Smishing · Package delivery
USPS “redelivery fee” text
The fake package text asking for a small fee and your card details.
Smishing · Unpaid toll
Unpaid toll (E-ZPass) text
“You have an outstanding toll” texts spoofing E-ZPass, FasTrak, SunPass and more.
Phishing · Government impersonation
IRS refund / tax scam
Emails, texts and calls claiming you owe the IRS — or are owed a refund.
Phishing · Fake billing
PayPal invoice / “charge” scam
Fake PayPal invoices and “you were charged” emails with a phone number to call.
Smishing · Fake fraud alert
Fake bank fraud-alert text
“Did you make this $500 charge? Reply YES or NO” texts that lead to a call.
Phishing · Fake support
Tech-support / virus pop-up scam
“Your computer is infected — call Microsoft” pop-ups and cold calls.
Romance · Confidence fraud
Romance / “love interest” scam
The online partner you’ve never met who eventually needs money.
Investment · Crypto fraud
Pig-butchering crypto scam
A friendly stranger guides you into a fake crypto platform showing fake profits.
Payment fraud · Gift cards
Gift card payment scam
Anyone telling you to pay a bill, fine, or fee with gift cards.
Employment · Task scams
Fake job / task scam
Work-from-home “jobs” that text you first and eventually ask for money.
Phishing · Account & orders
Amazon account / order scam
“Suspicious order” and “account locked” calls, texts, and emails.
Phishing · Account takeover
Apple / iCloud phishing
“Apple ID locked” texts and “sign-in detected” alerts after fraud.
Impersonation · Family emergency
Grandparent / family emergency scam
The panicked call: a grandchild in jail or an accident, needing cash now.
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