Services & Property Fraud

Unqualified contractors demand upfront payments for major renovations, then disappear with deposits or produce shoddy work.

Scammers pose as debt collectors to intimidate you into paying debts you don't owe. Learn how to identify and stop them.

Fraudsters impersonate attorneys or create fake law firms to steal money through false legal representation and fabricated cases.

Scammers posing as emergency locksmiths or service providers charge inflated fees for unnecessary work or counterfeit services.

Scammers pose as tutors or educational platforms, collecting upfront fees for lessons that never materialize or are severely substandard.

Scammers pose as licensed locksmiths, arriving quickly with inflated quotes and aggressive upselling tactics to extract hundreds from locked-out homeowners.

Fraudulent movers quote low prices, then demand thousands more or vanish with your belongings, leaving victims stranded.

Scammers pose as breeders or shelters to sell non-existent pets, stealing thousands through advance payments and shipping fees.

Scammers post fake rental listings and demand upfront deposits for properties they don't own, disappearing after payment.

Scammers pose as tow operators or exploit disabled vehicles to demand excessive fees, fake services, or unauthorized tows.