Focused Scam Guides
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Fake Broker Scams via Bitcoin
How bogus trading platforms collect deposits in Bitcoin and block withdrawals behind endless fees.
PaymentFake Broker Scams via Wise
How bogus trading platforms ask victims to fund accounts through Wise transfers to collect deposits across borders.
PaymentBinary Options Scams via Bitcoin
How fraudulent binary options platforms collect deposits in Bitcoin and rig outcomes so traders always lose.
PaymentBinary Options Scams via Bank Transfer
How fraudulent binary options sites take bank-transfer deposits and then refuse withdrawals behind invented fees.
PaymentBinary Options Scams via Credit Card
How fraudulent binary options platforms take credit-card deposits and obstruct chargebacks to keep traders' funds.
PaymentFake Debt Relief Scams via Venmo
How bogus debt-settlement operators collect 'enrollment fees' through Venmo and then provide no real service.
PaymentCredit Repair Scams via Gift Cards
How bogus credit-repair operators demand upfront gift-card fees to 'fix' credit scores they cannot change.
PaymentCredit Repair Scams via Cash App
How bogus credit-repair hustlers collect upfront fees through Cash App and deliver nothing of value.
PaymentCredit Repair Scams via Zelle
How fraudulent credit-repair operators collect upfront fees through Zelle and disappear without results.
PaymentFake Inheritance Fee Scams via Wire Transfer
How fraudsters claiming a distant relative left you a fortune demand wired 'legal fees' to release it.
PaymentFake Inheritance Fee Scams via Western Union
How inheritance fraudsters direct victims to send 'clearance fees' through Western Union to claim a fake bequest.
PaymentFake Inheritance Fee Scams via Bitcoin
How modern inheritance scams demand Bitcoin 'release fees' for a non-existent estate that never pays out.
PaymentMortgage Application Fraud via Wire Transfer
How fraudsters intercept home purchases by sending fake closing wire instructions to redirect down payments.
PaymentMortgage Application Fraud via Bank Transfer
How impostors posing as lenders collect bogus 'application' or 'lock-in' fees by bank transfer from hopeful borrowers.
PaymentMortgage Application Fraud via Cashier's Check
How fraudsters exploit cashier's checks in mortgage and closing scams, leaving victims liable when the checks bounce.
PaymentFake Pet Breeder Scams via Gift Cards
How fake breeders advertise adorable animals that do not exist and collect payment in untraceable gift cards.
PaymentFake Pet Breeder Scams via Zelle
How fake breeders push instant Zelle payments to take money for pets that will never be delivered.
PaymentFake Pet Breeder Scams via Cash App
How fake breeders collect deposits through Cash App for pets that are never delivered.
PaymentPuppy Deposit Scams via Venmo
How fraudsters collect Venmo 'reservation deposits' for puppies and then stack endless fees before vanishing.
PaymentPuppy Deposit Scams via MoneyGram
How fraudsters posing as breeders or shippers collect puppy deposits via MoneyGram for animals that never arrive.
PaymentFake Online Pharmacy via Credit Card
How rogue online pharmacies harvest credit-card details and ship counterfeit or no medication.
PaymentFake Online Pharmacy via Wise
How rogue overseas pharmacies request Wise transfers for medication that is counterfeit or never delivered.
PaymentMiracle Cure Scams via Credit Card
How miracle-cure sellers use credit-card checkouts and hidden subscriptions to bill victims for worthless products.
PaymentMiracle Cure Scams via Bank Transfer
How miracle-cure sellers push bank transfers for 'exclusive' treatments to avoid refunds and disputes.
PaymentMiracle Cure Scams via PayPal Friends and Family
How miracle-cure sellers insist on PayPal Friends and Family to strip away buyer protection on worthless products.
PaymentCounterfeit Goods via PayPal Friends and Family
How counterfeit sellers push PayPal Friends and Family to remove buyer protection on fake branded products.
PaymentCounterfeit Goods via Wire Transfer
How counterfeit and bulk-goods scammers demand wire transfers for fake products that arrive substandard or never.
PaymentCounterfeit Goods via Bitcoin
How counterfeit sellers require Bitcoin to take payment for fake goods with no chargeback or refund path.
PaymentEmpty Box Scams via Zelle
How empty-box scammers take instant Zelle payments for high-value electronics, then ship an empty or weighted box.
PaymentEmpty Box Scams via Cash App
How empty-box sellers collect Cash App payments for pricey gadgets, then deliver an empty or filler-stuffed box.
PaymentEmpty Box Scams via Bank Transfer
How empty-box sellers demand bank transfers for high-value goods, then ship an empty box and vanish.
PaymentFake Government Grant Scams via Zelle
How grant impostors push instant Zelle 'processing fees' for an award that will never be paid.
PaymentFake Jury Duty Scams via Bitcoin
How impostors posing as court officers direct victims to pay 'jury duty fines' at Bitcoin ATMs to avoid arrest.
PaymentFake Social Security Scams via Cash App
How impostors claiming your number is compromised pressure victims into instant Cash App payments to 'protect' it.
PaymentFake Broker Scams via Apple Pay
How bogus trading coaches collect 'starter deposits' via Apple Pay and then block withdrawals behind fees.
PaymentCredit Repair Scams via Venmo
How bogus credit-repair hustlers collect upfront fees through Venmo and deliver no lasting results.
PaymentBinary Options Scams via Wise
How fraudulent binary options platforms ask victims to fund accounts via Wise transfers across borders.
PaymentFake Pet Breeder Scams via Wire Transfer
How fake breeders, often posing as overseas sellers, demand wire transfers for animals that never arrive.
PaymentCounterfeit Goods via Cash App
How counterfeit sellers collect instant Cash App payments for fake branded items with no buyer protection.
PaymentMiracle Cure Scams via Wise
How overseas miracle-cure sellers request Wise transfers for unproven treatments to avoid refunds.
PlatformFake Tax Office Scams on WhatsApp
Fraudsters impersonate the tax authority over WhatsApp, claiming you owe an urgent debt or are due a refund, to pressure you into paying or sharing personal details.
PlatformFake Tax Office Scams on Telegram
Scammers use Telegram channels and direct messages to pose as tax officials, offering bogus refunds or threatening penalties to extract money and personal data.
PlatformFake Tax Office Scams on Facebook
Fraudsters run fake tax-authority pages, ads, and Messenger chats on Facebook to lure people with phoney refunds or scare them with invented debts.
PlatformFake Tax Office Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts impersonate the tax authority, claiming a refund is waiting or a debt is overdue, to drive recipients to fake payment or data-harvesting pages.
PlatformFake Tax Office Scams via Google Search & Ads
Scammers buy search ads and build lookalike sites that appear when people search for tax help, steering them to fake refund portals or premium-rate phone lines.
PlatformFake Police Scams on WhatsApp
Fraudsters impersonate police officers over WhatsApp, claiming your identity is linked to a crime, to frighten you into paying 'fines' or transferring funds to 'safe' accounts.
PlatformFake Police Scams on Telegram
Scammers pose as police or 'cybercrime units' on Telegram, accusing victims of offences to extract payments, fines, or control of their bank accounts.
PlatformFake Police Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails impersonate police or law-enforcement agencies, alleging offences or warrants, to coerce payments or harvest personal information.
PlatformFake Police Scams on Facebook
Scammers create fake police pages and Messenger personas on Facebook to accuse users of offences and pressure them into payments or sharing personal data.
PlatformFake Police Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts impersonate police, alleging warrants or fines, to push recipients toward fake payment pages or a scripted phone line that demands money.
PlatformFake Immigration Scams on WhatsApp
Fraudsters impersonate immigration authorities over WhatsApp, threatening visa cancellation or deportation, to extract fees and personal documents from victims.
PlatformFake Immigration Scams on Telegram
Scammers run fake 'visa help' channels and impersonate immigration officers on Telegram to charge bogus fees and collect identity documents.
PlatformFake Immigration Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails impersonate immigration departments, claiming visa problems or pending removal, to extract fees and identity documents from recipients.
PlatformFake Immigration Scams on Phone Calls
Scammers call posing as immigration officers, alleging status problems or imminent deportation, to pressure victims into immediate payments over the phone.
PlatformFake Immigration Scams on Facebook
Scammers use fake immigration-help pages and Messenger personas on Facebook to advertise bogus visa services, charge fees, and collect identity documents.
PlatformFake Immigration Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts impersonate immigration authorities, warning of visa problems or removal, to drive recipients to fake portals or a scripted phone line that demands fees.
PlatformFake Jury Duty Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails claim you missed jury duty and face a fine or arrest, pressuring you to pay or share personal details to 'clear' the supposed offence.
PlatformFake Jury Duty Scams on Phone Calls
Scammers call posing as court officers or sheriffs, claiming you missed jury duty and face arrest, to pressure victims into paying a 'fine' immediately.
PlatformFake Jury Duty Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts claim you missed jury duty and a warrant is pending, pushing recipients to pay a 'fine' through a link or to call a scripted phone line.
PlatformFake Government Grant Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails promise free government grants you have supposedly been awarded, then demand processing fees or personal details to 'release' the money.
PlatformFake Government Grant Scams on Facebook
Scammers use fake pages, hacked accounts, and Messenger chats on Facebook to promote bogus government grants, then charge fees and harvest personal details.
PlatformFake Government Grant Scams on Instagram
Scammers use Instagram posts, DMs, and fake 'grant agent' accounts to advertise bogus government grants, then charge fees and collect personal information.
PlatformFake Government Grant Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts announce you have qualified for a government grant, then push you to a link or number to pay a 'release fee' and hand over personal details.
PlatformFake Social Security Scams on WhatsApp
Fraudsters impersonate the social security agency over WhatsApp, claiming your number is suspended or linked to crime, to extract payments and personal data.
PlatformFake Social Security Scams on Telegram
Scammers impersonate social security officials on Telegram, using bots and 'case' channels to claim your number is compromised and to extract payments and data.
PlatformFake Social Security Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails impersonate the social security agency, claiming your number is suspended or misused, to harvest personal data and extract payments.
PlatformFake Social Security Scams on Phone Calls
Scammers call posing as social security officials, claiming your number is suspended or tied to crime, to pressure victims into payments and disclosing data.
PlatformFake Social Security Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts claim your social security number is suspended or compromised, driving recipients to fake portals or a scripted phone line to extract data and payment.
PlatformRemote Access Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails pose as support, security, or billing alerts to lure victims into installing remote-access software that hands control of their device to scammers.
PlatformRemote Access Scams on Facebook
Scammers use fake support pages and Messenger chats on Facebook to convince users to install remote-access tools, handing control of their devices to fraudsters.
PlatformRemote Access Scams via Google Search & Ads
Scammers buy search ads and build fake support sites that appear when people look for help numbers, then talk callers into installing remote-access software.
PlatformFake Antivirus Scams on WhatsApp
Fraudsters send WhatsApp messages warning your device is infected, pushing you to install bogus 'antivirus' apps or pay for fake protection that delivers malware.
PlatformFake Antivirus Scams on Telegram
Scammers use Telegram channels, bots, and DMs to warn of device infections and push fake 'antivirus' downloads or paid protection that installs malware.
PlatformFake Antivirus Scams on Facebook
Scammers run fake security ads and pages on Facebook warning of infections, pushing users to download bogus 'antivirus' tools or pay for fake protection.
PlatformFake Antivirus Scams on Phone Calls
Scammers call claiming your antivirus has expired or your device is infected, pressuring victims to pay for fake protection or grant remote access.
PlatformMalware Pop-Ups on Facebook
Scammers use malicious Facebook ads and links that trigger fake virus pop-ups, scaring users into calling fake support or downloading harmful software.
PlatformMalware Pop-Ups on Instagram
Scammers use malicious Instagram ads and bio links that redirect to fake virus pop-ups, pressuring users to call fake support or download harmful apps.
PlatformMalware Pop-Ups on SMS / Text
Scam texts contain links that open fake virus pop-ups in the phone's browser, pressuring recipients to call fake support or install harmful apps.
PlatformQR Code Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails embed QR codes that lead to phishing pages or malware, exploiting the fact that codes hide their destination and bypass link filters.
PlatformQR Code Scams on Facebook
Scammers post QR codes in Facebook ads, posts, and Messenger that lead to phishing pages or malware, hiding the destination behind a scannable image.
PlatformQR Code Scams on Instagram
Scammers share QR codes in Instagram posts, stories, and DMs that lead to phishing pages or malware, concealing the destination behind a scannable image.
PlatformQR Code Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts contain QR codes or links to coded images that lead to phishing pages or malware, hiding the destination and exploiting quick scanning habits.
PlatformFake Software Update Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails pose as urgent software or security updates, tricking recipients into downloading malware disguised as a patch or driver.
PlatformFake Software Update Scams on Facebook
Scammers use Facebook ads, posts, and Messenger to push fake app or browser updates that install malware instead of genuine patches.
PlatformFake Software Update Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts claim your phone or an app needs an urgent update, linking to malicious downloads or phishing pages disguised as official patches.
PlatformFake Software Update Scams via Google Search & Ads
Scammers buy search ads and build lookalike sites that appear when people search for software downloads, serving malware disguised as official updates.
PlatformFake Software Update Scams on WhatsApp
Fraudsters send WhatsApp messages urging you to install an app or 'update' via a link, delivering malware or hijacking your account under the guise of a patch.
PlatformFake Cloud Storage Alerts on Email
Fraudulent emails claim your cloud storage is full, expiring, or compromised, to harvest login credentials or push payment for fake 'extra space'.
PlatformFake Cloud Storage Alerts on WhatsApp
Fraudsters send WhatsApp messages claiming your cloud storage or backup is full or at risk, pushing links that steal credentials or payment details.
PlatformFake Cloud Storage Alerts on SMS / Text
Scam texts claim your cloud storage is full or your account is at risk, linking to phishing pages that steal logins or payment details.
PlatformFake Cloud Storage Alerts on Phone Calls
Scammers call claiming your cloud storage or account is full, compromised, or expiring, to extract payments, logins, or remote access to your device.
PlatformSIM Swap Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails impersonate mobile carriers to harvest the personal data scammers need to take over your phone number through a SIM swap.
PlatformSIM Swap Scams on WhatsApp
Scammers use WhatsApp to phish carrier details or trick victims into sharing codes, enabling a SIM swap that hijacks the number and linked accounts.
PlatformSIM Swap Scams on SMS / Text
Scam texts impersonate carriers to phish account details, while a sudden loss of signal can be the first sign a SIM swap has hijacked your number.
PlatformHacked Friend Scams on WhatsApp
Scammers take over or spoof a friend's WhatsApp account to request urgent money or verification codes, exploiting the trust between contacts.
PlatformHacked Friend Scams on Facebook
Scammers hijack or clone Facebook profiles to message friends with urgent money requests, fake grants, or links, exploiting established trust.