Online scams come in many forms and are designed to trick users into sharing personal information or money. Awareness of common scam types helps you stay protected.
- Phishing scams: Fake emails or messages posing as trusted organizations to steal personal or banking details.
- Fake giveaways: Messages claiming prizes or discounts that request personal information or payments.
- Impersonation scams: Fraudsters act as banks, government agencies, or companies to gain trust.
- OTP scams: Scammers trick users into sharing one-time passwords to access accounts.
- Investment scams: Fake opportunities promising high returns with little or no risk.
- Shopping scams: Fake online stores offering low prices but not delivering products.
- Social media scams: Fraudulent profiles or messages used to steal information or money.