Scam Types

There are many known scams, and new ones are invented every day. Check this section for a list and description of common scams (or "pitches"). Also refer to the Little Black Book of Scams for further tips.

List of Scams

• 900 Scams
• Advanced Fee Letter Fraud (419 / Nigerian Letters)
• Advanced Fee Loans
• Bomb Threat
• Cheque Overpayment Fraud
• Dead Air Calls
• Emergency Scam
• False Charities
• Hitman Email
• Identity Theft
• Inheritance
• Job
• Lottery Emails
• Office Supplies / Directory
• Phishing
• Phone Number Spoofing
• Prize Pitch
• Puppy Scam
• Pyramid Schemes
• Recovery Pitch
• Service Scam
• Travel
• Vacation
• Vehicle Warranty Package