Taxonomy
Scam categories
Every report in the database is classified by method of operation. Choose a category to see the latest reports, contact details used by scammers and total reported losses.
Debt Collections scams
Aggressive callers and letters demanding payment for debts you do not owe, often threatening legal action or arrest.
Browse categoryOnline Purchase scams
Fake online shops, undelivered orders, counterfeit goods and hidden subscription charges from websites advertised on social media.
Browse categoryPhishing scams
Fraudulent emails, texts, calls and letters impersonating trusted organisations to steal personal or financial information.
Browse categoryRomance scams
Fabricated online relationships used to manipulate victims into sending money or gifts.
Browse categoryBlackmail scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryOther scams
Reports that do not fit a standard category, including subscription traps and unauthorised charges.
Browse categoryEmployment scams
Fake job offers, work-from-home schemes and recruiter impersonation designed to extract fees or personal data.
Browse categoryCounterfeit Product scams
Products advertised as premium or authentic that arrive as cheap imitations, often with return traps to China.
Browse categoryInvestment scams
Crypto platforms, trading apps and "guaranteed return" schemes that lock withdrawals and demand verification fees.
Browse categorySextortion scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryHack / Wallet Drainer scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryAdvance Fee Loan scams
Loan offers that require an upfront fee, insurance or "processing" payment before funds that never arrive.
Browse categoryImpersonation scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categorySweepstakes / Lottery / Prizes scams
Notices that you have won a prize, car or jackpot – provided you first pay taxes, fees or share bank details.
Browse categoryIdentity Theft scams
Unauthorised use of your personal information, brushing packages and data harvesting schemes.
Browse categoryFake Invoice / Supplier Bill scams
Invoices sent to businesses for services never ordered, hoping accounts teams pay without checking.
Browse categoryCredit Cards scams
Unauthorised charges, card-draining schemes and fake card offers.
Browse categoryFake Crypto Project scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryHome Improvement scams
Contractors who take deposits for roofing, paving or repairs and never complete the work.
Browse categoryTravel / Vacation / Timeshare scams
Fake booking agents, ticket resellers and timeshare exit companies that take payment and vanish.
Browse categoryRetail Business scams
Fake cheques, overpayment tricks and fraudulent buyers targeting sellers and small businesses.
Browse categoryBank/Credit Card Company Imposter scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryRental scams
Fake landlords, phantom listings and car-hire impostors collecting deposits for properties or vehicles that do not exist.
Browse categoryRug Pull scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryGovernment Agency Imposter scams
Callers and letters pretending to be tax, immigration, court or benefits agencies.
Browse categoryHealthcare / Medicaid / Medicare scams
Fraudulent medical billing, unsolicited equipment and insurance policies opened without consent.
Browse categoryTech Support scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryCredit Repair/Debt Relief scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryFake Airdrop scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryForeign Money Exchange scams
Inheritance, lawyer and overseas transfer schemes asking you to help move money.
Browse categoryUtility scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryGovernment Grant scams
Promises of free government grant money in exchange for a processing fee.
Browse categoryCharity scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryContract Exploit scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryFake Check/Money Order scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryTax Collection scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryWorthless Problem-solving Service scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryFamily/Friend Emergency scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryMoving scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryRansomware scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
Browse categoryCryptoCurrency scams
Community-reported scams in this category, including contact details used by the scammers.
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