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Common scams and how to spot them
phone call
The "safe account" bank call
IRS back-taxes threat
Social Security number suspended
Tech support pop-up
Refund for a subscription you never had
Utility shutoff call
SIM card upgrade
Medicare card replacement
Student visa threat
Fake customer care number
Fake debt collector
Jury duty fine
Fake utility rebate
Fake insurance claim adjuster
Health insurance enrollment
Amazon order you didn't place
Recovery scam after a report
text or whatsapp
Fake bank fraud alert text
Package redelivery fee
Job offer advance fee
Task-based earning scam
Fake airline refund
Electricity disconnection threat
KYC update threat
Lottery or prize fee
Fake government benefit
Courier OTP to reschedule
Sextortion email
Fake charity after a disaster
Wrong-number friendship
Fake stock tips on WhatsApp
Toll road unpaid fee
Traffic challan link
Fake income-tax refund
Electricity bill KYC on WhatsApp
Fake bank app APK
Account takeover via WhatsApp code
Hi Mum, new number
Fake relative stuck abroad
Gift-card errand for the boss
Subscription renewal invoice
Fake bank SMS with a link
Rewards points expiring
Pilgrimage or temple donation
Fake scholarship
Fake internship offer letter
Work-from-home reshipping
Money mule job
Fake government job
Fake antivirus on Android
Social media account recovery
Wedding invite APK
ai voice or deepfake
Grandchild in trouble
AI voice clone of a son abroad
"Your son is detained abroad"
Deepfake video of a public figure
Fake CEO payment request
Voice-cloned bank manager
fake police or government
The "digital arrest" video call
Parcel with drugs in your name
Fake immigration officer
Embassy impersonation
Fake police case on WhatsApp
Court notice by email
Fake tax agent for NRIs
romance or friend
Customs fee for a gift parcel
Romance that turns into investing
Video call blackmail
Pig-butchering trading group
Military romance
Matrimonial site fraud
Neighbor-in-need on social media
payment app
Crypto investment platform
Fake loan app
Loan app harassment
Zelle "business account" upgrade
Venmo or Cash App mistake payment
UPI collect request
Screen-share to fix UPI
Remittance rate scam
Fake crypto recovery service
Fake landlord asking for rent change
marketplace
Marketplace overpayment
Fake payment confirmation email
QR code to receive money
Rental listing deposit
Pet for sale deposit
Car sold on a marketplace
Ticket resale
Fake seller asking for advance
Home repair after a storm
Fake check overpayment
travel or tourist
The swapped QR code
Fake hotel booking call
Taxi or rickshaw fare switch
Electricity meter installation
Fake visa appointment agent
Study-abroad admission agent
Fake travel package
Currency exchange at the airport