WhatsApp Scam Reports

Other

What is an Other scam?

A scam pattern that does not fit the categories above. Check the notes on each report below for what was reported.

Red flags to watch for

  • The contact was unsolicited, from a number or name you don't recognize.
  • There's pressure to act, pay, or share information quickly, before you can verify anything.
  • Money, gift cards, crypto, or personal/financial details are requested at some point in the conversation.
  • Something about the story doesn't hold up when you check it independently (a company, a person, a claim).

What to do

Pause before responding further, and verify anything checkable -- a company, a person, an account -- through a source you find yourself, not one the contact provided. Treat any request for money, codes, or personal details from an unsolicited contact as a reason to stop, not to hurry.

How common this is, officially

IC3's "Other" category received 20,031 complaints in 2025, with reported losses of $512 million.

— FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2025 Internet Crime Report

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Frequently asked questions

How is a scam type determined for a report?

The reporter selects it when filing, from a fixed list of common patterns -- not inferred automatically from the notes.

What if a report matches more than one pattern?

Reporters pick the single closest match. Read the notes on each report for the full description, which often blends more than one tactic.

How often is this page updated?

Immediately — every count here reflects the reports on file in real time, not a periodic snapshot.

Report this to official agencies

This case file is a self-reported community record, not an official investigation. If you were targeted, consider also filing a report with a national or international fraud authority:

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