Summary: Tech Support scams happen when a scammer promises to provide someone with added security, support, or aid in correcting a problem related to their computer hardware, software, or other…

Summary: The scammers claim that they can take your money and make you up to x10 times. They create an email, Instagram, and other social media accounts making claims about flipping…

Summary: Lottery scammers, predominantly located in Jamaica, contact unsuspecting people over the phone or the internet to notify them about winning a substantial amount of lottery money. The catch is,…

Summary: A grant scam is a promise that you have been awarded a grant worth thousands of dollars and that to receive the money you must make a small upfront…

General Information Summary: You receive a phone call and the person at the other end identifies as a debt collector or a representative from an impressive-sounding law firm. They demand…

Summary: The inheritance scammers promise that you are entitled to a sizable amount of money or property from someone recently deceased who has named you an heir to their estate…

Summary:Pet scam ads appear in newspapers, online classifieds, Craigslist, Facebook ads, or via email promising the purchase of pets for little or no cost. Pet scammers will insist that the…

Summary:An Advance Fee Loan Scam is when the victim pays money directly to someone after receiving a loan approval and in advance of receiving the money for the loan amount….

1. Social Security Scams Scammers often use robocalls or cold calls to target victims by claiming their social security number is involved in suspicious activity and will be suspended unless…

Summary: Whether you can get your money back from scammers depends on the method of payment and how quickly you act: Check payment – call your bank to put a…