Every Scam Type Exposed

Google sponsored ads are NOT always safe. Scammers pay for ads that appear above legitimate results, promoting phishing sites, fake customer support, and malware downloads.

Fraudulent foreign exchange trading platforms or "experts" who promise guaranteed profits from currency trading.

Scammers pose as Microsoft, Apple, or other tech companies to convince you your computer has a virus and charge for fake repairs.

Fake emails claiming your Geek Squad subscription auto-renewed for hundreds of dollars, prompting you to call for a "refund."

Scammers pose as Amazon customer service claiming there's a problem with your account, order, or Prime membership.

Scammers call pretending to be a grandchild in trouble — car accident, jail, hospital — urgently needing money and secrecy.

Scammers create fake profiles on dating apps or social media, build romantic relationships, then ask for money for emergencies or investments.

Scammers pose as deployed military service members, using stolen photos and stories to build romantic relationships and request money.

Fake job listings that steal personal information, charge upfront fees, or trick you into money laundering or check fraud schemes.

Fake work-from-home jobs where you complete tasks for "commissions" but must pay deposits that you never get back.

Fake fraud alert texts pretending to be from your bank, asking you to confirm transactions or click links to "secure" your account.

AI-generated videos impersonating celebrities, executives, or trusted figures to promote fake investments, crypto scams, or giveaways.

Highly personalized phishing emails written by AI that are more convincing and harder to detect than traditional phishing attempts.

Fake romantic partners powered by AI chatbots that build emotional relationships, then manipulate victims into sending money, gifts, or cryptocurrency.

Malicious software disguised as popular AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or DALL-E that steals data, credentials, or installs ransomware.

Fake "AI-powered" trading bots that promise guaranteed returns using artificial intelligence but are actually Ponzi schemes or outright theft.

Fake cryptocurrency giveaways promising to double your crypto if you send some first — often using fake celebrity accounts or deepfake videos.

Malicious QR codes placed on parking meters, restaurant menus, flyers, and fake packages that lead to phishing sites or malware downloads.

Criminals combine real and fake information to create new synthetic identities used to open accounts, build credit, and commit large-scale financial fraud.