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 Escrow Scams: Protect High-Value Purchases
Scammers pose as escrow services to steal money during online sales of vehicles, equipment, and real estate.
Fake Marketplace Seller Scams: How to Spot & Avoid
Scammers create fraudulent storefronts on legitimate marketplaces to steal money and personal data from unsuspecting buyers.
Fake Online Store Scams: How to Spot & Avoid Them
Scammers create convincing fake online stores to steal payment info and money, leaving buyers with no products or recourse.
Gift Card Scams: How to Spot & Avoid Them
Scammers trick victims into buying gift cards and surrendering codes, with losses averaging $1,000 per incident.
Event Ticket Scams: How to Spot Fake Tickets
Scammers sell counterfeit or non-existent event tickets through fake websites and social media, leaving victims without entry and out hundreds of dollars.
Triangulation Fraud: The Hidden E-commerce Scam
Scammers use stolen payment cards to buy items from legitimate retailers, then resell them to unsuspecting customers at a discount, keeping the profit while victims face chargebacks.