Tech support scam
A scammer posing as a technical support representative calls claiming there’s an issue with your computer and asks for remote access. Once they get it, they request payment, install malicious software, change security settings, and/or steal financial information.
Investment scam
A criminal poses as a financial expert to develop a relationship. Once trust is established, they promise big investment returns and direct victims to fraudulent websites or apps. When victims attempt to withdraw their money after investing, they can't. The scammer disappears.
Grandparent scam
Scammers access personal information and use it to prey on the fears of grandparents, impersonating a grandchild or other close relative in crisis. The scammer asks for emergency money (often in the form of gift cards). They can “spoof” the caller ID to make it seem like it’s from a trusted source. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) can also be used to clone a loved one’s voice.
Romance and other relationships scam
Using online dating sites and apps, social media, and chat rooms, scammers create fake profiles. After gaining your trust, they request money for a hardship, ask you to open an account or deposit checks on their behalf, or direct you to invest in cryptocurrency or other business opportunities.