VishingCritical risk
Vishing: Fraud by Phone Call
Vishing is voice phishing: a live call or voicemail that impersonates a bank, police force, or technical support to pressure you into moving money or…
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Threat library
Documented deception, deconstructed
Every profile follows the same structure: how it begins, the psychological play, the warning signs, what to verify, and how to protect yourself.
All threats
10 profiles
PhishingHigh risk
Phishing: Fake Emails and Login Pages
Phishing is when someone pretends to be a trusted organisation to trick you into entering passwords, payment details, or other sensitive information.
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Romance FraudHigh risk
Romance Fraud: When the Relationship Is the Cover
Romance fraud is a long deception in which someone builds an emotional relationship online in order to obtain money, information, or both.
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Fake Job OffersHigh risk
Fake Job and Recruitment Scams
Fake job scams offer work that does not exist, then charge fees, extract free labour, or collect sensitive personal and banking information.
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Crypto Investment FraudCritical risk
Fake Investment Platforms
Fake investment platforms show convincing dashboards and imaginary profits, then block withdrawals and demand more money before you can cash out.
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Ponzi & Pyramid SchemesCritical risk
Ponzi and Advance-Fee Schemes
Ponzi and advance-fee schemes promise large returns or payouts, using money from new participants or upfront fees to create the illusion of success.
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Business Email CompromiseCritical risk
Business Email Compromise
Business email compromise is impersonation of an executive, supplier, or colleague to authorise a fraudulent payment or change bank details.
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Fake Sellers & BuyersModerate risk
Marketplace Fake Sellers and Buyers
Marketplace scams use fake listings, overpayment tricks, and off-platform payments to take money without delivering goods, or goods without paying.
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Account TakeoverHigh risk
Account Takeover and One-Time Code Fraud
Account takeover happens when a criminal gains access to one of your accounts, often by persuading you to share a one-time code or by reusing a leake…
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SmishingHigh risk
Smishing: Fraud by Text Message
Smishing is phishing sent by text message or chat app, using short links and urgency to push you into acting from your phone.
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