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
Account Takeover (ATO) Scams: Protect Your Digital Life
Account Takeover (ATO) scams involve criminals seizing control of your online accounts to steal money, personal data, or commit further fraud.
Biometric Data Theft: Protecting Your Unique Identity
Biometric data theft involves criminals stealing your unique biological identifiers like fingerprints or facial scans to impersonate you, leading to severe financial and identity fraud.
Child Identity Theft: Protecting Your Child's Future
Child identity theft occurs when a criminal uses a minor's personal information to open accounts, obtain loans, or commit crimes, often going undetected for years.
Criminal Identity Theft: Clear Your Name
Criminal identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information during an arrest or criminal investigation, creating a false criminal record in your name.
Medical Identity Theft: Protect Your Health & Finances
Medical identity theft occurs when criminals use your personal information to obtain medical services or drugs, leading to financial ruin and compromised health records.
Synthetic Identity Theft: How Scammers Create Fake Identities
Criminals blend real and fabricated personal information to create entirely fictional identities for fraud. This sophisticated scam costs victims and institutions billions annually.