Crime analysis
Types of online scams
Scams rarely follow a single script. What appears to be an isolated fraud attempt is usually part of a broader
Corinthian
March 13, 2026
Scams rarely follow a single script. What appears to be an isolated fraud attempt is usually part of a broader
Few conspiracy theories have achieved the cultural longevity of the claim that the Apollo Moon landings were staged. Despite extensive
It arrives as a scanned document attached to an email: a national ID, passport, or residence permit. On the surface,
It begins with a photograph—a sunlit apartment, polished floors, a balcony overlooking the city. The price seems reasonable, perhaps even
It starts innocuously enough: a connection request on LinkedIn, a comment on a post, a congratulatory message. Then a colleague
Stories of weather manipulation tap into a deep cultural fascination: the ability to control forces that are vast, uncontrollable, and
The question seems silly. The answer is not so obvious. A scam is not simply a lie told for profit.
Scroll through almost any major social platform, and you will eventually encounter them. A smiling influencer announces a “massive giveaway.”
A promising partnership. A fast-growing supplier. A startup with impressive traction. On paper, everything looks solid. Online, everything looks polished.
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