Forum: Scam Scenarios

The military leave scam occurs when the "soldier" you are in contact with mentions that he wants to visit you, and just needs to file for military leave.

This scam begins with the scammer telling you that he is going to be sent to an area without regular phone service, internet, or otherwise.

A package is "shipped" to a woman from a man she met online. He says that he will not be able to send you the package unless a fine is paid.

The scammer will say that his money order that he received from his boss cannot be cashed where he is.

Victim receives notices from governments in Africa saying that the boyfriend of the victim has a large amount of money in diamonds and gold, as well as other cash that requires laundering.

The scammer asks for monetary help with obtaining a visa, plane ticket, and insurance.

Scammer says that a relative is direly ill, and that it appears that the person will die unless he/she gets aid soon.

Scammer finds a create way to tell the victim that he is in serious trouble without money.