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Our internet fraud lawyers have worked on the following types of scams:
Investment Scams
Advance Fee Scams: Fraudsters convince victims to send them money upfront for a promised service or product that never materializes.
Fake and non-existent product scams: You pay money for a product from an overseas factory and they never deliver any product or the product you receive is nothing like what you ordered.
Fake Investment Scams: Deceptive schemes that promise high returns but ultimately steal victims’ money. This can include Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes.
Forex scams: Fraudulent investment opportunities in the foreign exchange market (Forex).
Ponzi Schemes: A fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to investors from funds contributed by new investors, not from legitimate profits.
Pyramid Schemes: Multi-Level Marketing (MLMs) schemes that focus on recruitment rather than product sales, resembling a pyramid structure.
Other Scams
Bank Switch Scams: Deception used to trick victims into sending money to the wrong bank account.
Come to Nigeria and Ghana Scams: Fraudulent schemes that lure victims to China with promises of business opportunities or romance, then steal their money or passports.
Cryptocurrency Scams: Deceptive practices involving cryptocurrencies, such as fake initial coin offerings (ICOs) or pyramid schemes.
Credit Card Processing Scams: Schemes involving fraudulent use of credit card processing systems.
Fake Educational Institution Scams: Deceptive institutions that promise degrees or diplomas but lack accreditation or legitimacy.
Fake Lawyer Scams: Impersonating lawyers to defraud victims by offering fake legal services or manipulating them into unnecessary legal fees.
Fake “Love” and “Friendship” Scams: Deceptive online relationships built to gain the victim’s trust and ultimately steal their money or personal information. Also known as Butchering the pig scams.
Fake Notary Scams: Impersonating a notary public to steal personal information or facilitate other fraudulent activities.
Horse Breeding Scams: Deceptive schemes involving the buying or selling of horses, often with inflated prices or fake pedigrees.
Real Estate Scams: Deceptive practices used to defraud buyers or sellers in real estate transactions.
Wine Future Scams: Fraudulent schemes involving investments in future wine vintages, often with inflated prices or nonexistent contracts.