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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — There are more than 50 distinct ways to scam someone online, and F-Secure's Threat Intelligence team catalogued them all in its new Scam Encyclopedia,one of the most comprehensive guides to scams and fraudavailable today. Built from decades of research, the continuously updated, living guide covers both established scams and new methods most people haven't heard of yet.
Unlike similar resources available online, the Scam Encyclopedia emphasizes a different point of view: every scam is explained from the victim's perspective, covering what they see, what they're told, what they're asked to do, and where exactly the "scam" comes in. That structure makes it easier for readers to recognize the same pattern in their own lives, before they become a victim themselves.
Today and Tomorrow's Threats, Mapped
Scammers rarely invent entirely new tricks. Most often, they apply their tried-and-true tactics to new technology, platforms, and scenarios. Unfortunately, that means the scams become incredibly optimized and efficient: 52% of scam victims now lose money — more than double the rate of just one year ago.
The Scam Encyclopedia tracks this evolution. The entries cover a wide range of scams, including five different cryptocurrency scams, dozens of social media and shopping scams, as well as new ways consumers are being victimized.