Scam Threats We Detect

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Romance Scams

Scammers create fake profiles on dating sites or social media, then build emotional relationships over weeks or months. They use love bombing, rapid intimacy declarations, and constant messaging to create emotional dependency. Eventually they fabricate emergencies — medical bills, visa issues, travel costs — to extract money. They always avoid video calls and in-person meetings. Over 60% of victims are aged 55+.

Annual losses $1.1B

Avg. victim loss $15,000

Red flags Vorasense detects

Love bombing Rapid intimacy Move to another platform Avoids video calls Money request Guilt manipulation

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Pig Butchering (Romance + Crypto)

The most devastating hybrid scam. It begins like a romance scam — often with a "wrong number" message — but pivots to a fake cryptocurrency investment opportunity. The scammer shows fabricated profits on convincing-looking trading platforms, encouraging larger and larger deposits. When the victim tries to withdraw, they're hit with "tax fees," "verification costs," and other pretexts. The blockchain makes recovery nearly impossible.

Global losses $12.4B

Growth rate +40%/year

Red flags Vorasense detects

"Wrong number" opener Love bombing Guaranteed returns Crypto payment request Fake platform link Fee before withdrawal

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Family Emergency Scams

Also called "grandparent scams." Scammers impersonate a family member in crisis — car accidents, arrests, medical emergencies. They create extreme urgency and demand immediate payment via gift cards or wire transfers. AI voice cloning technology has made these scams devastatingly convincing, accurately replicating a loved one's voice from social media audio.

Red flags Vorasense detects

Family emergency Urgency Authority impersonation Gift card request Wire transfer request

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Phishing & Impersonation

Fake messages impersonating trusted institutions — banks, tax agencies, delivery services, tech companies. Bank login phishing is particularly dangerous: scammers trick victims into approving authentication requests that drain their accounts. Tax authority impersonation and delivery notification scams are also epidemic, with 4.5 billion scam texts sent weekly worldwide.

Red flags Vorasense detects

Authority impersonation Urgency Link sharing Personal info request Fake platform link

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Investment & Crypto Fraud

Fake trading platforms that mimic legitimate exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. WhatsApp and Telegram "investment clubs" with fabricated testimonials and profit screenshots. They promise guaranteed returns of 100-1000% daily. Initial small withdrawals succeed to build trust, but larger amounts are blocked with escalating "fee" demands.

Reported losses $6.57B

Red flags Vorasense detects

Guaranteed returns Crypto payment request Fake platform link Fee before withdrawal Too good to be true

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Employment & Task Scams

Fake remote job offers requiring upfront fees for equipment or training ($200-$500). Task scams promise payment for simple activities like liking videos — but require "deposits" that escalate. Fake checks for $2,500-$5,000 that bounce after victims wire funds. These variants have increased 400% since 2024, targeting job seekers, students, and parents.

Annual losses $1.3B

Red flags Vorasense detects

Too good to be true Money request Urgency Personal info request

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Tech Support Scams

Pop-up alerts claiming virus infection or calls impersonating Microsoft, Apple, or Geek Squad support. They request remote access to install malware, then charge for unnecessary "repairs." Refund variants claim accidental overpayments and trick victims into sending money back. Americans lost $806 million to remote access scams in 2024 alone.

Red flags Vorasense detects

Authority impersonation Urgency Pressure tactics Gift card request

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Sextortion

Blackmail using intimate content — real or fabricated. Scammers may create deepfake images or claim to have recorded video. They demand payment (often cryptocurrency) with threats to distribute content to contacts. This is one of the most psychologically damaging scam types, particularly affecting younger victims.

Red flags Vorasense detects

Pressure tactics Urgency Secrecy Money request Crypto payment request

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Account Takeover

Scammers request 2FA codes, login credentials, or authentication approvals under false pretenses. They may impersonate a friend whose account was "hacked" or a support representative. Once they gain access, they change passwords, drain accounts, and use the compromised identity to scam others.

Red flags Vorasense detects

Personal info request Urgency Authority impersonation Link sharing

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Advance Fee Fraud

Classic "pay to receive" scams — lottery winnings requiring claim fees, inheritance notifications with processing costs, or government refunds needing verification payments. The promise is always the same: pay a small amount now to receive a large sum later. The large sum never materializes, but the fee demands escalate.

Red flags Vorasense detects

Fee before withdrawal Too good to be true Wire transfer request Urgency