Can you share some online scam stories?

Sure. One story is about a person who saw a designer bag on a very cheap price on an unknown online store. After paying, they never received the item. Another is when someone bought electronics, and the product that arrived was a completely different and much cheaper, broken item.

Sure. One common online love scam story is when a person on a dating site claims to be in a far - off place, like working on an oil rig overseas. They quickly fall in love with the victim and then start asking for money for various reasons, such as medical emergencies or travel expenses to come see the victim. But in reality, they are just scammers trying to get money.

Sure. One scam real story is about the lottery scam. People receive calls or emails saying they've won a huge lottery but need to pay a 'processing fee' first. Once they pay, they never get the so - called winnings. It preys on people's greed and naivety.

Sure. One common dating scam story is when a person meets someone on a dating app. The scammer claims to be overseas for work or some other reason. They quickly fall in love with the victim and then start asking for money for various fake emergencies like a sick relative or a business deal gone wrong. The victim, believing they are in a real relationship, sends the money and then never hears from the scammer again.

One common love scam story is when someone creates a fake profile on a dating site. They pretend to be in love with the victim very quickly. Then they start asking for money, often for a so - called emergency like a sick family member or a business deal gone wrong. Once the victim sends the money, they disappear.

I once received an email saying I won a huge lottery. They asked for my bank details to transfer the money. I was excited at first but then realized it was a scam. I didn't give my details. It was a clear attempt to steal my money.

One funny eBay scam story I heard was about a seller who listed a 'genuine unicorn horn'. Obviously, it was a fake, but some gullible buyer actually bid on it thinking it was real. When they received a plastic horn, they were furious. The seller had disappeared by then.

Sure. One real life scam story is the lottery scam. People receive calls or emails saying they've won a huge lottery but need to pay a fee to claim it. They end up losing money instead of getting the so - called winnings.

One common online romance scam story is about a woman who met a man on a dating app. He claimed to be a wealthy businessman working overseas. They talked for months, and he gradually gained her trust. Then, he started asking for money for various reasons like a business emergency. She sent him a large sum before realizing it was a scam when he disappeared.

One common story is about a person who met someone on a dating app. The scammer claimed to be working overseas and in a difficult situation. They asked for money for various reasons like medical emergencies or getting out of legal trouble. Eventually, the victim realized it was all a lie when the scammer disappeared after getting a large sum of money.