Missed Connections Scam
Missed Connections Scam What is a Missed Connection scam? This scam is similar to many unsolicited text message scams; however, this scam plays on the emotional side of the victim. The scammer expects the victim to say they got the wrong number, where the scammer will then try and emotionally manipulate the victim by garnering […]
Wells Fargo Fake Text Scam
Wells Fargo Fake Text Scam What is a Wells Fargo Fake Text scam? Just as the name implies, this is when you receive a fake text message from a scammer posing as Wells Fargo. Regardless of what you reply, the scammer will explain to you that they will soon contact you via phone to discuss […]
Facebook Customer Service Messenger Scam
Facebook Customer Service Messenger Scam What is a Facebook Customer Service Messenger scam? As the name implies, this scam happens over Facebook messenger, or any Meta App (Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, FB). The scammer makes a fake account that resembles Facebook customer support and tells you that you have violated their terms and your account will […]
Graphic Artist Scam
Graphic Artist Scam What is a Graphic Artist scam? This is a type of scam that usually involves 2 things: 1) someone has gotten their account hacked and the scammer is using a credible account to scam people out of money; 2) the scammer is using someone else’s art and pretending it is theirs to […]
Photo Likelihood Scam
Photo Likelihood Scam What is a Photo Likelihood scam? This scam usually starts with an unsolicited message, like most do, where someone says they would like to use your likelihood for a project. They might even promise to pay. Eventually, the scammer will make up some excuse as to why you will need to pay […]
Package Mule Scam
Package Mule Scam What is a Package Mule scam? A package mule is someone who is unknowingly or knowingly involved in the transport or delivery of packages that contain illegal or fraudulent items, often without understanding the contents of the packages. These individuals may be recruited by scammers or criminals to receive and resend packages […]
Apartment Rental Scam
Apartment Rental Scam What is an Apartment Rental scam? This is a fairly common scam involving a fake rental property and/or a fake rental agency. The scammer will post a property for rent or for sale online at an extremely cheap or fairly low price. They might develop a sense of urgency by saying they […]
Pet Scam
Pet Scam What is a Pet scam? Someone posing as a pet breeder offers to sell you a pet at a good price through their website or online listings. They insist on using a shipping service and request payment via irreversible methods like Cash App or Western Union. You can spot these scams by checking […]
Fake Pop Up Scam
Fake Pop-Up Scam What is a Fake Pop-up scam? A fake pop-up scam is like any other pop-up scam, however, this one in particular tricks the user into thinking they have a virus on their computer or mobile phone. Pop-ups like this often appear after clicking on a link from an unsolicited message. Do not […]
Fake Pawn Stars Text Scam
Fake Pawn Stars Text Scam What is a Fake Pawn Stars Text scam? Like most scam text messages, the point of this text is to get you to click on the link. If you view the provided link, you will be redirected to a website that warns you of a virus. The link is fake, […]