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Too good to be true
Scams that lure you with amazing deals, guaranteed returns, or easy money. If it sounds too good to be real, it probably isn't.
Investment & Cryptocurrency Scams
You were promised guaranteed returns on an investment
Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams
You've been told you won a prize but need to pay fees to collect it
Online Shopping Scams
A deal that's too good to be true on a website or social media ad
Employment & Job Scams
A job offer that sounds too good to be true or asks you to pay upfront
Rental & Real Estate Scams
A rental listing that asks for payment before you've seen the property
Social Media Marketplace Scams
A buyer or seller on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or similar apps is trying to scam you
Companies used in too good to be true scams
If you were contacted about a specific company, start there — each guide says what that company will never ask you for, and how to report it to them directly.