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📚 12 Scam Types Covered

Scam Awareness

Knowledge is your first line of defense. Learn how scammers operate, recognize the red flags, and protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud.

Know the Signs

12 Common Scam Types

GFIN's Telegram bot broadcasts awareness messages every 6 hours, cycling through all 12 types. Here's what you need to watch for.

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Recovery Scams

Scammers contact victims who already lost money, claiming they can recover stolen funds for a fee.
Red Flags
  • Unsolicited "recovery" offers
  • Upfront fees required
  • Claims of inside connections
  • Guaranteed recovery promises
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Romance Scams

Scammers build emotional relationships online, then fabricate emergencies requiring money transfers.
Red Flags
  • Refuses video calls
  • Quick profession of love
  • Overseas "emergency" requests
  • Asks for crypto or gift cards
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Investment Fraud

Fake trading platforms promise high returns with low risk. Initial small returns build trust before the big steal.
Red Flags
  • Guaranteed high returns
  • Pressure to invest quickly
  • Unregulated platforms
  • Can't withdraw funds
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Phishing

Fake emails, SMS, or websites impersonate trusted brands to steal login credentials and payment data.
Red Flags
  • Mismatched sender addresses
  • Urgent account threats
  • Suspicious links
  • Requests for passwords
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Impersonation

Criminals pose as police, government officials, or bank staff to extract money or personal information.
Red Flags
  • Unexpected official contact
  • Demands for immediate payment
  • Threats of arrest
  • Asks to stay on the phone
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Crypto Fraud

Fake ICOs, wallet drainers, airdrop scams, and rug pulls target cryptocurrency users.
Red Flags
  • Unsolicited token offers
  • "Connect wallet" prompts
  • No audited smart contract
  • Anonymous development team
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Tech Support Scams

Fake pop-ups claim your computer is infected. "Support agents" request remote access to steal data or install malware.
Red Flags
  • Unsolicited tech support calls
  • Pop-up virus warnings
  • Requests for remote access
  • Payment in gift cards
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Advance Fee Scams

Victims pay upfront for loans, prizes, or services that never materialize. The fee keeps growing.
Red Flags
  • Upfront payment required
  • Loan without credit check
  • Fees on top of fees
  • Wire transfer requested
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Lottery Scams

Notifications claim you've won a lottery you never entered. Taxes or fees must be paid to "release" winnings.
Red Flags
  • You didn't enter any lottery
  • Upfront tax/fee requests
  • Foreign lottery notifications
  • Requests for bank details
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Wire Fraud

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks redirect wire transfers by impersonating executives or suppliers.
Red Flags
  • Last-minute payment changes
  • New bank account details
  • Urgent wire requests
  • Email address mismatches
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Social Media Hack

Compromised accounts send malicious links to contacts, or scammers create fake profiles to defraud friends.
Red Flags
  • Unexpected links from friends
  • Requests for money/codes
  • Account "verification" scams
  • 2FA bypass requests
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Job Scams

Fake job listings require upfront payment for training, equipment, or background checks. Money laundering "work" is also common.
Red Flags
  • Upfront payment required
  • No interview conducted
  • Receive/forward money requests
  • Too-good-to-be-true salary

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