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Types of Scams

Browse our comprehensive library of common scams to stay informed and protect yourself online.

"Alaye" in Online Scammer Slang

"Alaye" in Online Scammer Slang

Decoding the Word Scammers Use to Identify Each Other

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Adware Threats

Adware Threats

Recognising and Mitigating Adware Risks

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Advance-Fee Fraud

Advance-Fee Fraud

Recognising and Avoiding Upfront Payment Scams

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Fake Customer Support

Fake Customer Support

Avoiding Scams Masquerading as Customer Support

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Fake ICO

Fake ICO

Identifying and Avoiding Fake Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)

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Fake Review Scam

Fake Review Scam

Recognising and Avoiding Fake Reviews

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Fake Security

Fake Security

Protecting Yourself from Fake Security Scams

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Fake Website

Fake Website

Recognising and Avoiding Fake Websites

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Family Impersonation

Family Impersonation

Protecting Yourself from Scams Involving Family Impersonation

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Fraudulent Sites

Fraudulent Sites

How to Spot and Avoid Scam Websites

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Friend-in-Need Scam

Friend-in-Need Scam

Recognising and Avoiding Friend-in-Need Scams

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Gaming Scam

Gaming Scam

Protecting Gamers from Online Scams

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