Understand the scam pattern
Clear breakdowns of how each scam starts, escalates, and pushes urgency.
- Common impersonation flows
- Short practical examples
- Severity + prevalence labels
Scam Intelligence Hub
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Scam Prevention University teaches you how to recognize, avoid, and report common scams targeting Israeli consumers.
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Active Scam Watchlist
- High
Phishing Scam
Fraudsters impersonate trusted entities via email, SMS or websites to steal personal data (passwords, credit card numbers).
- High
Tech Support Scam
Scammers pose as technical support (e.g. Microsoft or service providers) to trick victims into giving remote computer access or paying for fake help.
- High
Romance Scam
Scammers create fake romantic relationships online to emotionally manipulate victims into sending money or sensitive information.
- High
Fake Investment & Crypto Scam
Scammers lure victims into fake trading platforms or "guaranteed returns" crypto investments.
Trust Markers
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Three Tracks for Smarter Protection
A structured learning flow: one clear track for each stage from awareness to response.
Spot warning signs early
Detect risky behavior before sharing personal details or sending money.
- Channel-specific red flags
- Fast verification questions
- Confident decisions in minutes
Recover fast if targeted
Follow a short incident response plan that limits damage and restores control.
- Immediate response steps
- Where to report in Israel
- Account and identity recovery
Rapid Response
If it feels suspicious, follow a fixed order of action
- Immediately stop any payment or further data sharing.
- Capture and preserve all messages, links, and transaction records.
- Notify your bank and rotate critical passwords right away.
Attack Channels
Same scams, different delivery channels
Fraud behaves differently in SMS, phone calls, and social channels. Learn channel-specific patterns and red flags.
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Learn about different types of scams
High
Phishing Scam
Fraudsters impersonate trusted entities via email, SMS or websites to steal personal data (passwords, credit card numbers).
FinancialRead More
High
Tech Support Scam
Scammers pose as technical support (e.g. Microsoft or service providers) to trick victims into giving remote computer access or paying for fake help.
Tech SupportRead More
High
Romance Scam
Scammers create fake romantic relationships online to emotionally manipulate victims into sending money or sensitive information.
RomanceRead More
High
Fake Investment & Crypto Scam
Scammers lure victims into fake trading platforms or "guaranteed returns" crypto investments.
InvestmentRead More
Medium
Fake Shopping Website
Fraudulent e-commerce sites sell products that never arrive or are counterfeit.
ShoppingRead More
Medium
Lottery / Prize Scam
Scammers claim you won a prize and demand fees or personal info.
FinancialRead More
Latest Alerts
Recently reported scam patterns
High
Phishing Scam
Fraudsters impersonate trusted entities via email, SMS or websites to steal personal data (passwords, credit card numbers).
2026-02-10
High
Tech Support Scam
Scammers pose as technical support (e.g. Microsoft or service providers) to trick victims into giving remote computer access or paying for fake help.
2026-02-10
High
Romance Scam
Scammers create fake romantic relationships online to emotionally manipulate victims into sending money or sensitive information.
2026-02-10
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