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Platform Scams

This directory contains over 60 platform-specific scam defense guides to help you identify, avoid, and recover from online fraud. Because scammers use different tactics depending on the app, we have categorized the most common threats across finance, social media, marketplaces, crypto, and dating platforms. Select your specific platform below to learn how their unique scams operate and what exact steps to take if you have been targeted.

Platform Scams illustration of Binance scams, featuring a phishing hook and cyber theft targeting a laptop crypto wallet.
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Binance Scams

By Yhang Mhany
Criminal networks exploit Binance users through four primary attack vectors: credential harvesting via phishing, social engineering through fake customer support, malicious smart contract approvals masquerading...
October 10, 2026
Platform Scams image showing a smartphone screen with a fake Temu job offer and an emerald green scam warning icon.
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Temu Recruitment Scam

By Yhang Mhany
The Temu recruitment scam is a highly organized task fraud operation targeting job seekers through unsolicited text messages. Fraudsters impersonate recruiters from Temu or international...
July 24, 2026
Platform Scams infographic illustrating the three stages of an Apple Pay scam: setup, deception, and payoff.
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Apple Pay Scams

By Yhang Mhany
Criminals do not need to breach Apple servers to drain your bank account. They hack you. They manipulate the device onboarding pathways, weaponize your panic,...
March 24, 2026
Platform Scams illustration demonstrating how to identify a PayPal phishing scam and secure an account, featuring a fraudulent email next to recovery steps like resetting passwords and enabling 2FA.
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PayPal Scams

By Yhang Mhany
Your money is a target. Cybercriminals actively hunt for vulnerabilities in how you operate online financial accounts. When a threat actor breaches your defenses, they...
March 20, 2026
Platform Scams a user detecting a suspicious request on a Google Pay app to block a potential scam.
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Google Pay Scams

By Yhang Mhany
Your money vanishes the exact millisecond you authenticate a fraudulent Google Pay transaction. Google Pay functions as a high-speed digital conduit directly to your bank...
March 18, 2026
Platform Scams A minimalist vector illustration of a person on a tablet detecting a fake Amazon offer and data theft.
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Amazon Scams

By Yhang Mhany
Amazon scams operate as highly organized, transnational financial crimes engineered to drain your bank accounts and harvest your identity. When your phone rings with an...
March 18, 2026
Platform Scams spot facebook marketplace scams
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Facebook Marketplace Scams

By Yhang Mhany
A Facebook Marketplace scam is a coordinated financial fraud targeting buyers and sellers through deceptive listings, forged payment confirmations, or account hijacking. Criminals exploit the...
March 18, 2026