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Review common scam patterns before you pay

These are sample scenarios based on common public scam patterns. Paste your own message or screenshot to get a case-specific score and next step.

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Marketplace payment redirect
Buyer or seller DM
Example risk score94

The message asks to leave the marketplace, pay by instant transfer, and trust a shipping story that cannot be verified on-platform.

Off-platform payment
CR
Courier fee prepayment
Local pickup listing
Example risk score91

A small delivery or insurance fee is used to send the victim to a fake escrow page or collect payment details.

Courier prepayment
RC
Forged receipt screenshot
Small business order
Example risk score88

The receipt looks convincing, but the domain, transaction reference, and settlement details do not line up.

Receipt mismatch
GC
Gift-card support chat
Gaming or account support
Example risk score96

The chat pressures the user to buy codes quickly, keep the request secret, and ignore normal support channels.

Gift-card demand
RD
Rental deposit rush
Apartment inquiry
Example risk score93

The listing asks for a deposit before a viewing and leans on urgency to stop the user from checking identity or ownership.

Urgent deposit
JO
Job onboarding deposit
Remote work offer
Example risk score89

The offer sounds professional, then asks for crypto, gift cards, or a refundable equipment deposit before real onboarding.

Deposit request
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