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BBB Scam Risk Calculator

BBB Institute utilizes a multidimensional approach (BBB Risk Index) to evaluate scam risk. This approach considers three dimensions: exposure (prevalence of a scam type), susceptibility (the likelihood of losing money when exposed to a scam type), and monetary loss (the median dollar loss reported for a scam type). 

Select the information that applies to your situation. The risk calculator will show you which scam are most likely to target you. Then click on the link to learn more about each type of fraud. (Learn more about how to avoid scams.).

Which scam types are you most at risk of losing money?

Riskiest Scams for You

Based on the data you submitted, the three scam types you are most likely to lose money from are:

We’re sorry. There is not enough data available to determine your riskiest scam types. To find out more about what data is used to compile these results, please read our 2022 Scam Tracker Risk Report.

Advance Fee Loan

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Detail of a credit card with electric chip.

Bank/Credit Card Company Impostor

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Phishing bait alert concept on a mobile phone screen over a laptop

Business Email Compromise

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Charity donation money jar with blue background and space for text

Charity

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Counterfeit Product

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Credit Repair/Debt Relief

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CryptoCurrency

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Employment

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Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

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Fake Check/Money Order

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Family/Friend Emergency

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Foreign Money Exchange

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Social Security card in the USA laid on top of Form 1040 tax return of income in retirement

Government Agency Imposter

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Government Grant

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Home Improvement

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Identity Theft

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Investment

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Moving

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Online Purchase

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Phishing

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Real estate fraud concept. The hook and the key to house lie on the money.

Rental

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Romance

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Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Tech Support

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Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

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Worthless Problem-solving Service

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Advance Fee Loan

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Detail of a credit card with electric chip.

Bank/Credit Card Company Impostor

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Phishing bait alert concept on a mobile phone screen over a laptop

Business Email Compromise

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Charity donation money jar with blue background and space for text

Charity

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Counterfeit Product

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Credit Repair/Debt Relief

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CryptoCurrency

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Employment

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Man hands using smart phone

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

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Fake Check/Money Order

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Family/Friend Emergency

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Foreign Money Exchange

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Social Security card in the USA laid on top of Form 1040 tax return of income in retirement

Government Agency Imposter

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Government Grant

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Home Improvement

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Identity Theft

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Investment

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Moving

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Online Purchase

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Phishing

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Real estate fraud concept. The hook and the key to house lie on the money.

Rental

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Romance

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Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Tech Support

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Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

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Worthless Problem-solving Service

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Advance Fee Loan

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Detail of a credit card with electric chip.

Bank/Credit Card Company Impostor

Read more to learn about this scam

Phishing bait alert concept on a mobile phone screen over a laptop

Business Email Compromise

Read more to learn about this scam

Charity donation money jar with blue background and space for text

Charity

Read more to learn about this scam

Counterfeit Product

Read more to learn about this scam

Credit Repair/Debt Relief

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CryptoCurrency

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Employment

Read more to learn about this scam

Man hands using smart phone

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

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Fake Check/Money Order

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Family/Friend Emergency

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Foreign Money Exchange

Read more to learn about this scam

Social Security card in the USA laid on top of Form 1040 tax return of income in retirement

Government Agency Imposter

Read more to learn about this scam

Government Grant

Read more to learn about this scam

Home Improvement

Read more to learn about this scam

Identity Theft

Read more to learn about this scam

Investment

Read more to learn about this scam

Moving

Read more to learn about this scam

Online Purchase

Read more to learn about this scam

Phishing

Read more to learn about this scam

Real estate fraud concept. The hook and the key to house lie on the money.

Rental

Read more to learn about this scam

Romance

Read more to learn about this scam

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Tech Support

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Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

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Worthless Problem-solving Service

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