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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Account Takeover (ATO) Scams: Protect Your Digital Life
Account Takeover (ATO) scams involve criminals seizing control of your online accounts to steal money, personal data, or commit further fraud.
Biometric Data Theft: Protecting Your Unique Identity
Biometric data theft involves criminals stealing your unique biological identifiers like fingerprints or facial scans to impersonate you, leading to severe financial and identity fraud.
Child Identity Theft: Protecting Your Child's Future
Child identity theft occurs when a criminal uses a minor's personal information to open accounts, obtain loans, or commit crimes, often going undetected for years.
Criminal Identity Theft: Clear Your Name
Criminal identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information during an arrest or criminal investigation, creating a false criminal record in your name.
Medical Identity Theft: Protect Your Health & Finances
Medical identity theft occurs when criminals use your personal information to obtain medical services or drugs, leading to financial ruin and compromised health records.
Synthetic Identity Theft: How Scammers Create Fake Identities
Criminals blend real and fabricated personal information to create entirely fictional identities for fraud. This sophisticated scam costs victims and institutions billions annually.