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Fake cryptocurrency giveaways appear in Reddit posts and DMs, impersonating well-known figures or projects and requiring victims to send crypto first to receive a larger promised return.
PlatformFraudulent trading platforms are promoted through Reddit posts, subreddit takeovers, and DM campaigns, collecting deposits that appear to grow in fabricated dashboards but can never be withdrawn.
PlatformWeChat is a primary operating environment for pig-butchering fraud, with scammers using the platform's contact-discovery features and group-chat infrastructure to build trust before introducing fraudulent trading platforms.
PlatformWeChat romance connections can escalate into blackmail when scammers solicit intimate images then threaten to share them with the victim's contacts unless payments are made.
PlatformTask scam recruiters use WeChat groups and direct messages to offer paid micro-tasks, then extract cryptocurrency deposits from victims under the guise of unlocking earnings.
PlatformFraudulent trading apps are distributed through WeChat contacts and mini-programs, mimicking legitimate brokers with convincing interfaces while blocking all attempts to withdraw deposited funds.
PlatformFraudulent recruiters use WeChat to lure job seekers into paying upfront fees, providing personal documents, or joining task scam operations under the cover of legitimate employment offers.
PlatformScammers use WeChat's personal social features to establish romantic or friendly connections and then groom victims into cryptocurrency investments on fraudulent platforms, combining emotional manipulation with financial fraud.
PlatformPhishing attacks on WeChat steal account credentials, WeChat Pay details, and linked bank information through malicious mini-programs, fake login pages, and impersonation of official service accounts.
PlatformScammers maintain long-term fake romantic personas on WeChat, extracting repeated financial transfers through fabricated emergencies, investment requests, or business 'opportunities'.
PlatformWeChat group chats and personal contacts are used to promote fraudulent investment opportunities ranging from fake funds to unregulated forex schemes, often backed by staged testimonials from coordinated group members.
PlatformPig-butchering operators route victims to Signal after initial contact elsewhere, exploiting the app's privacy-first reputation to discourage external scrutiny and create a closed communication environment for the fraud.
PlatformFraudulent recruiters conduct fake hiring processes on Signal, collecting upfront fees, identity documents, and personal information under the cover of a legitimate job offer.
PlatformCryptocurrency scams operate through Signal groups and private messages, promoting fake tokens, fraudulent exchanges, and wallet-draining schemes in a privacy-protected environment that limits platform moderation.
PlatformPhishing attacks on Signal distribute malicious links through group messages and individual chats, targeting cryptocurrency wallet credentials and account logins with links that appear to be from trusted contacts or official services.
PlatformSignal's disappearing-message feature is exploited by romance blackmailers who cultivate intimate conversations then delete their own messages, retaining evidence of the victim's disclosures while eliminating any proof of provocation.
PlatformSignal accounts are taken over through SIM-swap attacks and registration code theft, giving attackers access to the victim's contacts and the ability to impersonate them in ongoing conversations.
PlatformFake fund-recovery services operate on Signal, targeting victims of other scams with promises of retrieving lost cryptocurrency or funds — then collecting additional fees while delivering nothing.
PlatformPig-butchering scammers exploit Viber's large user base in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, using the app's community and direct-message features to cultivate investment fraud relationships.
PlatformFraudulent trading apps are promoted through Viber groups and direct messages, particularly targeting communities in regions where Viber is a primary communication platform, with convincing interfaces that ultimately block all withdrawals.
PlatformTask scam operators use Viber groups and direct messages to recruit workers for fake micro-task platforms, extracting cryptocurrency deposits under the guise of unlocking earnings.
PlatformPhishing campaigns on Viber distribute malicious links through mass messages and group posts, targeting banking credentials, parcel-delivery data, and government-service logins with convincing impersonation pages.
PlatformRomance blackmailers use Viber to cultivate intimate connections and then extort victims by threatening to share sensitive content with Viber contacts or public platforms unless payments are made.
PlatformFake recruiters use Viber to deliver fraudulent job offers, collect processing fees, and harvest personal documents from job seekers under the guise of legitimate hiring processes.
PlatformScammers use Viber calls and messages to impersonate bank or tech support agents, convincing victims to share one-time passwords, install remote-access tools, or transfer funds to 'secure' accounts.
PlatformViber accounts are taken over through SIM-swap attacks, OTP theft, and device compromise, with hijacked accounts then used to send scam messages to the victim's contacts.
PlatformFraudulent investment schemes use Viber groups and direct messages to promote fake forex, crypto, and real estate opportunities, exploiting the platform's regional reach to target specific communities with localised narratives.
PlatformFraudulent charity and neighbourhood-collection posts on Nextdoor exploit hyper-local trust to solicit donations for fabricated causes, disaster relief efforts, or personal hardship stories.
PlatformFraudulent sellers on Nextdoor's For Sale section take payment for items that are never delivered, are misrepresented, or switch items on delivery, exploiting the implied trust of a neighbourhood-verified community.
PlatformBuyers on Nextdoor pay for items listed in the For Sale section that are never delivered, with sellers disappearing after receiving payment and providing false or non-existent tracking information.
PlatformFraudsters post as service providers, tradespeople, or tech support contacts in Nextdoor neighbourhood threads, leading to fake support interactions that collect fees, access credentials, or remote device access.
PlatformPhishing attacks on Nextdoor harvest account credentials and personal information through fake neighbourhood alerts, suspicious external links in posts, and emails impersonating Nextdoor notifications.
PlatformTech-support fraudsters posted as local IT helpers on Nextdoor convince residents to install remote-access software, gaining direct control of computers to access financial accounts and steal money.
PlatformFraudulent 'local business' listings on Nextdoor promote fake stores and services that collect payments and never deliver, exploiting the community trust that genuine small businesses earn on the platform.
PlatformFake recovery services post in Nextdoor neighbourhood feeds targeting residents who have publicly mentioned losing money in a scam, offering to retrieve funds in exchange for upfront fees that are never refunded.
PlatformFraudulent job listings and recruiter posts on Nextdoor target residents seeking local employment, collecting application fees, personal documents, or directing victims into task scam operations.
PlatformPinterest pins drive buyers to websites that accept orders and payment but never ship products, exploiting the platform's high-intent discovery traffic and the trust generated by professional product imagery.
PlatformPhishing attacks on Pinterest harvest account credentials through fake login pages linked from pins, email impersonation of Pinterest notifications, and boards designed to funnel users toward credential-stealing sites.
PlatformPinterest boards on financial independence, passive income, and wealth building are exploited by fraudulent investment promoters who pin attractive infographics linking to fraudulent platforms and crypto schemes.
PlatformScammers use Pinterest profiles as part of elaborate fake romantic identity construction, building trust before transitioning to direct-message platforms where blackmail or financial fraud is executed.
PlatformFraudulent romantic personas use Pinterest as a cross-platform credibility anchor, directing victims to elaborate fake profiles before extracting repeated financial transfers through fabricated personal emergencies.
PlatformPinterest boards on cryptocurrency and blockchain investing promote fraudulent tokens, fake exchanges, and giveaway scams through professionally designed infographic pins that drive users toward fraud sites.
PlatformFraudulent charity campaigns use Pinterest's visually compelling format to share emotive cause-related content that directs users to fraudulent donation pages rather than legitimate organisations.
PlatformFake crypto giveaway streams impersonate well-known streamers and crypto figures on Twitch, promising to double or multiply sent cryptocurrency in exchange for an initial transfer that is never returned.
PlatformTwitch chat bots and fake streams promote free in-game currency generators, directing gamers to credential-stealing sites or survey traps that deliver nothing while stealing account access.
PlatformFraudulent game item traders use Twitch streams and chat to find buyers for non-existent or misrepresented in-game items, collecting payment through non-reversible methods before delivering nothing.
PlatformPhishing attacks on Twitch steal streamer and viewer credentials through fake affiliate program emails, malicious chat links, and third-party tool sites that harvest Twitch OAuth tokens.
PlatformTwitch accounts are hijacked through phishing, credential stuffing, and OAuth token theft, enabling attackers to broadcast scam content to the original streamer's audience and access linked payment information.
PlatformTask scam operators promote paid micro-work opportunities in Twitch chat and through Twitch-affiliated Discord communities, directing viewers toward task platforms that ultimately extract cryptocurrency deposits.
PlatformMalicious links distributed through Twitch chat and compromised streamer accounts connect to wallet-draining contracts that empty all cryptocurrency from connected wallets in a single transaction.
PlatformScammers impersonate Twitch support in DMs and emails, and pose as game or platform support agents in Twitch chat, convincing streamers and viewers to provide credentials, install remote-access tools, or pay fees.
PlatformFraudulent emails impersonate banks, retailers, and government agencies to steal login credentials, financial data, and personal information.
PlatformScammers send promotional emails advertising non-existent shops or counterfeit goods, then take payment and vanish.
PlatformFraudsters send emotional fundraising appeals by email after disasters or during campaigns, diverting donations to personal accounts instead of genuine causes.
PlatformCriminals send fake parcel-delivery emails claiming a package could not be delivered, asking for a small fee or personal details to rearrange delivery.
PlatformScammers use phishing emails to steal credentials and gain unauthorised access to bank, shopping, and social accounts.
PlatformCriminals send alarming emails claiming your device is infected, pushing fake security software that charges fees or installs real malware.
PlatformFraudsters impersonate tax authorities by email, threatening penalties or offering false refunds to extract personal details or payments.
PlatformCon artists email previous fraud victims posing as recovery specialists, government agencies, or law firms, charging upfront fees and delivering nothing.
PlatformMalicious emails deliver links or attachments that trigger fake browser alerts or install malware designed to steal data or extort victims.
PlatformCallers impersonate software or hardware companies, claiming your device has critical errors, then charge for fake repairs or install remote-access tools.
PlatformCallers impersonate tax offices, threatening arrest or fines to extract immediate payment or personal information over the phone.
PlatformScammers impersonate police officers by phone, threatening victims with arrest unless they transfer money or assist in a 'sting operation'.
PlatformCallers convince victims to install remote-access software, then use the connection to steal banking credentials and drain accounts.
PlatformFraudsters call mobile carriers impersonating the account holder to transfer the victim's phone number to a SIM they control, intercepting SMS authentication codes.
PlatformCold callers pitch high-return, low-risk investment opportunities that turn out to be entirely fraudulent, disappearing with victims' funds.
PlatformFraudsters call pretending to be recruiters offering jobs, then extract fees, personal data, or banking details from hopeful applicants.
PlatformScammers make wrong-number or chance calls to start a relationship that transitions into a fraudulent investment scheme, eventually draining large sums.
PlatformCallers posing as fraud investigators or lawyers contact previous victims and charge upfront fees to recover lost funds — then disappear.
PlatformFraudulent job postings on employment platforms harvest personal data or fees from applicants by posing as legitimate employers or staffing agencies.
PlatformFake gig-style job listings on employment sites promise pay for simple online tasks, but require victims to invest money to 'unlock' earnings that never materialise.
PlatformJob listings redirect applicants to WhatsApp for 'screening', where scammers conduct the fraud away from the job board's moderation tools.
PlatformFraudulent listings recruit 'investment advisors' or 'trading assistants', drawing applicants into fake investment operations that steal their money.
PlatformFraudulent applications or fake listings on job boards harvest login credentials and personal data, enabling attackers to take over accounts.
PlatformCriminals post fake jobs to establish contact with victims, then build trust relationships that transition into fraudulent investment platforms.
PlatformFake job listings and recruiter messages on employment platforms direct users to credential-harvesting pages designed to steal account logins.
PlatformFraudulent e-commerce businesses recruit staff on job boards, then use new hires as unwitting front-men for counterfeit or non-existent goods.
PlatformFake job listings recruit victims under the guise of fraud-investigation or asset-recovery roles, ultimately charging fees or collecting sensitive data.
PlatformFraudulent retailers pay for top Google placements to intercept shoppers with counterfeit or non-existent goods, exploiting the trust placed in search results.
PlatformSponsored search results promote bogus security software, directing worried users to fake product pages that charge for useless or harmful tools.
PlatformCriminals purchase sponsored Google listings to position cloned login pages above legitimate results, capturing credentials when users search for their bank or service.
PlatformFraudulent investment platforms buy Google ad placements to attract investors searching for trading, crypto, or savings opportunities.
PlatformFraudulent tech-support numbers appear in Google ads for queries about device problems, software help, or router issues — connecting users to scammers instead of legitimate support.
PlatformFraudulent crypto exchanges and wallet services appear in Google-sponsored results, stealing deposits or private keys from users searching for cryptocurrency platforms.
PlatformFraudulent recovery services purchase Google ads targeting victims searching 'how to recover scam money', charging upfront fees and delivering nothing.
PlatformFraudulent trading platforms advertise through Google to attract investors, showing fabricated profits before blocking all withdrawals.
PlatformMalicious Google ads redirect users to pages that trigger fake browser alerts or silently download malware.
PlatformX is a major vector for crypto fraud, from fake giveaway accounts to phishing links embedded in replies to popular posts.
PlatformScammers create fake celebrity accounts on X to cultivate romantic connections with fans, ultimately asking for money or gifts.
PlatformFake investment promoters use X to build credibility with trading content before pushing victims toward fraudulent platforms.
PlatformX accounts are targeted and hijacked through phishing DMs and third-party app abuse, then used to post scams to the victim's followers.
PlatformFraudulent DMs and posts on X direct users to fake login pages and malicious sites disguised as legitimate resources.
PlatformScammers initiate contact through X replies or DMs, build trust over time, then introduce fraudulent investment platforms.
PlatformFraudulent charity accounts post urgent donation appeals on X, exploiting trending news and hashtags to divert donations from genuine causes.
PlatformFraudulent trading platforms are promoted through sponsored posts, influencer accounts, and viral content on X, directing investors to sites that steal deposits.
PlatformFake fund-recovery services target fraud victims on X through reply threads, DMs, and promoted content, charging upfront fees for services that never materialise.