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Dec '25 • General discussion
What Are the Top 10 Confidence Tricks on the Internet Today?
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The internet is now the world’s biggest marketplace — and the biggest hunting ground for confidence tricksters. These scams don’t rely on hacking skills… they rely on psychology. They work because they exploit trust, fear, urgency, loneliness, greed, hope, or curiosity.
Here are 10 of the most common confidence tricks doing the rounds right now — the ones everyday Australians are falling for every single day:
1. The “Trusted Brand” Impersonation
Scammers clone the websites of banks, Australia Post, Telstra, ATO, MyGov, or Netflix to “verify details” or “fix an account issue.”
Red flag: Urgent login request + perfect-looking fake site.
2. The “Package Delivery” Text Trap
A message claiming a parcel can’t be delivered until you pay a small fee or update details.
Red flag: Random tracking numbers, weird links, or unfamiliar courier companies.
3. Investment & Crypto Impersonator Schemes
Fake brokers, “experts,” or AI-generated influencers promising guaranteed returns.
Red flag: Screenshots of fake profits + pushy personal account managers.
4. Romance Scams & Emotional Grooming
Long-term manipulation where someone builds trust, then suddenly needs money for an “emergency.”
Red flag: They’re perfect… until they need funds.
5. Fake Online Stores
Beautiful websites selling products at unreal prices — but nothing ever arrives.
Red flag: No ABN, no physical address, no returns page, limited payment methods.
6. Job Opportunity & Work-From-Home Traps
High-pay, low-effort jobs that require “training fees” or collecting/forwarding goods.
Red flag: Payment before employment.
7. Social Media “Friend in Trouble” Hack
A hacked account messages you urgently asking for help or money.
Red flag: It feels out of character or rushed.
8. Fake Tech Support Pop-Ups
A warning screen saying your device is infected and telling you to call a number.
Red flag: Alarming language + random pop-ups that take over the screen.
9. Subscription & Free-Trial Traps
“Free” products that quietly turn into monthly charges.
Red flag: Tiny fine print, hard-to-find cancellation options.
10. Online Marketplace Overpayments
Buyers who “accidentally overpay,” then request a refund — before their first payment actually clears.
Red flag: Anything involving refunds before money has settled.
Your Turn → Let’s Make This Even More Useful
Which of these have you seen lately?
Have you or someone you know been targeted by any of these confidence tricks?
Your experience could save someone else in the community from falling victim.
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And remember: ThinkSafe - ActSafe - HomeSafe
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What Are the Top 10 Confidence Tricks on the Internet Today?
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