Real-world scam patterns

What happened, where to pause, and what to do next.

Each analysis is based on a named public consumer-protection source. We explain the payment decision point without inventing victim stories.

Real-world pattern · Rental safety

The rental looked real. The wire deposit was the trap.

A real-world rental-listing scam pattern: copied photos, a landlord who cannot meet, and an irreversible deposit request.Read the analysis Check a similar request

Real-world pattern · Job safety

The app showed earnings. The crypto deposit was the loss.

A real-world task-scam pattern: an unexpected job message, fake earnings in an app, and a request to deposit crypto to unlock withdrawal.Read the analysis Check a similar request

Real-world pattern · Marketplace safety

The seller moved payment off the marketplace. Protection disappeared.

A documented marketplace scam pattern: a seemingly normal listing, then a request to pay outside the platform with an irreversible method.Read the analysis Check a similar request

Real-world pattern · Invoice safety

The invoice looked familiar. The new bank account was the trap.

A documented business-email-compromise pattern: a convincing invoice or email changes bank details just before a payment is sent.Read the analysis Check a similar request