“Scam slang” refers to special words, phrases, and codes used in the world of scams and online fraud. These terms are often used by scammers to hide their intentions or by investigators to describe scam behaviors.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
✅ What “scam slang” usually includes
- Terms scammers use among themselves
(e.g., to describe victims, stolen data, methods). - Words used by fraud investigators
(e.g., to label different types of scams). - Internet slang used in scam contexts
(e.g., common phrases on social media scam attempts).
🔍 Common examples of scam slang
Here are some widely used scam-related terms:
| Scam Slang | Meaning |
| Mule / Money Mule | Someone who moves stolen or illegal money for criminals. |
| Phishing | Tricking someone into giving personal info (emails, messages, fake websites). |
| Smishing | Phishing via SMS/text message. |
| Vishing | Phishing by voice call. |
| Pig Butchering | Long-term romance/crypto scam where scammers “fatten” the victim before stealing money. |
| Advance Fee Scam | “Pay me a small amount to get a big reward later” – classic fraud pattern. |
| Catfishing | Pretending to be someone else online to trick or scam. |
| 419 Scam | Nigerian prince–type advance-fee scams (named after Nigerian criminal code 419). |
| Drop / Drop Address | A place used to receive goods bought with stolen cards. |
| Carder | A scammer who steals and uses credit card data. |
🧠 Why people talk about scam slang
- To understand online risks
- To spot scam messages more easily
- To stay safe from fraudsters
