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All Categories Phishing e Roubo de Credenciais (18) Fraude de Investimento e Financeira (20) Fraude de Criptomoedas e Web3 (18) Romance e Engenharia Social (14) Fraude de Compras e E-commerce (15) Fraude de Emprego e Negócios (14) Fraude de Autoridade Governamental (12) Suporte Técnico e Ameaças Digitais (14) Roubo de Identidade e Dados Pessoais (12) Loteria, Prêmios e Sorteios (12) Fraude de Caridade e Desastres (10) Fraude de Viagem e Hospedagem (10) Fraude de Saúde e Bem-estar (10) Fraude de Serviços e Imóveis (10) Golpes Emergentes com IA (12)
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Fraude de Investimento e Financeira Medium

419 Nigerian Prince Scam: How Advance Fee Fraud Works

Fraudsters promise millions in return for upfront fees, preying on greed and hope through elaborate inheritance or business opportunity stories.

$5,000 Avg. Loss
2-8 weeks
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Fraude de Investimento e Financeira Medium

Tax Refund Scams: How Fraudsters Steal Your Money

Scammers pose as tax authorities or preparers to trick victims into paying fake taxes or divulging personal information, resulting in average losses of $3,000.

$3,000 Avg. Loss
1-4 weeks
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