Most Reported Scams
The most documented, verified, and dangerous scams in our community intelligence database
128,090
Total Reports
94%
Avg Verification Rate
10
Currently Rising
Most Reported
USPS Delivery Notification Scam
18.4k
Reports
97%
Verified
Most Reported
Discord Nitro Free Gift Phishing
14.3k
Reports
99%
Verified
Most Reported
Fake Scholarship Winner Notification
11.7k
Reports
96%
Verified
USPS Delivery Notification Scam
Fake USPS text messages claiming a package couldn't be delivered, directing victims to a phishing site that steals payment info and personal data.
Discord Nitro Free Gift Phishing
Fake Discord Nitro links sent via DM that steal account credentials through a near-perfect replica of the Discord login page.
Fake Scholarship Winner Notification
Students receive calls, texts, or emails claiming they've won scholarships they never applied for, then are asked to pay processing fees.
IRS Tax Debt Arrest Threat
Aggressive phone calls threatening immediate arrest for unpaid taxes, demanding payment via gift cards or wire transfer.
Fake Remote Job / Work-From-Home Offer
LinkedIn and Indeed job postings for high-paying remote work with no experience required, leading to check cashing or reshipping schemes.
Crypto Investment / Pig Butchering Scam
Long-term romantic or friendship relationships cultivated online, ultimately leading victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms.
Microsoft / Windows Defender Pop-Up Alert
Browser pop-ups displaying fake Windows security alerts with a phone number to call for 'Microsoft Support' — which connects to scammers.
Instagram Brand Ambassador DM Scam
Fake brand accounts DM users offering ambassador deals for free products, ultimately asking for payment, personal info, or recruitment.
Grandparent Emergency / AI Voice Clone
Calls to grandparents claiming a grandchild is in legal or medical trouble and needs immediate financial help — increasingly using AI voice cloning.
PayPal / Venmo Overpayment Scheme
Seller receives overpayment and is asked to send back the difference. The original payment reverses and the seller is out both the money and the item.
Fake FAFSA Verification Email
Phishing emails impersonating the Department of Education directing students to fake FAFSA sites to steal FSA IDs and personal information.
Romance / Military Catfish Scam
Fake military officers or overseas professionals build romantic relationships online for months before requesting money for an 'emergency.'
Social Security Number Suspended Robocall
Automated calls claiming the victim's Social Security number has been 'suspended' due to suspicious activity and legal action is imminent.
TikTok Crypto / Investment Promotion Scam
TikTok accounts with large followings promote fake cryptocurrency platforms or 'trading mentors' that steal invested funds.
AI Deepfake Celebrity Investment Ad
AI-generated video ads featuring deepfake versions of Elon Musk, MrBeast, and other celebrities promoting fake cryptocurrency investment platforms.