Catalogue
The anatomy of each scam.
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The e-mail from your bank that was not from your bank.
Phishing and fake messages
Phishing is a message that imitates a bank, store or public body to lure the victim into handing over passwords, codes or card details on a fake site.
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The call from the “bank” that asks you to transfer money yourself.
Fake instant payment and bank support
The fake instant payment scam is a call or message from a supposed bank employee who convinces the victim to transfer money or share codes to “cancel” a fraud.
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The guaranteed return that only exists in a screenshot.
Fake investment
A fake investment is a platform or adviser promising high guaranteed returns in order to collect deposits; the profit appears on screen, but withdrawals are never released.
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A perfect story with a request that cannot wait.
Romance scam
A romance scam is a relationship built through messages by someone who never meets in person and who, once attached, asks for money for an emergency.
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The virus that exists only to make you call.
Fake tech support
Fake tech support is a virus or error warning that leads the victim to call a number and allow remote access to the device.
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The profit shows on screen; the withdrawal never does.
Cryptocurrency fraud
Cryptocurrency fraud uses wallets, tokens or yield bots to collect deposits in digital assets and block any withdrawal.
Illustrative cases based on public fraud patterns. They do not describe specific people or companies.