Scam Encyclopedia
Comprehensive guides covering 200+ scam types across 15 categories. Learn to recognize, avoid, and report every type of fraud.
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Fake Ambassador VIP Scam: How Scammers Impersonate Officials
Scammers pose as lottery officials or VIP program ambassadors to convince victims they've won prizes, then demand fees to claim them.
Fake App Store Prize Notifications Scam
Fraudsters send fake notifications claiming you've won an iPhone or prize through the App Store, directing you to malicious links to steal personal and financial data.
Fake Prize Notification Scams
Scammers trick victims into paying fees or personal details by falsely claiming they've won a lottery, sweepstakes, or prize they never entered.
Foreign Lottery Scam: How Fake Winnings Drain Your Bank
Scammers pose as international lottery operators to trick victims into paying fake 'taxes' and 'fees' for prizes they never won.
Lottery Scam: How Fake Prize Claims Work
Scammers claim you've won a lottery you never entered, then demand upfront fees or personal information to claim your fake prize.
Sweepstakes Scams: How Fake Prize Offers Steal Money
Scammers pose as lottery or sweepstakes operators, claiming you've won a prize and demanding upfront fees or personal information to claim it.
Unclaimed Funds Scam: How Scammers Exploit Unclaimed Money
Fraudsters contact victims claiming they've won unclaimed money, inheritance, or tax refunds—then demand upfront fees to release the funds.