Detailed list of covered scams for the Ultimate Scam Protection Tech support scams. Scammers pretend to be tech support, tricking you into paying for fake services. Yes Cryptocurrency scams. Fake crypto investments lead to scammers taking your money. Yes Romance scams. Scammers build fake relationships online to get money from victims. Yes Grandparent scams. Scammers impersonate a grandchild, asking elderly victims for an urgent payment. Yes Email spoofing. Fake emails trick you into sharing personal information. Yes Job recruitment scams. Fake job recruiters ask for money upfront for applications or checks. Yes Phishing, smishing, and vishing. You receive fraudulent calls, texts, or emails designed to steal your info. Yes Credit card fraud. Stolen credit card info is used for unauthorized purchases. Yes Marketplace fraud. You fall for a fake listing but don't get the item you paid for. Yes Online shopping scams. You buy from untrustworthy sites and never get your order. Yes Fake money transfers. Scammers send "fake" money (e.g., a payment that never clears) and ask for a return transfer. Yes Criminal deception. Scammers pretend to be authorities (like the FBI), claiming you have "unpaid fines." Yes Fake app scams. Malicious apps are disguised as real ones to steal data or infect your device. Yes Overpayment scams. A scammer "overpays" with a fake check and asks for a refund before the check bounces. Yes Online rental scams. Scammers post fake listings and collect deposits for properties they don't own. Yes Deepfake scams. AI-generated videos or audio impersonate people to steal money or info. Yes QR code scams. Fraudulent QR codes direct victims to phishing sites or install malware to steal sensitive information. Yes Counterfeit currency or forged checks. Fake money or checks are used to pay for items. Yes Unauthorized financial account access. Unauthorized charges are made on your credit card. Yes WHAT IS NOT COVERED Fraud between family members. For example, if a relative tricks you into sending money. No Business-related fraud. Scams aimed at businesses, like fake invoices or fake supplier deals. No Online auctions, lotteries, and gambling. Scams from auction sites, lottery fraud, or gambling scams. No Investment scams. Ponzi schemes or fake investments promise big returns. No

Posted by Suze at 2026-04-19 10:00:00 UTC