online scams
Digital deception schemes
Online scams are fraudulent schemes conducted through the internet to steal money, personal information, or both.
They range from phishing emails impersonating banks to fake storefronts, romance scams, and cryptocurrency schemes.
The tactics evolve constantly: I almost fell for an online scam disguised as a job offer.
Also called internet scams.
- credit card fraudIllegal use of another's account
- pretextingDeceptive identity manipulation
- scarewareDeceptive threat-faking programs
- Ponzi schemeFraudulent returns from newcomers
- account takeoverUnauthorized access to another's profile
phishing · romance scams · identity theft · investment fraud · money mule · baiting · pyramid scheme · cybercrime · social engineering · bait-and-switch · spear phishing · fake website · Nigerian prince · malware · subscription traps · ransomware · fraud · popup
- consumer rightsrefund, warranty, repair, returns, replacement
- cyberscamsphishing, scams, email spoofing, spear phishing, smishing
- gambling crimesillegal gambling, illegal casino, match fixing, race fixing, point shaving
- cybercrimeshacking, phishing, malware, ransomware, data breach
online scamsconsumer protection
Laws defending purchasers' interests
fraud prevention · customer service · secure checkout · charitable organizations · public service announcements
online scamscybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
online safety · digital security · fraud detection · spam filters · antivirus software