Fraudly Intelligence
Common scams by country
Scams differ by country. Fraudly explains the most common fraud types, warning signs, and what to do if you are targeted.
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Select a country to read about common scam types and how to protect yourself.
- Netherlands
Phone, banking, and delivery fraud often target Dutch consumers through calls, messages, and fake shops.
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- Fake police officers (nepagenten)
- Bank helpdesk fraud
- WhatsApp family emergency fraud
- Parcel delivery phishing
- Fake webshops
- Belgium
Bank phishing, itsme scams, and fake parcel notices are frequent tactics used against Belgian consumers.
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- Bank phishing
- itsme-related phishing
- Card stop impersonation
- Parcel delivery phishing
- Fake online shops
- Germany
Fake police calls, Schockanrufe, and bank phishing remain common threats for German households.
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- Fake police officers (falsche Polizeibeamte)
- Shock calls (Schockanrufe)
- Bank phishing
- Fake shops
- Parcel delivery phishing
- United Kingdom
HMRC impersonation, bank fraud, parcel scams, and investment pitches are widely reported across the UK.
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- HMRC tax scams
- Bank impersonation fraud
- Parcel delivery scams
- Investment scams
- Romance scams
- United States
IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, gift card payments, and marketplace scams affect US consumers daily.
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- IRS scams
- Tech support scams
- Gift card scams
- Romance scams
- Fake delivery or marketplace scams
Fraud patterns change over time. This guide is educational and not legal or financial advice.
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