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
Dark Web Data Sales: Your Identity for Sale
Criminals buy and sell your personal information on the dark web, leading to severe identity theft, financial fraud, and account takeovers.
Doxing: Protecting Your Personal Information Online
Doxing is the malicious act of publicly exposing an individual's private identifying information online, leading to harassment, identity theft, and significant financial loss.
Mail Theft & Address Fraud: Protect Your Identity
Mail theft and address fraud involve criminals stealing your physical mail or redirecting it to exploit your personal information for financial gain and identity theft.
Tax Identity Theft: How Criminals File Your Returns
Scammers use stolen personal information to file fraudulent tax returns and claim refunds in your name before you do.