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Scammers hijack or clone Facebook profiles to message friends with urgent money requests, fake grants, or links, exploiting established trust.
PlatformScammers take over Instagram accounts to message followers with fake investment tips, 'vote for me' links, or urgent requests that steal logins or money.
PlatformScammers hijack or impersonate contacts on Telegram to request money, codes, or investment buy-ins, exploiting trust and the app's anonymity.
PlatformScammers text from spoofed or hijacked numbers posing as a friend or relative in trouble, urging an urgent money transfer before you can verify.
PlatformScam texts impersonate couriers, claiming a parcel is held or needs a fee or redelivery, to lure recipients to phishing pages that steal card and login details.
PlatformFraudulent emails provide bogus tracking numbers and links that lead to phishing pages or malware, posing as shipment updates from couriers or retailers.
PlatformScam texts supply fake tracking numbers and links posing as shipment updates, leading to phishing pages that steal card and login details.
PlatformScammers send WhatsApp messages with bogus tracking numbers and links posing as shipment updates, steering victims to phishing pages.
PlatformScammers use Telegram messages and bots with bogus tracking numbers and links posing as shipment updates, leading to phishing pages or malware.
PlatformScammers advertise products on Facebook Marketplace, pages, and ads, take payment, then never ship the goods, exploiting buyer trust in social commerce.
PlatformScammers run fake shop accounts and ads on Instagram, take payment for products, then never ship them, exploiting the platform's visual commerce.
PlatformScammers move buyers to WhatsApp to close sales for goods they never ship, using the private chat to take insecure payments with no buyer protection.
PlatformScammers pose as official support on Facebook pages and Messenger, intercepting users seeking help to steal logins, payments, or remote device access.
PlatformScammers impersonate brand or platform support on Instagram, often offering 'account recovery', to steal logins, payments, or two-factor codes.
PlatformFraudulent emails pose as company support about an account, order, or charge, to harvest logins, push payments, or lure victims into remote-access sessions.
PlatformScammers buy search ads and build fake support sites that appear when people look for help numbers, then steal payments, logins, or remote device access.
CountryCrypto romance-investment scams targeting Chileans via WhatsApp and Instagram, funnelling victims to fake platforms denominated in USD or USDT.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes in Chile exploit the country's AFP pension debate and growing retail-investor appetite, promising guaranteed returns through unlicensed operators.
CountryCryptocurrency fraud in Chile ranges from fake exchange apps to celebrity-endorsed token launches, exploiting the absence of specific crypto regulation.
CountryCounterfeit forex and crypto trading platforms target Chilean investors with polished Spanish-language interfaces and fabricated profit dashboards.
CountrySextortion and romance blackmail schemes target Chilean men and women via Instagram and Tinder, threatening to share intimate images with family contacts unless payment is made.
CountryFake micro-task job schemes recruit Chileans via WhatsApp with promises of easy income for simple online tasks, then trap them in a deposit loop.
CountryFraudulent e-commerce sites impersonate popular Chilean retailers or offer deep discounts, collecting payment then delivering nothing or counterfeit goods.
CountryClassic advance-fee fraud reaches Chilean victims through email, WhatsApp, and social media, promising inheritances, prizes, or business deals contingent on an upfront payment.
CountryFraudsters impersonating Carabineros or PDI officers threaten Chileans with arrest unless they pay fines immediately via bank transfer or crypto.
CountryCrypto romance-investment scams reach Jordanians via WhatsApp and Instagram, with scammers posing as Gulf-based investors or overseas Jordanians to build trust.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes in Jordan exploit limited financial literacy and a desire for dollar-denominated returns, often channelled through unregulated entities.
CountryFraudulent forex and crypto trading platforms targeting Jordanians use Arabic-language interfaces and Gulf broker branding to appear legitimate.
CountrySextortion scams in Jordan exploit social stigma around intimate content, making victims particularly reluctant to report and more likely to pay repeated demands.
CountryFraudulent job offers targeting unemployed Jordanians promise Gulf employment or remote work, collecting visa fees and recruitment deposits then disappearing.
CountryFraudulent work-from-home offers reach Jordanians via WhatsApp, promising easy income for simple tasks before trapping victims in a deposit cycle.
CountrySIM swap fraud in Jordan targets mobile banking users by porting victim numbers to scammer-controlled SIMs, bypassing SMS-based two-factor authentication.
CountryFraudsters impersonating the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) of Jordan threaten individuals and businesses with audits or penalties unless immediate payment is made.
CountryCryptocurrency fraud in Jordan exploits the absence of a regulatory framework, targeting Jordanians through fake exchanges, pump-and-dump Telegram groups, and phishing attacks.
CountryChina is simultaneously a major origin country and a victim country for pig-butchering scams, with Chinese nationals targeted on WeChat and domestic platforms by criminal groups operating from Myanmar and Cambodia.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes in China exploit retail investor enthusiasm for stock markets and wealth management products, operating through unlicensed apps and social media.
CountryBrush-order scams (shua dan) defraud Chinese workers by promising pay for fake e-commerce reviews before trapping them in a deposit cycle.
CountryFraudulent forex and crypto trading platforms target Chinese investors by mimicking regulated brokers and exploiting the lack of domestic crypto trading infrastructure.
CountrySextortion and 'honey trap' schemes target Chinese men via dating apps and WeChat, threatening to share intimate content with family and employers unless payment is made.
CountryFraudulent fundraising in China exploits WeChat Moments and short-video platforms to collect donations for fabricated medical emergencies or disaster relief causes.
CountryFraudulent overseas job offers target Chinese job-seekers via WeChat and Zhaopin, promising high-paying positions in Southeast Asia that are often forced labour operations or pig-butchering scam compounds.
CountryAdvance-fee fraud targeting Chinese consumers appears as prize notifications, government refunds, or overseas business opportunities delivered via WeChat and email.
CountryRomance-investment crypto scams target Peruvians via WhatsApp and Facebook, posing as overseas Peruvians or Asian investors to build trust before introducing fake trading platforms.
CountryPonzi schemes and high-yield investment fraud target Peruvians through social networks and church communities, promising above-market returns in soles or dollars.
CountryFraudulent e-commerce sites impersonating Peruvian retailers or Mercado Libre defraud Peruvian buyers who transfer soles via Yape or Plin and receive nothing.
CountryClassic advance-fee fraud targets Peruvians via WhatsApp and email with promises of prize winnings, government benefit payments, or business contracts requiring an upfront fee.
CountryScammers impersonating PNP officers or judges contact Peruvians demanding immediate payments to avoid arrest warrants, often targeting the elderly.
CountrySextortion targeting Peruvians via Facebook and WhatsApp exploits social shame and family reputation concerns, with payment collected through Yape or Western Union.
CountrySIM swap fraud in Peru exploits weaknesses in Claro, Movistar, and Entel carrier verification to seize Yape and BCP mobile banking accounts via stolen OTPs.
CountryFraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages impersonating Olva Courier, DHL Peru, or Mercado Libre deliveries trick Peruvians into phishing pages collecting card details.
CountryFraudsters impersonating SUNAT (Peru's tax authority) demand immediate payment via Yape or threaten businesses with account freezes and legal proceedings.
CountryRomance-crypto investment scams reach Icelanders via Instagram and Tinder, exploiting high incomes and limited awareness of crypto fraud to extract large amounts in ISK converted to USDT.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes target Iceland's financially confident population with fake high-yield products and unlicensed operators impersonating EEA-regulated brokers.
CountryFraudulent forex and crypto platforms target Icelanders via paid search advertising, using English or Icelandic interfaces and fabricated FME or FCA licence numbers.
CountryCounterfeit e-commerce sites targeting Icelandic consumers impersonate local retailers or operate as fictitious stores, collecting ISK via card or bank transfer then delivering nothing.
CountryClassic advance-fee fraud reaches Icelanders via email and social media in English, with promises of lottery winnings or inheritance proceeds requiring upfront fees.
CountrySextortion targeting Icelanders operates via Tinder and Instagram, with payment demands in EUR or crypto exploiting privacy concerns in a small, close-knit community.
CountryFraudulent job offers targeting Icelanders or foreign workers in Iceland promise high-paying positions but collect visa fees or equipment deposits then disappear.
CountrySIM swap attacks targeting Icelanders exploit weaknesses in Síminn and Nova carrier authentication to seize online banking and payment accounts via stolen OTPs.
CountryFraudulent travel booking sites targeting Iceland's booming tourism sector collect prepayments from tourists via card or bank transfer for accommodation and tours that do not exist.
CountryRomance-crypto investment scams target Bulgarians via Viber and Facebook, with victims channelling leva or euro to fake platforms through Bulgarian banks or local crypto exchanges.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes exploit Bulgarian retail investors with unlicensed platforms, fake EU regulatory labels, and celebrity endorsements on Bulgarian news and social media.
CountryFraudulent Bulgarian-language trading platforms target local investors while Bulgarian-operated platforms simultaneously victimise EU citizens across Europe.
CountrySextortion operations target Bulgarian men and women via dating sites and Facebook, with payment collected through wire transfer or crypto to avoid tracing.
CountryFraudulent Bulgarian-language e-commerce sites collect leva via bank transfer or nalichni (cash on delivery) then deliver nothing or counterfeit goods.
CountryAdvance-fee fraud reaches Bulgarians through email and Viber, exploiting promises of prize winnings, EU grant funding, or inheritance proceeds requiring a processing fee.
CountryFake online task jobs target Bulgarians via Viber and Telegram with promises of easy leva income before entrapping them in a deposit cycle.
CountryFraudsters impersonating Bulgarian National Police (МВР) or prosecutors threaten Bulgarians with arrest unless they immediately pay fines via bank transfer or Bitcoin ATM.
CountryFraudsters impersonating Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA/НАП) threaten businesses and individuals with immediate penalties unless payment is made via bank transfer or Bitcoin ATM.
CountryRomance-crypto investment scams target Costa Ricans via WhatsApp and Instagram, exploiting the country's growing crypto adoption and limited regulatory oversight.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes exploit Costa Rica's growing investor class with pyramid-structure clubs, fake real estate crowdfunding, and unlicensed forex operators.
CountryFake micro-task jobs reaching Costa Ricans via WhatsApp promise easy colone income for online tasks before trapping victims in a SINPE Móvil deposit cycle.
CountryFraudulent e-commerce operations target Costa Rican shoppers on Facebook Marketplace and Instagram, collecting SINPE Móvil payments then delivering nothing.
CountryFraudulent vacation and long-term rental listings target both tourists and Costa Rican residents, collecting deposits via SINPE Móvil or wire transfer for properties that are unavailable or non-existent.
CountryAdvance-fee fraud targeting Costa Ricans arrives via WhatsApp and email with fake government benefit notifications, lottery winnings, and business partnership offers requiring upfront fees.
CountrySextortion scams target Costa Ricans on Tinder and Instagram, using SINPE Móvil payment demands to exploit the speed and irreversibility of instant transfers.
CountryFraudulent travel booking sites impersonating Booking.com or creating entirely fictitious Costa Rica tourism portals collect advance payments for tours and accommodation that do not exist.
CountryFraudsters impersonating OIJ investigators or Fuerza Pública officers call Costa Ricans demanding immediate payments to avoid arrest warrants or resolve alleged family emergencies.
CountryPig-butchering romance-investment scams target Lebanese via WhatsApp by posing as Lebanese diaspora in the Gulf or Europe, exploiting economic desperation and crypto's popularity as a dollar substitute.
CountryFraudulent investment schemes exploit Lebanon's financial crisis, targeting citizens desperate to access frozen savings or rebuild wealth through foreign or crypto investment promises.
CountryFraudulent trading platforms target Lebanese investors by offering dollar-denominated accounts outside Lebanon's banking system, exploiting the country's financial crisis.
CountrySextortion in Lebanon carries heightened social and reputational risk given conservative community norms, with fraudsters targeting both Lebanese residents and diaspora members via WhatsApp and Instagram.
CountryAdvance-fee fraud in Lebanon preys on residents seeking financial relief, with scammers posing as NGO representatives, diaspora benefactors, or foreign business partners offering funds that require advance payments.
CountryFraudulent job offers targeting Lebanon's high-unemployment population promise Gulf or European positions, collecting visa fees and documentation charges that are never refunded.
CountryFake micro-task jobs target Lebanese job-seekers via WhatsApp with promises of dollar income for simple online tasks, before trapping victims in a USDT deposit cycle.
CountrySIM swap fraud targets Lebanese WhatsApp accounts and any remaining mobile banking functionality, exploiting weaknesses in Alfa and touch carrier authentication.
CountryFraudulent WhatsApp and SMS messages impersonating Lebanese courier services or international carriers collect cash or USDT to release parcels that never exist.
CountryMyanmar hosts large scam-compound complexes where trafficked workers are forced to run pig-butchering operations targeting victims worldwide.
CountryFraudulent job offers lure people in Myanmar into scam-compound compounds under the guise of lucrative overseas employment.
CountryTask-based fraud originating from Myanmar compounds targets online workers globally with fake micro-job platforms that trap victims in endless deposit cycles.
CountryMyanmar-based compound operators run romance blackmail operations that coerce victims into paying to suppress intimate images or compromising information.
CountryFraudsters exploit Luxembourg's reputation as a leading EU financial centre to lend false credibility to bogus investment schemes targeting residents and international clients.
CountryCryptocurrency fraud in Luxembourg ranges from fake exchange platforms invoking the country's financial prestige to social-media pump-and-dump schemes targeting tech-savvy residents.
CountryFraudsters impersonate Luxembourg's Administration des contributions directes and TVA offices to extract payments or personal data from residents and cross-border workers.
CountryAdvance-fee fraud in Luxembourg often masquerades as EU grant disbursements, inheritance windfalls, or investment-fund payouts to exploit the country's financial cachet.
CountryCyprus has historically been a registration hub for unregulated or minimally regulated online brokers that defraud retail investors across Europe and beyond.