Blackmail Scams
Scammers threaten to release private information/content about you unless you pay them, often using intimidation tactics.
Sale of Nonexistent Goods
Scammers take payment via money transfer apps, gift cards etc. but never actually provide the goods or services promised.
Mail Fraud
Official-looking letters promising prizes or opportunities in exchange for upfront fees, but the promises are fake.
Banking/Credit Card Fraud
Fake emails/texts claiming issues with your accounts to get you to reveal login details on fake websites, or card skimming to steal your card info.
Small Business Scams
Fake invoices for listings or services, or scammers pretending a product was ordered to trick businesses into paying.
Investment/Gambling Scams
Promises of high returns on investments or ability to predict gambling outcomes, but they just take your upfront money.
The key things to watch for are unsolicited offers requiring upfront payments, requests for personal/financial information, high-pressure tactics, and anything seeming too good to be true.