Money mule scams

Listing fake ads for places to live, often at very low prices. They ask you to pay a deposit before you even see the property. Since the property isn’t real, you end up losing your money. 

Using artificial intelligence to make fake profiles and messages look real. Students are tricked into sharing personal information, believing they are dealing with someone genuine. Read our AI-enabled scams guide to learn how AI is being used in scams and how to stay safe.

Posting fake job listings online. They’ll collect your personal information or charge you for fake job placement services. Follow our simple tips on job scams guide to avoid being scammed in your job hunting. 

Posing as tech support staff. They claim your computer has malware and request remote access or payment for unnecessary services.

Advertising fake scholarships or grants. They may ask for an application fee or personal details, offering deals that seem too good to be true.

Creating fake profiles on dating websites or social media. They build emotional connections and use excuses to get you to send them money. They promise to pay you back but never do. Read our romance scams guide to help you avoid heartbreaks and losing money.