Types of scams
The types of scams that Scamwatch covers.
- Find out what types of scams are out there.
- At Scamwatch we don't have a list of specific scams because scammers are constantly changing the specifc details of a scam. Remember, it's their day job.
- Instead we list types of scams so you can see if your situation matches the same basic pattern.
- By knowing the hallmarks of a scam, you'll be less like to end up falling for a scam.
Banking and phishing scams
Charity scams
Dating and romance scams
Door-to-door scams
Flatmate scams
Get-rich-quick investment scams
Health and medical scams
Holiday scams
Internet scams
Job and employment scams
Lottery and competition scams
Mobile phone scams
Money mule/money laundering
Psychic and clairvoyant schemes
Publication scams
Pyramid selling and chain letters
Small business scams
Ticketing scams
Upfront money transfer ('Nigerian') scams
Last updated 12 May 2010
