Focused Scam Guides
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Fake Police Scams in Spain
Criminals impersonating Policía Nacional or Guardia Civil officers coerce Spanish residents into paying fabricated fines or surrendering banking details.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Spain
Classic 419-style fraud reaches Spanish residents through email and WhatsApp, promising inheritances, lottery winnings or business commissions to solicit advance fees.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in France
Long-term crypto romance investment fraud targets French residents through LinkedIn, WhatsApp and Telegram with platforms mimicking AMF-regulated brokers.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in France
Fraudsters impersonating the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) steal payments and personal data from French taxpayers via phishing emails and fake tax portals.
CountryRental Listing Scams in France
Fraudulent apartment listings on Le Bon Coin and PAP extract caution deposits from French renters and students seeking accommodation in tight urban markets.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in France
Smishing campaigns impersonating La Poste, Colissimo and DPD steal card details from French online shoppers with fake parcel-release fee demands.
CountryInvestment Scams in France
Fraudulent investment schemes targeting French savers through social media ads, cold calls and clone brokers steal retirement savings under the guise of regulated financial products.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in France
Sextortion operations target French men and women through dating apps and social media, threatening intimate content disclosure to solicit crypto and bank-transfer payments.
CountryFake Police Scams in France
Criminals impersonating Police Nationale or Gendarmerie officers coerce French residents into paying fabricated fines or transferring funds to fake 'secure accounts'.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in the Netherlands
Long-term crypto investment romance fraud targets Dutch residents via WhatsApp and LinkedIn, using fake AFM-branded platforms to steal retirement savings.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in the Netherlands
Smishing campaigns impersonating PostNL and DHL steal banking credentials from Dutch online shoppers with fake parcel tracking links.
CountryRental Listing Scams in the Netherlands
Fraudulent housing listings on Funda and Kamernet steal deposits from Dutch renters in one of Europe's most competitive rental markets.
CountryInvestment Scams in the Netherlands
Fraudulent investment firms target Dutch savers with high-yield crypto and Forex promises, exploiting the Netherlands' high financial literacy with credible professional facades.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Poland
Crypto investment romance fraud targets Polish residents through Facebook, WhatsApp and fake KNF-regulated platforms, with losses concentrated among mid-career professionals.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Poland
Smishing campaigns impersonating InPost, DHL and Poczta Polska steal BLIK codes and banking credentials from Polish online shoppers.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Poland
Bogus job offers on Polish portals and LinkedIn extract PESEL numbers, identity documents and fees from job-seekers under the guise of international employment screening.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Poland
Classic 419-style fraud reaches Polish residents through email and social media with fabricated inheritance, lottery and business deal offers requiring advance fees.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Romania
Crypto investment romance fraud targets Romanian residents and diaspora through Facebook and WhatsApp, with fake ASF-regulated trading platforms stealing savings.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Romania
Classic and evolved 419-style fraud reaches Romanian residents through email, Facebook and OLX with fake prizes, inheritances and business opportunities.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Romania
Fraudulent job offers in Romania and abroad extract identity data and fees from Romanian job-seekers through fake HR processes and illegal employment agencies.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Ukraine
Crypto investment romance fraud targets Ukrainian residents and refugees through Telegram and Viber with fake NSSMC-branded platforms and promises of financial stability.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Ukraine
Fraudulent overseas employment offers target Ukrainian job-seekers and displaced persons with upfront fees and identity data collection that leads to exploitation.
CountryTask Scams in Ukraine
Online micro-task fraud on Telegram recruits Ukrainians with simple paid tasks before demanding crypto deposits that are never returned.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Ukraine
Criminals hijack Ukrainian mobile numbers from Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine and lifecell to intercept banking OTPs and drain Monobank and PrivatBank accounts.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Greece
Crypto investment romance fraud targets Greek residents via Facebook and WhatsApp, using fake HCMC-licensed platforms to steal retirement savings and property equity.
CountryRental Listing Scams in Greece
Fraudulent holiday and long-term rental listings on Greek portals and Airbnb target tourists and residents in Athens, Thessaloniki and the Greek islands.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Greece
Fraudsters impersonating the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (ΑΑΔΕ) target Greek taxpayers with fake refund notifications and urgent payment demands.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Greece
Sextortion operations target Greek men on social media and dating apps, threatening to share intimate content with family and employers unless crypto payments are made.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Greece
Classic 419-style fraud reaches Greek residents through email and social media with fake inheritances, EU grants and lottery prizes requiring advance fees.
CountryFake Booking Site Scams in Greece
Clone travel-booking platforms targeting tourists to Greece's islands steal holiday payments with fake hotel and villa confirmations.
CountryInvestment Scams in Greece
Fraudulent Forex, crypto and real-estate investment schemes steal Greek savings through social media advertising and cold-call brokers using fake HCMC credentials.
CountryFake Delivery Texts in Greece
Smishing campaigns impersonating ΕΛΤΑ and DHL steal card details from Greek online shoppers with fake parcel customs-fee demands.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Italy
Unsolicited WhatsApp messages offer Italian residents paid micro-tasks and part-time remote work before steering them into crypto-deposit task-scam schemes.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in France
Fraudulent remote-work offers in French reach victims through WhatsApp and Telegram, converting initial micro-task participation into crypto-deposit schemes.
CountryCrypto Scams in the Netherlands
Fraudulent crypto investment schemes and fake token sales target Dutch investors through Telegram, Discord and Instagram with promises of rapid wealth.
CountryRecovery Scams in Italy
Fraudulent asset-recovery services target Italian victims of prior investment fraud with false promises of fund retrieval in exchange for upfront fees.
CountryFake Charity Scams in Ukraine
Fraudulent humanitarian-aid and military-support collection schemes exploit donors both inside Ukraine and internationally, diverting funds intended for genuine relief.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Dubai & UAE
How long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud targets residents and visitors in the UAE, exploiting its status as a global finance hub.
CountryInvestment Scams in Dubai & UAE
Fraudulent investment schemes exploiting Dubai's reputation as a global financial centre and high-net-worth expatriate community.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Dubai & UAE
Sextortion and romance fraud targeting expatriates in the UAE, where cultural and legal sensitivities amplify victims' fear of exposure.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Dubai & UAE
Fraudulent job offers exploiting demand for UAE employment, targeting workers from South Asia, the Philippines, and Africa.
CountryFake Booking Site Scams in Dubai & UAE
Fraudulent hotel and holiday booking platforms targeting tourists visiting Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Abu Dhabi.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Dubai & UAE
How fraudsters hijack UAE phone numbers to bypass two-factor authentication and drain bank accounts.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Dubai & UAE
Classic advance-fee fraud dressed in Gulf wealth narratives, targeting victims with promises of inheritance transfers, oil revenues, or frozen assets.
CountryTask Scams in Dubai & UAE
Fraudulent micro-task and app-rating schemes targeting unemployed residents and new arrivals in the UAE.
CountryCrypto Scams in Dubai & UAE
Cryptocurrency fraud targeting UAE residents and investors, from fake VARA-licensed exchanges to NFT rug pulls promoted at Dubai events.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Sri Lanka
Long-con crypto investment fraud targeting Sri Lankans through WhatsApp and Viber, exploiting economic hardship and aspirations for overseas income.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Sri Lanka
Fraudulent overseas employment offers exploiting Sri Lankans' high rates of labour migration to the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Sri Lanka
Sextortion and online romance fraud in Sri Lanka, targeting men on social media with cultural shame amplifying compliance.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Sri Lanka
Fraudsters impersonating the Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka to extort money from businesses and individuals.
CountryInvestment Scams in Sri Lanka
Fraudulent investment schemes exploiting Sri Lanka's post-crisis desire for dollar-denominated returns and passive income.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Sri Lanka
Fake part-time job offers spread via WhatsApp targeting Sri Lankan smartphone users with small upfront fees and escalating deposit demands.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Nepal
Fraudulent overseas employment agencies in Nepal defrauding migrant workers seeking jobs in the Gulf and Malaysia.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Nepal
Long-con crypto investment fraud in Nepal, with a disturbing overlap with human trafficking as scam compounds recruit Nepali workers under false pretences.
CountryTask Scams in Nepal
Fake micro-task and app-rating fraud targeting Nepali users via Telegram and WhatsApp, draining savings through escalating deposit demands.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Nepal
Classic advance-fee fraud and lottery scams targeting Nepalis with promises of large remittances or foreign prize winnings.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Nepal
Sextortion and online romance fraud targeting Nepali men via Facebook and Instagram, exploiting cultural shame and limited cyber-crime awareness.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Cambodia
Cambodia has become a global epicentre for pig-butchering operations, with compounds in Sihanoukville, Bavet, and Poipet running industrial-scale crypto investment fraud worldwide.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Cambodia
Fraudulent job offers in Cambodia that lead to trafficking into scam compounds, targeting workers from Vietnam, Myanmar, China, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
CountryCrypto Scams in Cambodia
Cryptocurrency fraud in Cambodia targeting expats and tourists, from fake USDT trading platforms to NFT rug pulls promoted in Phnom Penh circles.
CountryFake Online Partner Scams in Cambodia
Romance fraud in Cambodia targeting expats and tourists on dating apps, often as a precursor to investment or blackmail scams.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Taiwan
Long-con crypto investment fraud targeting Taiwan residents through LINE, Facebook, and dating apps, with Chinese-language platforms mimicking global exchanges.
CountryFake Police Scams in Taiwan
Phone scams impersonating Taiwan police, prosecutors, or government officials to extort money from victims under threats of arrest.
CountryInvestment Scams in Taiwan
Fraudulent investment schemes targeting Taiwan's active retail investor community through LINE groups, social media, and fake financial advisers.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Taiwan
Sextortion and online romance fraud targeting Taiwanese users on social media and dating apps, often linked to regional organised crime networks.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Qatar
Fraudulent job offers targeting workers from South Asia and Africa seeking employment in Qatar, often linked to kafala-system exploitation.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Qatar
Long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud targeting Qatar's wealthy expatriate and high-net-worth resident community through WhatsApp and LinkedIn.
CountryFake Booking Site Scams in Qatar
Fraudulent accommodation and event booking platforms targeting visitors to Qatar, particularly during major sporting and cultural events.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Qatar
SIM swap fraud targeting Qatar residents by hijacking Ooredoo or Vodafone Qatar numbers to bypass two-factor authentication.
CountryInvestment Scams in Israel
Israel has a documented history of binary-options and boiler-room investment fraud exported globally and targeting Israeli residents domestically.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Israel
Long-con crypto investment fraud targeting Israeli residents and diaspora through WhatsApp, Telegram, and Hebrew-language social media.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Israel
Sextortion and romantic fraud targeting Israeli users on dating apps and social media, with scammers exploiting professional and family reputation concerns.
CountryRecovery Scams in Israel
Fake asset-recovery services in Israel targeting previous investment fraud victims with false promises of retrieving lost funds.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Qatar
Advance-fee fraud targeting Qatar residents with fabricated Gulf wealth, government contract, and oil-payment narratives.
CountryWhatsApp Job Scams in Qatar
Fake part-time and remote work offers targeting Qatar's large migrant worker population through WhatsApp, promising supplementary income.
CountryInvestment Scams in Nepal
Fraudulent investment schemes in Nepal targeting remittance savings and growing domestic investor interest in stocks and real estate.
CountryFake Delivery Text Scams in Taiwan
Smishing scams impersonating Chunghwa Post and major courier services to steal banking credentials from Taiwan smartphone users.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Taiwan
Fraudsters impersonating the Ministry of Finance and National Taxation Bureau of Taiwan to extort immediate payments from residents.
CountryFake Trading Platform Scams in Israel
Fraudulent forex and crypto trading platforms targeting Israeli investors with fabricated ISA licences and AI-trading claims.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Israel
SIM swap fraud in Israel targeting bank and crypto accounts by hijacking Cellcom, Partner, or Hot Mobile numbers.
CountryFake Booking Site Scams in Morocco
Counterfeit riad, hotel, and tour booking platforms targeting tourists visiting Marrakech, Fes, and other Moroccan destinations.
CountryRomance Blackmail Scams in Morocco
Sextortion and romantic fraud targeting tourists and foreign visitors in Morocco, often with an in-person element in tourist areas.
CountryAdvance-Fee Scams in Morocco
Classic advance-fee fraud originating from or targeting Morocco, exploiting diaspora transfer narratives and business opportunity stories.
CountryFake Recruiter Scams in Morocco
Fraudulent overseas employment offers targeting Moroccans seeking work in Europe, the Gulf, and Canada, collecting fees for non-existent positions.
CountryPig-Butchering Scams in Morocco
Long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud targeting Moroccan residents and diaspora via Facebook, WhatsApp, and Arabic-language platforms.
CountryFake Charity Scams in Morocco
Fraudulent charity appeals exploiting Moroccan earthquake, poverty, and orphan narratives to solicit donations from diaspora and international donors.
CountrySIM Swap Scams in Morocco
SIM swap fraud in Morocco targeting Maroc Telecom and Inwi users to hijack mobile banking and CIH/Attijariwafa accounts.
CountryRental Listing Scams in Morocco
Fake rental listings in Marrakech, Casablanca, and Agadir targeting foreign renters and returning diaspora with non-existent properties.
CountryTask Scams in Cambodia
Fake online micro-task schemes targeting Cambodian workers and expats through Telegram and WhatsApp with deposit-cycle fraud.
CountryFake Tax Office Scams in Nepal
Scammers impersonating Nepal's Inland Revenue Department to demand immediate payment from individuals and small businesses.
CountryCrypto Scams in Sri Lanka
Cryptocurrency fraud in Sri Lanka, where limited regulation and economic hardship combine to make fake crypto exchanges and yield schemes damaging.
CountryFake Delivery Text Scams in Sri Lanka
Smishing scams in Sri Lanka impersonating courier and postal services to steal banking credentials from smartphone users.
CountryForeign Lottery Scams in Nepal
Fake international lottery and prize notifications targeting Nepalis with demands for advance processing fees.
CountryFake Charity Scams in Nepal
Fraudulent charity appeals exploiting Nepal earthquake and poverty narratives to steal donations from diaspora and international donors.
CountryFake Police Scams in Morocco
Scammers impersonating Moroccan police and customs officers to extort money from tourists and residents under threat of arrest.
CountryFake Online Store Scams in Morocco
Fraudulent e-commerce platforms selling Moroccan handicrafts, argan products, and fashion to international buyers who receive nothing.