Ten most common types of scams
- Advance fee fraud.
- Lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams.
- Dating and romance scams.
- Computer hacking.
- Online shopping, classified and auction scams.
- Banking, credit card and online account scams.
- Small business scams.
- Job and employment scams.
What are some scams that you need to be aware of?
The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2021
- Coronavirus, Vaccine and Government Program Scams.
- Phone-Related Scams.
- Cryptocurrency Scams.
- Romance Scams.
- Online Purchase Scams.
- Employment Scams.
- Travel Scams.
- Basic Steps to Avoid Getting Scammed.
What can I do to a scammer?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report your scam online with the FTC complaint assistant, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET). The FTC accepts complaints about most scams, including these popular ones: Phone calls.
What are the top 10 scams?
The top 10 scams of 2020 are:
- Social Security number phishing.
- Free money.
- Amazon and package deliveries phishing.
- Computer tech support.
- Phony relationships (not grandchild)
- Debt collection.
- Online classified listings.
- Extortion emails.
How can you tell if someone is scamming you?
Seven signs you’re being scammed
- A company is contacting you out of the blue.
- You’ve been rejected for credit, but you’ve got a good credit history.
- You’re being rushed.
- Your bank is asking you for your PIN number personal information.
- The letter or email you have received is full of dodgy spelling and bad grammar.
Which country scams the most?
Let’s go through the top 10 scamming countries in the world.
- Nigeria. Nigeria employs a single strategy to deceive the unwary.
- India. It’s difficult to visit India without coming across a scam or someone attempting to swindle you.
- China.
- Brazil.
- Pakistan.
- Indonesia.
- Venezuela.
- South Africa.
