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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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.