Smartphone Scams
Texts: Never click on a link in a text message sent from an unknown number. It may include a link to a scammer's website or app.
Apps: Beware of apps that, once installed, steal your information. Scammers might also create a nearly identical copy of an existing app and then make money from in-app purchases.
QR codes: Watch out for malicious QR codes created by cybercriminals that can take you to bogus websites designed to steal your personal information.
Cryptocurrency Scams
These scams often involve fake prizes, giveaways or early investment opportunities. The scammers may create bogus or lookalike cryptocurrency websites to trick victims into sending them money, sharing login information or "investing."
Online Purchase Scams
Cyber criminals sell products that you'll never receive on marketplace websites, social media or fake e-commerce stores. At checkout, you may not have the option to use a trusted third-party payment platform, which allows criminals to directly access your information.
Online Dating Scams
Fraudsters use online dating apps to cultivate a relationship and earn trust, which they expolit in order to ask you to buy them something or send them money.
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