📋 All Scam Campaign Types

Browse every known phone scam type — how it works, warning signs, and reported numbers from the community.

🌍 Global Campaigns

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Prize / Lottery Scam

Informs victim they won a prize, lottery, or lucky draw and asks for upfront fees.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Job Scam

Offers fake high-paying jobs, often requiring upfront payment for "training" or equipment.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Love / Romance Scam

Builds a romantic relationship online then requests money for emergencies, investment, or travel.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Investment / Crypto Scam

Promises guaranteed high returns on fake investment or cryptocurrency platforms.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Robocall / Auto Dialler

Automated calls using pre-recorded messages, typically for spam or scam lead generation.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

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Tech Support Scam

Poses as Microsoft, Apple, or another tech company claiming your device has a virus.

HIGHNo reports yet

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OTP / Verification Code Theft

Tricks victims into sharing one-time passwords to hijack accounts or authorise transfers.

HIGHNo reports yet

🎴

Gift Card Payment Demand

Any scam that demands payment via iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon gift cards.

HIGHNo reports yet

🌏 Southeast Asia & Malaysia

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Macau Scam

Impersonates bank officers or government agencies, demands money transfer to avoid "arrest".

HIGHNo reports yet

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PDRM / Police Impersonation

Impersonates Malaysian police officers claiming the victim is involved in a crime.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Bank / TAC Scam

Poses as a bank representative to steal TAC codes or online banking credentials.

HIGH1 report

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Parcel / Courier Scam

Claims a parcel is held at customs and demands payment to release it.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

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Loan Scam

Offers easy loans but requires upfront fees or insurance payments before disbursement.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

🐷

Pig Butchering (Sha Zhu Pan)

Long-term romance or friendship scam that slowly lures victims into fake crypto trading platforms.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Customs / Package Intercept

Claims a package was intercepted containing drugs or contraband — demands payment to "clear" your name.

HIGHNo reports yet

🇺🇸 United States & Canada

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IRS Impersonation

Poses as the IRS demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest for unpaid taxes.

HIGH2 reports

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Social Security Scam

Pretends to be the SSA claiming your Social Security number has been suspended.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Medicare / Health Insurance Scam

Calls seniors offering free medical equipment or benefits to harvest Medicare numbers.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

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Student Loan Scam (US)

Promises student loan forgiveness in exchange for fees or personal information.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

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CRA Tax Scam

Pretends to be the Canada Revenue Agency demanding back taxes with threat of arrest.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Grandparent / Family Emergency Scam

Calls elderly victims pretending to be a grandchild in trouble, needing immediate cash.

HIGHNo reports yet

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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HMRC Tax Scam

Impersonates HMRC demanding immediate tax payment or threatening legal action.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Royal Mail Parcel Scam

Fake Royal Mail or DPD SMS claims a parcel requires a small customs or redelivery fee.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

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TV Licence Scam

Threatens legal action or fines for a supposedly unpaid TV licence fee.

MEDIUMNo reports yet

🇮🇳 India

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TRAI / Telecom Authority Scam

Poses as TRAI or DoT threatening to disconnect the victim's mobile number.

HIGH1 report

🇮🇳

CBI / ED Impersonation (India)

Impersonates CBI, ED, or Cyber Crime officers over fake drug or money laundering cases.

HIGH1 report

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UPI / KYC Scam

Requests UPI PIN or bank KYC details under the threat of account suspension.

HIGHNo reports yet

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Fake Job (India)

Promises IT or abroad jobs in exchange for registration fees, fake offer letters.

HIGHNo reports yet

🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand

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ATO Tax Scam

Impersonates the Australian Tax Office demanding immediate payment or threatening arrest.

HIGH1 report

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NBN / Telco Scam (Australia)

Poses as an NBN Co or Telstra technician to gain remote access to the victim's computer.

HIGHNo reports yet

🌐 Other Regions

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Advance Fee Fraud (419)

Promises a large payout — inheritance, lottery, or business deal — in exchange for small upfront fees.