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ScamClarity

Scam Types

Common online scams

Choose the page that matches the email, text, warning, listing, relationship, job offer, crypto request, rental, package message, or invoice you saw.

Choose the closest match

Choose the situation that sounds closest to what happened.

Phishing scams

Clicked a phishing link? Check the risk by what happened

Clicked, typed, paid, shared a code, or downloaded something? Match the safest next step to what actually changed.

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Smishing scams

Suspicious text message: start with what you tapped, typed, or paid

Clicked, replied, paid, shared a code, or only received it? Match the next step to the action that actually happened.

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Tech support scams

After fake tech support, start with what they controlled or saw

Pop-up, call, remote access, payment, password, or bank screen? Match the next step to what actually changed.

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Marketplace scams

Marketplace deal feels wrong: check payment, shipping, or codes first

Fake payment screenshot, deposit, courier story, overpayment, shipping pressure, or code request? Match the first step to your side of the deal.

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Romance scams

Online relationship asking for money, crypto, or secrecy

Use the money request, payment method, account access, secrecy, or information shared to decide what to stop, save, report, and secure first.

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Job scams

Job offer asking for money, a check, or personal information

A suspicious job offer is higher risk when the recruiter asks you to pay, deposit a check, share SSN or bank details, receive packages, move money, or use a task dashboard.

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Crypto scams

Crypto scam? Start with what changed before sending more

Already sent crypto, used a fake platform, connected a wallet, shared a seed phrase, or got a recovery offer? Stop the next payment and save the right evidence.

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Rental scams

Rental listing asking for money or documents before verification

Check the listing, landlord, viewing path, payment method, and document request before you pay, apply, or send ID.

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Delivery scams

Suspicious package message: check the request first

A suspicious delivery message is higher risk when it asks you to click, pay, update an address, enter card details, share a code, download something, or call a number.

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Fake invoice scams

Unexpected invoice? Check the risk before you call or pay

Fake invoices, renewal emails, PayPal requests, and vendor bills can lead to callback scams, payment loss, or account exposure. Verify the charge safely and act based on what you already did.

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If more than one fits

Scams often overlap. A suspicious text can lead to a fake login page. A marketplace sale can involve a fake payment email. A romance scam can become a gift card or crypto request.

Use the first thing you noticed. If the issue is more about a specific site or app, check the site or app involved. If money moved, check the payment.

Common questions

How do I choose the closest scam type?

Look at how the situation began: an email or link, a text message, a fake support warning, an online sale, or a relationship that turned into a money request.

What if more than one type fits?

Use the highest-risk part first. If money moved, preserve payment details. If a password or code was entered, check the affected account.

Is smishing different from phishing?

Smishing is phishing by text message. The risk often depends on whether you clicked, entered a password, shared a code, or paid money.