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Fake Binance Two-Factor Authentication Reset Scams

Attackers use fake Binance security alerts to trick users into resetting their 2FA to an attacker-controlled method. Any unexpected 2FA change request should be verified directly at binance.com — never through an email link.

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Fake OpenSea NFT Offer Email Phishing

Criminals send fake OpenSea offer-received emails designed to rush NFT owners into clicking phishing links or signing malicious transactions. Genuine OpenSea offers are reviewed by logging into opensea.io directly.

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Fake Ledger Token Airdrop and Reward Scams

Scammers announce fake Ledger token airdrops or hardware wallet holder rewards requiring recovery phrase entry or wallet connection. Ledger does not distribute tokens through external claim pages and has no native cryptocurrency token.

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Fake OpenSea NFT Staking Yield Scams

Criminals promote fake NFT staking programs using OpenSea's brand, promising passive ETH income for staking NFTs on third-party sites. OpenSea does not operate an NFT staking yield product requiring wallet approvals on external sites.

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Kraken Wallet Seed-Phrase Phishing Scams

Scammers fake Kraken communications to extract wallet seed phrases by conflating the custodial exchange with self-custody wallets. The Kraken exchange itself does not use seed phrases — and no process ever legitimately requires sharing one.

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Counterfeit Ledger Device Scams

Counterfeit Ledger hardware wallets sold through unofficial channels may have modified firmware that transmits seed phrases to scammers. Only buy from ledger.com or the official Ledger authorized reseller network.

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Fake DHL Delivery Text Scam

Scammers send SMS messages pretending to be DHL, claiming a parcel is held and demanding a customs or redelivery fee via a phishing link. The real DHL proactively sends tracking updates only after you register for them and never demands payment through an unsolicited text link.

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Fake FedEx Customs-Fee Phishing Scam

Criminals send emails and texts impersonating FedEx, claiming an incoming shipment is held in customs and a fee must be paid before delivery. FedEx's real brokerage and customs processes work through documented channels and verified account portals — not one-off payment links.

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Fake USPS Tracking-Link Phishing Scam

Scammers send SMS messages impersonating USPS with fabricated tracking numbers and links to phishing sites. A crucial real-world norm: USPS only sends tracking texts if you specifically requested them — an unsolicited USPS tracking text is a near-certain scam.

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Fake Royal Mail Redelivery Card Scam

Fraudsters drop fake 'While You Were Out' cards or send texts impersonating Royal Mail, directing recipients to phishing sites that steal card details under the guise of paying a redelivery or storage fee. Real Royal Mail redelivery is free and booked at royalmail.com.

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Fake IRS Tax-Refund Phishing Scam

Scammers send emails and texts impersonating the IRS, claiming the recipient is owed a tax refund and must verify personal and banking details to receive it. The real IRS initiates all contact by mail, never by email or text, and issues refunds through the process you set up when you filed — not via unsolicited messages.

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Fake IRS Arrest-Warrant Phone Scam

Criminals call victims posing as IRS agents, claiming outstanding tax debt has led to a warrant for their arrest and demanding immediate payment by wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or gift cards to avoid jail. The real IRS never demands immediate payment by phone, never accepts gift cards, and never threatens arrest without first sending multiple formal notices.

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Fake HMRC Tax-Debt Threat Scam

Criminals impersonate HMRC through phone calls, texts, and emails, threatening immediate arrest or legal action unless an outstanding tax debt is paid at once. HMRC never threatens immediate arrest in an unsolicited call, never demands gift-card payment, and does not initiate serious collection action without prior written communication.

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Fake HMRC Tax-Refund Phishing Scam

Scammers send emails and texts impersonating HMRC, telling recipients they are owed a tax rebate and must click a link to claim it. HMRC never sends unsolicited refund links by email or text; genuine refunds are applied to your account or sent by post after you or your employer triggers a recalculation.

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Fake DWP Benefit Reverification Phishing Scam

Fraudsters impersonate the Department for Work and Pensions, sending messages claiming benefit claimants must re-verify their identity online to avoid payment suspension. The real DWP conducts reviews through formal letters and documented face-to-face or phone appointments — not via unsolicited links requesting login credentials.

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Fake DVLA Vehicle-Registration Renewal Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, claiming the recipient's vehicle tax or driving licence is about to expire and a fee must be paid immediately via a link. The real DVLA sends official renewal reminders by post and processes payments only through gov.uk — not through links in unsolicited messages.

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Fake Social Security Administration Overpayment Scam

Criminals impersonate the Social Security Administration, calling to claim the recipient's SSN has been suspended or they have an outstanding overpayment, and demanding immediate wire transfer or gift-card payment. The real SSA communicates primarily by mail and never demands immediate payment by phone under threat of arrest.

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Fake Service Canada Benefit Reverification Scam

Scammers impersonate Service Canada by phone, text, and email, claiming CPP, EI, or OAS recipients must re-verify their identity to continue receiving payments. The real Service Canada initiates benefit reviews through registered mail and secure My Service Canada Account messages — not through unsolicited links or urgent phone demands.

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Fake Centrelink Debt and Payment-Suspension Scam

Scammers impersonate Centrelink (Services Australia) by phone and text, claiming recipients have an overpayment debt or that their myGov account needs re-verification to avoid payment suspension. Real Centrelink debt notices are sent through your myGov inbox or by post, and Centrelink never demands immediate payment by phone under threat of legal action.

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USPS-Branded Fake Toll Violation Text Scam

A wave of smishing campaigns misuses USPS branding (and other government-adjacent brand signals) to distribute fake toll-violation payment demands. While USPS does not administer toll roads, scammers borrow its trusted name to add legitimacy to fake E-ZPass or state toll-agency demands sent via SMS.

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Fake IRS Stimulus-Payment Phishing Scam

Scammers send phishing messages impersonating the IRS and claiming recipients are entitled to unclaimed stimulus payments or Economic Impact Payments, directing them to fake IRS portals to enter banking and identity information. The real IRS distributes economic impact payments automatically based on filed tax returns and never solicits bank details through unsolicited digital messages.

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Fake DHL Parcel-Locker Phishing Scam

Criminals send texts claiming a DHL parcel is waiting in a locker and a PIN code or small fee is needed to release it, linking to a phishing site that steals card details. Real DHL Packstations and parcel lockers send access codes through the official DHL app or email — not through payment links.

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Fake FedEx SMS Phishing Campaign

Criminals send mass SMS campaigns impersonating FedEx, with messages about undelivered parcels, address confirmation requests, or account security alerts that link to credential-harvesting sites. FedEx's legitimate text notifications are tied to shipments you track and never ask for login credentials or payment via a link.

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Fake DVLA Driving-Licence Renewal Scam

Scammers send emails and texts impersonating the DVLA, claiming a driving licence is due for renewal and directing recipients to fake GOV.UK pages that charge inflated fees and harvest identity documents. The real DVLA sends renewal reminders by post, and the official fee is significantly lower than what scam sites charge.

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Fake SSA Deportation-Threat Phone Scam

Criminals call immigrants and non-citizens impersonating the SSA and claim their Social Security Number has been linked to criminal activity, threatening deportation unless an immediate payment is made. The SSA has no immigration enforcement role and never calls individuals to threaten deportation.

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Fake DWP PIP Disability-Benefit Review Scam

Scammers impersonate DWP assessors or Universal Credit coaches, contacting PIP and disability benefit claimants claiming an urgent review will result in payment suspension unless personal medical information and bank details are provided. Real DWP benefit reviews follow a formal, written process with significant advance notice.

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Fake HMRC Student Tax-Refund Scam

Scammers target students with HMRC-branded emails and texts claiming they are owed a tax refund on part-time or summer employment income. Students who have never filed a tax return are particularly vulnerable because they may not know how tax refunds genuinely work.

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Fake Centrelink Cost-of-Living Stimulus Payment Scam

Scammers impersonate Centrelink by sending texts and emails about government cost-of-living payments or economic support bonuses, directing recipients to fake myGov pages to 'register' their banking details. Real one-off government payments in Australia are deposited automatically to the account on file — no registration via a link is needed.

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IRS-Branded Tax Identity Theft Scam

Criminals use phishing to collect enough personal data to file fraudulent federal tax returns in victims' names, claiming refunds before the legitimate taxpayer files. The IRS has specific procedures to deal with tax identity theft, including the Identity Protection PIN programme.

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Fake DHL Account Security Takeover Phishing

Scammers send emails impersonating DHL's security team, claiming the recipient's DHL account has been flagged for unusual activity and their login must be verified. The phishing page steals DHL account credentials that criminals then use to reroute expected deliveries or harvest saved personal data.

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Fake USPS Informed Delivery Phishing Scam

Scammers clone the USPS Informed Delivery enrolment flow to steal Government credentials and personal data. Victims who sign up for the fake service instead hand over their details to criminals who may then hijack the real Informed Delivery account to monitor incoming mail.

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Fake Royal Mail Customs-Hold Phishing Scam

Fraudsters send emails and texts impersonating Royal Mail, claiming an inbound parcel is held in customs and a fee must be paid to release it. While genuine UK customs and import VAT charges do exist for overseas parcels, they are communicated through official HMRC customs notices or the Royal Mail customs charges page — not through a link in an unsolicited SMS.

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Fake Service Canada SIN Suspension Scam

Criminals call Canadians posing as Service Canada agents, claiming their Social Insurance Number has been compromised or suspended due to criminal activity, and demanding immediate payment or information sharing to resolve the situation. Service Canada cannot suspend SINs and never demands payment by phone.

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Fake DHL Redelivery Card Scam

Criminals leave counterfeit DHL missed-delivery cards or send fake SMS notifications directing recipients to phishing sites that demand a redelivery fee. Real DHL missed-delivery notices are either left as paper slips with collection instructions or sent through the DHL app — they never demand payment to rebook delivery.

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Fake DHL SMS Phishing Campaign

Mass SMS campaigns impersonate DHL with fabricated shipment alerts, address-confirmation requests, and account security messages to harvest credentials and card details. Genuine DHL shipment notifications are tied to specific tracked parcels in your DHL account and never solicit passwords or payments through embedded links.

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Fake DHL Tracking Number Phishing Scam

Scammers send emails and texts containing fabricated DHL tracking numbers that link to phishing sites rather than the real DHL tracking system, used to harvest card details or credentials under the guise of resolving a delivery issue. Real DHL tracking numbers always resolve at dhl.com.

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Fake FedEx Delivery Text Scam

Criminals send unsolicited texts impersonating FedEx, claiming a parcel could not be delivered and asking recipients to click a link to reschedule or pay a small fee. Real FedEx delivery text notifications are tied to shipments you track and never require payment via an unsolicited link.

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Fake FedEx Redelivery Card Scam

Fraudsters leave counterfeit FedEx door tags or send fake missed-delivery messages directing recipients to phishing sites that charge redelivery fees. Real FedEx door tags are left at the delivery address with a tracking number and free rescheduling instructions — they never demand a fee.

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Fake FedEx Tracking Number Phishing Scam

Fraudsters send emails with fabricated FedEx tracking numbers to create the appearance of a legitimate shipment notification, then direct recipients to phishing sites through embedded links. Any tracking number can be verified instantly at fedex.com before taking any action.

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Fake USPS Customs-Hold Fee Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating USPS, claiming an inbound international parcel is being held by US Customs and that a release fee must be paid via a link. USPS does not collect customs duties through text message links — legitimate import fees are handled through US Customs and Border Protection processes.

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Fake USPS Redelivery Card and SMS Scam

Criminals send fake USPS missed-delivery notices — either physical cards or text messages — directing recipients to phishing sites that charge a redelivery fee. Real USPS redelivery scheduling is always free at usps.com/redelivery and requires no payment.

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Fake Royal Mail Delivery Text Scam

Scammers send SMS messages impersonating Royal Mail, claiming a parcel awaits delivery and a small fee must be paid to release it. Royal Mail does not demand fees via unsolicited SMS links — its primary missed-delivery process involves a physical card and a free reboarding process.

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Fake Royal Mail Tracking Number Phishing Scam

Criminals send emails and texts containing fabricated Royal Mail tracking numbers linking to phishing sites that harvest card details under the guise of resolving a delivery issue. Any Royal Mail tracking number can be verified free at royalmail.com/track-your-item.

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Fake IRS Debt-Collection Agency Impersonation Scam

Scammers impersonate IRS-contracted private debt collectors, calling to demand immediate tax-debt repayment and threatening legal action. While the IRS does use a small number of private collection agencies, it follows a strict notification process before any agency contacts a taxpayer — and legitimate collectors never demand gift cards.

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Fake HMRC Arrest-Warrant Phone Scam

Criminals call victims posing as HMRC compliance officers, claiming that a warrant for their arrest has been issued for tax fraud and that immediate payment is required to avoid police attendance. HMRC never threatens immediate arrest in an unsolicited phone call and does not demand payment by gift card or wire transfer.

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Fake HMRC Child Benefit Reverification Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating HMRC, claiming recipients must re-verify their Child Benefit claim online to prevent suspension. HMRC reviews Child Benefit eligibility through formal written correspondence — not through unsolicited links requiring credential entry.

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Fake DVLA Toll-Charge or Penalty Notice Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating the DVLA, claiming the recipient's vehicle was captured on a toll road or in a congestion zone without paying, and demanding an immediate penalty fee via a link. The DVLA does not administer toll roads or congestion charges — those are managed by separate authorities.

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Fake SSA Tax-Refund or SSA Rebate Scam

Criminals send messages impersonating the Social Security Administration, claiming recipients are owed a Social Security tax rebate or overpayment refund and must provide banking details to receive it. The SSA does not issue unsolicited tax-refund or rebate notices by email or text — any such payment would be communicated by mail.

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Fake SSA Stimulus or Emergency Benefit Payment Scam

Scammers send messages impersonating the SSA and claiming that an emergency benefit payment or government stimulus supplement has been allocated to the recipient's Social Security account, directing them to a fake portal to claim it. The SSA does not distribute stimulus payments and never solicits banking details via unsolicited texts or emails.

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Fake SSA Benefit Reverification Scam

Scammers contact Social Security recipients claiming their benefits are under review and that identity reverification must be completed online or by phone to prevent suspension. The SSA communicates benefit reviews through official letters delivered by mail — not through unsolicited texts or calls demanding immediate credential confirmation.

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Fake Service Canada Stimulus or Cost-of-Living Payment Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating Service Canada, claiming a one-time cost-of-living or inflation relief payment has been approved for the recipient and that banking details must be submitted via a link to receive it. Real Canadian government one-off payments are deposited automatically or claimed through official portals — not through unsolicited SMS links.

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Fake Service Canada Tax-Refund Notification Scam

Criminals send emails and texts mixing Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency branding to claim tax refunds are waiting, directing recipients to fake portals that harvest SIN and banking details. Tax refunds in Canada are administered by the CRA — not Service Canada — and are never claimed through unsolicited SMS links.

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Fake Centrelink myGov Reverification Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating Centrelink, claiming recipients must reverify their identity through myGov to prevent payment suspension. Real Centrelink identity reviews involve formal written communication — not unsolicited links to credential-harvesting fake myGov pages.

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Fake Centrelink Disability Support Pension Review Scam

Scammers impersonate Centrelink assessors or Services Australia officers, contacting DSP recipients with claims that their disability classification is under review and that medical and personal details must be resubmitted urgently to prevent payment cancellation. Real DSP reviews follow a formal documented process with advance written notice.

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Fake Centrelink Account Suspension Threat Scam

Criminals call Australians impersonating Centrelink, claiming their government welfare account or tax file number has been linked to suspicious activity and will be suspended unless they verify their identity and pay a 'security deposit.' Centrelink does not suspend TFNs and never demands immediate payment by phone.

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Fake DWP Cost-of-Living Payment Scam

Scammers send texts and emails impersonating the DWP, claiming that a cost-of-living payment or energy support payment has been approved for the recipient but must be claimed via a link within a deadline. Real UK government cost-of-living payments are paid automatically to eligible recipients — no separate registration or link-based claim is ever required.

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Fake DWP Benefits Suspension and Account Fraud Scam

Criminals call or text people impersonating DWP officials, claiming their benefit account has been flagged for fraud or their National Insurance number has been linked to criminal activity, and demanding payment or credential sharing to resolve the situation. The DWP cannot suspend National Insurance numbers and never demands immediate payment by phone.

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Fake Royal Mail Account Takeover Phishing

Scammers send emails impersonating Royal Mail's security team, claiming suspicious login activity was detected and the recipient must verify their credentials immediately. A compromised Royal Mail Click and Drop or business account can be used to redirect parcels, harvest addresses, and commit shipping fraud.

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Fake USPS Carrier SMS Phishing Campaign

Mass SMS campaigns impersonate USPS with fabricated delivery alerts and address-confirmation requests, linking to phishing sites. USPS only sends text updates for tracking numbers you have specifically enrolled to receive notifications for — unsolicited USPS texts are a near-certain indicator of smishing.

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Fake FedEx Account Takeover Phishing Scam

Phishing emails impersonate FedEx's security team to harvest FedEx account credentials. A compromised FedEx account exposes saved addresses, payment methods, and business shipping data, and can be used to redirect in-transit shipments or commit billing fraud.

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Fake DHL Shipment Confirmation Phishing Email

Criminals send fake DHL shipment confirmation emails — ostensibly for orders the recipient did not place — to trick them into clicking a 'cancel shipment' link that leads to a phishing or malware site. The panic of seeing an unfamiliar order confirmation lowers rational scrutiny.

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Fake USPS Shipment Confirmation Phishing Scam

Criminals send fake USPS package confirmation or hold notification emails for shipments the recipient never ordered, prompting them to click a 'manage package' link that leads to a phishing page or malware site. The real USPS only sends confirmation emails for shipments linked to your existing account or enrolled tracking.

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Fake IRS Social Security Benefit Tax Scam

Scammers send IRS-branded messages claiming that Social Security benefits are subject to a special tax assessment and that recipients must pay immediately to avoid a lien or criminal referral. While Social Security benefits can be taxable, the IRS communicates this through the regular tax-return process — not through unsolicited phone demands.

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Fake Royal Mail Carrier SMS Phishing Campaign

Mass SMS campaigns impersonate Royal Mail to send delivery alerts, address-verification requests, and parcel-fee notices that link to credential-harvesting phishing sites. Royal Mail's legitimate SMS notifications are tied to tracked services you have registered — unsolicited payment-request texts are not part of Royal Mail's standard communication.

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Fake HMRC National Insurance Suspension Scam

Criminals call UK residents impersonating HMRC officers, claiming their National Insurance number has been suspended due to suspicious activity and that immediate payment is required to reinstate it. HMRC cannot suspend National Insurance numbers and never demands payment by phone to resolve such issues.

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Fake FedEx Order Confirmation Phishing Email

Scammers send fake FedEx shipment confirmation emails for orders the recipient never placed, prompting panic clicks on 'cancel shipment' links that lead to phishing pages or malware downloads. Any FedEx tracking number in the email can be verified instantly at fedex.com.

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Fake USPS Account Takeover Phishing Scam

Phishing emails and texts impersonating USPS claim the recipient's USPS.com account has unusual activity and must be verified, harvesting login credentials. A compromised USPS.com account gives access to Informed Delivery mail scans, saved addresses, and package redirect settings.

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Fake HMRC Deportation-Threat Scam Targeting Immigrants

Scammers call immigrants and foreign nationals in the UK impersonating HMRC, claiming their National Insurance number was used in financial crimes and that deportation proceedings will begin unless an immediate payment is made. HMRC has no immigration enforcement powers and never initiates deportation threats.

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Fake DVLA Arrest-Warrant or Court-Summons Scam

Criminals call or send letters impersonating the DVLA, claiming the recipient faces an arrest warrant or court summons for outstanding vehicle tax or licence violations. The DVLA has no arrest powers and does not issue court summonses directly — enforcement involving unpaid vehicle excise duty goes through DVLA civil processes and HMRC, not direct arrest threats.

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Fake IRS Deportation Threat Targeting Immigrants

Scammers call immigrants and foreign workers impersonating the IRS, claiming their ITIN or SSN was used in financial crimes and that deportation or visa revocation will follow unless an immediate payment is made. The IRS has no immigration enforcement role and never arranges deportation.

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Fake USPS Loyalty or Reward Programme Phishing Scam

Scammers send letters, emails, or texts impersonating USPS and claiming the recipient has won a USPS customer reward, loyalty points redemption, or a prize in a postal survey — requiring a small processing fee or personal details to claim. USPS does not run consumer lottery or reward redemption programmes of this kind.

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Fake Centrelink Arrest-Warrant or Police-Referral Scam

Criminals call Australians impersonating Centrelink or Services Australia officers, claiming an alleged welfare overpayment or fraud investigation has resulted in a police referral or arrest warrant, and demanding immediate payment to cancel it. Services Australia does not arrange arrest warrants via cold calls.

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Fake Service Canada Arrest-Warrant Phone Scam

Criminals call Canadians impersonating Service Canada agents, claiming an RCMP warrant for their arrest has been issued due to SIN-linked criminal activity, and demanding immediate payment to cancel it. Service Canada has no arrest powers and never demands gift card payment to resolve investigations.

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Fake Amazon Order-Confirmation Phishing

Criminals send fake Amazon order-confirmation emails designed to panic recipients into clicking a cancellation link, harvesting their Amazon login and payment details.

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Amazon Brushing Scam — Unsolicited Parcels and Fake Reviews

You receive an unexpected Amazon parcel you never ordered; third-party sellers are using your address to generate fake verified-purchase reviews, and your account or data may have been compromised.

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Fake Amazon Rewards and Loyalty-Points Redemption Scam

Fraudsters send fake emails or text messages claiming you have expiring Amazon reward points or a prize to claim, leading to a phishing page or a fee-based redemption trap.

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Fake eBay Order-Confirmation and Payment Phishing

Scammers send fake eBay purchase or payment notifications to lure both buyers and sellers into handing over login credentials or banking details.

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Fake eBay Extended Warranty and Buyer-Protection Upgrade Scam

Fraudsters contact eBay buyers claiming their purchased item qualifies for an extended warranty or enhanced buyer protection, then collect fees for coverage that does not exist.

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Fake eBay Account-Suspension Phishing and Account Takeover

Phishing emails impersonating eBay warn that your account has been suspended or limited, directing you to a fake sign-in page where your credentials are stolen.

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Fake Walmart Order-Confirmation Phishing

Fraudsters send fake Walmart purchase-confirmation emails and texts to panic recipients into clicking a link that steals their Walmart account credentials or payment details.

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Fake Walmart Product-Recall Refund Scam

Scammers impersonate Walmart to claim a product the victim purchased has been recalled, then collect personal and payment details under the guise of processing a refund.

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Fake Target Gift-Card Promotion and Balance-Draining Scam

Scammers impersonate Target to promote fake gift-card giveaways, or tamper with physical Target gift cards to drain balances before victims can use them.

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Fake Target.com Order-Confirmation Phishing Email

Criminals send fake Target purchase-confirmation emails referencing large electronics or gift-card orders, then direct alarmed recipients to a phishing page to 'cancel' and harvest credentials.

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Fake Target Circle Rewards Redemption Scam

Fraudsters send fake Target Circle reward notifications claiming the recipient has earned significant points or a bonus that must be redeemed immediately, leading to a phishing or fee-charging trap.

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Fake Home Depot Extended Warranty and Protection-Plan Scam

Scammers impersonate Home Depot to sell fake extended warranties or protection plans for appliances and tools, collecting fees for coverage that does not exist.

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Fake Home Depot Order-Confirmation Phishing

Fraudulent emails mimicking Home Depot order confirmations for tools, appliances, or large purchases alarm recipients into clicking a phishing link to cancel the supposed transaction.

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Fake Geek Squad Antivirus Auto-Renewal Overcharge Scam

Scammers send fake Geek Squad renewal invoices for antivirus subscriptions, then trick alarmed recipients into calling a number where they are convinced to hand over remote access and banking credentials.

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Fake Geek Squad Customer-Support Tech-Scam Calls

Fraudsters pose as Geek Squad technicians to offer fake computer-repair or virus-removal services, gaining remote access to steal data or charge for worthless work.

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Fake Booking.com Hotel Payment-Verification Phishing

Scammers hack hotel accounts on Booking.com or send spoofed messages asking guests to re-enter payment details through a fake verification link, redirecting card payments to the fraudster.

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Fake Booking.com Look-Alike Sites and Third-Party Hotel-Booking Fraud

Fraudulent websites mimic Booking.com's design to take payment for hotel reservations that are never made, leaving travellers without accommodation on arrival.

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Fake Airbnb Off-Platform Payment and Verification Scam

Fraudulent hosts or impersonators ask Airbnb guests to complete payment or identity verification outside the Airbnb platform, stealing money or credentials.

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Fake Marriott Bonvoy Points Transfer and Redemption Scam

Scammers impersonate Marriott Bonvoy to offer fake points transfers, redemption opportunities, or account-upgrade promotions, harvesting member credentials and draining loyalty balances.

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Fake Hilton Honors Points Theft and Account-Verification Scam

Fraudsters impersonate Hilton to send fake Hilton Honors account-verification requests, stealing credentials and draining member points for fraudulent reward redemptions.

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Fake Delta Air Lines Refund and Flight-Compensation Scam

Scammers impersonate Delta Air Lines to offer fake flight refunds or EU261-style compensation, harvesting personal details and charging processing fees that disappear with the fraudster.

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Fake Delta Air Lines Customer-Support Phone Scam

Fraudulent websites and search ads list fake Delta customer-service numbers, connecting callers to scammers who charge fees for booking changes or steal payment details.

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Fake United Airlines Refund, Compensation, and MileagePlus Scam

Fraudsters impersonate United Airlines to offer fake refunds, delayed-flight compensation, or MileagePlus bonus miles, harvesting personal data and charging fictitious processing fees.