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Scammers collect donations for fake charities or use the names of well-known organizations to solicit funds..
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Scammers promise unusually high returns on investments, often in cryptocurrency or other emerging markets.
Scammers create fake online profiles, build relationships with victims, and then ask for money to be sent via wire transfer or other unsecured methods.
Scammers promise loans with low interest rates or no credit checks, but vanish once money is transferred.
Scammers ask victims to purchase gift cards and provide the card numbers, which are then used to drain the accounts.
Zelle has been a popular target for scammers, who use the app to steal funds from victims.
This scam involves scammers claiming that they can help the victim receive a package or delivery from a reputable company. The scammer may ask for payment in advance to "secure" the delivery, but ultimately, there is no real package or delivery available.
This scam involves scammers claiming that they can help the victim unlock their mobile phone or recover lost data.
Scammers pose as a victims grandchild, claiming to be in trouble (e.g., arrested, injured), and asks for money.
This scam involves scammers claiming that the victim has overpaid taxes or other fees and is eligible for a refund. The scammer may ask for payment through wire transfer, prepaid debit card, or other unsecured methods to "process" the refund.
This scam involves scammers claiming that they can help the victim obtain a credit card or loan with favorable terms. The scammer may ask for payment in advance to secure the credit or loan, but ultimately, there is no real credit or loan available.
This scam involves scammers claiming that the victim has won a lottery or sweepstakes, but to claim their prize, they need to pay an upfront fee.