Exceptional types of scams and frauds grouped into maximum important sections for a much less complicated understanding. These scams seem to take place globally and affect individuals, companies, and governments. Each section has examples that fall under it.
Online and Digital Scams
1. Phishing Emails
2. Spear Phishing
3. Smutting (SMS Phishing)
4. Vishing (Voice Phishing)
5. Bad Websites
6. Tech Support Scams
7. Ransomware Attacks
8. Fake Antivirus Software
9. Remote Access Scams
10. Credential Harvesting
11. Online Shopping Scams
12. Auction Site Scams
13. Fake Payment Gateways
14. E-Trade Non-Shipping Scam
15. Online Marketplace Fraud (OLX, Craigslist)
16. Social Media Investment Scam
17. Fake Social Media Profiles
18. Online Survey Scam
19. Influencer Giveaway Scam
20. YouTube monetization scam
21. Online job fraud
22. Freelancing non-payment
23. Online dating scams
24. Romance scams
25. Adult webcam scam
26. Blackmail with screenshots
27. Sextortion
28. Fake tech job offers
29. Fake work-from-home jobs
30. Fake affiliate programs
31. Online gaming account hacking
32. In-valuation currency fraud
33. Fake app downloads
34. Paid app refund scams
35. Subscription traps
36. Data mining through free games
37. Crypto pump and dumps
38. Fake crypto airdrops
39. Fake NFT projects
40. Cloud mining scams
41. DeFi rug pulls
42. Ponzi schemes on blockchain
43. Crypto wallet scams
44. Fake exchanges
45. Fake crowdfunding sites
46. Online donation scams
47. GoFundMe Impersonation
48. Fake Online Coaching
49. Digital Courses Fraud
50. Impersonation on WhatsApp
51. Deepfake Video Scam
52. Fake Online Exam Certification
53. Social Media Impersonation for Loans
54. Online Gambling Scam
55. App Cloning Scam
56. Online Trading Platform Scam
57. Fake Email Lottery
58. Email Spoofing
59. Online Raffle Scam
60. Fake Online Voting Polls
61. Wi-Fi Network Spoofing
62. Fake Software Update Popups
63. QR Code Phishing
64. Malware in APK Files
65. Ad Fraud (Click on Farms)
66. Crypto Trading Bot Scam
67. Fake VPN Apps
68. Mobile Wallet Scam (GPay/PhonePe)
69. SIM Cloning Fraud
70. Mobile Number Port-out Scam
71. OTP Fraud
72. UPI Collect Request Scam
73. Fake cashback
74. Fake tech support via browser alerts
75. Google Forms scam
76. Remote work tools scam
77. Telegram scam channels
78. Snapchat sextortion
79. Virtual SIM abuse
80. Fake online survey rewards
81. Online pharmacy scam
82. Fake streaming subscriptions
83. Impersonating brands on Instagram
84. Deepfake audio scam
85. Phishing via Google Drive links
86. Ransom notes via email
87. Online tutorial scam
88. Fake Google ads
89. Fraud in online gaming tournaments
90. Pay-to-win game scam
91. Selling illegally used accounts
92. Netflix password scam
93. Disney+ scam logins
94. Google Pay refund scam
95. Advertising via Facebook ads fraud
96. Virtual gift card scam
97. Cloud storage blackmail
98. Fake AI tools sales
99. AI-generated resume scam
100. Fake AI generate images
Banking and financial scams
101. Credit card fraud
102. Debit card skimming
103. Fake loan offers
104. Advance fee loan scam
105. Bank impersonation calls
106. Fake bank apps
107. Bank account freezing scam
108. KYC verification scam
109. ATM machine tampering
110. Check washing
111. Stolen check fraud
112. Wire transfer fraud
113. Fake money deposit
114. Pig butcher investment scam
115. Fake mutual fund websites
116. Fake demat account creation
117. Stock tip scam
118. Insider trading schemes
119. Bank employee impersonation
120. Fake investment firms
121. Forex market market trading scam
122. Binary Options Scam
123. Unauthorized EMI Loans
124. Instant Mortgage App Scam
125. Fake Credit Score Restore Services
126. Chain of Credit Scam
127. Reverse ATM Fraud
128. Fake KYC Hyperlink Scam
129. Loan Forgiveness Scam
130. Pension Fraud
131. Retirement Plan Abuse
132. Stolen Financial institution Credentials Purchased Online
133. Fake Coverage Coverage Income
134. Fake Microfinance Institutions
135. Gold Funding Scam
136. Bank Locker Scam
137. Fake ATM Protect Scam
138. Cashback on Card Fraud
139. Crypto ATM Scam
140. Pension Mortgage Scam
141. FD Receipt Forgery
142. Fake RBI Guidelines
143. Fake Check Clearance Fees
144. Overdraft Fraud
145. International Cord Scam
146. Banking custodian care spoofing
147. Misuse of CIBIL score
148. Unauthorized auto-debits
149. Savings account abuses with the help of use of agents
150. Trading platform withdrawal issues
Corporate and Commercial Enterprise Scams
151. Shell Organization Fraud
152. Fake Commercial Enterprise Registration
153. Invoice Duplication Scam
154. Fake Soft Scam
155. Procurement Fraud
156. Fake Auditing Certificates
157. Money Laundering via Front Companies
158. Insider Worker Theft
159. Vendor Impersonation Scam
160. Fake Commercial Enterprise Grants
161. Startup Funding Scam
162. Government Subsidy Scam
163. Contract Bid Manipulation
164. Corporate Espionage
165. Business Email Compromise (BEC)
166. Forged Partnership Agreements
167. Misuse of CSR Funds
168. Dummy Worker Scam
169. Overbilling Clients
170. Duplicate Income Payments
171. Fake ISO Certification
172. Patent Trolling
173. Licensing Fraud
174. Cyber Security Audit Fraud
175. Startup Pitch Deck Fraud
176. Faking sales reports
177. Ghost accounting
178. Corporate identity theft
179. Unqualified consultants
180. Ponzi MLM in workplace setup
181. Fake conference invitations
182. Overvalued startup shares
183. Corporate funding shells
184. False CSR claims
185. Product counterfeiting
186. Financial misrepresentation
187. Office area apartment fraud
188. Fake HR recruiters
189. Data income with the help of employees usage
190. Ghost challenge scam
191. False IPO promotions
192. Boiler room scam
193. Bribery in procurement
194. Scam in inventory buyback
195. Accounting software program manipulation
196. Corporate bankruptcy fraud
197. Fake commercial education centers
198. Fabricated balance sheets
199. Venture capital embezzlement
200. CEO email fraud
Real estate scams
201. Fake property listings
202. Builder delay scam
203. Illegal construction scam
204. Fake possession letters
205. Selling same property to multiple buyers
206. Unauthorised colony sales
207. Land grabbing
208. Property title forgery
209. Fake housing loan approvals
210. Fake property registration letters
211. Benami property sales
212. Property tax forgery
213. Real estate Ponzi schemes
214. Misuse of power of attorney
215. No objection certificate (NOC) fraud
216. Fake real estate agent scam
217. Eviction with legal process
218. Property registry delay scam
219. Lease agreement scam
220. Land use conversion fraud
221. Agricultural land fake sale
222. Fake plot allotment in Housing Board
223. Fake gated community pre-launch offers
224. Land auction fraud
225. Wrongly mentioned carpet area scam
226. High EMI with higher possession
227. Duplicate flat keys to others
228. Pre-reserving advance scam
229. Builder going bankrupt after collection
230. Loan against fake property
231. Rental deposit fraud
232. False valuation report scam
233. Disputed land sold to innocents
234. Unapproved building projects
235. Fake land allotment letters
Education scams
236. Fake degree certificate sale
237. Unrecognised universities
238. Ghost colleges
239. Fake online courses
240. False recognition claims
241. Entrance exam paper leak
242. Paid admissions in merit quota
243. Capitation fee scam
244. Student loan scam
245. Online test centre manipulation
246. Internship placement fraud
247. Duplicate marksheet providers
248. Government scholarship abuse
249. Free laptop/education scheme scam
250. Distance learning certificate scam
251. Fake student visa consultants
252. Fake PhD thesis for sale
253. Foreign degree agent fraud
254. Dummy students for exams
255. Online certificates without attending class
256. Fake skill development centres
257. Bogus teacher training institutes
258. Corporate school admission fraud
259. Exam centre impersonation
260. False foreign university affiliation
261. AI-based fake attendance
262. Fabricated letters of recommendation
263. Edtech refund scam
264. Unqualified tutor scam
265. Pre-School Franchise Fraud
Legal Scams
266. Fake Advocate License
267. False fiduciary filing
268. Illegal bail bond scam
269. Missing court date fake notification
270. Bogus pleading filing
271. Impersonating court officials
272. Forged affidavit scam
273. Fake arrest warrant for extortion
274. Frivolous lawsuit threat
275. Land dispute document fraud
276. Property mutation certificate forgery
277. Duplicate court summons
278. Legal notice scam on WhatsApp
279. Email threat of court action
280. Notary stamp forgery
281. Fraud in Power of Attorney
282. False evidence manufacturing
283. Misrepresentation through means of legal advisors
284. Check Bounce False Notice Scam
285. RTI misuse for extortion
286. Case fixing through the means of middlemen
287. Bail guarantee scam
288. Legal consultation fee fraud
289. Court case recovery scam
290. Online legal aid fraud
291. Stamp paper forgery
292. Fake legal heir certificate
293. False divorce paper delivery
294. Lawyer impersonation on Telegram
295. Out-of-court settlement scam
296. High Court order fabrication
297. Fake legal aid organisation
298. Bribe for speedy justice
299. Legal document theft
300. Fake law firm website
Health and Medical Scams
301. Fake doctor certificate
302. Fake medical licence
303. Fake online pharmacy
304. Expired medical sales
305. Fake surgical instruments
306. Path Lab Report Manipulation
307. Health Insurance Reimbursement Scam
308. Covid-19 Vaccine Booking Fraud
309. Government Health Scheme Misuse
310. Plastic Surgery Guarantee Scam
311. False Cancer Cure Claims
312. Ayurvedic Miracle Scam Scam
313. Free Health Camp Data Harvesting
314. Paid Blood Donation Fraud
315. Stolen Medical Identities
316. Diagnostic Test Manipulation
317. Fake Ambulance Bill Scam
318. Medical Seat Admission Bribery
319. Unpaid Diagnostic Tests
320. Medical Equipment Rental Scam
321. Hospital Overbilling
322. Organ Trafficking
323. Emergency Room Fraud Charges
324. Fake Health Supplements
325. Steroid Misselling
326. Unqualified Medical Doctors
327. E-Fitness Card Scam
328. Cosmetic Product Fake Endorsements
329. Donation for Treatment Scam
330. Discounted Medicine Scam
331. Baby switching at birth
332. Fake blood bank call
333. Free wheelchair scam
334. Fake medical research fundraiser
335. Pandemic donation fraud
Government and Tax Scams
336. Fake Government Job Offers
337. Fake Exams for Government Posts
338. Bribe for Posting Scam
339. Duplicate Government ID Scam
340. Ration Card Fraud
341. Electoral Roll Manipulation
342. Wrong Voter ID Application
343. Fake Caste Certificate
344. EWS Certificate Forgery
345. Land Acquisition Compensation Scam
346. Gas Subsidy Misuse
347. Mnrega Job Card Scam
348. Bogus NGO Scheme Fraud
349. PM Awas Yojana Scam
350. Aadhaar Card Misuse
351. Voter Data Sale
352. Gramin Pension Scam
353. Unemployment Scheme Scam
354. Government Tender Fake Allotment
355. License Premium Call Scam
356. PM Kisan Yojana Fraud
357. Government Assistance through Fake SMS
358. PM Yojna Impersonation
359. Fake Income Certificate
360. Disguised Political Donation Scam
361. Gram Vikas Nidhi Embezzlement
362. Panchayat Fund Scam
363. Widow Pension Fraud
364. Disability Certificate Misuse
365. Aadhaar Update Scam
Tax and Telecom Scams
366. Fake Income Tax Raids
367. Fake Get It Back Email
368. PAN Card Misuse
369. GST Refund Scam
370. GST Registration Misuse
371. Tax Audit Threat Scam
372. Fake ITR Filing Services
373. Income Declaration Blackmail
374. Bogus CA Firm Fraud
375. Pre-Stuffed Form 26AS Misuse
376. Fake Tax Clearance Certificate
377. Bogus 80 Gram Donation Receipts
378. Telecom Tower Installation Scam
379. Mobile Number Lottery Scam
380. Postpaid to Prepaid Scam
381. Fake calls from telecom operators
382. SIM activation fraud
383. EKYC linking scam
384. SIM porting request fraud
385. Fake 5g recharge scam
386. Caller tune trap
387. Missed call scam
388. Call divert exploit
389. Mobile app scam via SMS
390. Telecom survey phishing
391. SIM blocking to hijack OTP
392. Recharge cashback fraud
393. Mobile insurance fraud
394. Fake Do Not Disturb (DND) services
395. Fake Jio/Airtel/Vodafone recharge sites
396. IVR call impersonation
397. Premium SMS traps
398. WhatsApp number spoofing
399. Phone tap threat scam
400. Overbilling in phone tariffs
Travel and Tourism Scams
401. Fake Travel Agency
402. Holiday Package Scam
403. Visa and Immigration Fraud
404. Air Ticket Booking Fraud
405. Flight Cancellation Refund Scam
406. Online Hotel Booking Scam
407. Fake Travel Insurance
408. Timeshare Membership Fraud
409. Free Travel Contest Scam
410. Honeymoon Package Fraud
411. Duplicate Travel Website
412. Travel Guide Overcharging
413. Fake Foreign Work Visa
414. Spiritual Tour Scam
415. Duplicate Boarding Pass Scam
416. Unauthorized Taxi Fare Hike
417. Bus Ticket Cancellation Scam
418. Train Tuttle Booking Scam
419. False Tourist Permit Scam
420. Fake Pilgrimage Tour Operator
421. Luxury Cruise Package Fraud
422. Online Cab Booking Fraud
423. Highway Toll Receipt Scam
424. Lost Luggage Refund Scam
425. Fake “Adventure Assistant” rip-offs
426. Manipulation of GPS directions (anti-route)
427. Hidden fees on excursion packages
428. Deal-seeking tourist scams
429. Local SIM card rip-offs abroad
430. Fake baggage handling service
431. Duplicate airport adventure operator
432. Fake forex market agent rip-off
433. International SIM card antitrust
434. Document deficiency rip-offs abroad
435. Travel Enterprise Corporation franchise rip-offs
Charity and spiritual scams
436. Fake charity donation requests
437. Disaster consolation charity rip-offs
438. Fake NGO registrations
439. Abuse of delivery as genuine with funds
440. Crowdfunding for any matter
441. Impersonation of spiritual gurus
442. Duplicate temple donation boxes
443. WhatsApp Chains for Donations
444. Fake Social Media Fundraisers
445. “Donate for Surgery” Rip-off
446. Child Sponsorship Scam
447. Fake Orphanage Donation Drive
448. Religious Pilgrimage Package Fraud
449. Fictional Church/Mosque Construction Scam
450. Spiritual Healing Product Scam
451. Paid Prayers or Rituals Scam
452. Temple Priest Overcharging
453. Fake Sadhu Donation Collection
454. Online Aarti Booking Fraud
455. WhatsApp Religious Threat Scam
456. Bogus Astrological Remedies
457. Black Magic Removal Scam
458. Paid Vastu Correction Fraud
459. Online Guru Mentorship Subscription Fraud
460. Religious Program Fund Misuse
Cyber Crime Scams
461. Data Breach Sales
462. Identity Theft
463. Deepfake Job Interview Scam
464. Social Media Account Hijacking
465. Cloud Account Lock and Ransom
466. Fake Antivirus Renewal Popups
467. AI Voice Cloning Scam
468. Software Piracy Scam
469. Mobile Routing Service Fraud
470. Paid Followers and Likes Scam
471. Fake Social Media Verification
472. CHAT/AI Tool Scam
473. Clones of reputed e-analyzing platforms
474. Online Classifieds Scam
475. QR Code Payment Fraud
476. Crypto Ransom Scam
477. Data Scraping of Medical Records
478. Dark Web Purchase Traps
479. Bot-Driven Investment Groups
480. Cyberbullying for Extortion
Miscellaneous Scams
481. Fake Celebrity Endorsement Scam
482. Pyramid Scheme
483. Fake Awards and Recognition Scams
484. Influencer Marketing Scam
485. Paid Reviews Scam
486. Fake Surveys for Free Products
487. SMS-Based Polling Fraud
488. Fake Product Recalls
489. Lottery Rip-Off Letters
490. Toll-Unfastened Client Care Fraud
491. Fake Automobile Insurance
492. Branded Product Counterfeiting
493. Online Contest Fraud
494. Classified Advertising and Marketing and Advertising and Marketing Overpayment Rip-Offs
495. Mystery Client Rip-Offs
496. Get right of entry to TV display pastime rip-offs
497. Fake Model Enterprise Corporations
498. Illegal Forex Market Exploring and Searching for Advisors
499. Fake YouTube Monetization Courses
500. Referral Code Income Rip-Offs
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