Scam encyclopedia
Every scam family TrustCheck detects, explained in plain language — how it works, the red flags, and what to do.
Discord Nitro gift scams
Free Nitro offers are the most common phishing lure on Discord. Here is how the trick works and how to spot it instantly.
The fake admin / accidental report scam
'I accidentally reported you, DM this admin to cancel it' — one of the most effective account-taking scripts on Discord.
Trade pressure and fake middleman scams
'You go first' is the oldest rule-breaker in gaming trades — and fake middlemen are its polished cousin.
Gift card and crypto payment scams
Gift cards, Paysafecard and crypto are requested for one reason: the money is impossible to get back.
Prize, Robux and too-good-to-be-true offers
Free Robux, won giveaways, doubled deposits — the reward is always the bait, never real.
Artificial urgency: 'your account will be deleted'
Deadlines exist in scams for one reason: so you react before you think.
Fake login pages and credential harvesting
The page looks exactly like Steam, Discord or your bank. The domain is one letter off. That is the whole trick.
Marketplace overpayment and fake shipping scams
The buyer 'accidentally' overpays, or the shipping agent needs a fee — marketplace fraud in its two classic shapes.