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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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
Travel Insurance Fraud: How Scammers File False Claims
Criminals exploit travel insurance by filing fake claims for cancellations, lost baggage, and medical emergencies to steal thousands in payouts.
Fake Wellness Certification Scams
Scammers sell fraudulent health and wellness certifications online, promising quick credentials that are worthless and potentially illegal to use.
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.
Fake Locksmith & Emergency Service Scams
Scammers posing as emergency locksmiths or service providers charge inflated fees for unnecessary work or counterfeit services.
Fake Tutoring & Online Education Service Scams
Scammers pose as tutors or educational platforms, collecting upfront fees for lessons that never materialize or are severely substandard.
Locksmith Scams: Fake Locksmiths Charging Inflated Fees
Scammers pose as licensed locksmiths, arriving quickly with inflated quotes and aggressive upselling tactics to extract hundreds from locked-out homeowners.
Pet Scam: Fake Puppy & Kitten Sales
Scammers pose as breeders or shelters to sell non-existent pets, stealing thousands through advance payments and shipping fees.
Towing Scams: Fake Tow Operators & Hidden Fees
Scammers pose as tow operators or exploit disabled vehicles to demand excessive fees, fake services, or unauthorized tows.
AI Resume and Credential Fraud: Fake Qualifications
Scammers use AI to generate fake resumes, certificates, and credentials to land high-paying jobs and deceive employers.
Quantum Computing FUD Scam: Investment Hoax Explained
Scammers exploit fear about quantum computing threats to sell fake security products and investment schemes, targeting businesses and individuals.