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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Categories
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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
DNS Hijacking Scams: How Attackers Redirect Your Traffic
Attackers manipulate domain settings to redirect website visitors to fraudulent sites, stealing credentials and payment information.
Email Account Compromise (EAC): How Hackers Hijack Your Inbox
Cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to email accounts to steal data, impersonate victims, and defraud contacts for financial gain.
Man-in-the-Middle Attack: Complete Protection Guide
Cybercriminals intercept communications between you and legitimate services to steal credentials, financial data, and personal information.
Pharming (DNS Redirect) Scam: Complete Protection Guide
Pharming attacks redirect your web traffic to fraudulent sites without your knowledge, stealing credentials and financial data.
SIM Swapping Scams: Complete Protection Guide
Criminals hijack your phone number to steal money, cryptocurrency, and personal accounts by transferring your number to their device.
Spear Phishing Attacks: Targeted Email Fraud Explained
Highly personalized email attacks using researched information to trick specific individuals into revealing credentials or transferring funds.
Whaling Attacks: How Executives Lose Millions to Targeted Phishing
Sophisticated phishing attacks targeting C-suite executives and high-level decision-makers to steal credentials or authorize fraudulent wire transfers.