Focused Scam Guides
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Crypto Giveaway Scams on Reddit
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.
PlatformFake Trading Platforms on Reddit
Fraudulent 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takeovers, and DM campaigns, collecting deposits that appear to grow in fabricated dashboards but can never be withdrawn.
PlatformPig-Butchering Scams on WeChat
WeChat 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.
PlatformRomance Blackmail Scams on WeChat
WeChat 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 Scams on WeChat
Task 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.
PlatformFake Trading Platforms on WeChat
Fraudulent trading apps are distributed through WeChat contacts and mini-programs, mimicking legitimate brokers with convincing interfaces while blocking all attempts to withdraw deposited funds.
PlatformFake Recruiter Scams on WeChat
Fraudulent 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.
PlatformDating and Crypto Grooming on WeChat
Scammers 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 on WeChat
Phishing 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.
PlatformFake Online Partner Scams on WeChat
Scammers maintain long-term fake romantic personas on WeChat, extracting repeated financial transfers through fabricated emergencies, investment requests, or business 'opportunities'.
PlatformInvestment Scams on WeChat
WeChat 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 Scams on Signal
Pig-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.
PlatformFake Recruiter Scams on Signal
Fraudulent recruiters conduct fake hiring processes on Signal, collecting upfront fees, identity documents, and personal information under the cover of a legitimate job offer.
PlatformCrypto Scams on Signal
Cryptocurrency 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 on Signal
Phishing 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.
PlatformRomance Blackmail Scams on Signal
Signal'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.
PlatformAccount Takeover Scams on Signal
Signal 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.
PlatformRecovery Scams on Signal
Fake 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 Scams on Viber
Pig-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.
PlatformFake Trading Platforms on Viber
Fraudulent 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 Scams on Viber
Task 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 on Viber
Phishing 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 Blackmail Scams on Viber
Romance 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 Recruiter Scams on Viber
Fake 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.
PlatformFake Support Calls on Viber
Scammers 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.
PlatformAccount Takeover Scams on Viber
Viber 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.
PlatformInvestment Scams on Viber
Fraudulent 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.
PlatformFake Charity Scams on Nextdoor
Fraudulent charity and neighbourhood-collection posts on Nextdoor exploit hyper-local trust to solicit donations for fabricated causes, disaster relief efforts, or personal hardship stories.
PlatformMarketplace Seller Scams on Nextdoor
Fraudulent 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.
PlatformNon-Delivery Scams on Nextdoor
Buyers 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.
PlatformFake Support Calls on Nextdoor
Fraudsters 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 on Nextdoor
Phishing attacks on Nextdoor harvest account credentials and personal information through fake neighbourhood alerts, suspicious external links in posts, and emails impersonating Nextdoor notifications.
PlatformRemote Access Scams on Nextdoor
Tech-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.
PlatformFake Stores on Nextdoor
Fraudulent '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.
PlatformRecovery Scams on Nextdoor
Fake 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.
PlatformFake Recruiter Scams on Nextdoor
Fraudulent job listings and recruiter posts on Nextdoor target residents seeking local employment, collecting application fees, personal documents, or directing victims into task scam operations.
PlatformNon-Delivery Scams on Pinterest
Pinterest 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 on Pinterest
Phishing 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.
PlatformInvestment Scams on Pinterest
Pinterest 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.
PlatformRomance Blackmail Scams on Pinterest
Scammers 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.
PlatformFake Online Partner Scams on Pinterest
Fraudulent 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.
PlatformCrypto Scams on Pinterest
Pinterest 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.
PlatformFake Charity Scams on Pinterest
Fraudulent 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.
PlatformCrypto Giveaway Scams on Twitch
Fake 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.
PlatformFree In-Game Currency Scams on Twitch
Twitch 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.
PlatformFake Game Marketplace Scams on Twitch
Fraudulent 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 on Twitch
Phishing 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.
PlatformAccount Takeover Scams on Twitch
Twitch 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 Scams on Twitch
Task 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.
PlatformWallet Drainer Scams on Twitch
Malicious 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.
PlatformFake Support Calls on Twitch
Scammers 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.
PlatformPhishing Scams on Email
Fraudulent emails impersonate banks, retailers, and government agencies to steal login credentials, financial data, and personal information.
PlatformFake Online Store Scams via Email
Scammers send promotional emails advertising non-existent shops or counterfeit goods, then take payment and vanish.
PlatformFake Charity Scams via Email
Fraudsters send emotional fundraising appeals by email after disasters or during campaigns, diverting donations to personal accounts instead of genuine causes.
PlatformFake Delivery Notification Scams via Email
Criminals send fake parcel-delivery emails claiming a package could not be delivered, asking for a small fee or personal details to rearrange delivery.
PlatformAccount Takeover Scams via Email
Scammers use phishing emails to steal credentials and gain unauthorised access to bank, shopping, and social accounts.
PlatformFake Antivirus Scams via Email
Criminals send alarming emails claiming your device is infected, pushing fake security software that charges fees or installs real malware.
PlatformFake Tax Office Scams via Email
Fraudsters impersonate tax authorities by email, threatening penalties or offering false refunds to extract personal details or payments.
PlatformRecovery Scams via Email
Con artists email previous fraud victims posing as recovery specialists, government agencies, or law firms, charging upfront fees and delivering nothing.
PlatformMalware and Fake Pop-up Scams via Email
Malicious emails deliver links or attachments that trigger fake browser alerts or install malware designed to steal data or extort victims.
PlatformFake Tech Support Scams via Phone Calls
Callers impersonate software or hardware companies, claiming your device has critical errors, then charge for fake repairs or install remote-access tools.
PlatformFake Tax Authority Scams via Phone Calls
Callers impersonate tax offices, threatening arrest or fines to extract immediate payment or personal information over the phone.
PlatformFake Police Scams via Phone Calls
Scammers impersonate police officers by phone, threatening victims with arrest unless they transfer money or assist in a 'sting operation'.
PlatformRemote Access Scams via Phone Calls
Callers convince victims to install remote-access software, then use the connection to steal banking credentials and drain accounts.
PlatformSIM Swap Scams via Phone Calls
Fraudsters call mobile carriers impersonating the account holder to transfer the victim's phone number to a SIM they control, intercepting SMS authentication codes.
PlatformInvestment Scams via Phone Calls
Cold callers pitch high-return, low-risk investment opportunities that turn out to be entirely fraudulent, disappearing with victims' funds.
PlatformFake Recruiter Scams via Phone Calls
Fraudsters call pretending to be recruiters offering jobs, then extract fees, personal data, or banking details from hopeful applicants.
PlatformPig-Butchering Scams Initiated via Phone Calls
Scammers make wrong-number or chance calls to start a relationship that transitions into a fraudulent investment scheme, eventually draining large sums.
PlatformRecovery Scams via Phone Calls
Callers posing as fraud investigators or lawyers contact previous victims and charge upfront fees to recover lost funds — then disappear.
PlatformFake Recruiter Scams on Job Boards
Fraudulent job postings on employment platforms harvest personal data or fees from applicants by posing as legitimate employers or staffing agencies.
PlatformTask Scams on Job Boards
Fake 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.
PlatformWhatsApp Job Scams Originating on Job Boards
Job listings redirect applicants to WhatsApp for 'screening', where scammers conduct the fraud away from the job board's moderation tools.
PlatformInvestment Scam Recruitment on Job Boards
Fraudulent listings recruit 'investment advisors' or 'trading assistants', drawing applicants into fake investment operations that steal their money.
PlatformAccount Takeover via Job Board Applications
Fraudulent applications or fake listings on job boards harvest login credentials and personal data, enabling attackers to take over accounts.
PlatformPig-Butchering Scams Routed Through Job Boards
Criminals post fake jobs to establish contact with victims, then build trust relationships that transition into fraudulent investment platforms.
PlatformPhishing Scams on Job Boards
Fake job listings and recruiter messages on employment platforms direct users to credential-harvesting pages designed to steal account logins.
PlatformFake Online Store Job Scams on Job Boards
Fraudulent e-commerce businesses recruit staff on job boards, then use new hires as unwitting front-men for counterfeit or non-existent goods.
PlatformFraud Recovery Job Scams on Job Boards
Fake job listings recruit victims under the guise of fraud-investigation or asset-recovery roles, ultimately charging fees or collecting sensitive data.
PlatformFake Online Store Scams via Google Search & Ads
Fraudulent retailers pay for top Google placements to intercept shoppers with counterfeit or non-existent goods, exploiting the trust placed in search results.
PlatformFake Antivirus Scams via Google Search & Ads
Sponsored search results promote bogus security software, directing worried users to fake product pages that charge for useless or harmful tools.
PlatformPhishing via Google Search & Ads
Criminals purchase sponsored Google listings to position cloned login pages above legitimate results, capturing credentials when users search for their bank or service.
PlatformInvestment Scams via Google Search & Ads
Fraudulent investment platforms buy Google ad placements to attract investors searching for trading, crypto, or savings opportunities.
PlatformFake Tech Support Scams via Google Ads
Fraudulent 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.
PlatformCryptocurrency Scams via Google Search & Ads
Fraudulent crypto exchanges and wallet services appear in Google-sponsored results, stealing deposits or private keys from users searching for cryptocurrency platforms.
PlatformFraud Recovery Scams via Google Search & Ads
Fraudulent recovery services purchase Google ads targeting victims searching 'how to recover scam money', charging upfront fees and delivering nothing.
PlatformFake Trading Platforms via Google Search & Ads
Fraudulent trading platforms advertise through Google to attract investors, showing fabricated profits before blocking all withdrawals.
PlatformMalware and Fake Pop-up Scams via Google Ads
Malicious Google ads redirect users to pages that trigger fake browser alerts or silently download malware.
PlatformCryptocurrency Scams on X (Twitter)
X is a major vector for crypto fraud, from fake giveaway accounts to phishing links embedded in replies to popular posts.
PlatformFake Celebrity Romance Scams on X (Twitter)
Scammers create fake celebrity accounts on X to cultivate romantic connections with fans, ultimately asking for money or gifts.
PlatformInvestment Scams on X (Twitter)
Fake investment promoters use X to build credibility with trading content before pushing victims toward fraudulent platforms.
PlatformAccount Takeover Scams on X (Twitter)
X accounts are targeted and hijacked through phishing DMs and third-party app abuse, then used to post scams to the victim's followers.
PlatformPhishing Scams on X (Twitter)
Fraudulent DMs and posts on X direct users to fake login pages and malicious sites disguised as legitimate resources.
PlatformPig-Butchering Scams on X (Twitter)
Scammers initiate contact through X replies or DMs, build trust over time, then introduce fraudulent investment platforms.
PlatformFake Charity Scams on X (Twitter)
Fraudulent charity accounts post urgent donation appeals on X, exploiting trending news and hashtags to divert donations from genuine causes.
PlatformFake Trading Platform Scams on X (Twitter)
Fraudulent trading platforms are promoted through sponsored posts, influencer accounts, and viral content on X, directing investors to sites that steal deposits.
PlatformFraud Recovery Scams on X (Twitter)
Fake fund-recovery services target fraud victims on X through reply threads, DMs, and promoted content, charging upfront fees for services that never materialise.