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Regional Scam Guides

Learn about common scams in different regions to stay safe while traveling or doing business internationally. Our guides help you identify and avoid location-specific fraud schemes.

Southeast Asia
Multiple Countries

Southeast Asia

2547 reports
Losses: $43.2M+

Common Scams

  • Pig Butchering Scam
    High

    Romance-based cryptocurrency investment scams originating from SE Asia

  • Job Trafficking
    High

    Fake high-paying jobs leading to human trafficking

Nigeria
Nigeria

Nigeria

1893 reports
Losses: $27.5M+

Common Scams

  • 419 Advance Fee Fraud
    High

    Requests for advance fees with promises of larger returns

  • Romance Scams
    High

    Building relationships to request money for emergencies