Scam index
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Meta business page takeover scam
A fake policy or copyright notice steals admin credentials and locks a business out of its page or ad account.
Check account quality from the Meta dashboard before clicking anything.
Small businesses
Global
fake crypto wallet app scam
Counterfeit cryptocurrency wallet apps impersonate popular wallets like MetaMask or Trust Wallet to steal private keys and drain user crypto holdings.
Download crypto wallet apps only from links on the wallet official website and verify the developer name in the app store
Crypto users
U.S.
fake product reviews manipulation scam
Sellers use fake five-star reviews, paid review farms, and review manipulation to make low-quality or dangerous products appear trustworthy.
Use review analysis tools like Fakespot or ReviewMeta to assess review authenticity
Online shoppers
Global
social media platform impersonation scam
A message claims your Facebook, Instagram, or other social media account has been flagged for violation and asks you to verify your identity through a fake login page to avoid account deletion.
Check account status by logging into the platform directly — not through links in messages.
Online consumers
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.
gold trading platform pig butchering scam
Scammers lure victims into investing in gold through fraudulent online trading platforms, using fake market data and fabricated profits to extract increasingly large deposits before disappearing.
Invest in gold only through established and regulated dealers listed on the CFTC or your country's financial regulator.
Retirees
U.S.