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Impersonation
Beware of Impersonators
How fake “recovery agents” approach victims and what to do.
Investing
Broker & Investment Red Flags
Guaranteed returns, deposit pressure, withdrawal blockers, vague regulation.
Social engineering
Pig‑Butchering (Romance‑Investment)
How long-con social engineering funnels into fake trading apps.
Security
Phishing & Fake Support
Look‑alike domains, MFA fatigue, search‑ad traps, and how to verify.
After-loss targeting
Recovery Rooms
“Investigation fees,” crypto-only bills, forged badges—recognize the playbook.
Commerce
Marketplace & Escrow Fraud
Fake listings, escrow spoofs, off‑platform payments.
Hiring
Job & Recruitment Scams
Training-fee traps, payroll mule risks, and fake remote‑work gigs.
Security
Account Takeover
SIM swaps, credential stuffing, and securing your accounts.