Top 10 most common Online, Internet and Email scams

The top 10 online scams

• If you're a regular user of the internet, don't get caught out by these ten online scams... ...
• 1) Phishing. ...
• 2) The Nigerian or 419 scam. ...
• 3) Selling online. ...
• 4) Lotteries. ...
• 5) Fake websites and fake goods. ...
• 6) Economy related scams. ...
• 7) Trojan emails.

1. What types of Internet frauds are most common?
2. What are the top 10 scams?
3. What are three common Internet scams?
4. What are the most common scams?
5. How do you outsmart a romance scammer?
6. How do I know if I'm being scammed?
7. Who is the biggest scammer in the world?
8. How do you tell if someone is scamming you online?
9. How much money is lost to scams each year?
10. How do I protect myself from Internet scams?
11. What can you do if you get scammed online?
12. How do you avoid getting scammed?

What types of Internet frauds are most common?

The most common types of online fraud are called phishing and spoofing. Phishing is the process of collecting your personal information through e-mails or websites claiming to be legitimate. This information can include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc.

What are the top 10 scams?

Common Scams

• Credit, debt, and loans.
• Phony prizes and sales.
• Health fraud.
• Money making scams.
• Tech scams.
• Scams of the heart.
• Identity theft.
• Fraud against older adults.

What are three common Internet scams?

The 17 Most Common Online Scams

• Phishing. This is perhaps the most common form of online scam out there, largely because of how well it works. ...
• Shopping scams. ...
• Nigerian Scams. ...
• Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency. ...
• Fine Print Scams. ...
• Fake Debt Help. ...
• Digital Kidnapping. ...
• Bad Downloads/Fake Antivirus Software.

What are the most common scams?

Ten most common types of scams

1. Advance fee fraud. ...
2. Lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams. ...
3. Dating and romance scams. ...
4. Computer hacking. ...
5. Online shopping, classified and auction scams. ...
6. Banking, credit card and online account scams. ...
7. Small business scams. ...
8. Job and employment scams.

How do you outsmart a romance scammer?

That's why it's important to know how to outsmart a romance scammer and how to act fast if you think you've been scammed.

1. Be aware of the warning signs. ...
2. Evaluate your online presence. ...
3. Approach online relationships slowly. ...
4. Set up a phone or video chat early. ...
5. Don't send compromising pictures.

How do I know if I'm being scammed?

you don't know contacts you out of the blue. you've never met in person asks for money. asks you to pay for something or to give them money through unusual payment methods such as gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrencies. asks you to pay for something in advance — especially through an unusual payment method.

Who is the biggest scammer in the world?

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• Gregor MacGregor, Scottish con man; tried to attract investment and settlers for the non-existent country of Poyais.
• Bernard Madoff, creator of a $65 billion Ponzi scheme, the largest investor fraud ever attributed to a single individual.

How do you tell if someone is scamming you online?

Here's how to tell if someone is scamming you online.

1. His profile is vague. Start with what is stated on the dating site. ...
2. He loves you, sight unseen. ...
3. It's too much, too fast. ...
4. He wants to take the conversation offline. ...
5. He avoids questions. ...
6. He keeps playing phone games. ...
7. He can never seem to meet. ...
8. He flaunts his income.

How much money is lost to scams each year?

Money lost to scam calls in the United States 2014-2020. Scam calls in the United States caused total loss of about 19.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2020.

How do I protect myself from Internet scams?

Ways that consumers can protect themselves from e-commerce fraud include:

1. Shopping at secure websites.
2. Doing research on the website before they place the order.
3. Reading the site's policies on privacy and security.
4. Being mindful of cookies.
5. Never giving out your social security number.

What can you do if you get scammed online?

Speak to Action Fraud

To report fraud and scams. The service is the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and internet crime, run by the City of London Police and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau. You can call them on 0300 123 2040 or submit an enquiry on their website.

How do you avoid getting scammed?

Avoiding Scams 101

1. Keep your personal information to yourself. ...
2. Socialize safely online. ...
3. Consider the National Do Not Call Registry. ...
4. Stay away from “guarantees” of scholarships. ...
5. Don't buy bogus weight loss products. ...
6. Understand credit. ...
7. P2P file-sharing can be risky. ...
8. Travel scams turn summer breaks into summer busts.