Common Scam Types
Know the patterns. If something matches one of these, verify the identifier with our search before you act.
API key trading scamView data →
Cheap API keys / shared tokens are usually stolen or resold — they can be revoked or refunded later; in social-media deals, sellers vanish once paid.
Phishing websitesView data →
Fake login pages for banks, email providers and delivery services, designed to steal your credentials. Check any link before entering a password — especially links that arrive by SMS or email.
Investment & crypto scamsView data →
Fake trading platforms and ‘account managers’ promising guaranteed returns. Withdrawals are blocked once you deposit. Regulators such as the SEC and FCA publish alert lists of known entities.
Romance scamsView data →
Long-term online relationships that eventually turn into requests for money, gift cards or crypto. Never send money to someone you have not met in person.
Job & task scamsView data →
Fake recruiters or ‘easy task’ platforms that ask for upfront fees, training deposits, or your personal documents.
Tech support scamsView data →
Pop-ups and cold calls claiming your computer is infected, pushing you to install remote-access software or pay for fake repairs.
Merchant impersonationView data →
Fraudsters copying real company names, logos and websites to sell goods that never arrive. Always verify the domain — small spelling differences are the tell.
Malware distributionView data →
URLs that serve or spread malware — infected downloads, fake software updates and drive-by infection pages. Never download executables from unverified sources; our malware database comes from the URLhaus project.
Unregistered solicitingView data →
Entities offering investments without proper registration — flagged by securities regulators such as the SEC PAUSE list. Check a broker or platform against official registries before depositing any money.
Other scamsView data →
Anything that does not fit the categories above — new tricks, hybrid schemes or any other suspicious activity. Report it under “Other” and our reviewers will classify it.