Cheating by Impersonation
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- impersonation scam
- cheating by impersonation
Someone pretends to be a person or office you trust. Then they ask for money, a code, or your documents.
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Online and Social Media Related Crime
10 scams
Cyber Bullying / Stalking / Sexting
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- cyber bullying
- cyber stalking
Someone keeps sending threats, mean messages, or unwanted sexual messages. They may use your photos to scare you.
0 reportsE-Mail Phishing
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- phishing
- email phishing
An email looks like it is from a bank, a shop, or a government site. The link asks for your password or card details.
0 reportsFake/Impersonating Profile
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- fake profile
- impersonating profile
A social media profile uses someone else’s name and photo. Friends or customers think it is the real person.
0 reportsImpersonating Email
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- spoofed email
- impersonating email
An email looks like it came from your boss, a client, or a company you know. The address is only slightly different.
0 reportsIntimidating Email
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- threatening email
- intimidating email
An email threatens a court case, a leak, or harm unless you pay or click a link.
0 reportsOnline Job Fraud
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- job scam
- online job fraud
A job offer on WhatsApp or Telegram asks for a fee, your ID, or a test payment before any real work.
0 reportsOnline Matrimonial Fraud
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- matrimonial scam
- romance scam
A new match on a dating or matrimonial app becomes close very fast. Then they ask for money.
0 reportsProfile Hacking/ Identity Theft
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- profile hacking
- identity theft
Someone gets into your social media or email, or uses your name and ID without your permission.
0 reportsProvocative Speech for unlawful acts
Online and Social Media Related Crime
- provocative speech
A post or message pushes people to break the law or to hurt someone. Do not forward it.
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