Common Scam Types

Phishing scams trick you into revealing sensitive information by impersonating legitimate organizations through fake emails, websites, or messages.

Fraudulent e-commerce websites that steal your money and personal information. They often offer luxury items at impossibly low prices.

Scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and social media, build emotional relationships, then request money for emergencies or travel.

Scammers pose as tech support from Microsoft, Apple, or your ISP, claiming your computer has a virus. They charge for fake repairs or steal data.

From fake investment platforms to rug pulls and pump-and-dump schemes, cryptocurrency scams exploit the complexity and irreversibility of crypto transactions.

Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, and fake investment opportunities that promise unrealistic returns. Often spread through social media or word of mouth.

Fake job postings that steal personal information or money. Includes work-from-home scams, reshipping schemes, and fake recruiter contacts.

Scammers pretend to be from the IRS, Social Security, immigration, or law enforcement, threatening arrest or demanding immediate payment.