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Scam Types

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This category explores the many different ways scammers operate, from phishing emails and fake delivery messages to romance scams, investment fraud, tech support scams, and social media impersonation. Each article breaks down how the scam works, who it targets, and the tactics criminals use to make it believable.

Illustration showing a person holding a smartphone displaying a “You’ve Won!” message with a warning symbol, representing lottery and prize scams.

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.
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  • October 28, 2025
Illustration showing shadowy hands reaching for a rising Bitcoin price chart, symbolizing crypto and investment scams.

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.
  • Max
  • October 28, 2025
Illustration showing a person holding a phone displaying “Loan Approved” while shadowy hands reach for their wallet, symbolizing loan and credit scams.

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.
  • Max
  • October 28, 2025
Illustration showing a split scene where a woman chats online with a heart above her laptop, unaware that the person on the other side is a masked scammer, symbolizing romance and dating scams.

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.
  • Max
  • October 28, 2025
Illustration showing a laptop displaying a phishing email with warning icons, representing the danger of email scams and digital fraud.

Phishing and Email Scams

Phishing scams use trust and urgency to steal information. Learn how they work, how to recognize them, and how to stay safe online.
  • Max
  • October 28, 2025
Smartphone receiving a silent call from an unknown number, illustrating phone scam risk.

Silent Calls: What They Mean and Why You Should Be Cautious

Silent calls aren’t random—they’re often scam probes testing active phone numbers. Learn what they mean, how scammers use them, and how to protect yourself.
  • Max
  • October 25, 2025
Smartphone, SIM card, and padlock icons on a digital background representing SIM swap and identity theft prevention.

Identity Theft and SIM Swap: Account Takeovers Explained

Identity theft and SIM swaps let criminals hijack accounts and 2FA codes.
  • Max
  • October 24, 2025
Smartphone displaying a fake courier message reading ‘Package Held’ with phishing warning icons, symbolizing fake delivery scams and online fraud awareness.

Fake Delivery Scams: Beware of “Package Held” Messages

Learn how fake delivery texts and emails impersonate couriers like DHL and Canada Post. Identify red flags and protect your data from phishing scams.
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  • October 24, 2025
Illustration of a smartphone with a digital lock and warning icons symbolizing mobile payment fraud and online transaction security.

Payment App Scams: Zelle, Venmo and Faster Payments

Learn how scammers exploit instant payment apps like Zelle and Venmo. Identify red flags, prevent fraud, and report scams effectively.
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  • October 24, 2025