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Monthly pulse

Top scams this month

A rolling look at the most reported scam patterns and high-risk numbers from the last 30 days.

Updated 4/26/2026

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Trending categories

Bank spoofing

Fake bank calls pressuring you to share codes or move funds.

Parcel delivery

SMS or call scams about delivery fees and tracking links.

Insurance cold calls

Aggressive sales calls offering misleading policies.

Crypto scams

Investment fraud, fake advisors, and urgent transfers.

Job offer traps

Scams disguised as remote jobs or recruitment outreach.

Survey spam

Repeated calls asking for surveys or personal data.

Debt collection

Threats or pressure tied to fake debt claims.

Tech support

Scammers posing as support to get remote access.

Government impersonation

Callers pretending to be tax, police, or government agencies.

Utility shutoff

Threats of immediate power or water shutoff unless you pay.

Prize and lottery

Calls about winning prizes that require fees or verification.

Romance and trust scams

Longer conversations that build trust, then ask for money or help.

Refund and subscription

Fake refund offers or subscription renewals that steal access.

Loan and advance fee

Promises of loans or relief that require upfront fees.

Family emergency

Urgent calls claiming a loved one needs money immediately.

Charity and disaster relief

Fake charities or relief campaigns asking for urgent donations.

Account takeover codes

Scams that steal verification codes to take over accounts.

Marketplace buyer/seller

Fake payment confirmations, courier links, and escrow scams.

One-ring / missed call

Missed call scams that trigger expensive call backs.

Verified business

Legitimate company outreach such as callbacks, deliveries, or account updates.

Public institution

Calls from government, schools, or public services you can verify.

Appointment confirmation

Confirmed reminders from clinics, services, or local providers.

Utility provider

Legit calls from electricity, gas, water, or internet providers.

Healthcare provider

Calls or messages from clinics, pharmacies, or insurers you use.

School or university

Legit communication from schools, universities, or campus services.

Verified financial institution

Legitimate outreach from banks, lenders, or credit unions you use.

Delivery partner

Legitimate calls or texts from couriers handling your parcel.

Insurance provider

Verified outreach from insurers about policies or claims.

Employer or HR

Legit outreach from employers, recruiters, or HR teams you know.

Travel or airline

Legit notifications from airlines, hotels, or travel bookings.

Local government services

Verified outreach about local permits, utilities, or municipal services.

Company

Legitimate calls from companies you already work with or contacted.

Subscription renewal

Legit reminders about renewals from services you already use.

Retail order support

Legit calls or messages from retailers about orders or returns.