Scams

These forum posts discuss known scams involved with Phishing; not to be confused with those referenced in the Spamvertised brands listing.

Affiliate / MLM

 * 124 / One 24
 * The Gold Rush is on!


 * Clickbank affiliate scams
 * PPC Affiliate Tracking Software
 * ie; prosper202


 * Social Marketing Superstar 1.0
 * That Free Thing

Apple / iTunes

 * iTunes Phishing

Auction / gambling

 * Penny Auction

Credit: offers / "free score"

 * experian.com
 * Fine print, credit card statements, and e-commerce - informational
 * SavingsAce.com - Adaptive Marketing

"note: In the US there is only one site that offers an annual free credit report authorised by federal law: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/"

Domain name / registration

 * Domain registration renewal scams

Education

 * Worthless Online Diploma
 * diploma mills

Employment / Job

 * Green card scammers!
 * The Difrawi & Bell phishing scam referral thread
 * Portuguese Job sites [fake]

Facebook scams

 * CPALead Facebook spam domains
 * source article via Webroot Threat Blog posted: April 6, 2011


 * Facebook Rollercoaster scam
 * source article via GFI Labs Blog posted: April 14, 2011


 * clickjacking scam spreading on facebook
 * Facebook login phishing
 * Facebook phishing
 * Profile Viewer PRO Facebook Spam
 * Facebook gift card scam
 * "Lost Weight" Facebook Scam
 * source article via IT Secure Site posted: January 4, 2012

Home business

 * Get rich quick
 * Home Cash Flow Solutions
 * fake news lead to work at home
 * Work from Home scams

Financial / Loan

 * HYIP - high-yield investment program
 * LowerMyBills.com
 * MoneyMutual.com
 * Ripoff loan companies
 * AmeriDebtRelief
 * Loan Modification
 * Penny Stock Pickers
 * Binary Options

Game

 * Gold and powerlevelling services
 * World of Warcraft (WoW) and others

Insurance / Quotes

 * All Web Leads, Inc. Insurance spam

Intellectual Property / Patent / Trademark

 * Disguising as patent & trademark offices

Pharmacy

 * Pharmacy scams are listed in the Spamvertised brands section:
 * Pharmacy / Herbal Remedies

Promotions

 * Gift Programs: promotions | offers | surveys | rewards | coupons
 * Ringtone quiz mobile subscription scams

Registry cleaner / PC "speedup"

 * CyberDefender aka: MyCleanPC
 * MaxMySpeed.com


 * Those Internet Bogus Frauds at Finally Fast.com
 * speedingupmypc.com-More "snake oil" software

Remote PC Support / PC Tech Support

 * FTC Cracks Down on Fake Tech Support Websites

Rogueware
definition (modified)
 * Software designed to entice you to pay for fake or substandard security-related software, by falsely stating that your computer has multiple detections and/or infections.


 * PCSafeDoctor

Fake Trust Seals

 * Fake Secure Seals

Software scams

 * Software scams are combined with Spamvertised brands in same section:
 * Software_scams

Adware

 * Adware: iBryte Optimum Installer

SMS / Mobile / Social

 * Buy, Sell, Promote, Generate or Exchange Facebook Likes & Twitter Followers etc
 * SMS text:: promotions / gift cards / coupons / other scams
 * CPAlead
 * note, above link is a forum search results


 * Secret Game Cheats
 * InternetGUARD Fake antivirus protection
 * Subscription scams
 * Fake Facebook login
 * Fake Twitter login
 * ex: StalkTrak App
 * Fake Western Union
 * Fake Yahoo domains


 * wixawin.com
 * Your Pedigree
 * Six Flags Tickets - Survey Scam

Mobile invasion / spying

 * mSpy

Store / Shopping

 * AHH bra
 * Duty Free Alcohol and Tobacco
 * eBook: PC / Mobile
 * Electronics scam sites
 * Name brand: shoes / handbag / sunglasses / clothing / jewelry / etc.
 * Ugg boots scams

Ticket
Online ticket sales; unauthorized and/or bogus
 * London 2012 Ticket Scam (2012 Olympics)

URL shortening

 * Greate short URLs
 * URL redirect / cloaking services

Web, PC, Satellite, P2P TV

 * neopctv.net — web TV scam
 * goooooooglee.com - free TV on your PC scam site
 * Free, Pay, P2P, Satellite, Web TV