Fake IRS / HMRC / CRA messages threatening arrest or owed refund.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Microsoft / Apple / "your computer is infected" pop-ups and cold calls.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Anyone asking for gift cards is almost certainly a scammer. Confirm in 5 seconds.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
"We owe you a refund, click here" scams targeting Amazon/eBay/PayPal users.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Domain age, payment methods, return policy — quick legitimacy check for an online shop.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Recovery scams, fake exchanges, rug-pull tells, social engineering scripts.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Pattern-match dating-app messages against known romance-scam playbooks.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Spot fake listings, overpayment scams, and shipping fraud.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Telegram-specific scams: investment groups, fake admins, airdrops.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.
Common WhatsApp scams: fake family member, parcel delivery, job, crypto.
Important: a low score doesn't guarantee a message is safe. Scammers adapt — trust the sender, not the words. Always verify large requests out-of-band.