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Scam Detector provides original information, reporting, research, reviews, and analysis on websites, domain names, and e-commerce platforms, advising readers if these are legit, safe, and trustworthy.
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TOP SCAMS
Scam Categories
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Amazon Scams
Read this full list of Amazon scams, featuring Prime memberships, reviews, and Amazon jobs from home.
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Apple Scams
Read this full list of Apple scams, including the iCloud deactivation and many other bogus text messages.
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Auto Scams
Check out this list with fraud referring to traffic, vehicles, repairs, rentals, Uber scams.
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Bitcoin Scams
Read this full list of Bitcoin scams, including cryptocurrency, blockchain, mining, exchanges, etc.
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Car Buying Scams
Read this full list of car buying scams including dealership tricks, fake sellers, and yo-yo schemes.
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Cash App Scams
Read this full list of Cash App scams, including money making promises and the Cash App flip scam.
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Craigslist Scams
Read this full list of Craigslist scams going around: fake invoices, sellers, cashier’s check, etc.
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Credit Card Scams
Read this full list credit card scams, from unauthorized charges to criminals stealing your PIN.
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Discord Scams
Follow this list of Discord scams, including Steam, Nitro, crypto and Discord gift scams.
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eBay Scams
Click here to access a full list of eBay scams, from eBay buyer tricks to car sales and warranties.
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Email Scams
Click here to see a list with email scams that you could be a victim of these days.
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Face To Face Scams
Click here to see a list with face to face scams happening when you find a deal too good to be true.
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Facebook Scams
Read this full list of Facebook scams, from the Facebook Lottery to the Facebook Work From Home program.
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Financial Scams
Read this full list of financial scams, all involving credit, debit, transfers, banks, and online transactions.
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Gift Card Scams
Read this full list of gift card scams, including some from Starbucks, Zara, Costco, Walmart, or Woolworths.
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Google Hangouts Scams
Here is a full list of Google Hangouts scams that everyone should be aware of.
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How To Stay Safe Online
Here’s how to stay safe online, as criminals use various software, viruses and online auctions to get your money.
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Identity Theft
Here is a complete list of articles about identity theft and how to prevent it.
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Instagram Scams
Here’s a full list of Instagram scams, including lotteries, buying followers, influencers, and deleted accounts.
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Insurance Scams
Click here for a full list of insurance scams, including health, life, auto, churning, and twisting insurance.
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Internet Security
Here is a complete list of articles you need to read about internet security and how to protect yourself.
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Job Scams
Click here to see a list of job scams: resumes, applications, fake employment, etc.
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LinkedIn Scams
Read this list exposing LinkedIn scams, including fake job offers and interviews.
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Medicare Scams
Click here to see common Medicare scams, from genetic testing to Medicare scam calls and insurance.
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OfferUp Scams
Click here to read a full list of OfferUp scams, from buyer tricks to shipping traps.
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PayPal Scams
Read this full list of PayPal scams, including fake notifications, account settings, alerts, and transactions.
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Phishing Scams
Check out this comprehensive list of phishing scams and prevent yourself.
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Phone Scams
Here are the most common phone scams going around, beware!
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Real Estate Scams
Read this full list of real estate scams, including realtor tricks, rental traps, and home buying scams.
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Romance Scams
Here is a list of new romance scams, from online dating traps to fake matchmaking apps.
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Social Media Scams
Read this full list of social media scams, including fake ads and offers. Read here.
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Social Security Scams
Check out these social security scams, from social security calls to stimulus checks.
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Text Message Scams
Read this list of text message scams, whether they relate to Amazon, PayPal, or the government.
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Timeshare Scams
Click here to see a full list of timeshare scams, including cruises and Mexican traps.
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Venmo Scams
Here are the most common Venmo scams out there, from fake Venmo text messages to dubious transactions.
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WhatsApp Scams
Here is a complete list of WhatsApp scams, from fake Premium upgrades to missed voicemails and bogus customer support.
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Zelle Scams
Read this list of Zelle scams, ranging from Facebook Marketplace to business account ones.
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