Online Frauds

Fraudulent websites or individuals may offer fake travel deals, flight tickets, or event tickets, taking payment without providing the promised services.

Scammers may impersonate technical support representatives, claiming that the victim’s computer is infected with malware and offering fake solutions for a fee.

Deceptive practices on social media platforms, including fake profiles, romance scams, or schemes asking for personal information or money.

Malicious software that encrypts a user’s data, with cybercriminals demanding a ransom for its release. Ransomware attacks can target individuals, businesses, or even government institutions.

Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by posing as a trustworthy entity through emails, messages, or fake

Fraudulent online sellers or fake e-commerce websites may deceive consumers by advertising products that don’t exist or delivering substandard goods. Customers may pay for items

Scams on online auction platforms where individuals bid on items that do not exist, or sellers fail to deliver purchased items after receiving payment.

Fraudulent activities targeting mobile banking applications, including unauthorized transactions, phishing attempts, or the use of malicious apps to compromise users’ financial information.

Individuals may receive messages claiming they have won a lottery or prize but must pay fees or provide personal information to claim the nonexistent reward.

Scammers may create fake job postings or send misleading job offers, requiring payment for application fees or training materials, without providing any genuine employment.

Sending emails with a forged sender address to deceive recipients into believing the communication is from a legitimate source, often for phishing or fraudulent activities.

Unsolicited emails or text messages may contain fraudulent offers, requests for personal information, or links to phishing websites, aiming to trick recipients into providing sensitive

Unauthorized access to and theft of sensitive information from databases, often leading to the exposure of personal data, passwords, or financial details.

Schemes involving fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, fake Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), or crypto-related Ponzi schemes.

Scammers may request upfront fees for various reasons, such as claiming lottery winnings, offering loans, or promising job opportunities, without delivering on the promises.