ASAAnti-Scam Arsenal

Scam script library

Common scripts scammers use, the keywords to listen for, and the counter-questions that blow their cover.

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Call Centre

4 scripts

Chinese Embassy Package Scam

Press 1 for English. A package addressed to you has been detained by the Chinese Embassy.

Keywords

package from Chinaembassypress 1suspicious parcel

Ask them

  1. 1Which embassy office?
  2. 2Real embassies do not call about packages.

Customs Package Seizure

Your package has been seized by customs. It contains illegal items. You must pay the fine immediately or face criminal charges.

Keywords

customsseizedillegalfinecriminal chargespay immediately

Ask them

  1. 1What is the tracking number?
  2. 2Which customs office?
  3. 3What is the item description?

Grandparent Emergency Scam

Grandma/Grandpa, it's me — I'm in trouble. I got arrested/in an accident and need bail money right away. Please don't tell Mom and Dad, I'm so embarrassed. Can you wire money?

Keywords

grandmagrandpaI am in troublegot arrestedneed bail moneydon't tell mom and dadplease helpaccident

Ask them

  1. 1What is our family password/code word?
  2. 2What did we do last Thanksgiving?
  3. 3What is your mother's name?
  4. 4I am going to hang up and call your phone directly.

Utility Shutoff Threat

This is the electric company. Your account is past due and power will be shut off within the hour unless we receive payment. We accept gift cards for fast processing.

Keywords

power will be shut offpast due balancepay immediatelywithin the hourgift cards accepted

Ask them

  1. 1What is my account number?
  2. 2What is my current balance?
  3. 3No utility accepts gift cards. I am hanging up and calling the number on my bill.

Crypto Scam

8 scripts

Celebrity Crypto Giveaway

Elon Musk is giving away 5,000 BTC in a live stream — send 1 BTC to this address and receive 2 BTC back. Limited to the first 1,000 participants!

Keywords

Elon Muskgiveawaysend 1 get 2double your cryptolive streamlimited time

Ask them

  1. 1No legitimate giveaway requires you to send money first.
  2. 2This is always a scam — 100% of the time.
  3. 3Check the official social media account — is this really posted there?

Discord/Telegram Mod Impersonation

Hi, I'm from the official support team. I see you have an issue — can you validate your wallet via our sync tool? Just DM me your seed phrase so I can help.

Keywords

I am from supportvalidate walletsync walletconnect to dappsupport ticketverify account

Ask them

  1. 1Real mods never DM first — can you post in the public channel?
  2. 2What is the official support URL on the project website?
  3. 3Why do you need my seed phrase to help me?

Fake Airdrop Claim

CONGRATS! You're eligible for our free token airdrop — limited time. Connect your wallet at <link> and pay the small gas fee to claim.

Keywords

free tokensairdropclaim nowconnect walletlimited timegas fee only

Ask them

  1. 1Why does claiming free tokens require connecting my wallet?
  2. 2Is this listed on the official project website?
  3. 3Why do I need to pay gas fees for something free?

Fake Crypto Recovery Service

We specialize in recovering lost crypto. Our blockchain experts have already traced your funds. We just need a small upfront fee to begin the recovery process — guaranteed success rate.

Keywords

recover your cryptofunds recoverywe traced your fundssmall upfront feeguaranteed recoveryblockchain expert

Ask them

  1. 1What law enforcement agency are you working with?
  2. 2Why do I need to pay upfront before recovery?
  3. 3What is your company registration number?
  4. 4Can I verify you with the FBI IC3?

Fake NFT Mint

Exclusive free mint — only 200 spots. Connect your wallet to claim. Gas fees apply.

Keywords

free mintconnect walletgas feeallowlist

Ask them

  1. 1What contract address?
  2. 2Why does your site need `setApprovalForAll`?

Pig Butchering - Crypto Platform

I work in finance and my uncle runs this special trading platform — we're only letting a few people in. My profits are already up 40% this month. Just try with a small amount, you can withdraw anytime.

Keywords

guaranteed returnsspecial platformmy uncle works thereI can show you my profitsjust try with small amountwithdraw anytime

Ask them

  1. 1What is the platform's regulatory registration number?
  2. 2Can I find this platform on the FCA or SEC registry?
  3. 3Why are you sharing this with a stranger?
  4. 4Can you withdraw $10,000 right now and show me the bank deposit?

Pig Butchering - Investment Intro

I have been doing really well with this investment platform. My friend introduced me to it. I made 30% last month. Would you like to try?

Keywords

investment platformfriend introducedmade 30%would you likeguaranteedwithdraw anytime

Ask them

  1. 1What is the platform's regulatory registration?
  2. 2Can you show me an audited track record?
  3. 3Why are you telling a stranger about this?

Pump and Dump Telegram Group

VIP signals — 100x gems. We move together. Buy at 8pm UTC and hold for 3 hours.

Keywords

insider infobuy now100xpump group

Ask them

  1. 1Who is the market maker?
  2. 2What's your historical signal accuracy?

Fake Investment

2 scripts

AI Trading Bot

Our proprietary AI trading bot has a 95% accuracy rate. Passive income on autopilot — set and forget. Just deposit and the bot does the rest.

Keywords

AI tradingautomated profitsmachine learning95% accuracypassive incomeset and forget

Ask them

  1. 1What is the audited track record over 3+ years?
  2. 2If it works so well, why do they need my money?
  3. 3What happens when I try to withdraw?
  4. 4Is the company registered with any financial regulator?

Real Estate Crowdfunding Scam

SEC-registered real estate fund. Guaranteed 12% rental income. Minimum $5,000 investment.

Keywords

guaranteed rental incomeSEC registeredcrowdfundingreal estate

Ask them

  1. 1What's your CRD/IARD number?
  2. 2Which property address backs the fund?

Government Impersonation

5 scripts

IRS Tax Debt

This is the IRS. You owe back taxes and a warrant has been issued for your arrest. You must pay immediately to avoid arrest.

Keywords

irswarrantarrestback taxespay immediatelygift cardwire transfer

Ask them

  1. 1What is my taxpayer ID?
  2. 2Which IRS office are you calling from?
  3. 3What is the case file number?

Jury Duty Missed

This is Sergeant Miller with the county sheriff. You missed federal jury duty and there's a bench warrant for your arrest. You can resolve this today by paying the contempt fine.

Keywords

missed jury dutybench warrantcontempt of courtpay fine immediatelyavoid arrest

Ask them

  1. 1What court issued this warrant?
  2. 2What is the case number?
  3. 3Courts send summons by mail, not phone calls.

Medicare/Insurance Scam

Medicare is issuing new cards with updated benefits. I just need to verify your current Medicare number to confirm your eligibility for the new plan.

Keywords

new medicare cardfree benefitsverify your medicare numberlimited enrollmentupdated coverage

Ask them

  1. 1What is my current Medicare number?
  2. 2Medicare never calls to sell plans.
  3. 3I will call 1-800-MEDICARE directly.

SSN Suspended

Your Social Security number has been suspended due to suspicious activity. Press 1 to speak with an agent.

Keywords

social securitysuspendedsuspicious activitypress 1agent

Ask them

  1. 1What is my SSN?
  2. 2Which SSA office?
  3. 3What is the case reference?

Visa/Immigration Threat

Your visa has been revoked due to a discrepancy. Pay the $1,200 fine within 24 hours or face deportation.

Keywords

visa revokeddeportationpay fineimmigration

Ask them

  1. 1What's my A-Number?
  2. 2Which ICE office? I'll call directly.

Phishing

5 scripts

Bank Account Verification

We have detected unusual activity on your account. To prevent suspension, click here to confirm your identity and update your information within 24 hours.

Keywords

verify your accountunusual activity detectedaccount will be suspendedclick here to confirmupdate your information24 hours

Ask them

  1. 1What is my account number?
  2. 2Which branch is handling this?
  3. 3I will call the number on the back of my card instead.

Crypto Exchange KYC Phishing

Your Binance account has been suspended. Re-verify identity within 48 hours: [link]

Keywords

verify identityKYCaccount suspendedexchange

Ask them

  1. 1Log into binance.com directly.
  2. 2Which email is the notification from?

Netflix/Spotify Account Suspended

Your Netflix account is suspended due to a failed payment. Update your billing information here <link> or you'll lose access in 24 hours.

Keywords

account suspendedpayment failedupdate billingverify paymentaccess will be lost

Ask them

  1. 1I will log in directly through the official app, not through a link.
  2. 2What is the last 4 digits of the card on file?

Package Delivery SMS

USPS: Your package cannot be delivered due to an incomplete address. Please reschedule via <link> and pay the $2.99 redelivery fee.

Keywords

your packagedelivery failedreschedule deliverytracking numbersmall feeclick link

Ask them

  1. 1What is the sender name on the package?
  2. 2What carrier is this from — I will check on their official app?
  3. 3Why does rescheduling require a payment?

Tax Refund Email

IRS Notice: You are eligible for a $2,349.87 refund. Click to verify bank details.

Keywords

refundIRSclick linkverify bank

Ask them

  1. 1What's my IRS CP notice number?
  2. 2Mail me the form — IRS never emails refunds.

Romance

4 scripts

Crypto Trading Together

I'd love to teach you what I've been doing. My trading platform has been doubling my money — we can trade together. Just start small, I'll guide you the whole way.

Keywords

I can teach youwe trade togethermy platformI will guide youstart smalllook at my results

Ask them

  1. 1What is the platform regulatory license number?
  2. 2Can you withdraw your entire balance right now and show me?
  3. 3Why not use a well-known exchange like Coinbase?

Investment Pitch from Dating Match

I've been doing really well with a trading platform my friend showed me. I'd hate for you to miss this — just try a small amount, I can guide you. We can invest together and build our future.

Keywords

I have been doing well withmy friend showed mejust try small amountI can guide youspecial opportunitywe can invest together

Ask them

  1. 1Can we video call right now?
  2. 2What is the platform name so I can verify its registration?
  3. 3Why are you giving financial advice to someone you met online?
  4. 4Can you show me an audited track record?

Medical Emergency

I am in the hospital and my insurance does not cover it here. I need help with the medical bills urgently. You are the only person I can ask.

Keywords

hospitalinsurancemedical billsurgentlyonly personhelp me

Ask them

  1. 1Which hospital?
  2. 2What is the doctor's name?
  3. 3Can I call the hospital directly?

Military Deployment Money Request

I am deployed overseas and cannot access my bank account. I need money for a flight home so we can finally meet. I will pay you back.

Keywords

deployedcannot accessbank accountflight homepay you backwestern uniongift card

Ask them

  1. 1What is your unit and rank?
  2. 2What base are you stationed at?
  3. 3Can your commanding officer verify?

Sextortion

3 scripts

Intimate Image Blackmail

I have recorded you through your webcam. I have your photos and browsing history. Send $2000 in Bitcoin within 48 hours or I will send everything to all your contacts.

Keywords

I have your photosI will send to your contactspay bitcoinyour reputationI recorded youwebcamsend money or else

Ask them

  1. 1This is a crime — I am reporting to police.
  2. 2Block the sender immediately.
  3. 3Do NOT pay — payment leads to more demands.
  4. 4Contact the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative or NCMEC Take It Down.

Password Exposure Blackmail

I know your password is <old leaked password>. I hacked your webcam while you visited adult sites and have footage. Send 0.5 BTC to <address> within 48 hours or I send it to all your contacts.

Keywords

I know your passwordhacked your webcamvisited adult sitessend bitcoinI have footage48 hours

Ask them

  1. 1This is a mass-sent email using passwords from old data breaches.
  2. 2They have no footage — this is a bluff sent to millions.
  3. 3Change the exposed password but do NOT pay.
  4. 4Report to IC3.gov

Social Media Hacked Threat

I have access to your Instagram. Send $300 in Bitcoin or I'll post everything to your followers.

Keywords

hacked Instagrampay to get backfollowersbitcoin

Ask them

  1. 1Prove you have access — show me one private DM.
  2. 2I'll change my password now — see what happens.

Tech Support

5 scripts

Amazon Order Confirmation Scam

Your $799.99 order for a PlayStation 5 has been processed. Call 1-855-XXX-XXXX to cancel.

Keywords

unauthorized purchasecall to cancelorder confirmation

Ask them

  1. 1What's my Amazon order ID?
  2. 2Log into amazon.com directly — ignore the phone number.

Fake Antivirus Pop-up

MICROSOFT SECURITY ALERT: Your computer is infected with a dangerous virus. Your files and banking credentials are at risk. DO NOT restart. Call 1-800-XXX-XXXX immediately to speak with a certified technician.

Keywords

your computer is infectedvirus detectedcall this number immediatelydo not restartyour files are at riskMicrosoft security alert

Ask them

  1. 1What is my Windows product key?
  2. 2Which specific virus was detected and what is its signature?
  3. 3Why does Microsoft need me to call a phone number instead of using Windows Defender?

ISP Security Alert

This is your internet provider. We've detected illegal activity from your IP address. We need to verify your account and install security software immediately.

Keywords

your internetsecurity breachyour IP addressillegal activity detectedwe need to verifyinstall security software

Ask them

  1. 1What is my account number with you?
  2. 2What is my IP address right now?
  3. 3I will call the number on my bill instead.

Microsoft Virus Alert

Your computer has been infected with a virus. Call Microsoft support immediately at this number. Do not shut down your computer.

Keywords

infectedviruscall microsoftdo not shut downsupport numbertech support

Ask them

  1. 1What is my Windows license key?
  2. 2What specific virus was detected?
  3. 3What is the Microsoft case ID?

Refund Scam

We are issuing you a refund of $299. Please log into your bank account so we can process the refund. We accidentally sent you too much.

Keywords

refundaccidentallytoo muchlog into your bankremote access

Ask them

  1. 1What is the original transaction ID?
  2. 2Why can't you reverse it on your end?

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