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ā” Ponzi Schemes: Fraudulent investment schemes that promise high returns and use funds from new investors to pay earlier investors.
ā” Online Shopping Fraud: Fake online stores that collect payment for products but do not deliver them.
ā” Job Offer Scams: Fake job offers requiring payment for training, processing fees, or promising high salaries.
ā” Lottery Scams: Notifications of winning a lottery or prize, requiring payment or personal information to claim the winnings.
ā” Loan Fraud: False promises of quick loans with low interest rates, requiring upfront fees or personal information.
ā” Matrimonial Scams: Fraudulent profiles on matrimonial websites, requesting money or personal information from potential matches.
ā” ATM Skimming: Placing devices on ATMs to collect card details and PINs, used for fraudulent withdrawals.
ā” Mobile Tower Installation Fraud: Requests for money or personal information in exchange for installing mobile towers on private properties.
ā” Insurance Scams: Fake insurance policies or agents collecting premiums but providing no coverage.
ā” Fake Educational Institutes: Non-existent or unaccredited educational institutions offering degrees or diplomas.
ā” Fake Government Schemes: Impersonating government officials or departments to solicit money for non-existent schemes.
ā” Banking Fraud: Phishing, vishing (voice phishing), or smishing (SMS phishing) scams targeting bank customers to obtain account details.
ā” Fake Job Consultancies: Charging fees for job placement services but providing no legitimate job opportunities.
ā” Fake Charitable Organizations: Creating fake charities to collect donations for non-existent causes.
ā” Travel and Visa Fraud: Offering fake travel packages, visas, or promising overseas jobs for a fee.
ā” Stock Market Manipulation: Manipulating stock prices through false information or insider trading.
ā” Real Estate Scams: Fake property listings, unauthorized construction, or misrepresentation of property details.
ā” Vehicle Insurance Fraud: Submitting false claims or staging accidents to receive insurance payouts.
ā” Credit Card Fraud: Unauthorized use of credit card details for fraudulent transactions.
ā” Fake Certificates and Documents: Providing counterfeit certificates, degrees, or identification documents.
ā” Gold and Jewelry Scams: Selling fake or low-quality gold and jewelry at inflated prices.
ā” Cyber Extortion: Demanding money in exchange for not releasing sensitive information or for restoring hacked accounts.
ā” Money Laundering: Illegal processes to conceal the origins of illegally obtained money.
ā” Chit Fund Scams: Unregulated investment schemes where subscribers pool money and receive returns based on a lottery system.
ā” Medical and Health Insurance Frauds: Overbilling, false claims, or unnecessary medical procedures to defraud insurance companies.
ā” Fake Online Auctions: Creating fake auctions or bidding websites to collect money without delivering the promised items.
ā” MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) Scams: Pyramid schemes that require individuals to recruit others and earn commissions based on their recruitment.
ā” Fake Share Trading Tips: Providing false stock market tips to manipulate share prices.
ā” Call Center Scams: Operating fake call centers to deceive individuals and extract money or personal information.
ā” Vehicle Purchase Scams: Selling stolen vehicles, tampered odometers, or misrepresenting vehicle condition during sale.
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