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Phishing Scam

Fraudsters impersonate trusted entities via email, SMS or websites to steal personal data (passwords, credit card numbers).

Scammers pose as technical support (e.g. Microsoft or service providers) to trick victims into giving remote computer access or paying for fake help.

Scammers create fake romantic relationships online to emotionally manipulate victims into sending money or sensitive information.

Scammers lure victims into fake trading platforms or "guaranteed returns" crypto investments.

Fraudulent e-commerce sites sell products that never arrive or are counterfeit.

Scammers claim you won a prize and demand fees or personal info.

Scammers impersonate relatives in distress to extract urgent money.

Scammers hijack accounts to pose as someone you know and ask for money.

Fake recruiters lure victims with fake jobs and steal money or data.

Fake landlords take deposits for apartments that don't exist.

Fake charities solicit donations after disasters or crises.

Scammers threaten to release fake or stolen intimate material unless paid.

Attackers impersonate executives to trick employees into transferring funds.

Scammers trick victims into sharing login codes to hijack accounts.

Scammers hype worthless stocks, then sell, crashing the price.