e-commerce stores and social commerce sellers collecting payment via bank transfer or QRIS then failing to deliver goods.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Indonesia
Criminals hijacking Indonesian mobile numbers to intercept OTP codes and drain mobile banking and e-wallet accounts.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Vietnam
Long-con romance-investment fraud targeting Vietnamese users through Zalo, Facebook, and Telegram with fake crypto trading platforms.
CountryTask Scams in Vietnam
Fake Vietnamese online task platforms promising VND earnings for simple online work that require escalating deposits to unlock accumulated balances.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Vietnam
Fraudulent overseas job recruiters targeting Vietnamese workers with illegal employment offers — some leading to forced labor in Southeast Asian scam compounds.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Vietnam
Sextortion schemes targeting Vietnamese users through Facebook and Zalo with fabricated romantic relationships ending in threats to share intimate content.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Vietnam
Fraudsters impersonating Vietnam's General Department of Taxation (TCT) or Ministry of Finance to demand immediate tax payments under threat of legal action.
CountryInvestment Scams in Vietnam
Unlicensed securities, forex, and virtual asset investment schemes targeting Vietnamese investors with high promised returns and no regulatory oversight.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in South Korea
Long-con romance-investment fraud targeting Korean users through KakaoTalk and investment-themed SNS communities with fake crypto and stock trading platforms.
CountryFake Trading Platforms in South Korea
Fraudulent stock and crypto trading platforms mimicking FSC-licensed Korean brokerages that fabricate gains then refuse withdrawals.
CountryFake Police and Prosecutor Scams in South Korea
Voice phishing (boice phishing) fraudsters impersonating Korean prosecutors, police, or FSS officials demand urgent fund transfers to fabricated 'safe accounts'.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in South Korea
Sextortion schemes targeting Korean users through social media and dating apps, rapidly escalating to threats to share intimate recordings with contacts.
CountryCrypto Scams in South Korea
Fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes targeting Korean investors through Telegram trading groups, unregistered VASPs, and pump-and-dump operations on low-cap tokens.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in South Korea
Prepayment fraud targeting Korean victims with lottery wins, government subsidies, or inheritance claims requiring upfront fees before funds can be released.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Japan
Long-con romance-investment fraud targeting Japanese users through Line, Instagram, and matchmaking apps with fake crypto and FX trading platforms.
CountryFake Trading Platforms in Japan
Fraudulent FX and crypto trading platforms targeting Japanese investors by mimicking FSA-licensed brokerages and fabricating yen-denominated returns.
CountryFake Police and Official Scams in Japan
Ore ore sagi (it's me fraud) and kanreisha sagi (related-person fraud) calls impersonating police, prosecutors, or family members to steal cash or bank transfers from Japanese victims, especially the elderly.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Japan
Sextortion targeting Japanese users through social media and dating apps, with threats to distribute intimate content to contacts or employers.
CountryFake Booking Sites in Japan
Fraudulent travel and accommodation booking sites targeting inbound visitors to Japan with non-existent ryokan, hotels, and tour bookings.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Japan
Prepayment fraud targeting Japanese victims with lottery prizes, foreign inheritance, and government subsidy claims that require successive upfront fees.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Thailand
Long-con romance-investment fraud targeting Thai users through Line and Facebook, often operated from scam compounds near Thailand's borders.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Thailand
Fraudulent job offers targeting Thai workers with overseas positions — some leading to trafficking into scam compounds in Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Thailand
Sextortion schemes targeting Thai users and foreign visitors through dating apps and social media with threats to share intimate content unless payment is made.
CountryInvestment Scams in Thailand
Unlicensed investment and cryptocurrency schemes targeting Thai investors with high promised returns in baht, exploiting growing retail investor appetite.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Thailand
SMS and Line phishing messages impersonating Thai couriers like Kerry Express, Flash Express, or Thailand Post to harvest banking credentials.