In exchange for a "processing fee", "redemption fee" or other advance payments, a corporation guarantees a scholarship or grant.

Sextortion is a form of extortion mainly targeting teens and middle-aged to elderly men. To a lesser extent females and other younger members of society are also targeted. It involves the use of compromising photographic or video content of a sexual nature or nudity being sent by the victim to the scammer.

A pyramid scheme recruits individuals to participate in a high-return investment opportunity. Return on investment is dependent upon the subsequent recruitment of investors. Pay-outs to early investors make it seem like it is a worthwhile initiative.