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🧠 1. Online & Internet Scams
- Phishing Scams – Fake emails, websites, or messages designed to steal personal information or passwords.
- Social Media Scams – Fraudsters create fake profiles, posts, or giveaways to collect money or data.
- Online Shopping Scams – Fake e-commerce stores or sellers that take payments but never deliver products.
- Investment Scams – Promises of high returns (e.g., forex, crypto, or pyramid schemes).
- Romance Scams – Scammers build emotional relationships online to extract money or gifts.
- Job Scams – Fake job offers that require “processing fees” or personal details.
- Tech Support Scams – Fraudsters pretend to be IT experts to gain access to devices or data.
💰 2. Financial & Banking Scams
- ATM & Card Skimming – Devices attached to ATMs that capture card information.
- Advance Fee Fraud – Victims pay a small “fee” to unlock a larger promised payment or reward.
- Fake Loan or Grant Scams – Offers of loans or grants requiring upfront payment.
- Ponzi & Pyramid Schemes – Fake investment programs paying early investors with funds from new recruits.
- Cheque & Mobile Money Fraud – Fraudsters use fake cheques or request mobile money reversals.
📱 3. Mobile & SMS Scams
- SMS Phishing (Smishing) – Text messages with malicious links or false alerts from “banks” or “networks.”
- Airtime or Data Transfer Scams – Trick users into transferring airtime or data bundles.
- Fake Prize/Competition Messages – “You’ve won!” texts asking for payment or personal info.
👔 4. Corporate & Business Scams
- Business Email Compromise (BEC) – Fraudsters impersonate company executives to request wire transfers.
- Procurement Scams – Fake suppliers or tenders requesting deposits.
- Invoice Fraud – Fake invoices sent to businesses hoping for automatic payment.
- Employment Agency Fraud – Agencies charging high recruitment fees for fake job placements.
🌍 5. Government & Charity Scams
- Fake Government Grant Scams – Fraudsters pretend to represent government programs or NGOs.
- Charity Donation Scams – Fake charities collecting money during disasters or holidays.
- Tax Refund Scams – Emails or calls claiming you’re owed money by tax authorities.
🏠 6. Real Estate & Property Scams
- Rental Scams – Fake landlords collect deposits for properties they don’t own.
- Land Sale Fraud – Scammers sell land using forged documents.
- Mortgage or Title Scams – Fraudsters manipulate property ownership records.
🧾 7. Identity & Data Scams
- Identity Theft – Stolen personal data used for fraud or impersonation.
- Data Breach Exploitation – Scammers use leaked data to target victims.
- Fake ID or Certificate Scams – Sale or use of counterfeit documents.
⚙️ 8. Technology & Cybercrime Scams
- Malware/Ransomware Attacks – Software that locks or steals your data for ransom.
- Fake App Downloads – Apps designed to steal personal information or bank details.
- Deepfake & AI Scams – Fraud using synthetic voices or images to impersonate real people.
❤️ 9. Community & Humanitarian Scams
- Donation & Fundraising Scams – Fraudulent campaigns claiming to help the needy.
- Medical Scams – Fake cures or treatments, especially during outbreaks.
- Education & Scholarship Scams – Fake scholarships requiring payment to “secure” admission.
