Germany
Scams in Frankfurt
Active scams and fraud schemes targeting people in Frankfurt (760K population). These scams are tracked across Germany and are known to affect residents in the Frankfurt area. Learn the warning signs, check what is trending, and find out where to report.
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Scam index
Scams affecting people in Frankfurt
51 scams tracked across Germany
Amazon Prime membership phishing scam
Scammers send emails or texts claiming your Amazon Prime membership is expiring, has a billing problem, or needs verification, directing you to a fake Amazon login page that steals your credentials.
Never click links in unexpected Prime renewal messages — go directly to amazon.com and check your membership status.
Amazon Prime members
U.S.
Amazon Web Services phishing scam
Phishing emails impersonate AWS, claiming account suspension, billing issues, or security alerts, directing cloud service users to fake login portals that steal credentials and compromise business infrastructure.
Never click links in AWS notification emails — go directly to the AWS Management Console at console.aws.amazon.com.
Developers
U.S.
PayPal account limitation phishing scam
Phishing emails or texts claim your PayPal account has been limited or suspended due to suspicious activity, directing you to a fake login page that harvests your credentials.
Never click links in PayPal alert emails — open a browser and go directly to paypal.com to check your account status.
PayPal users
U.S.
PayPal business account phishing scam
Targeted phishing emails impersonate PayPal Business communications, warning of compliance issues, tax form requirements, or payment holds to trick business owners into surrendering account credentials.
PayPal will never ask you to submit tax documents or verify business details through an email link — always use the PayPal Business dashboard directly.
Small business owners
U.S.
Microsoft 365 renewal phishing scam
A phishing email claims your Microsoft 365 subscription is expiring and you must update your payment information, redirecting to a fake Microsoft login page.
Check your subscription status directly at account.microsoft.com, never through email links.
Business professionals
U.S.
Azure billing phishing scam
IT administrators receive fake Azure billing alerts claiming unusual charges or failed payments, leading to credential theft through a fake Azure portal login.
Verify billing directly at portal.azure.com — never use links from email notifications.
IT administrators
U.S.
Google Ads billing scam
Advertisers receive fake Google Ads billing notifications about failed payments or suspicious charges, leading to phishing pages that steal account credentials.
Check your billing status directly at ads.google.com — never through email links.
Digital marketers
U.S.
Chrome extension malware scam
Malicious Chrome extensions disguised as useful tools steal browsing data, inject ads, or capture credentials from every website the victim visits.
Review installed extensions regularly at chrome://extensions and remove any you do not recognize or no longer use.
Chrome users
U.S.
LinkedIn Premium account phishing scam
Phishing emails disguised as LinkedIn Premium upgrade offers or billing alerts trick users into entering credentials on fake login pages.
Check your LinkedIn subscription status by logging in directly at linkedin.com — never through emailed links.
Professionals
U.S.
UPS tracking update phishing email
A phishing email mimics UPS tracking notifications with a fake tracking number and a link that installs malware or captures login credentials.
Never click tracking links in emails — copy the tracking number and enter it directly at ups.com.
Online shoppers
U.S.
UPS shipping label email malware scam
A phishing email claims to contain a UPS shipping label attachment, but the file is malware disguised as a PDF or ZIP that installs a trojan or ransomware on the victim's computer.
Never open unexpected attachments — UPS does not send shipping labels via unsolicited email.
Small business owners
U.S.
FedEx commercial invoice phishing scam
A phishing email targets businesses with a fake FedEx commercial invoice attachment that contains malware or links to a credential-harvesting portal.
Verify any FedEx invoices by logging in to your FedEx Billing Online account at fedex.com.
Small business owners
U.S.
LinkedIn connection request phishing scam
Attackers send connection requests with phishing links disguised as shared documents or professional resources, leading to credential-harvesting pages.
Never click links in LinkedIn connection requests from people you do not recognize.
Professionals
U.S.
LinkedIn verification badge scam
Phishing messages offer to help users get a 'verified' badge on LinkedIn, directing them to fake sites that steal credentials or charge fraudulent fees.
LinkedIn's identity verification is done through the official app using a government ID and selfie — never through external links or payments.
Professionals
U.S.
AI-generated fake news site scam
Entire news websites are created using AI-generated content to look like legitimate local or national news outlets, publishing fabricated stories to drive traffic to ad-fraud pages or promote scam products.
Check whether the news site has an About page with real editorial staff and contact information.
News readers
U.S.
fake Windows Defender alert scam
A webpage or popup imitates a Windows Defender notification, warning of detected threats and directing the user to call a support number or download a removal tool.
Close the browser tab or force-quit the browser — real Windows Defender alerts never appear in a browser.
Non-technical users
U.S.
fake malware scan results scam
A website runs an animated fake scan of your computer, displaying fabricated threats to trick you into downloading software or paying for a premium cleanup service.
Close the tab immediately — no legitimate website can scan your local files through a browser.
Non-technical users
U.S.
McAfee impersonator popup scam
A browser notification or popup mimics McAfee branding, claiming your subscription has expired or threats have been detected, and pushes you to renew through a fake payment page.
Revoke notification permissions in your browser settings for any site you do not recognize.
Non-technical users
U.S.
password reset phishing scam
A fake password reset notification urges the recipient to click a link and enter their current credentials, which are captured by attackers.
Never click password reset links you did not request — navigate directly to the service's website.
Office workers
U.S.
invoice attachment malware scam
An email with a fake invoice attachment installs malware when opened, giving attackers access to the victim's computer and network.
Never open attachments from unknown senders — verify invoices by contacting the vendor directly.
Office workers
U.S.
two-factor authentication bypass phishing scam
Attackers use real-time phishing toolkits to capture both passwords and two-factor authentication codes simultaneously, defeating standard MFA protections.
Use hardware security keys (FIDO2/WebAuthn) which are resistant to real-time phishing proxy attacks.
IT administrators
U.S.
reply-chain hijacking scam
Attackers compromise an email account and insert malicious messages into existing email threads, exploiting the trust established in ongoing conversations.
Be cautious of unexpected attachments or links even in existing email threads.
Office workers
U.S.
OneDrive sharing notification phishing scam
A fake OneDrive sharing notification email claims someone shared a document with you, but the link leads to a credential-stealing page.
Verify the sender by contacting them through a separate channel before clicking any shared document link.
Business professionals
U.S.
Google Workspace admin phishing scam
IT administrators receive fake Google Workspace notifications about policy changes, license issues, or security alerts, leading to admin credential theft.
Access the admin console directly at admin.google.com — never through email links.
IT administrators
U.S.
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