Scam Encyclopedia
Comprehensive guides covering 200+ scam types across 15 categories. Learn to recognize, avoid, and report every type of fraud.
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Cause-Washing Scams: Fake Social Impact Fraud
Scammers exploit your desire to help by creating fake charities and social causes, pocketing donations meant for legitimate social impact.
Fake Charity Organization Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Fundraisers
Scammers impersonate legitimate charities to steal donations meant for disaster relief and charitable causes, often exploiting emotional emergencies.
Religious Charity Fraud: Fake Donations & False Causes
Scammers impersonate legitimate religious organizations to solicit donations for fabricated charitable causes, exploiting faith and generosity.
Veteran Charity Scams: How Fake Charities Exploit Patriotism
Scammers impersonate legitimate veteran charities to collect donations that never reach veterans, exploiting donor patriotism and trust.