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    Scam Intelligence Center

    Detailed analysis of scams targeting real people, with practical tips to stay safe

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    online_fraud
    identity_theft
    malware
    charity_fraud
    government_impersonation
    phishing
    ai_fraud
    iot_attack
    payment_fraud
    tech_support_fraud
    employment_fraud
    extortion
    investment_fraud
    romance_fraud
    HIGH
    government_impersonation

    Health Insurance Open Enrollment Scam

    Warning about health insurance scams during open enrollment periods that steal Medicare numbers, financial data, and personal information from seniors.

    Phone
    Social Media Ads
    Fake Websites
    $2,000
    HIGH
    government_impersonation

    Student Loan Forgiveness Scam

    Warning about student loan forgiveness scams that charge upfront fees for free government programs or steal personal information from borrowers.

    Phone
    Email
    Social Media Ads
    $1,100
    HIGH
    phishing

    Package Delivery Notification Scam

    Warning about fake USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon delivery texts and emails designed to steal personal and payment information.

    SMS
    Email
    Fake Websites
    $600
    HIGH
    ai_fraud

    AI Chatbot Social Engineering Scam

    Warning about fake AI customer service chatbots that mimic real companies to steal login credentials, payment info, and personal data.

    Fake Websites
    WhatsApp
    Facebook Messenger
    $2,100
    HIGH
    iot_attack

    Smart Home and IoT Device Attack

    Warning about smart home device attacks targeting baby monitors, security cameras, smart locks, and voice assistants in family homes.

    Smart Home Devices
    Wi-Fi Networks
    Mobile Apps
    $500
    HIGH
    payment_fraud

    Gift Card Payment Scam

    Warning about scams that trick victims into buying gift cards as payment for fake debts, taxes, or emergencies. Gift cards are the #1 payment method in elder fraud.

    Phone
    Email
    SMS
    $1,000
    HIGH
    online_fraud

    Rental and Housing Scam

    Warning about rental scams using fake listings and AI-generated property photos to steal deposits from apartment and house hunters.

    Craigslist
    Facebook Marketplace
    Zillow
    $2,400
    HIGH
    government_impersonation

    Fake Government Benefit Scam

    Warning about scams impersonating government agencies offering fake benefits, tax refunds, or student loan forgiveness to steal personal information.

    Phone
    SMS
    Email
    $3,800
    HIGH
    tech_support_fraud

    Tech Support Scam (2026 Variant)

    Warning about tech support scams where criminals pose as Microsoft, Apple, or antivirus companies to gain remote access to your computer and steal money.

    Phone
    Pop-up Ads
    Email
    $1,500
    HIGH
    employment_fraud

    Fake Job and Employment Scam

    Warning about fake job scams on LinkedIn and job boards. Criminals post fake listings to steal personal information and money from job seekers.

    LinkedIn
    Indeed
    Email
    $3,200
    HIGH
    phishing

    QR Code Phishing (Quishing)

    Warning about QR code phishing scams where fake QR codes at restaurants, parking meters, and in emails redirect to credential-stealing websites.

    Physical Locations
    Email
    Flyers
    $800
    HIGH
    romance_fraud

    Online Romance Scam

    Detailed intelligence on online romance scams. Learn how scammers build fake romantic relationships to steal money and personal information.

    Dating Apps
    Facebook
    Instagram
    $4,400
    HIGH
    online_fraud

    Facebook Marketplace Scam

    Warning about Facebook Marketplace scams including fake listings, overpayment fraud, and shipping scams. Learn how to buy and sell safely.

    Facebook
    Facebook Marketplace
    Messenger
    $750
    HIGH
    phishing

    PayPal Phishing Scam

    Warning about PayPal phishing scam targeting users with fake account suspension emails. Learn how to recognize and avoid this scam.

    Email
    SMS
    $1,200
    MEDIUM
    online_fraud

    Online Pet Purchase Scam

    Warning about online pet scams where fake breeders and sellers take payment for puppies, kittens, or other pets that do not exist.

    Fake Websites
    Social Media
    Craigslist
    $1,200
    MEDIUM
    identity_theft

    Social Media Account Impersonation Scam

    Warning about social media impersonation scams where criminals clone your profile to scam your friends and family.

    Facebook
    Instagram
    Twitter/X
    $700
    MEDIUM
    malware

    Fake Antivirus and Scareware Scam

    Warning about fake antivirus software that displays false virus warnings to trick you into paying for useless or malicious programs.

    Pop-up Ads
    Fake Websites
    Email
    $300
    MEDIUM
    charity_fraud

    Fake Charity and Disaster Relief Scam

    Warning about fake charity scams that exploit natural disasters, wars, and tragedies to steal donations meant for disaster victims.

    Social Media
    Email
    GoFundMe
    $500
    MEDIUM
    online_fraud

    Subscription Trap and Free Trial Scam

    Warning about subscription trap scams that lure you with free trials, then charge recurring fees that are nearly impossible to cancel.

    Social Media Ads
    Fake Websites
    Email
    $450
    CRITICAL
    account_takeover

    Cloud Account Takeover (Google, iCloud, Microsoft)

    Warning about cloud account takeover attacks targeting Google, Apple iCloud, and Microsoft accounts to access personal photos, emails, and files.

    Email
    Phishing Sites
    Dark Web
    $4,000
    CRITICAL
    identity_theft

    SIM Swapping Attack

    Warning about SIM swapping attacks where hackers take over your phone number to bypass two-factor authentication and drain bank accounts.

    Phone Carrier
    Social Engineering
    Dark Web
    $12,000
    CRITICAL
    extortion

    Sextortion Scam Targeting Teenagers

    Critical warning about sextortion scams targeting teens. Predators trick minors into sharing intimate images, then demand money under threat of exposure.

    Instagram
    Snapchat
    TikTok
    $3,000
    CRITICAL
    investment_fraud

    Pig Butchering Cryptocurrency Scam

    Warning about pig butchering scams — long-con cryptocurrency investment fraud where scammers build trust over weeks before stealing life savings.

    WhatsApp
    Telegram
    Dating Apps
    $178,000
    CRITICAL
    ai_fraud

    Deepfake Video Call Impersonation Scam

    Alert about deepfake video call scams where criminals use AI to impersonate family members, executives, or officials on video calls to steal money.

    Video Calls
    WhatsApp
    Zoom
    $8,500
    CRITICAL
    ai_fraud

    AI Voice Cloning Scam

    Alert about AI voice cloning scams where criminals use artificial intelligence to impersonate family members on phone calls.

    Phone
    VoIP
    $3,500
    CRITICAL
    investment_fraud

    Cryptocurrency Investment Scam

    Alert about cryptocurrency investment scams promising guaranteed returns. Learn how these fraudulent platforms operate and how to protect your money.

    Social Media
    WhatsApp
    Telegram
    $5,800

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