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How fraudulent Facebook messages claim recipients have been selected as lottery winners, requiring them to pay release fees or provide financial details to claim a non-existent prize.
PlatformHow fraudulent emails impersonate National Savings and Investments (NS&I) to claim recipients have won a Premium Bond prize, then extract fees or banking details to release the funds.
PlatformHow fraudulent emails mimic legitimate second-chance lottery promotions to extract ticket submission fees, personal data, or banking details from lottery players.
PlatformHow automated robocalls deliver fake prize winner notifications to millions of numbers simultaneously, directing recipients to claim processes that extract fees and personal data.
PlatformHow fraudulent SMS messages claim recipients have won a raffle or prize draw, directing them to click links or call numbers that lead to data harvesting or fee extraction.
PlatformHow emails claiming recipients have won a foreign lottery or sweepstakes extract escalating advance fees for taxes, customs, legal clearance, and currency conversion before the promised prize.
PlatformHow phone-based fraudsters posing as prize claim agents demand processing fees, taxes, or insurance payments from apparent winners before releasing prizes that do not exist.
PlatformHow thieves steal physical mail to harvest identity documents, financial statements, and pre-approved credit offers used to commit identity fraud and open fraudulent accounts.
PlatformHow thieves intercept cheques from outgoing mail and chemically alter the payee name or amount, depositing the modified cheque fraudulently while the original sender remains unaware.
PlatformHow fraudsters intercept cheques in transit through the postal network or at the delivery point, diverting them for deposit into fraudulent accounts.
PlatformHow fraudsters redirect in-transit parcels to their own addresses by exploiting delivery update systems, customer service channels, or compromised account access.
PlatformHow fraudsters submit unauthorised change-of-address requests to redirect victims' mail, enabling identity theft and financial fraud while cutting off the victim's receipt of important correspondence.
PlatformHow fraudulent online sellers and schemes sell fake postage stamps and labels, costing recipients unexpected postage fees and exposing buyers to legal risk.
PlatformHow fraudulent email-marketed PO box and virtual mailbox services collect rental fees for mail addresses that do not exist or forward mail to unsecured or criminal operations.
PlatformHow Facebook groups promote cash gifting circles — presented as mutual support networks or women's empowerment schemes — that are mathematically unsustainable pyramid structures.
PlatformHow multi-level forex trading recruitment schemes use Instagram lifestyle content to recruit victims into paying for trading signals, mentorship packages, and downline recruitment structures.
PlatformHow Facebook-promoted travel club memberships disguise multi-level recruitment structures as discounted holiday packages, generating income primarily from new member recruitment rather than genuine travel savings.
PlatformHow Facebook-based MLM recruitment encourages distributors to purchase large quantities of product inventory — far beyond retail demand — to achieve rank or bonus thresholds that benefit upline members.
PlatformHow email-based chain letter schemes disguise pyramid structures as investment opportunities or mutual support networks, requiring participants to forward money and the letter to recruit new victims.
PlatformHow Facebook-promoted fake affiliate marketing networks use affiliate business framing to disguise pyramid recruitment structures that charge membership fees and pay primarily for recruiting rather than genuine product sales.
PlatformHow scammers use email to enrol you in unwanted recurring charges, from fake free-trial confirmations to deceptive unsubscribe links.
PlatformMalicious browser extensions that pose as coupon or cashback tools to steal credentials, inject ads, and harvest payment details.
PlatformHow scammers use Instagram Stories and posts with artificial countdown timers to pressure shoppers into impulse purchases from non-existent stores.
PlatformHow scammers use Facebook Groups and Marketplace to sell non-existent wholesale or liquidation pallets, targeting resellers and small business owners.
PlatformHow scammers create hype for upcoming products on social media, collect pre-order payments, and then vanish before delivering anything.
PlatformHow scammers send fraudulent warranty registration emails after real purchases to harvest personal details and push unnecessary extended-warranty products.
PlatformHow scammers exploit TikTok Shop livestreams to sell counterfeit goods, pocket payments for items never shipped, and manipulate viewers with fake auction pressure.
PlatformHow counterfeit designer handbags, watches, and accessories are sold on Facebook Marketplace using convincing photos and authentication theater.
PlatformHow scammers use email campaigns promoting charity-branded merchandise to collect donations or product payments that never reach any genuine cause.
PlatformHow scammers create polished Instagram shop accounts to sell clothing, accessories, or homewares that are never delivered or are cheap counterfeits.
PlatformHow scammers create fake official merchandise stores promoted through social media around major tours and events, selling counterfeits or nothing at all.
PlatformHow scammers organise group-buy schemes in Facebook Groups to collect pooled payments from multiple buyers, then disappear before delivering any goods.
PlatformHow scammers use stolen credit card data to fulfil your legitimate marketplace order while leaving the true cardholder defrauded and you at risk of chargeback.
PlatformHow scammers advertise pets for free or at low cost on Facebook, then extort escalating shipping, insurance, and customs fees from victims.
PlatformHow scammers respond to lost-pet posts on social media to falsely claim they have found the animal and extract reward money before it becomes clear they do not.
PlatformHow scammers list rare or exotic animals on classifieds platforms to collect payment for creatures that do not exist or cannot legally be sold.
PlatformHow scammers advertise fraudulent dog or cat stud services in Facebook Groups, taking fees from breeders for non-existent or unregistered animals.
PlatformHow scammers fabricate or exaggerate pet medical emergencies on social media to raise money for non-existent veterinary bills.
PlatformHow scammers sell worthless ESA certificates and registration documents through official-looking websites, misleading tenants and travellers about their legal standing.
PlatformHow scammers operate unofficial microchip databases that accept registration fees but are not linked to any veterinary or rescue lookup network.
PlatformHow romance scammers on dating apps create elaborate travel stories and crises to solicit money for flights or travel expenses to visit a victim they have no intention of meeting.
PlatformHow scammers cold-call romance fraud victims pretending to be investigators or recovery specialists, extracting further payments in exchange for fake fund-recovery services.
PlatformHow scammers pose as recently bereaved widows or widowers on Facebook to build sympathetic romantic relationships and extract money from lonely adults.
PlatformHow fake or deceptive matchmaking agencies use email to sell expensive membership packages with fabricated profiles and no genuine matching service.
PlatformHow scammers on dating apps build romantic relationships and then request financial help to cover visa or immigration sponsorship fees that do not exist.
PlatformHow fraudulent psychics use personalised email sequences to convince lonely adults they can predict or restore romantic love, extracting ongoing payments for useless readings.
PlatformHow scammers pose as deployed military personnel on Facebook to build romance and then request fees to fund emergency leave travel to visit their partner.
PlatformHow scammers on dating apps propose marriage quickly and then request payment for fabricated marriage visa, legal, or registration fees.
PlatformHow scammers fabricate sudden medical crises on Facebook — through direct messages or crowdfunding posts — to extract urgent money from friends, family connections, and strangers.
PlatformHow deceptive apps use confusing app store subscription flows to lock users into recurring charges that are difficult to identify and cancel.
PaymentHow small, obscurely labelled recurring bank debits accumulate unnoticed, originating from deceptive authorisations that victims signed without understanding they were agreeing to ongoing charges.
PlatformHow deceptive auto-renewal schemes send late or misleading renewal notices by email, ensuring the charge is processed before the customer can cancel.
PlatformHow scammers embed fraudulent unsubscribe links in spam emails that confirm your address is active, harvest credentials, or silently enrol you in additional marketing.
PlatformHow fake or deceptive membership clubs enrol consumers via email offers and bill them repeatedly for access to benefits that are worthless, inaccessible, or non-existent.
PlatformHow tampered public USB charging stations can install malware or extract data from connected devices while appearing to simply charge them.
PlatformHow attackers set up fake Wi-Fi hotspots with names identical to legitimate public networks to intercept traffic and steal credentials from connected devices.
PlatformHow attackers distribute harmful browser extensions through stores and third-party sites to steal data, hijack sessions, and inject advertising into every page you visit.
PlatformHow attackers leave infected USB drives in car parks, offices, and public areas hoping someone will plug them in and inadvertently launch malware.
PlatformHow attackers flood a victim's authentication app with approval requests then call them posing as tech support to convince them to approve access.
PlatformHow fraudulent data broker removal services charge ongoing fees for automated opt-out processes that consumers can perform themselves for free.
PlatformHow attackers create fraudulent captive portal login pages on rogue Wi-Fi hotspots to harvest email addresses, passwords, and payment card details.
PlatformHow attackers use leaked email-password combinations from data breaches to access accounts at scale, often announcing their success through extortion emails.
PlatformHow malware delivered through email attachments and links harvests banking credentials, card details, and session cookies from infected devices.
PlatformHow scammers use phone calls to convince Android users to install malicious APK files outside the Play Store, granting attackers remote control of the device.
PlatformHow phishing emails direct victims to attacker-controlled proxy sites that capture live authentication sessions and bypass multi-factor authentication in real time.
PlatformHow scammers send threatening emails claiming to have obtained your personal data from a breach and demanding payment to prevent its publication or misuse.
PlatformHow scammers impersonate telecom providers over the phone to lock consumers into fraudulent upgrade contracts, port their numbers, or obtain device insurance payouts.
PlatformHow scammers send fake carrier SMS alerts about roaming data exhaustion to collect payment for top-ups that are never applied to the real account.
PlatformHow scammers pose as phone insurance or carrier representatives to collect excess payments for fraudulent insurance claims or block legitimate claims to harvest sensitive details.
PlatformHow unauthorised third-party charges for subscriptions and services are added to phone bills without the customer's genuine consent.
PlatformHow fraudsters use social engineering calls to convince carrier staff to transfer a victim's number to an eSIM they control, then intercept all calls and SMS including two-factor authentication codes.
PlatformHow scammers make single-ring calls from international premium-rate numbers, hoping the recipient will call back and incur high per-minute charges.
PlatformHow scammers send fake hotel booking confirmation and payment-update emails to harvest card details from travellers who believe they are managing a real reservation.
PlatformHow fraudulent visa application services use email to intercept travellers researching visas, charge unnecessary fees, and process applications that are never submitted.
PlatformHow fraudulent travel insurance emails sell worthless policies that provide no real cover, leaving travellers unprotected when they most need it.
PlatformHow scammers sell fake, invalid, or non-existent event tickets through social media, targeting buyers for sold-out events at elevated prices.
PlatformHow phishing emails impersonate airline and hotel loyalty programmes to harvest account credentials and steal accumulated points or miles.
PlatformHow fraudulent passport renewal services use email to intercept applicants with official-looking forms, charging unnecessary fees and risking the loss of sensitive identity documents.
PlatformHow fraudulent cruise deal emails offer deep-discount packages that either do not exist or come with hidden conditions that make the headline price unachievable.
PlatformHow fraudulent travel agencies use email marketing to sell package holidays, flights, or hotel bookings that are never confirmed with the actual suppliers.
PlatformHow scammers advertise non-existent or unavailable vacation rental properties on Facebook and direct-pay platforms to collect deposits from holidaymakers.
PlatformHow fraudulent websites and emails charge unnecessary fees for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or equivalent trusted traveller programme applications that applicants can submit for the official government fee alone.
PlatformHow scammers target travellers with delayed or lost baggage by sending fake airline compensation emails that collect personal details and bank information under the guise of processing a claim.
PlatformHow fraudulent car rental operators and misleading deposit practices leave travellers without vehicles or facing unexpected deductions from deposit holds.
PlatformHow scammers sell non-existent travel packages bundling accommodation, transport, and tickets to major events, collecting full payment before delivering nothing.
CountryHow high-pressure holiday club and timeshare presentations in the UK trap consumers into expensive long-term contracts for memberships with minimal real-world value.
PlatformHow scammers impersonate Airbnb or other short-let platform hosts to collect security deposits outside the platform's payment system, then disappear.
PlatformHow scammers send fake airline upgrade offer emails to collect payment card details or loyalty programme credentials under the cover of a legitimate-seeming seat improvement.
PlatformHow scammers posing as energy brokers or comparison service agents over the phone switch households to higher-cost tariffs or charge commission fees without providing a genuine service.
PlatformHow scammers pose as utility companies or government agencies over the phone to collect banking details under the cover of processing a refund or rebate.
PlatformHow scammers pose as smart meter installation engineers to gain entry to homes, charge for unnecessary or non-existent work, or steal from properties.
PlatformHow doorstep scammers exploit anxiety about tap water quality to sell expensive and unnecessary filtration equipment or service contracts.
PlatformHow scammers impersonate government green energy schemes over the phone to charge upfront fees for grants that do not exist or to gather personal data for identity fraud.
PlatformHow scammers impersonate broadband providers over the phone to switch customers to inferior contracts, collect router deposit fees, or install remote access malware under the guise of technical support.
PlatformHow scammers sell worthless boiler cover policies over the phone that collect premiums but deny or ignore all claims.
PlatformHow doorstep callers pose as meter readers to gain access to homes, charge for non-existent services, or carry out distraction theft.