Everyday services
Fake charities & disaster appeals
An urgent appeal uses a disaster or emotional story to collect donations through a false charity or an unclear recipient.
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Charities, education, immigration services, gaming and unwanted subscriptions.
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Education refund & student loan scams
Someone promises a course refund or student loan relief, then asks for an upfront fee, account access or a payment through a separate platform.
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Visa & immigration service scams
A service promises guaranteed approval or special access, charging for fake applications, invalid advice or forms available from official sites.
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Gaming account & item scams
A buyer or trading site shows a fake payment or balance, then demands a fee to release your proceeds or return the account.
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Fake school payment requests
A message seems to come from a school or college, but its urgent tuition or activity fee request directs money to a different account.
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Free trials & hidden subscriptions
A small trial offer becomes repeated charges, or confusing cancellation steps keep a subscription running after you try to leave.
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