Focused Scam Guides
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Fake Police Scams in Thailand
Fraudsters impersonating Thai police or DSI agents via call center operations, claiming victims are implicated in crimes and demanding immediate baht payments.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Egypt
Long-con romance-investment fraud targeting Egyptian users through WhatsApp and Facebook with fake crypto and forex trading platforms.
CountryFake Police Scams in Egypt
Fraudsters impersonating Egyptian police, prosecutors, or tax officials to extort payments from citizens by threatening fabricated criminal investigations.
CountryInvestment Scams in Egypt
Unlicensed forex, gold, and pyramid investment schemes targeting Egyptian investors seeking EGP-inflation hedges with promises of high guaranteed returns.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Egypt
Prepayment fraud targeting Egyptians and diaspora members with foreign lottery prizes, Gulf inheritance claims, or government grant notifications requiring upfront fees.
CountryFake Charity Scams in Egypt
Fraudulent fundraising campaigns impersonating Egyptian charities, Islamic giving platforms, or regional humanitarian causes to divert zakat and sadaqah donations.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Egypt
Fraudulent job offers circulated via WhatsApp targeting Egyptian job-seekers with Gulf work promises or domestic remote positions requiring upfront fees.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in South Korea
Criminals hijacking Korean mobile numbers to intercept OTP codes and drain online banking and crypto exchange accounts.
CountryKakaoTalk Job Scams in South Korea
Fraudulent job offers and part-time work scams distributed through KakaoTalk in South Korea, including task-deposit schemes and fake corporate recruiters.
CountryFake Online Stores in South Korea
Fraudulent Korean e-commerce sites and social commerce sellers collecting payment then failing to deliver goods or sending counterfeits.
CountryFake Online Stores in Vietnam
Fraudulent Vietnamese e-commerce stores on Shopee, TikTok Shop, and standalone sites collecting payment via bank transfer then delivering nothing or counterfeits.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Thailand
Criminals hijacking Thai mobile numbers to intercept OTP codes and drain PromptPay and mobile banking accounts.
CountryFake Online Stores in Egypt
Fraudulent Egyptian e-commerce shops on Facebook and Instagram collecting payment via Vodafone Cash or bank transfer for goods never delivered.
CountryCrypto Scams in Egypt
Fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes targeting Egyptian investors through Telegram and WhatsApp groups with unlicensed platforms and pump-and-dump operations.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Egypt
SMS phishing messages impersonating Egyptian couriers or Aramex to harvest banking credentials or collect fake customs fees.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Indonesia
Sextortion schemes targeting Indonesian users through dating apps and social media with threats to distribute intimate content unless payment is made.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Indonesia
Prepayment fraud targeting Indonesians with lottery wins, foreign inheritance, and government subsidy notifications requiring upfront fees to release promised funds.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Vietnam
SMS and Zalo phishing messages impersonating Vietnamese couriers such as Giao Hang Nhanh, Vietnam Post, or J&T Express to harvest banking credentials.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Indonesia
Fraudulent job offers distributed via WhatsApp targeting Indonesian job-seekers with remote work or overseas positions requiring advance fees.
CountryFake Booking Sites in Indonesia
Fraudulent travel and accommodation booking sites targeting Indonesian domestic tourists and foreign visitors with fake hotel and villa reservations.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Japan
Criminals hijacking Japanese mobile numbers to intercept OTP codes and drain mobile banking and investment accounts.
CountryFake Booking Sites in Thailand
Fraudulent travel and accommodation booking sites targeting tourists and domestic travelers in Thailand with non-existent hotel, resort, and tour reservations.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Thailand
Prepayment fraud targeting Thai victims with lottery wins, government welfare notifications, and inheritance claims that require upfront fees before funds are released.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Indonesia
SMS and WhatsApp phishing messages impersonating Indonesian couriers JNE, J&T, or SiCepat to harvest mobile banking credentials or collect fake delivery fees.
CountryRecovery Scams in Brazil
Fraudulent fund recovery services targeting Brazilian victims of prior investment and crypto scams, charging fees to 'recover' lost funds that are never returned.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Turkey
How long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud operates in Turkey, targeting victims through social media and fake trading platforms.
CountryInvestment Scams in Turkey
How fraudulent investment schemes exploit Turkey's high-inflation economy to steal savings from individuals seeking better returns.
CountryCrypto Scams in Turkey
The landscape of cryptocurrency fraud in Turkey, from fake exchanges to pump-and-dump schemes targeting retail investors.
CountryFake Trading Platforms in Turkey
How fraudulent forex and crypto trading websites deceive Turkish investors with fabricated dashboards and impossible returns.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Turkey
How sextortion and romance-based blackmail schemes target Turkish individuals online, exploiting social stigma to extract money.
CountryFake Police Scams in Turkey
How fraudsters impersonating Turkish police officers and prosecutors frighten victims into transferring money to 'secure accounts'.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Turkey
How fraudulent job offers targeting Turkish jobseekers lead to financial loss, data theft, or trafficking into forced scam operations.
CountryAdvance Fee Scams in Turkey
How advance fee fraud — including fake inheritance and prize schemes — targets Turkish residents and expatriates.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Turkey
How criminals in Turkey hijack mobile numbers to bypass SMS two-factor authentication and drain bank and crypto accounts.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Saudi Arabia
How long-con crypto investment fraud targets Saudi residents and expatriate workers through WhatsApp and Telegram.
CountryInvestment Scams in Saudi Arabia
Fraudulent investment schemes targeting Saudi residents, from unlicensed forex platforms to fake real-estate investment opportunities.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Saudi Arabia
How sextortion schemes exploit Saudi social norms and digital platforms to extort money from individuals through threats of exposure.
CountryFake Police Scams in Saudi Arabia
How fraudsters impersonating Saudi authorities intimidate residents into transferring money or revealing account details.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Saudi Arabia
How fake job offers via WhatsApp target Saudi residents and expatriates, leading to fee theft and data harvesting.
CountryTask Scams in Saudi Arabia
How fake micro-task job platforms in Saudi Arabia defraud participants by requiring deposits to unlock promised earnings.
CountryFake Online Stores in Saudi Arabia
How fraudulent e-commerce sites targeting Saudi shoppers take payment for goods that are never delivered.
CountryRecovery Scams in Saudi Arabia
How fraudsters targeting Saudi fraud victims offer fake fund recovery services to steal a second time.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Kenya
How long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud targets Kenyans through social media and fake trading apps, often linked to M-Pesa payments.
CountryInvestment Scams in Kenya
Fraudulent investment schemes targeting Kenyans, from Ponzi structures using M-Pesa to fake savings and loan platforms.
CountryTask Scams in Kenya
How fake micro-task platforms defraud Kenyan participants by requiring M-Pesa deposits to unlock promised earnings.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Kenya
How fake job offers via WhatsApp exploit Kenyan jobseekers with fee demands, data theft, and false overseas employment promises.
CountryFake Online Partner Scams in Kenya
How romance fraudsters build fake relationships with Kenyans on Facebook and dating apps to solicit money and personal data.
CountryFake Delivery Text Scams in Kenya
How fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp delivery notifications phish Kenyan recipients for M-Pesa payments and personal data.
CountryAdvance Fee Scams in Kenya
How advance fee fraud — from fake inheritance offers to government grant scams — targets Kenyan individuals via phone and email.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Pakistan
How long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud targets Pakistani residents and overseas Pakistanis through WhatsApp and Telegram.
CountryInvestment Scams in Pakistan
Fraudulent investment schemes in Pakistan, from unlicensed forex brokers to pyramid schemes spreading through WhatsApp networks.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Pakistan
How fake job offers circulating on WhatsApp target Pakistani jobseekers with fee demands and false overseas employment promises.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Pakistan
How fraudulent recruiters in Pakistan extract fees from jobseekers and, in the most serious cases, traffic individuals abroad.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Pakistan
How criminals in Pakistan use SIM hijacking to take over mobile banking and accounts, exploiting weak SIM replacement controls.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Pakistan
How sextortion scams target Pakistani individuals using fake romantic personas and exploit social stigma to extort money.
CountryFake Police Scams in Pakistan
How fraudsters impersonating Pakistani law enforcement frighten residents into paying false fines or revealing banking credentials.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Bangladesh
How long-con crypto investment fraud targets Bangladeshis through Facebook and WhatsApp, often tied to bKash payment flows.
CountryTask Scams in Bangladesh
How fake micro-task platforms target Bangladeshi workers with bKash deposit demands disguised as unlocking earned commissions.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Bangladesh
How fraudulent WhatsApp job offers exploit Bangladeshi jobseekers with fee demands and false overseas employment promises.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Bangladesh
How fraudulent recruitment operators in Bangladesh exploit overseas employment aspirations, including trafficking into forced labour.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Bangladesh
How sextortion schemes exploit Bangladeshi victims through fake online relationships and social stigma to demand bKash payments.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Colombia
How long-con crypto investment fraud targets Colombians through WhatsApp and Instagram using fake trading platforms.
CountryInvestment Scams in Colombia
Fraudulent investment schemes in Colombia, from pyramid operations to fake real estate and commodity trading platforms.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Colombia
How sextortion operations target Colombian victims through fake online relationships and threats of content exposure.
CountryFake Police Scams in Colombia
How fraudsters impersonating Colombian police or DIAN officials intimidate residents into paying fabricated fines or taxes.
CountryFake Online Stores in Colombia
How fraudulent e-commerce sites targeting Colombian shoppers collect payment for goods that are never delivered.
CountryAdvance Fee Scams in Colombia
How advance fee fraud targets Colombians through fake inheritance claims, prize notifications, and government grant impersonation.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Argentina
How long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud exploits Argentina's inflation crisis and dollar appetite to trap Argentine investors.
CountryInvestment Scams in Argentina
Fraudulent investment schemes targeting Argentines with promises of dollar returns, from fake brokers to pyramid structures.
CountryFake Online Stores in Argentina
How fraudulent e-commerce sites targeting Argentine shoppers collect payment for goods that are never delivered.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Argentina
How sextortion schemes target Argentine victims through fake online relationships on social media and dating apps.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Argentina
How SIM hijacking enables criminals in Argentina to take over WhatsApp accounts, mobile banking, and crypto wallets.
CountryPig Butchering Scams in Hong Kong
How long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud targets Hong Kong residents through WhatsApp and dating apps, with high average losses.
CountryInvestment Scams in Hong Kong
How fraudulent investment schemes targeting Hong Kong residents range from fake licensed brokers to sophisticated Ponzi structures.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Hong Kong
How sextortion schemes target Hong Kong residents on dating apps and social media, with high financial and reputational stakes.
CountryFake Trading Platforms in Hong Kong
How fraudulent crypto and forex trading websites deceive Hong Kong investors by cloning real SFC-licensed exchange branding.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Hong Kong
How SIM hijacking in Hong Kong enables attackers to bypass banking OTPs and drain HKD accounts via faster payment systems.
CountryRecovery Scams in Hong Kong
How fraudsters target Hong Kong scam victims with fake fund recovery services to steal a second and larger time.
CountryFake Booking Site Scams in Hong Kong
How fraudulent hotel and travel booking websites target Hong Kong travellers with payments for non-existent reservations.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Italy
How long-term crypto investment fraud targets Italian residents through WhatsApp, Telegram and fake piattaforme di trading.
CountryFake Trading Platforms in Italy
Fraudulent investment portals impersonating CONSOB-regulated Italian brokers rob victims of savings through high-pressure online trading schemes.
CountryRental Listing Scams in Italy
Fraudulent apartment and holiday rental listings on Italian portals extract deposits from tenants who never receive keys or access.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Italy
Fraudsters impersonating the Agenzia delle Entrate demand urgent tax payments or personal data from Italian residents by phone, email and SMS.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Italy
Sextortion and romance blackmail operations target Italian men and women on dating apps and social platforms, threatening to expose intimate content to family and colleagues.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Italy
Smishing messages posing as BRT, SDA, GLS or Poste Italiane trick Italian shoppers into surrendering card data or installing malware.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Italy
Classic 419-style advance-fee fraud reaches Italian residents through email, WhatsApp and social media, promising inheritances, lottery prizes or business deals.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Italy
Bogus job offers on LinkedIn and local Italian platforms extract personal data and fees from job-seekers under the guise of employment screening.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Italy
Criminals convince Italian mobile operators to transfer a victim's number to a new SIM card, bypassing SMS-based two-factor authentication to drain bank accounts.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Spain
Crypto investment fraud targeting Spanish residents via WhatsApp and Telegram, using fake CNMV-branded platforms to steal retirement savings.
CountryRental Listing Scams in Spain
Fraudulent holiday and long-term rental listings on Spanish portals extract deposits from tenants who never receive keys or access to properties.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Spain
Criminals impersonating the Agencia Tributaria (AEAT) demand immediate payments or personal data from Spanish taxpayers via email, SMS and phone.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Spain
Sextortion operations use dating apps and social media to blackmail Spanish victims with intimate content, demanding crypto or bank transfer payments.
CountryInvestment Scams in Spain
Fraudulent investment schemes targeting Spanish savers promise high returns on Forex, crypto and real estate while stealing capital through unregulated platforms.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Spain
Smishing messages impersonating Correos, MRW and DHL steal card data from Spanish shoppers with fake parcel-release payment demands.
CountryFake Booking Site Scams in Spain
Cloned hotel and holiday booking platforms steal payments from tourists planning trips to Spain by intercepting bookings outside legitimate platforms.
CountryTask Scams in Spain
Work-from-home task fraud recruits Spanish workers through WhatsApp and Telegram with simple microtask promises that require upfront crypto deposits.