Types of scams
The types of scams that Scamwatch covers.
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 likely to end up falling for a scam.
- Banking and phishing scams
- Cold calling computer virus 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 19 July 2011
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