Scam Guide — Know the Threats
Learn about the most common online scams and how to protect yourself.
Phishing Scams
Fake emails and websites that trick you into revealing passwords, credit cards, or personal data.
Learn More →Investment Scams
Fraudulent schemes promising guaranteed high returns on investments, crypto, or forex trading.
Learn More →Romance Scams
Fraudsters build fake online relationships to manipulate victims into sending money.
Learn More →Shopping Scams
Fake online stores that take your money and never deliver products, or sell counterfeit goods.
Learn More →Government & Authority Impersonation Scams
Scammers pose as police, tax authorities, or government officials to threaten and extort victims.
Learn More →Job Scams
Fake job listings that steal personal information or require upfront payments.
Learn More →Cryptocurrency Scams
Fraudulent crypto exchanges, fake tokens, and Ponzi schemes exploiting cryptocurrency hype.
Learn More →Tech Support Scams
Fake warnings claiming your computer is infected, pressuring you to call and pay for unnecessary "fixes".
Learn More →Lottery & Prize Scams
Fake notifications claiming you've won a lottery or prize, requiring fees to collect your "winnings".
Learn More →Advance Fee Fraud
Scams that promise large payouts but require upfront payments for fees, taxes, or processing costs.
Learn More →Identity Theft Scams
Schemes designed to steal your personal information for financial fraud, account takeover, or credit abuse.
Learn More →Social Media Scams
Fraud schemes that exploit social media platforms through fake accounts, giveaways, and marketplace deception.
Learn More →SMS & Phone Call Scams (Smishing/Vishing)
Fraudulent text messages and phone calls using spoofed numbers, fake alerts, and AI voice cloning to deceive victims.
Learn More →Charity & Disaster Relief Scams
Fake charities and fraudulent fundraisers that exploit generosity during crises and natural disasters.
Learn More →Travel Friend Scams
Scammers use fake identities on social media, pretending to travel to your city and wanting to befriend you — then exploit the relationship for money.
Learn More →General Safety Tips
Always verify a website before entering personal information or making payments.
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Never click links in unsolicited emails or messages — type the URL directly.
Use ScamLens to check any website you're unsure about.