Focused Scam Guides
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Fake Game Key Reseller Scams on Reddit
Fraudulent game key sellers exploit Reddit trading communities with below-market listings, collecting payment before delivering invalid, already-redeemed, or stolen activation keys.
PlatformFake Game Key Reseller Scams on YouTube
Fraudulent YouTube channels and video descriptions promote fake game key reseller sites and code-generator tools that steal credentials, install malware, or sell invalid codes for games that were never legitimately purchased.
PlatformScholarship and Grant Scams on Facebook
Fraudulent scholarship pages and targeted Facebook ads deceive students and families by advertising non-existent awards, collecting application fees and personal data under the guise of legitimate financial aid.
PlatformScholarship and Grant Scams on YouTube
Fraudulent YouTube videos promote fake scholarship databases, paid application services, and non-existent grant programmes, luring students into paying for access to opportunities that are either free or entirely fabricated.
PlatformStudent Loan Forgiveness Scams on Telegram
Fraudulent loan relief operators use Telegram groups and bots to impersonate financial advisers, charging upfront fees for forgiveness services that either do not exist or are freely available through official government channels.
PlatformPhone Upgrade Scams on TikTok
Fake carrier and phone deal videos on TikTok direct viewers to fraudulent upgrade sites that collect personal details and upfront payments for contracts or devices that are never fulfilled.
PlatformSIM Swap Scams on Facebook
Facebook profiles are mined by SIM swap attackers for personal details that answer carrier security questions, while Facebook Messenger is also used to impersonate contacts and gather phone numbers for targeted attacks.
PlatformPhone Upgrade Scams on Instagram
Fraudulent Instagram accounts impersonating carriers or phone resellers advertise upgrade deals requiring upfront payment or sensitive personal data for devices and contracts that are never fulfilled.
PlatformFake Charity Scams on Telegram
Scam operators use Telegram channels and groups to solicit charitable donations for fabricated causes, routing payments to unregulated wallets while impersonating legitimate relief organisations.
PlatformFake Charity Scams on YouTube
Fraudulent YouTube channels run fundraising videos and donation drives under false charitable pretences, routing viewer donations to personal accounts rather than any legitimate cause.
PlatformDisaster Relief Scams on Facebook
Fraudulent Facebook fundraisers and pages exploit breaking disaster events to collect donations that never reach victims, leveraging the platform's rapid content sharing and built-in donation tools.
PlatformDisaster Relief Scams on Reddit
Scam accounts exploit Reddit's community goodwill by posting fabricated disaster relief requests in regional subreddits, collecting donations through unverifiable links and personal payment accounts.
PlatformForeign Lottery Scams on YouTube
Fraudulent YouTube videos impersonate official lottery bodies to announce winners or explain claim processes, directing viewers to phishing sites that collect personal details and advance fee payments.
PlatformForeign Lottery Scams on Instagram
Fake lottery organisation accounts on Instagram notify followers of alleged wins and direct them to advance-fee collection pages through DMs and story links, harvesting personal data and payments.
PlatformPrize Notification Scams on Facebook
Facebook Messenger and post notifications are used to tell users they have won prizes in draws they never entered, leading to fee collection and personal data harvesting through a series of convincing follow-up messages.
PlatformFree In-Game Currency Scams on TikTok
Short TikTok videos demonstrate fake currency generators and 'unlimited coin' methods, directing viewers to survey and download sites that harvest data or install malware without providing any in-game benefit.
PlatformGame Account Takeover Scams on Telegram
Fraudsters use Telegram bots and channels to trade in stolen game credentials and sell account-hijacking services, targeting players whose account details have been exposed through other breaches.
PlatformFake Carrier Support Scams on Instagram
Fake mobile carrier accounts on Instagram respond to public complaint posts with fraudulent contact numbers and phishing links, intercepting customers who are already frustrated and seeking help.
PlatformScholarship and Grant Scams on Reddit
Fraudulent scholarship posts in college and financial aid subreddits advertise non-existent awards with low requirements, collecting student data and fees from users who believe they have found a legitimate opportunity.
PlatformStudent Loan Forgiveness Scams on YouTube
YouTube channels pose as financial education resources to promote paid loan relief services and fabricated forgiveness programmes, misleading borrowers into paying for access to free government resources.
PlatformSIM Swap Scams on Instagram
Attackers harvest personal details from public Instagram profiles and Stories to assemble the information needed to impersonate account holders to their mobile carrier, enabling SIM swap fraud.
PlatformSocial Media Giveaway Scams on Facebook
Fake brand pages and shared giveaway posts on Facebook collect personal details and fees from users who believe they have won a legitimate prize draw, exploiting the platform's sharing mechanics to maximise reach.
PlatformFree In-Game Currency Scams on Instagram
Instagram accounts impersonating game developers or popular gaming influencers advertise free in-game currency giveaways, directing followers to credential-harvesting sites via bio links and story swipe-ups.
PlatformSocial Media Giveaway Scams on TikTok
Fraudulent TikTok accounts run fake giveaway campaigns using duets and stitches of popular creators, directing entrants to external sites that harvest personal data or require payment to claim non-existent prizes.
PlatformDisaster Relief Scams on Telegram
Scam Telegram channels launch cryptocurrency donation appeals within hours of disaster events, impersonating relief organisations to collect funds that never reach affected communities.
PlatformGame Account Takeover Scams on YouTube
Fraudulent YouTube videos teach viewers how to 'recover' locked game accounts using third-party tools that actually install malware or capture credentials, enabling attackers to take over the very accounts they claim to help secure.
PlatformFake Online Course Scams on Reddit
Fraudulent course promoters use Reddit communities to build credibility and drive enrolment in overpriced or worthless educational programmes, exploiting the platform's culture of peer recommendation.
PlatformFake Online Course Scams on Instagram
Instagram influencers and fake education accounts promote overpriced or fraudulent courses using lifestyle-aspirational content, targeting followers who want to replicate a creator's apparent success.
PlatformFake Carrier Support Scams on Facebook
Fake mobile carrier pages on Facebook respond to customer complaints in public posts and groups, redirecting users with service issues to fraudulent support numbers or phishing links that harvest account credentials.
PlatformForeign Lottery Scams on Reddit
Scam accounts seed lottery winning stories in popular subreddits to build apparent authenticity and then direct readers to fee-collection sites, or contact commenters privately to solicit participation in advance-fee fraud.
PlatformGame Account Takeover Scams on Facebook
Facebook gaming groups and Marketplace listings are used to execute game account takeover fraud, with fake support accounts and account sale scams targeting players who share login details or follow fraudulent links.
PlatformDisaster Relief Scams on Discord
Fraudsters use Discord servers and direct messages to solicit disaster relief donations, impersonating community fundraising efforts or known charities to collect funds that are not forwarded to any relief operation.
PlatformPrize Notification Scams on Reddit
Scam accounts contact Reddit users via DM claiming they have won prizes in subreddit giveaways, directing them to fee-collection or credential-harvesting sites through convincing but fraudulent winner notifications.
PaymentRomance Blackmail Scams via GCash
How blackmailers exploit GCash instant transfers to collect coerced payments from victims of intimate-image extortion in the Philippines and beyond.
PaymentRomance Blackmail Scams via bKash
How extortionists targeting Bangladeshi victims leverage bKash mobile money to collect coerced payments quickly and with limited traceability.
PaymentRomance Blackmail Scams via UPI
How romance blackmailers exploit India's UPI instant payment network to collect extortion demands and why the speed of UPI makes it particularly dangerous in these cases.
PaymentRomance Blackmail Scams via Pix
How romance extortionists in Brazil and abroad use Pix instant transfers to rapidly collect coerced payments from victims.
PaymentGift-Card Romance Scams via Gift Cards
Why romance fraudsters specifically request gift-card numbers as payment and how the combination of emotional manipulation and untraceable redemption codes drains victims.
PaymentGift-Card Romance Scams Pivoting to Zelle
How romance scammers who start with gift-card demands pivot to Zelle bank transfers once trust is established, combining the emotional leverage of a long con with the irreversibility of instant US bank payments.
PaymentGift-Card Romance Scams via Western Union
How romance fraudsters blend gift-card manipulation with Western Union wire transfers to drain victims, and why Western Union's global cash-pickup network is central to the scheme.
PaymentGift-Card Romance Scams via Bitcoin
How romance scammers persuade victims to convert gift-card codes to Bitcoin or send Bitcoin directly, exploiting irreversibility and limited regulatory oversight.
PaymentSextortion-Style Romance Scams via Bitcoin
How organised sextortion operations demand Bitcoin as their payment of choice and why the cryptocurrency's irreversibility makes it ideal for large-scale extortion campaigns.
PaymentSextortion-Style Romance Scams via Gift Cards
How sextortion scammers targeting victims without crypto access demand retail gift-card codes and why the untraceable nature of card codes suits their operational needs.
PaymentSextortion-Style Romance Scams via Zelle
How sextortion operators in the US exploit Zelle's bank-integrated instant payments to collect extortion money from victims before they can seek help.
PaymentSextortion-Style Romance Scams via Western Union
How sextortion operators use Western Union's global cash-pickup network to collect extortion payments across borders without needing a local bank account.
PaymentFake Online Partner Scams via bKash
How fraudsters posing as romantic partners drain Bangladeshi victims through bKash mobile money requests, exploiting trust built over social media.
PaymentFake Online Partner Scams via UPI
How fake romantic partners in India request UPI transfers for fabricated emergencies and how the payment method's frictionless nature accelerates financial harm.
PaymentSugar Daddy Allowance Scams via Zelle
How fake 'sugar daddies' use Zelle's bank-to-bank immediacy to execute overpayment and advance-fee traps that leave victims out of pocket.
PaymentSugar Daddy Allowance Scams via Western Union
How fake wealthy benefactors use Western Union wire requests to advance-fee trap victims seeking online financial arrangements.
PaymentSugar Daddy Allowance Scams via Gift Cards
How fake benefactors in sugar-daddy allowance scams use gift-card advance fees to extract money from victims while promising allowances that never arrive.
PaymentSugar Daddy Allowance Scams via GCash
How fraudsters posing as generous benefactors target Filipino users through GCash advance-fee and overpayment traps.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via GCash
How fraudulent charity campaigns solicit GCash donations in the Philippines and how to verify a charity before sending any mobile-money donation.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via bKash
How fraudulent charity appeals target Bangladeshi donors through bKash mobile money and what steps verify a charitable cause before sending.
PaymentFake Charity Scams via Western Union
How fake international charity appeals direct donors to Western Union wire transfers and what verification steps prevent losses.
PaymentDisaster Relief Scams via GCash
How fraudsters exploit Philippine disasters to launch fake relief campaigns collecting donations through GCash personal numbers.
PaymentDisaster Relief Scams via bKash
How fraudsters exploit Bangladeshi flood and cyclone disasters to solicit bKash donations for fake relief operations.
PaymentDisaster Relief Scams via UPI
How fraudulent disaster relief collections in India exploit UPI's wide reach and how donors can verify campaigns before giving.
PaymentDisaster Relief Scams via M-Pesa
How fraudsters in East Africa exploit disaster news to launch fake M-Pesa relief collections, and how to donate safely via mobile money.
PaymentFake Crowdfunding Scams via Zelle
How fraudsters bypass crowdfunding platform safeguards by collecting donations directly via Zelle, removing any consumer protection layer.
PaymentFake Crowdfunding Scams via Western Union
How fake international crowdfunding appeals direct overseas donors to Western Union wire transfers and what red flags identify fraudulent campaigns.
PaymentFake Crowdfunding Scams via Bitcoin
How fraudulent fundraising campaigns leverage Bitcoin's irreversibility and pseudonymity to collect donations with zero accountability.
PaymentFake Crowdfunding Scams via Revolut
How fraudulent fundraising campaigns in Europe and globally direct donations to Revolut personal accounts to avoid crowdfunding platform scrutiny.
PaymentStudent Loan Forgiveness Scams via Zelle
How fraudsters impersonating student loan relief programmes collect advance fees via Zelle from borrowers seeking debt cancellation.
PaymentStudent Loan Forgiveness Scams via Western Union
How fraudulent student loan relief operators request Western Union wire fees from borrowers and why wiring money for loan services is always fraudulent.
PaymentStudent Loan Forgiveness Scams via Gift Cards
How student loan relief fraudsters request gift-card codes as advance fees from financially stressed borrowers and why this demand is always a scam signal.
PaymentStudent Loan Forgiveness Scams via Bitcoin
How student loan relief fraudsters request Bitcoin payments for fake processing fees and why cryptocurrency demands for government services are always fraudulent.
PaymentFake Online Course Scams via Zelle
How fraudulent online course sellers collect payment via Zelle, bypassing platform dispute protections and leaving buyers without recourse.
PaymentFake Online Course Scams via GCash
How fraudulent online course sellers in the Philippines collect GCash payments for courses that deliver no value or never materialise.
PaymentFake Online Course Scams via Revolut
How fraudulent course sellers in Europe use Revolut payment links to collect fees for worthless or non-existent digital education products.
PaymentFake Online Course Scams via Bitcoin
How fraudulent trading and crypto courses request Bitcoin payment to eliminate any chargeback risk, leaving buyers with no recourse for worthless content.
PaymentGhost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Zelle
How ghost broker car insurance fraudsters collect premiums via Zelle, leaving drivers with invalid policies they discover only when making a claim.
PaymentGhost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Western Union
How ghost broker fraudsters in the UK, US, and internationally collect insurance premium payments via Western Union while delivering no valid coverage.
PaymentGhost Broker Auto Insurance Scams via Gift Cards
How ghost brokers targeting low-income or unbanked drivers collect fraudulent insurance premiums using retail gift-card codes.
PaymentFake Health Insurance Scams via Zelle
How fraudulent health insurance plans collect premiums via Zelle, leaving policyholders uninsured when they need care.
PaymentFake Health Insurance Scams via Western Union
How fraudulent health coverage schemes targeting unbanked or international consumers collect premiums via Western Union.
PaymentFake Health Insurance Scams via Gift Cards
How fraudsters collecting fake health insurance premiums use gift-card codes and why this payment demand exposes the scam immediately.
PaymentTimeshare Resale Scams via Western Union
How timeshare resale fraudsters collect advance fees via Western Union from owners desperate to exit their contracts.
PaymentTimeshare Resale Scams via Bitcoin
How timeshare exit fraudsters have begun requesting Bitcoin advance fees, adding crypto irreversibility to an already well-established fraud.
PaymentTimeshare Resale Scams via Zelle
How timeshare exit fraudsters operating within the US collect advance fees via Zelle, exploiting the payment method's familiarity and irreversibility.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via GCash
How fake online car and motorcycle listings in the Philippines direct buyers to GCash deposits before vehicle inspection, resulting in lost funds and no vehicle.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via Bitcoin
How fake online vehicle listings request Bitcoin payment to eliminate any chargeback route for defrauded buyers.
PaymentFake Vehicle Listing Scams via M-Pesa
How fraudulent second-hand vehicle listings in East Africa request M-Pesa reservation deposits, leaving buyers without vehicles or refunds.
PaymentVehicle Escrow Scams via Western Union
How fake vehicle escrow services require buyers to wire Western Union funds before vehicle delivery, resulting in total financial loss.
PaymentVehicle Escrow Scams via Revolut
How fake vehicle escrow services in Europe direct buyers to Revolut transfers as the payment rail for fraudulent purchase-protection schemes.
PaymentVehicle Escrow Scams via GCash
How fake vehicle escrow arrangements in the Philippines misuse GCash to collect full purchase prices from buyers who believe their funds are protected.
PaymentFake Extended Warranty Scams via Zelle
How fraudulent vehicle warranty sellers collect premiums via Zelle, bypassing chargeback rights that would expose the worthless policy.
PaymentFake Extended Warranty Scams via Western Union
How fraudulent warranty schemes targeting older adults request Western Union wire payments for coverage that does not exist.
PaymentFake Extended Warranty Scams via Gift Cards
How fake vehicle warranty callers request gift-card codes and why this demand immediately identifies the caller as a fraudster.
PaymentFake Extended Warranty Scams via Bitcoin
How a newer wave of extended warranty fraudsters request Bitcoin payment to target crypto-owning victims and eliminate any chargeback risk.
PaymentFake Debt Relief Scams via Zelle
How fraudulent debt settlement companies collect Zelle fees upfront while doing nothing to reduce client debts.
PaymentFake Debt Relief Scams via Gift Cards
How fraudulent debt settlement callers request gift-card codes as payment for services that never reduce any debt.
PaymentFake Debt Relief Scams via Western Union
How fraudulent debt relief operators collect Western Union advance fees from financially distressed victims who never see any debt reduction.
PaymentFake Debt Relief Scams via M-Pesa
How fake loan and debt relief operators in East Africa collect M-Pesa advance fees from borrowers under financial pressure.
PaymentLoan Scams via M-Pesa
How fake lenders in East Africa collect M-Pesa advance fees from borrowers who receive no loan funds in return.
PaymentLoan Scams via GCash
How fake online lenders in the Philippines collect GCash advance fees from applicants while never disbursing any loan proceeds.
PaymentLoan Scams via bKash
How fraudulent lenders in Bangladesh collect bKash advance fees from applicants seeking personal or business loans that never materialise.