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Known Scams
20
Total Victims
61,402
Estimated Losses
$212M+
Countries Affected
50+
Fake cryptocurrency and forex trading platform promising 200%+ returns
DO NOT INVEST - Platform is entirely fictitious
Victims
2,847
Total Lost
$12.5M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
1/15/2024
Methods Used:
Alleged cryptocurrency mining and investment scheme with non-withdrawable funds
NO WITHDRAWALS POSSIBLE - Fund is locked
Victims
4,123
Total Lost
$18.7M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
1/20/2024
Methods Used:
Predatory lending service charging upfront fees for loan approval
UPFRONT FEES - Loans are never disbursed
Victims
3,456
Total Lost
$8.9M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
2/1/2024
Methods Used:
Fraudulent digital wallet requiring deposits for account activation
NEVER ACTIVATE - All funds are stolen
Victims
5,678
Total Lost
$22.3M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
1/10/2024
Methods Used:
Unauthorized forex and stock trading broker with hidden commissions
NOT REGULATED - Broker is completely unlicensed
Victims
1,923
Total Lost
$15.6M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
2/10/2024
Methods Used:
Romance scam operation recruiting money mules for laundering
DO NOT PARTICIPATE - Criminal money laundering operation
Victims
2,345
Total Lost
$7.8M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
2/15/2024
Methods Used:
Fake cryptocurrency exchange with suspended withdrawal functionality
WITHDRAWAL DISABLED - Can't access funds
Victims
3,890
Total Lost
$19.2M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
2/20/2024
Methods Used:
Unregistered securities firm offering binary options trading
BINARY OPTIONS BANNED - Illegal in most jurisdictions
Victims
1,567
Total Lost
$9.4M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
3/1/2024
Methods Used:
Fraudulent payment processing claiming merchant accounts for businesses
FAKE MERCHANT ACCOUNTS - Businesses lose all deposits
Victims
2,789
Total Lost
$11.2M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
3/5/2024
Methods Used:
Precious metals investment scheme with inaccessible stored assets
GOLD STORED NOWHERE - No physical assets exist
Victims
1,234
Total Lost
$13.8M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
3/10/2024
Methods Used:
AI-powered trading bot scam with zero legitimate trading activity
AI BOT DOESN'T EXIST - Complete fabrication
Victims
4,456
Total Lost
$20.1M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
3/15/2024
Methods Used:
Fraudulent crypto wallet service stealing private keys immediately
KEYS STOLEN - Instant fund theft upon deposit
Victims
5,234
Total Lost
$31.5M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
3/20/2024
Methods Used:
Multi-level marketing scheme with unrealistic recruitment promises
RECRUITMENT FOCUSED - 99% members lose money
Victims
3,123
Total Lost
$6.7M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
3/25/2024
Methods Used:
Unlicensed financial advisors selling fake investment products
NO LICENSES - All advisors are fake
Victims
2,890
Total Lost
$14.3M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
4/1/2024
Methods Used:
Fake remittance service stealing money meant for family overseas
MONEY NEVER REACHES RECIPIENT - Theft is immediate
Victims
3,456
Total Lost
$9.8M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
4/5/2024
Methods Used:
Fake stock tips service charging for worthless investment advice
TIPS ARE VALUELESS - No legitimate research conducted
Victims
1,678
Total Lost
$5.4M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
4/10/2024
Methods Used:
Fake antivirus and tech support claiming computer security threats
ALERTS ARE FAKE - Used to scare users into payments
Victims
2,234
Total Lost
$4.2M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
4/15/2024
Methods Used:
Unlicensed telemedicine platform selling fraudulent prescriptions
NO DOCTORS - All prescriptions are fake and dangerous
Victims
1,567
Total Lost
$8.9M
Operating In
3 countries
Reported
4/20/2024
Methods Used:
Fake online course platform with no legitimate training content
COURSES WORTHLESS - Certificate has no value
Victims
4,567
Total Lost
$3.1M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
4/25/2024
Methods Used:
Fake lottery claiming victim has won unclaimed prize money
YOU DIDN'T WIN - Classic advance fee scam
Victims
2,345
Total Lost
$2.8M
Operating In
1 countries
Reported
5/1/2024
Methods Used:
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Last updated: 1/15/2026 | Database contains 20 known scams