Common Types of Scams Explained
Learn how modern scams work — from phishing and delivery fraud to crypto and romance scams — and how to recognize them before it’s too late.
Social Media Impersonation Scams
Learn how scammers clone profiles, trick users, and steal money through social media impersonation — and how to protect your identity online.
Tech Support Scams
Learn how tech support scams operate, what warning signs to watch for, and how to protect your devices and data from fake technicians.
Lottery and Prize Scams
Learn how lottery and prize scams work, how scammers use excitement and urgency to trick victims, and how to protect yourself from fake winnings.
Charity and Donation Scams
Learn how charity scams exploit empathy during disasters and crises, how to verify legitimate causes, and how to protect your donations.
Job Offer and Recruitment Scams
Learn how job scams work, why they’re rising, and how to recognize fake offers before you lose money or personal data.
Romance and Dating Scams
Learn how romance scams work, why victims fall for them, and how to recognize emotional manipulation before it leads to heartbreak or loss.
Loan and Credit Scams
Learn how loan and credit scams target people in need, how to verify legitimate lenders, and what to do if you’ve been scammed.
Investment and Crypto Scams: Ponzi and Pump-and-Dump
Learn how Ponzi and pump-and-dump scams operate in modern investing and crypto markets — and how to spot red flags before it’s too late.