Making the online world safer for everyone
We collect, organize, and explain real-world scams so people recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.
Powered by the Cybersecurity Reach Foundation, a cybersecurity awareness nonprofit.
Our volunteer team works hard to curate high-quality, practical resources so this archive has the greatest impact and is as helpful as possible.
Mission
The Scam Archive exists to make the online world safer for everyone. Powered by the Cybersecurity Reach Foundation, we give people the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Goals
- Educate the public with clear, easy-to-understand examples of scams.
- Raise awareness about evolving fraud tactics across email, text, social media, and phone calls.
- Provide practical guidance that helps people spot and avoid scams in daily life.
- Build a trusted resource that communities, families, and organizations can rely on.
Purpose
Scams cost billions of dollars and affect millions of people. Many cases could be avoided if a clear example or warning came first. The Scam Archive fills that gap — a living library where real examples are shared, explained, and broken into patterns anyone can understand.
Every scam we publish is meant to empower you: recognize fraud, share knowledge with others, and help reduce the success of scams worldwide.
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