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Relationship Scam

Scammers contact their victims online and gain their trust by building fake
relationships. After they have established trust, scammers ask their victims for
money for various travel expenses, fees or other emergency expenses. If you’ll
be looking for love online, remain alert for signs that the other party in your
relationship may not be who they say they are. Remember, you should never send
money to someone you have not met in person.

Internet Purchase Scam

Scammers use websites or online classifieds to advertise items, such as mobile
phones, event tickets and cars, that don’t exist. Be careful when sending money
in response to an online advertisement.

Advanced Fee Scam

Thieves pose as authentic companies and lure victims into paying fees in
anticipation of receiving something of greater value, like a loan, credit card,
grant, investment or inheritance money. The victim sends money to the scammer
using a money transfer service, but then receives nothing in return. These
loans, credit cards, grants, investments or inheritance sums never actually
existed. And once the scammers get their money, they are never heard from again.

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 * EMPLOYMENT SCAM
   
   Victim responds to a job posting and is hired for the fictitious job and sent
   a fake check for job related expenses. Check amount exceeds the victim’s
   expenses and victim sends remaining funds back using a money transfer. The
   check bounces and the victim is responsible for the full amount.
   
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 * ADVANCED FEE SCAM
   
   Victim is asked to pay upfront fees for financial services which are never
   provided. Victims often send a succession of transactions for payment of
   various upfront fees. Common methods could include: credit card, grants,
   loans, inheritance, or investment.
   
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   scam, Fake Check scam, Grandparent scam
   
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   Up on Student Scams

 * INTERNET PURCHASE SCAM
   
   The victim sends money for the purchase of item ordered online (e.g. pets,
   cars). Items are often advertised on Craigslist, eBay, Alibaba, etc. After
   the money is sent, the victim never receives the merchandise.
   
   Associated with:
   Overpayment scam, Rental Property scam, Fake Check scam
   
   Article:
   Fraud alert: Internet puppy purchase scams rising, Tips to protect yourself
   from online shopping scams this holiday season, Defend yourself from COVID-19
   consumer scams

 * GRANDPARENT SCAM
   
   This scam is a variation on the Emergency scam.
   
   The victim is contacted by an individual pretending to be a grandchild in
   distress, or a person of authority such as a medical professional, law
   enforcement officer, or attorney.
   
   The fraudster describes an urgent situation or emergency (bail, medical
   expenses, emergency travel funds) involving the grandchild that requires a
   money transfer to be sent immediately.
   No emergency has occurred, and the victim who sent money to help their
   grandchild has lost their money.
   
   Associated with:
   Advanced Fee / Prepayment scam, Emergency scam
   
   Article:
   6 tips and insights to avoid the grandparent scam

 * LOTTERY / PRIZE SCAM
   
   Victim is told that they have won a lottery, prize or sweepstakes and that
   money must be sent to cover the taxes or fees on the winnings. The victim may
   receive a check for part of the winnings and once the check is deposited and
   money is sent, the check bounces.
   
   Associated with:
   Advanced Fee / Prepayment scam, Fake Check scam
   
   Articles:
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   for sweepstakes scams

 * ROMANCE SCAM
   
   Victim is led to believe that they have a personal relationship with someone
   they met online often by social media, in an online forum or on a dating
   website. The victim is often emotionally invested, often referring to the
   recipient as a fiancée.
   
   Associated with:
   Social Networking scam, Military, Emergency scam, Extortion
   
   Articles:
   Looking for love on the Internet in 2016

 * GRANDPARENT SCAM - BERNIE
   
   This scam is a variation on the Emergency scam.
   
   The victim is contacted by an individual pretending to be a grandchild in
   distress, or a person of authority such as a medical professional, law
   enforcement officer, or attorney.
   
   The fraudster describes an urgent situation or emergency (bail, medical
   expenses, emergency travel funds) involving the grandchild that requires a
   money transfer to be sent immediately.
   No emergency has occurred, and the victim who sent money to help their
   grandchild has lost their money.
   
   Associated with:
   Advanced Fee / Prepayment scam, Emergency scam
   
   Article:
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