Scam Library
What common scams look like, the warning signs, how they work and what to do. Search or filter by type.
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A call that sounds exactly like a family member in trouble, asking for money right now.
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A text says your parcel is held and asks you to pay a small fee or confirm details.
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Someone claims to be a friend or relative on a new number and soon needs help paying a bill.
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A platform or 'mentor' shows impressive profits, but you can never withdraw your money.
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An online relationship moves fast, then the other person needs money for an emergency.
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Deep discounts from a shop or seller that disappears once you've paid.
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An easy, well-paid job that asks you to pay first or handle money for them.
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A loud warning says your device is infected and tells you to call a number.
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An 'official' says you owe a fine or face arrest unless you pay today.
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A friend's account asks you to vote for them or claim a prize, and you lose your account.
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Someone 'accidentally' pays you too much and asks you to send the difference back.
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A sticker placed over a real QR code sends you to a fake payment page.
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