1. Phishing emails & fake websites
Scammers send emails or texts pretending to be your bank, delivery service, or even government agencies. Links lead to fake sites designed to steal your login info.
2. Tech support scams
A popup or call claims your computer has a virus. They ask you to install remote software — giving them access to steal data or demand payment.
3. Romance scams
Fraudsters create fake profiles on dating sites or social media, gain your trust, and then invent emergencies to ask for money.
4. Lottery or prize scams
You get a call, email, or letter saying you’ve won a huge prize — but you must pay “fees” or “taxes” first. Real prizes don’t work this way.
5. Investment & crypto scams
Promises of huge guaranteed returns often hide pyramid schemes or fake crypto trading apps designed to steal your money.
6. Fake job offers
You’re offered a job or work-from-home opportunity — but they ask you to pay for training, equipment, or send them personal documents first.
7. Impersonation scams
Scammers pretend to be your friend, child, or grandchild in urgent need of money, often claiming to have lost a phone or been arrested.
8. Online marketplace scams
Fake sellers post items at tempting prices, ask for payment outside secure platforms, then disappear with your money.
9. Charity scams
During disasters or holidays, fake charities pop up asking for donations. Always check legitimacy before giving.
10. Subscription & free trial traps
You sign up for a “free” trial and unknowingly agree to automatic monthly charges buried in the fine print.
🛡 Tip:
Always double-check links, never share passwords or codes, and if it feels too good to be true — it probably is!
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