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This section examines real scam emails, texts, phone calls, and websites in detail. Each investigation shows what the scam looks like, how to recognize red flags, and how criminals attempt to deceive their victims. Ideal for readers who want to see real examples.

Fake International Monetary Fund (IMF) email scam with “FAKE” in red across the message and NigerianScam.com watermark at the bottom right.

Scam Examples & Investigations

Fake IMF Payment Notification Email

Real example of a fake IMF email promising $10.7M. Learn how scammers impersonate officials and what red flags to look for.

Max
November 12, 2025

Illustration showing a WhatsApp account takeover warning, featuring a smartphone with a scam alert, a hooded figure icon, and red exclamation symbols.

Scam Types

WhatsApp Account Takeover Scam: How It Works and How to Stay Safe

Learn how WhatsApp account takeover scams work, how scammers steal verification codes,…

Max
November 24, 2025

Illustration warning about fake Facebook and Meta security messages, showing a phishing alert icon, lock symbol, and scam notification.

Scam Types

Fake Facebook / Meta Account Security Message: How This Scam Works

Learn how fake Facebook and Meta security messages trick users into clicking phishing…

Max
November 23, 2025

Illustration showing a fake Amazon delivery notice with a phishing warning and a package icon, representing the Amazon Delivery Scam.

Scam Types

Amazon Delivery Scam: How It Works

Learn how the Amazon Delivery Scam tricks victims using fake delivery alerts, tracking…

Max
November 22, 2025

DHL-themed scam warning graphic showing a fake “Package Held” notice, a phishing alert icon, and a parcel beside a black envelope with a skull symbol.

Scam Types

DHL Package Held Scam: How It Works and How to Stay Safe

Learn how the DHL Package Held scam operates, why it is so convincing, and how to…

Max
November 21, 2025