Recruitment into unsustainable investment networks where returns come from new recruits rather than actual investments.
Broad use of stolen personal information for new accounts or loans.
Fake tracking issues or requests to receive and forward packages (often for illegal goods).
Voice or video clones of relatives or officials for more convincing emergencies.
Recruited to transfer funds (unknowingly laundering money) or receive and forward money.
Renewals or new policies for nonexistent coverage on appliances or vehicles.
Extended warranties or urgent repairs that are unnecessary or overpriced.
Offers for free money requiring fees or personal information upfront.
Too-good-to-be-true travel deals requiring upfront fees or deposits.
High-pressure sales for timeshare properties with hidden costs and difficult cancellation terms.
Promises of easy side income with hidden costs and unrealistic expectations.
Demands for payment to unlock supposedly compromised devices.
Alerts mimicking Microsoft, Apple, or banks warning of hacks, leading to help that drains accounts.
Hijacked or fake profiles leading to investment or romance fraud.
Fake lawyers or services charging high fees for basic or fraudulent documents.
Threats to post fake bad reviews unless paid.
Easy online tasks (likes, reviews) that escalate to larger payments or fraud.
Upfront fees for loans or credit fixes that never materialize.
Upfront fees for credit fixes that are illegal or ineffective.
Billing Medicare for undelivered or unnecessary medical equipment.
Long-term romance or investment scams building trust before requesting large sums for fake investments.
Claims you're under investigation or have outstanding warrants; demands payment or info.
Fake messages from celebrities or influencers promising opportunities or investments.
Predatory offers targeting storm or disaster victims with inflated repair costs.
Exploitation by family, caregivers, or acquaintances involving unauthorized account access, theft, or coercion.
Fake fees for free VA benefits or services.
Offers to remove negative online information or reviews for a fee.
Scammers impersonate a grandchild or relative in distress (e.g., arrested, in an accident, or needing money for medical bills or travel). They may use details from social media and urge secrecy from other family members.
Pop-ups, calls, or emails claim your computer/phone has a virus or issue. Scammers request remote access, then charge for fake fixes, steal data, or install malware.
Fake officials claim your benefits are suspended, SSN is linked to crime, or you owe money; demand info or payment to fix it.
Threats of arrest or liens unless you pay owed taxes immediately via unusual methods like gift cards or wire transfers.
Offers of new cards, free equipment, or updates that lead to billing fraud or identity theft.
Scammers pose as bank representatives, claiming suspicious activity or frozen accounts, tricking you into transferring funds for safety.
Promises of high returns, risk-free opportunities, or urgent crypto investments often via social media or seminars.
Fraudsters build fake online relationships via dating sites or social media, then invent emergencies requiring money, gifts, or wire transfers.
You won a prize but must pay fees, taxes, or shipping upfront via gift cards or wire transfers.
Door-to-door or post-disaster offers for urgent repairs (roof, driveway) at inflated prices with demands for large upfront payments.
Fake messages from banks, Amazon, or government seeking login details or clicks that install malware.
Fake appeals for donations to nonexistent charities or disaster relief, especially after major events.
High-pressure sales for worthless products, vacations, or investments via unsolicited calls.
Fake websites or ads for bargains; you pay but never receive goods or get counterfeits.
Calls claiming you're under investigation or digitally arrested for a crime; demands payment or info to resolve it.
Misleading offers or pressure to take out reverse mortgages under false pretenses, leading to loss of home equity.
Bogus or fake medications sold online at bargain prices.
Bogus supplements, creams, or devices promising youth, vitality, or cures, often sold via infomercials or social media.
Targeting grieving families with fake debts owed by the deceased, overpriced services, or unnecessary add-ons.
Scammers contact prior victims promising to recover lost money for a fee or by asking for more details.
Fake remote job offers that require upfront fees, training costs, or personal information.
Demands to buy and share gift card codes as payment for various supposed obligations.
Threats to shut off services unless immediate payment is made via unusual methods.
Fake collectors demanding payment for nonexistent debts.
Fake alerts about unauthorized purchases or account issues.
Urgent pushes into fake cryptocurrency platforms or wallets with promises of high returns.