Fictional report examples
Scam report examples by category.
A useful scam review should be specific. It should explain the situation, identify the pressure pattern, classify the risk and give next steps that do not make the user more exposed.
Romance scam report example
Situation: A dating-app contact moved quickly to WhatsApp, used intense affection, avoided video calls and requested travel-document money.
Risk level: High caution.
Warning signs: fast emotional trust, identity not verified, urgent money request, repayment promise and isolation from outside advice.
Safer next step: do not send money or documents; request independent verification and preserve the conversation.
Crypto recovery scam report example
Situation: After an investment loss, a recovery contact claims funds are available if the user pays a release tax or wallet synchronization fee.
Risk level: Very high caution.
Warning signs: guaranteed recovery, advance fee, pressure deadline, private wallet request and no independent regulatory verification.
Safer next step: do not send another payment; collect wallet addresses, transaction IDs and platform names for official reporting.
Phishing report example
Situation: A bank-looking SMS says the account is blocked and asks the user to confirm identity through a short link within 15 minutes.
Risk level: High caution if details were entered.
Warning signs: fear deadline, link in message, request for login or card information and official-looking wording without independent verification.
Safer next step: use the official app or typed website; change passwords and contact the provider if details or codes were submitted.
Sextortion report example
Situation: A contact threatens to send private images to family or work contacts unless payment is made within a short deadline.
Risk level: Urgent safety review.
Warning signs: panic deadline, threat escalation, payment demand, contact-list pressure and possible repeated demands after payment.
Safer next step: preserve evidence, do not send more images or money, secure accounts and use official support if there is immediate risk.