Examples of Fraud and Schemes
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Examples of Fraud and Schemes
Examples of Types of Scams (partial list)
Tech Support Scams
Criminals posing at Tech Support agents claiming your computer needs unnecessary repair services.
Imposter Scams
Scammers pose as government or bank officials and say you owe them money.
Romance Scams
Scammers form relationships through dating apps, messaging apps or social media. Once they establish trust, they will ask for money or suggest investments in cryptocurrency.
Digital Arrest Scams
Scammers call and impersonate government officials, law enforcement , banks or courier companies and say you are the subject of a criminal investigation.
Travel Scams
Scammers may create fake travel listings, like bogus vacation rentals, to trick you into sending money. Also, avoid using public USB charging stations, as they can be used to install malware on your device.
Fake Ticket Scams
Scammers create websites and social media profiles to sell fake sports or concert tickets.
Toll Scams
Scammers send fake notifications saying you owe a toll. They're trying to steal your information. Avoid clicking any links and delete the message.