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Types of Scams

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

Payment Confirmation Scam

Payment Confirmation Scam

Avoiding Fraudulent Payment Confirmation Requests

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Prize Scam

Prize Scam

Spotting and Avoiding Prize Scams

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Prepayment Fraud

Prepayment Fraud

Avoiding Scams Requiring Upfront Payments

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Potentially Unwanted Programs

Potentially Unwanted Programs

Understanding and Avoiding Unnecessary Software

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Ponzi Scheme

Ponzi Scheme

Recognising and Avoiding Ponzi Schemes

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Phishing Wallet Link

Phishing Wallet Link

Protecting Your Cryptocurrency from Phishing Wallet Links

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Phishing Scams

Phishing Scams

Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams

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Pharming

Pharming

Understanding and Preventing Pharming Attacks

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Payment Scam

Payment Scam

Recognising and Preventing Payment Scams

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Lottery Scam

Lottery Scam

How to Identify and Avoid Lottery Scams

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Mandate Fraud

Mandate Fraud

Recognising and Avoiding Mandate Fraud Scams

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Mining Scam

Mining Scam

Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Mining Schemes

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