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A List of 100 Common Internet Scams

Last Modified:17 Apr 2023 11:42:01
A List of 100 Common Internet Scams
Here is a list of 100 common internet scams. Please note that new scams continue to emerge, and this list may not cover every possible type of scam.
 
            1. 1. Phishing scams
            2. 2. Spear phishing scams
            3. 3. Whaling scams
            4. 4. Fake online shopping websites
            5. 5. Romance scams
            6. 6. Tech support scams
            7. 7. Online job and work-from-home scams
            8. 8. Fake antivirus software
            9. 9. Lottery and sweepstakes scams
            10. 10. Nigerian 419 scams
            11. 11. Investment scams
            12. 12. Ponzi schemes
            13. 13. Pyramid schemes
            14. 14. Online rental scams
            15. 15. Charity scams
            16. 16. Social media impersonation scams
            17. 17. Tax scams
            18. 18. Cryptocurrency scams
            19. 19. Money mule scams
            20. 20. Gift card scams
            21. 21. Fake check scams
            22. 22. Online auction scams
            23. 23. Domain name scams
            24. 24. Online tutoring scams
            25. 25. Ticket reselling scams
            26. 26. Money flipping scams
            27. 27. Debt elimination scams
            28. 28. Forex trading scams
            29. 29. Health and medical scams
            30. 30. Pension scams
            31. 31. Fake travel websites
            32. 32. Timeshare scams
            33. 33. Fake charities
            34. 34. Ransomware scams
            35. 35. Fake government officials
            36. 36. Inheritance scams
            37. 37. Fake debt collection
            38. 38. Online dating scams
            39. 39. Fake employment agencies
            40. 40. Online gambling scams
            41. 41. Fake modeling agencies
            42. 42. Mystery shopper scams
            43. 43. Escrow fraud
            44. 44. Vehicle purchase scams
            45. 45. Pet scams
            46. 46. SIM swapping scams
            47. 47. Tech support refund scams
            48. 48. Jury duty scams
            49. 49. Prize scams
            50. 50. Student loan forgiveness scams
            51. 51. Immigration scams
            52. 52. Job recruitment scams
            53. 53. Online survey scams
            54. 54. Credit repair scams
            55. 55. Miracle health product scams
            56. 56. Fake financial advisors
            57. 57. Fake online pharmacies
            58. 58. Social engineering scams
            59. 59. Pay-in-advance scams
            60. 60. Fake locksmiths
            61. 61. Fake classified ads
            62. 62. Fake social media influencers
            63. 63. Real estate scams
            64. 64. Vacation and travel scams
            65. 65. Fake crowdfunding campaigns
            66. 66. Mobile app scams
            67. 67. Fake news and hoaxes
            68. 68. Smishing (SMS phishing) scams
            69. 69. Vishing (voice phishing) scams
            70. 70. Identity theft
            71. 71. Advance fee fraud
            72. 72. Fake online reviews
            73. 73. Unauthorized subscriptions
            74. 74. Computer hacking scams
            75. 75. Insurance scams
            76. 76. Catfishing scams
            77. 77. Utility scams
            78. 78. Grandparent scams
            79. 79. Email spoofing
            80. 80. Card cracking scams
            81. 81. Subscription traps
            82. 82. Psychic and fortune teller scams
            83. 83. Remote access scams
            84. 84. Vehicle matching scams
            85. 85. Bank scams
            86. 86. Business opportunity scams
            87. 87. Data harvesting scams
            88. 88. CEO fraud
            89. 89. Fake legal services
            90. 90. Counterfeit goods
            91. 91. Fake celebrity endorsements
            92. 92. Scareware scams
            93. 93. Pension review scams
            94. 94. Copyright infringement scams
            95. 95. Cyber extortion
            96. 96. Click fraud
            97. 97. Pharming scams
            98. 98. Wireless network scams
            99. 99. Shipping and delivery scams
            100. 100. DDoS extortion scams
This list is not exhaustive, as scammers continue to devise new schemes to defraud unsuspecting victims. It is essential to stay informed about the latest scams and to be vigilant when conducting online activities.
Posted by author Monday, April 17, 2023 1:31:00 PM