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Comprehensive guides covering 200+ scam types across 15 categories. Learn to recognize, avoid, and report every type of fraud.

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All Categories Phishing e Roubo de Credenciais (18) Fraude de Investimento e Financeira (20) Fraude de Criptomoedas e Web3 (18) Romance e Engenharia Social (14) Fraude de Compras e E-commerce (15) Fraude de Emprego e Negócios (14) Fraude de Autoridade Governamental (12) Suporte Técnico e Ameaças Digitais (14) Roubo de Identidade e Dados Pessoais (12) Loteria, Prêmios e Sorteios (12) Fraude de Caridade e Desastres (10) Fraude de Viagem e Hospedagem (10) Fraude de Saúde e Bem-estar (10) Fraude de Serviços e Imóveis (10) Golpes Emergentes com IA (12)
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3 Scam Types
Romance e Engenharia Social Critical

Sextortion Scams: Online Blackmail & Extortion

Scammers claim to have intimate videos of you and demand payment to prevent public exposure. Most claims are false, but the psychological pressure is intense.

$10,000 Avg. Loss
1-30 days
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Romance e Engenharia Social Critical

Sextortion Scams: How Criminals Exploit Intimate Images

Scammers threaten to expose intimate images to demand immediate payment, exploiting shame and fear to extort money from victims.

$5,000 Avg. Loss
1-7 days
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Romance e Engenharia Social High

Honey Trap Scams: Romance Lures and Sextortion

Scammers pose as romantic interests to extract intimate images, then blackmail victims for money or face exposure to family and friends.

$5,000 Avg. Loss
1-4 weeks
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