Scam index
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Hacked Instagram recovery scam
After an account compromise, a supposed recovery expert promises to restore the profile faster than official support for an upfront fee.
Use only official recovery tools and treat helper DMs as suspect.
Creators
Global
Lawsuit settlement recovery scam
A fake legal team says your prior scam loss is part of a settlement, but court taxes or release fees are needed before payment.
Independently verify any legal claim before sending release fees.
Prior fraud victims
Global
Business page recovery service scam
A business whose social page was hijacked is targeted by a service promising fast admin restoration for a fee or remote access.
Use the platform's official admin recovery path and avoid remote-control sessions.
Small businesses
Global
veteran and military charity scam
Fraudulent organizations use names similar to legitimate veteran charities to solicit donations, with most or all funds going to the operators rather than veterans.
Verify veteran charities on Charity Navigator or the BBB Wise Giving Alliance before donating
Donors
U.S.
fake military charity scam
Fraudulent charities use names and imagery similar to legitimate veterans organizations to solicit donations that never reach service members or their families.
Verify any charity through Charity Navigator, GuideStar, or the BBB Wise Giving Alliance before donating.
Military families
U.S.
currency exchange rip-off scam
Unregulated currency exchange booths and apps target summer tourists with extremely unfavorable exchange rates and hidden commissions, costing travelers 10-30% more than fair rates.
Use your bank's ATM abroad for the best exchange rates, and choose to be charged in the local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion markups.
International travelers
U.S.
fake utility restoration scam
Scammers impersonate utility companies after disasters, calling or texting residents to demand payment for expedited power, water, or gas restoration that would otherwise happen through normal recovery operations.
Utility companies never charge fees to prioritize restoration — call your utility directly using the number on your bill to verify any communication.
Homeowners
U.S.
fake disaster update donation scam
After natural disasters, scammers spread fabricated updates about the disaster's severity to drive donations to fraudulent relief funds that pocket the money.
Donate only to established relief organizations like the Red Cross, directly through their official websites.
Donors
U.S.
Refund specialist recovery scam
A victim of bank transfer fraud is told a refund specialist can reverse the payment for a consultancy fee.
Work with your bank and official complaint channels, not unsolicited specialists.
Fraud victims
Global
Chargeback specialist fee scam
A consultant offers to dispute card charges or investment losses for a sizable upfront retainer and vague promises.
Ask your bank or card issuer directly about chargeback options before hiring anyone.
Small businesses
Global
Romance scam recovery lawyer fraud
A fake lawyer claims they already tracked your romance scammer and only need filing fees to start the recovery.
Treat recovery outreach after a romance scam as likely secondary fraud.
Romance scam victims
Global
Stolen phone data recovery scam
A victim of phone theft finds a service claiming it can recover iCloud, photo, or wallet access in exchange for credentials.
Use official device recovery channels and rotate credentials instead.
Phone theft victims
Global
last-minute moving price hike scam
On moving day or mid-move, the company adds unexpected fees for stairs, long carries, bulky items, or other charges not in the original quote.
Read the entire contract and ask about every possible surcharge before signing.
Relocating workers
U.S.
NFT asset recovery service scam
A supposed blockchain investigator says lost NFTs or tokens can be restored if you sign a recovery transaction or pay an unlock fee.
Never sign recovery transactions from unverified helpers.
NFT holders
Global
fake DMV toll fine text scam
Text messages falsely claim to be from the DMV, stating the recipient has unpaid toll fines that will result in license suspension unless paid immediately through a provided link.
Know that the DMV does not collect toll payments — any text claiming otherwise is a scam.
All drivers
U.S.