Scam alerts: real scam messages, explained
Real scam messages, e-mails and websites reported by people, explained in plain words: how each scam works, the warning signs and what to do. Every case is checked by our fraud team, with personal details removed.
Phishing / fake login
- Fake Telegram account-block message with security check button Latvia · 28 October 2026
- Fake payment confirmation email with attached receipt file Latvia · 28 October 2026
- Fake Hetzner payment failure email asking for card details 26 October 2026
- Fake bank email saying account is limited 25 October 2026
- Fake Spotify payment failed email asking for payment details 21 October 2026
- Fake shipping company email with Excel attachment Latvia · 20 October 2026
- Fake Google One storage upgrade email Latvia · 19 October 2026
- Fake cloud subscription renewal email in Latvian Latvia · 19 October 2026
- Fake Mobilly unpaid parking fine email Latvia · 18 October 2026
Parcel or delivery
- Fake parcel company Telegram call with reservation code 26 October 2026
- Fake Canada Post undelivered parcel text Canada · 19 October 2026
Tech support
- Fake Google account hacked warning with named specialist Latvia · 26 October 2026
- Fake 'I'm not a robot' paste-command trick 19 October 2026
OTP or account takeover
- Fake student vote page asking for WhatsApp code Latvia · 26 October 2026
Investment or crypto
- Fake Latvian news page promoting investment scheme Latvia · 19 October 2026
Job or task scam
- Fake online job offer with huge daily pay 19 October 2026
Online shopping or fake shop
- Fake Amazon clearance sale advert, 90% off 19 October 2026
- Fake IKEA store closing 90% off advert 19 October 2026
Government, police or tax impersonation
- Fake State Police criminal case email with PDF Latvia · 19 October 2026
Prize, lottery or inheritance
- Fake 1200 EUR bonus prize email with PDF Latvia · 18 October 2026