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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Scam Types
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Complete Category Guides
Long-form pillar pages that walk through every variant in a category — start here for the big picture before drilling into specific scam types.
Phishing & Credential Theft
Deceptive emails, messages, and websites designed to steal login credentials and sensitive information
Investment & Financial Fraud
Fraudulent investment schemes promising unrealistic returns to steal money from victims
Cryptocurrency & Web3 Fraud
Scams exploiting blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, and cryptocurrency markets
Romance & Social Engineering
Emotional manipulation through fake relationships and social engineering tactics
Shopping & E-commerce Fraud
Fake online stores, counterfeit goods, and deceptive shopping practices
Employment & Business Fraud
Fake job postings, work-from-home scams, and business email compromise
Government & Authority Impersonation
Scammers posing as government officials, tax authorities, or law enforcement
Tech Support & Digital Threats
Fake tech support calls, ransomware, scareware, and digital extortion
Identity Theft & Personal Data
Stealing and misusing personal information for financial gain or fraud
Fake Pharmacy Scams: Counterfeit Drugs Online
Scammers pose as legitimate pharmacies to sell counterfeit, expired, or dangerous medications online, putting your health and wallet at risk.
Stem Cell Therapy Fraud: Identifying Illegal Treatments
Scammers pose as legitimate clinics offering unproven stem cell treatments for incurable diseases, charging thousands while causing serious harm.
Fake Clinical Trial Scams: How Fraudsters Exploit Health-Seeking Victims
Scammers pose as legitimate clinical trial recruiters, charging upfront fees for participation in fake medical studies that never occur.
Fake Health Insurance Scams: Protect Your Coverage
Scammers sell fraudulent health insurance policies that don't actually exist, leaving victims without coverage and thousands in debt.
Fake Wellness Certification Scams
Scammers sell fraudulent health and wellness certifications online, promising quick credentials that are worthless and potentially illegal to use.
Medical Device Fraud: Spotting Fake Health Equipment Scams
Scammers sell counterfeit or non-existent medical devices online, targeting patients seeking affordable health solutions with promises of miraculous cures.
Miracle Cure Scams: False Health Claims Exposed
Fraudsters prey on desperate patients by selling fake treatments for serious diseases, causing financial and health harm.
Supplement and Superfood Scams: Fake Health Products
Scammers sell counterfeit or non-existent supplements claiming miraculous health benefits, exploiting consumers' desire for wellness.
Telemedicine Fraud: Protect Your Health and Money
Scammers exploit online healthcare services to steal personal data, insurance info, and money through fake telemedicine platforms and providers.
Weight Loss Scams: Fake Products & False Promises
Scammers sell ineffective weight loss products with fake testimonials, before/after photos, and misleading medical claims to desperate consumers.