Real Experiences. Real Lessons. Shared to Keep Us All Safe.
Your Scam Stories
Scams don’t just happen “to other people.” They can—and do—affect all of us. By sharing real stories from individuals who have encountered scams, we can learn how fraudsters operate, what warning signs to look out for, and most importantly, how to protect ourselves and others in the future.
On this page, you’ll find genuine accounts from people who’ve chosen to tell their scam experiences. Some were caught just in time, others fell victim, but every story holds valuable lessons.
By reading and learning from each other, we make it harder for scammers to succeed. Together, we can stop them.
“Hi Mum” SMS Impersonation Scam
A convincing impersonation scam that shows how easily scammers exploit family trust. A Familiar Message, a New Number – and a Close Call “Hi Mum” scams and impersonation texts are
I Just Wanted a Crow — and Got Hacked Instead
How one online promise of a reward became a warning about trusting random offers. Scammed in Seconds: When a Simple Click Goes Wrong Online gaming offers fun, creativity and community
Employment Scam – Remote Job Offer
A Cautionary Tale of a Fake Remote Proofreading Job Employment Scam – Remote Job Offer The Story In late August to early September 2022, one individual was searching for work