Top 10 Scams Targeting Users
Current as of 08/19/2025. Updated weekly to help consumers stay alert and protected.
Scam data sourced from FTC.gov, IC3.gov, and verified user reports submitted through Morpheis.
🧨 Scam Spotlight: Fake Antivirus Popups
Users are bombarded with fake virus alerts urging them to download “cleanup tools.” These tools are actually trojans that steal browser data and install ransomware.
Risk Level: 🔥 Critical
🔐 Email Phishing: “Your Account Was Suspended”
Fake emails from banks, PayPal, or Amazon urging users to click a link to “restore access.” Links lead to credential-stealing sites.
Risk Level: 🔥 Critical
📞 Tech Support Impersonation
Scammers call pretending to be Microsoft or Apple support, claiming your device is infected. They request remote access or payment.
Risk Level: ⚠️ High
📦 Fake Delivery Texts
SMS messages claim a package is waiting and prompt users to click a malicious tracking link. Often leads to malware or fake login pages.
Risk Level: ⚠️ High
💳 Fake IRS or Tax Refund Emails
Scammers impersonate government agencies offering refunds or threatening audits. Links request SSNs and banking info.
Risk Level: 🔥 Critical
🧾 QR Code Scams
Fake QR codes placed on parking meters, flyers, or emails redirect users to phishing sites or payment traps.
Risk Level: ⚠️ High
🎁 Social Media Giveaway Scams
Fake contests on Instagram or Facebook ask users to “verify identity” via sketchy forms or payment links.
Risk Level: ⚠️ Medium
💼 Job Offer Phishing
Scammers pose as recruiters offering remote jobs, then request SSNs, banking info, or crypto deposits to “verify identity.”
Risk Level: ⚠️ Medium
🛍️ Fake Shopping Sites
Users are lured by ads to sites selling luxury goods at deep discounts. Orders are never fulfilled, and payment info is stolen.
Risk Level: ⚠️ High
📧 “Invoice Attached” Malware Emails
Emails with fake invoices or receipts contain malicious attachments that install spyware or ransomware.
Risk Level: 🔥 Critical
💔 Romance Scams
Scammers build emotional connections online, then request money for emergencies, travel, or fake investments.
Risk Level: ⚠️ Medium
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