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Crypto Recovery Scams
A crypto recovery scam is when criminals contact people who already lost money in a scam and promise to get it back for an upfront fee, then take that money too. Real pol…
Scam typesDigital Arrest Scam
A digital arrest scam is a fraud where criminals pretend to be CBI, police, customs, ED or court officials on a video call, accuse you of a crime and keep you on camera u…
Crypto scamsHow to Check If a Crypto Trading Platform Is Fake
A crypto trading platform is likely fake if someone you met online sent you the link, it promises fast or guaranteed profits, it isn't registered with any financial regul…
Job scamsFake Job Offers Abroad
A fake job offer abroad promises a well-paid IT, data-entry or customer-support job in Thailand or Southeast Asia, but the worker is moved across a border into Myanmar, L…
Scam typesHow to Tell If Something Is a Scam
Something is likely a scam if someone contacts you unexpectedly, creates a problem or prize, pressures you to act fast, and asks for unusual payment (crypto, gift cards, …
Crypto scamsPig Butchering Scam
A pig butchering scam is a long con in which a stranger builds a friendship or romance with you online, then talks you into "investing" in crypto on a fake trading platfo…
Got scammedHow to Report Cyber Fraud in India
Call the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 as soon as possible, ideally within the first hour, and then file a full complaint with evidence on cybercrime.gov.in. Also in…
Scam typesRomance Scam Red Flags
The biggest romance scam red flags are someone who falls for you fast, always has a reason not to meet or video call, moves you off the dating app, and then brings up mon…
Inside the compoundWhat Is a Scam Compound? Inside the Scam Centres of Southeast Asia
A scam compound is a guarded, office-like complex, mostly in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, where criminal groups run online fraud such as romance and crypto investment scam…
Job scamsTelegram Task Scam
A Telegram task scam pays you small amounts to like videos or write reviews, then asks you to deposit money for "prepaid tasks" with bigger commissions, and your balance …
Got scammedWhat to Do If You've Been Scammed
Stop paying, call your bank immediately to ask for a recall of the payment, and report the scam to your national fraud line (1930 in India, Report Fraud in the UK, ic3.go…
Scam typesWrong Number Text Scam
A wrong number text scam starts with a friendly message that seems meant for someone else, like "Hi, is this Anna?" or "Are we still on for dinner?". If you reply, the se…
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