Fraudsters create fake online relationships to get money. They contact victims with fake profiles on social media. They ask for money for medical, funeral expenses, or travel. Never trust someone who contacts you online suddenly. Never send money to strangers.

Victims get emails saying they've won a lottery they never entered. To claim the prize, they must send money for taxes and fees. The prize doesn't exist, and they lose their money. If you didn't enter a lottery, you can't win it. Never send money to claim a prize.

Scammers pose as relatives or friends, claiming an emergency to urge victims to wire money for bail, hospital bills, or leaving a foreign country. The goal is to trick victims before they contact the real person. Always verify the emergency before sending money.

Online Purchase scams involve fake sellers with fake websites or ads. Common scams: Vehicle - victims pay deposits for non-existent cars. Pet - victims pay shipping fees for pets they never receive. If only money transfer is accepted, it's likely a scam.

Inheritance fraud involves emails or messages claiming you’ll inherit from a wealthy deceased person with your surname. To get the money, you must pay fees. After paying, the scammers disappear, and there's no inheritance. It's unlikely to inherit from unknown people.

Scammers contact victims via SMS, WhatsApp, email, or social media, pretending to be new friends. They suggest profitable cryptocurrency investments and use fake websites to show fake profits. After victims invest, scammers disappear. Avoid easy money offers from new online contacts.

Similar to vehicle scams, fraudsters post fake flat rental ads with low prices. They ask for a deposit or proof of funds, claiming the owner is abroad. Don't send money for a flat you've only seen in photos or videos.

Scammers offer fake loans online, requiring upfront fees but never delivering the loan. Legitimate financial institutions won't charge fees before disbursing loans to your bank account, and loans aren't repaid through money transfer services.

Fraudsters pose as charity associations to get money, claiming to help the poor or sick. Our advice: Always donate through recognized charities. Never give to unknown individuals or organizations. Verify the charity's registration here.

Victims get calls from fake Microsoft technicians about a virus. The scammer asks for access to the computer, then blocks it and makes transactions using the victim's data. Never give device access to anyone you didn't request support from.

An extortion scam involves threats or blackmail to get money. Scammers use intimate pictures, videos, or personal info to make threats more credible, sometimes pretending to be the Police. Never share intimate material online. Police don't contact by email for illegal activity.

Scammers call pretending to be the victim's boss, urgently requesting money for company expenses abroad. Verify the caller's identity and confirm the urgency directly with your boss to avoid falling victim to this scam.