Activity tracker
Scam activity by category
Which types of scams are growing right now — and which are fading. Click any category to see the full breakdown and every scam we track in it.
Online shopping scams
Package delivery scams
Job scams
Tech support scams
Email phishing scams
Travel scams
Government impersonation scams
Account takeover scams
Fake review scams
Financial relief scams
Charity scams
Insurance scams
Utility scams
Student loan scams
Contractor and home repair scams
IRS and tax scams
Fake antivirus scams
Fake scholarship scams
Fake government website scams
Multi-channel phishing scams
Tax season scams
Holiday shopping scams
Natural disaster scams
Student-targeted scams
Misinformation scams
Extension fraud
Investment scams
Romance and investment fraud
Romance scams
Rental scams
Rideshare scams
QR code scams
SMS phishing scams
Crypto recovery scams
Real estate wire fraud
Gift card scams
Auto purchase scams
AI deepfake scams
Lottery and prize scams
Subscription scams
Pet scams
Medicare and health scams
Check and money order scams
Moving and relocation scams
Timeshare and vacation scams
Grandparent scams
Military scams
Warranty scams
Fake app scams
Elder financial abuse
Fake government grant scams
Health product scams
Dating verification scams
WiFi and hotspot scams
HOA and condo scams
DNA and ancestry scams
Back-to-school scams
Senior-targeted scams
Immigrant-targeted scams
Remote worker scams
Parent and family scams
AI impersonation scams
Identity theft scams
Brand impersonation scams
Ponzi and pyramid schemes
Social media scams
Cryptocurrency scams
Marketplace fraud
Toll road text scams
Debt collection scams
Robocall scams
Sextortion scams
Fake airdrop scams
Summer travel scams
Pig butchering scams
Business email compromise
Fake ticket scams
Small business scams
Fake invoice scams
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common scams right now?
In 2026, the most surging scam types include AI deepfake impersonation, pig butchering investment fraud, toll road text phishing, cryptocurrency recovery scams, and fake job offer schemes. These represent the highest activity in our tracking system.
How do you track scam activity?
OpenScam aggregates data from 230+ sources including government agencies (FTC, FBI IC3, ACCC), industry reports, academic research, and crowdsourced reports. Each category is assigned an activity level based on report volume, search interest, and confirmed incidents.
What does surging mean for a scam category?
A surging category shows rapid growth in reports, search interest, or confirmed financial losses. These are the scams most likely to affect new victims right now. We recommend checking any suspicious contact against our surging categories.
How often is activity data updated?
Activity data is reviewed and updated regularly based on incoming data from our 230+ sources. Major changes in scam activity — like a new wave of toll road texts or a new AI voice clone technique — are reflected as soon as we confirm the signal.
What should I do if I think I am being scammed?
Stop all communication immediately. Do not send money or share personal information. Search for the specific scam on OpenScam, follow our step-by-step reporting guide at /report, and contact your bank if any financial information was shared.
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