The phrase "a type of scam" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing a specific category or method of fraudulent activity.
Example: "The email I received was clearly a type of scam designed to steal personal information."
Alternatives: "a form of fraud" or "a kind of con".
"If you have experienced any type of scam we would urge you to report it.
■ Never click on a link within an email – this could be a type of phishing scam which could be intended to extract personal details or money from you in some way.
A type of phishing scam is to lure the user onto a malicious website.
A new type of scam has been brought to our attention: Airbnb clones posing as competition.
Many fake charities use similar names to a reputable charity or use buzz words such as "cancer" or "disaster relief". You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and add a complaint description based on the type of scam.
Innocent customers are being tricked". He added that the bank was investing in education for customers and staff about fraud, but also had a message for crooks: "If you come for one of my customers, we will hunt you down". Some £354m was lost last year through this type of scam, known as a "push" or "authorised" payment fraud, according to banking trade body UK Finance.
In 2016, they were the single most expensive type of scam for victims, with a median loss of $2,000.
This type of scam is known as a phishing scam and there are several forms.
"For people who are desperate, who've tried and tried to contact their servicer, this type of scam can get some traction," says O. Max Gardner III, a bankruptcy lawyer in North Carolina.
4. Staging scams: Generally, in this type of scam two or more cars are involved in a preplanned "accident".
