Victim Location 36106
Type of a scam Other
Female called and left a voicemail, stated I had not returned communications in reference to certified mail. She would be forced to serve me at work or at my home address. If I wanted to stop the serving, to call 833-965-2264 as soon as possible, and reference 242483, and disconnected the line.
Scammer’s phone None given
Scammer’s website None given
Scammer’s address various I’m sure
Scammer’s email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Rental
Initial means of contact Email
Same as the previous persons email verbage is the same only difference is the address. Fortunately I don’t trust that easily and did research, went as far as to call to verify passport which is not something you can do. He’s truly a professional con and I’m thankful that someone else reported him and am happy to do my due diligence. He even sent his passport information. PLEASE BE AWARE!
Re: $1000 Charming Studio in Sawtelle
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Michael A
Attachments
Jun 27, 2020, 3:02 PM (5 days ago)
to me
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my apartment, it is still available. I
will try to give you as many details as I can regarding the apartment
in the following email.
The full address of the apartment is 1741 Colby Ave, Los Angeles,
CA 90025. Everything is just like in the pictures, fully equipped with
all the appliances you need, very clean and well kept. The apartment
can be rented furnished or if you want you can use your furniture and
deposit mine in the storage unit. I work as an civil engineer and the
company I work for has developed projects all around the world. Now, I
have received an very good offer from them to move to the United
Kingdom department, offer that I have accepted.
The apartment is vacant so you can move-in anytime you want, also my
contract in UK is for the next 6 years, so for this period, I will not
return 100%.
The rent of 1000$/month is for the whole apartment and includes all
the utilities: heat, water, electricity, parking, laundry in-suite,
washer and dryer also included, cable and internet. You will have full
access to all building amenities. Just in case repairs are needed
there, I will cover the costs, so no worries. The price I’m asking is
below the market because I want to find a responsible tenant to take
good care of the place.
I’m the owner of the apartment, it’s already paid in full and there is
no mortgage on it. You have everything you need near-by (public
transportation, schools, groceries etc.). Also I love pets, so if you
have any pets, I won’t have any problem, pets are allowed. Honestly
from point of view I’m sure that You’ll love it for sure and rent it
on spot.
I would like to know how many people will live in the apartment and
also how long do you intend to rent the apartment for?
Please let me know if you are really interested in the place so we can
discuss further.
Thank you and look forward hearing from you!
Michael
PS: I attached you all the pictures that I have with the apartment (as
you can see everything is in absolutely perfect condition).
Will you be putting the property of FlipKey soon?
On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 1:42 PM Michael A wrote:
Hello,
The company I work for moved me to the United Kingdom, and unfortunately there is a problem showing you the apartment because I have already left. The reason I haven’t managed to rent the apartment before I had to leave for the United Kingdom is that someone said that they will rent the apartment and haven’t managed to keep the promise. I waited for him, but unfortunately, he didn’t manage to get the money on time, so the transaction failed and I had to leave before managing to rent it. Obviously, this brought me huge inconvenience. So I can tell that I have a bitter experience making a reservation, it’s the first time I’m renting an apartment so I prefer using a worldwide property management company.
The company I am talking about is called FlipKey (www.flipkey. com) their website is mainly focused on short term rentals, but they also have a NEW service for long term rentals. I used this service last month when I rented my apartment in London, United Kingdom, and I can tell you that it was a great experience and the only way I will proceed renting my apartment is by using FlipKey. Look at their website as a reference, but please know that you will not find my apartment there, as I need to initiate the transaction before anything.
Using FlipKey involves three parties: me as the owner, you as a potential tenant and FlipKey as a responsible third party authorized to handle this transaction. FlipKey works the same way as the escrow account on which you place the deposit when you rent an apartment, except that instead of a bank, we use FlipKey. Of course, nobody can take that money until you will inspect the apartment and sign the lease agreement. With this procedure, you will be able to check the apartment before I receive the payment and FlipKey will guarantee your deposit (insurance), also they will handle everything.
Like I said before, I used them to rent my apartment in London and everything was perfect, they are really professional and they have great services. Please keep in mind that the “reward” for proceeding with this “unconventional” transaction is the monthly rent price, which is below the market, exactly for this reason. Also please know that the transaction and the deposit to FlipKey are made only the first time so that you are able to receive the keys and inspect the apartment. After you visit the apartment and sign the lease agreement, you can deposit the monthly payments directly to my bank account, or we can set up a payment method that is suitable for both of us.
FlipKey is a very serious worldwide company, part of the super big TripAdvisor company, in my opinion, they are like Airbnb, but with better services and with this extra service for long term rentals, offering protection for both parties.
My phone number is +44 75206 43911 (UK phone number), I am new at work and I try to avoid speaking on the phone, if I am not able to respond, I will do my best to call you asap.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN THE PROCESS, so I can provide all the detailed steps of the transaction (I am sure that many of the questions you have now, will be answered after I will send you the steps).
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!
Michael
PS: Sorry for the long emails, but I need to explain the situation as best as I can.
On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 5:04 PM Stadina Shinault wrote:
Yes, I am interested.
It will just be me.
Am I able to view the apartment? Also will the apartment be furnished?
On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 3:02 PM Michael A wrote:
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my apartment, it is still available. I
will try to give you as many details as I can regarding the apartment
in the following email.
The full address of the apartment is 1741 Colby Ave, Los Angeles,
CA 90025. Everything is just like in the pictures, fully equipped with
all the appliances you need, very clean and well kept. The apartment
can be rented furnished or if you want you can use your furniture and
deposit mine in the storage unit. I work as an civil engineer and the
company I work for has developed projects all around the world. Now, I
have received an very good offer from them to move to the United
Kingdom department, offer that I have accepted.
The apartment is vacant so you can move-in anytime you want, also my
contract in UK is for the next 6 years, so for this period, I will not
return 100%.
The rent of 1000$/month is for the whole apartment and includes all
the utilities: heat, water, electricity, parking, laundry in-suite,
washer and dryer also included, cable and internet. You will have full
access to all building amenities. Just in case repairs are needed
there, I will cover the costs, so no worries. The price I’m asking is
below the market because I want to find a responsible tenant to take
good care of the place.
I’m the owner of the apartment, it’s already paid in full and there is
no mortgage on it. You have everything you need near-by (public
transportation, schools, groceries etc.). Also I love pets, so if you
have any pets, I won’t have any problem, pets are allowed. Honestly
from point of view I’m sure that You’ll love it for sure and rent it
on spot.
I would like to know how many people will live in the apartment and
also how long do you intend to rent the apartment for?
Please let me know if you are really interested in the place so we can
discuss further.
Thank you and look forward hearing from you!
Michael
PS: I attached you all the pictures that I have with the apartment (as
you can see everything is in absolutely perfect condition).
Hi again,
I will do my best to be as transparent as possible during the whole transaction, so to build up confidence and gain peace of mind, I have attached a copy of my PASSPORT to this email. Also please know that you will receive official documents from FlipKey also, before depositing them.
Regarding the process, you will have to deposit the first-month rent + last month’s rent, a total of 2000$ (1000+1000) to FlipKey , so they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the rental package (keys and documents). Once you receive the keys, you can go and inspect the apartment. Please know that I will pay for all the fees that FlipKey will take. (transaction and shipping fees).
Below I will explain step by step how the transaction with the FlipKey works, to avoid any misunderstanding please READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1 – To start the process all I need is your contact information: full name, mailing address (street, number, city and postal code), cell phone number, a move-in date and lease agreement preferred (e.g. 6 months or 1-year rental contract with the option of renewal). The lease agreement will be a standard one from the government.
2 – Once I will have your contact information and your approval, I will go to the FlipKey office (UK) to start the transaction and I will give them the apartment keys and necessary documents.
3 – FlipKey will check everything, including the ownership documents, and if everything is in the order they will proceed with the transaction. They will also confirm that I’m the legal owner of the apartment I’m renting to you.
4 – FlipKey will send you a notification (via email) where they will inform you that the keys and the documents are in their custody. Also, they will send you all the steps, how to proceed and all the transaction details.
5 – At this point, you need to send the amount of 2000$(1st-month rent + last month rent) to the FlipKey payments representative (lawyer escrow account) provided to you in the notification. THE PAYMENT NEEDS TO BE SENT WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS AFTER YOU WILL RECEIVE THE TRANSACTION DETAILS OR ELSE THEY WILL CHARGE ME AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
6 – As soon as the payment is completed you need to send the payment details to FlipKey . (a copy of the receipt proving that you sent them the deposit).
7 – FlipKey will verify the payment and if everything is in the order they will start shipping procedures using UPS Next Day Shipping Service.
8 – You will receive the package (keys and documents) and you will have 5 business days (inspection time) to check the place and decide if you want to rent it.
9 – If you decide to rent the apartment you just need to sign the lease agreement that FlipKey sends, email it to them and they will release the funds to me. If after the 5 days inspection you will decide not to rent the apartment, FlipKey will refund the whole deposit.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your deposit is INSURED by FlipKey, this means that if you will not sign the lease agreement for any reason, FlipKey will refund you the whole deposit, so you are 100% protected.
They CANNOT release the funds without your approval, they can do it ONLY after you will send them the lease agreement with your signature. (after the 5 days inspection period).
FlipKey will send you official documents (invoice, rental agreement, and insurance document) BEFORE sending the deposit to them.
From my point of view, everything is safe and the reward for going forward with this process is big. Also, because it’s a SELF-SHOWING process, I find it normal (common sense) that you need to make the deposit first, as a guarantee. I hope you share my opinion because I cannot modify the terms of the transaction in any way, so, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE TRANSACTION STEPS.
Let me know if you have the funds available (2000$) so we can move forward. If you do have the funds available and agree with the transaction steps, please email me your full information (full name and address and cell number) so we can get the transaction started.
If you have any further questions regarding the transaction please let me know.
Waiting for your reply!
Thanks
Michael
Victim Location 43402
Type of a scam COVID-19
They left a message, curiously, "Dear customer this call is regarding to inform you the the safety and security of your computer for what you paid at the amount of 3 49.99 has been stopped due to some technical issue we are renewing your security for one year and it will charge you card for $199.99 or else you can cancel the subscription then and get the refund of your money which you paid before. Due to COVID we are unable to call our customers…and state safe?" Call was scratchy especially in the beginning and the end.
Victim Location 46184
Type of a scam Other
The caller asked my name. When I responded yes, the call disconnected. I am concerned that I will now be signed up for scam purchases.
Victim Location 83660
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a couple of different phone calls, normally I don’t answer due to not recognzing the phone number. They said that there were payday loans that hadn’t been paid, took out in my name. They stated had my social security number and my husbands social security number. They asked me why my house was in my sister in laws name and my husbands name. I’m not sure how they have that information. They told me that they were a lawyer for CashNet and that the county assessors office would be sent out to my home and take me to court. They said they would settle for $1500. They talked to my husband and told him they would settle for $1000.
I talked to a female to begin with, and when I handed my husband the phone it was a male. We don’t recall the names of either individuals. I talked to two different people, but the voice sounded the same to me.
Victim Location 34748
Type of a scam Tech Support
Received a call on 2/26/20 from 409-489-4525 Jasper Texas telling me he fixed my computer in the past. (I do use Dell tech support). He had a foreign accent (similar to the tech I use at Dell). He said there is a problem with the security on my computer and wanted access to my computer. He did not give his name or company where he worked. I hung up the phone and called Dell tech support on 2/28 and spoke to Jason. He said the call was a scam, then started looking at my computer and said my bank and e-mail were hacked. He even showed a pass word and one of my charge card numbers. He asked several questions regarding my bank and I started to feel uncomfortable even with the Dell Tech.
I changed all my pass words etc. with my bank. Yesterday, 3/3/20 received another call from the above number and my cell phone was also called. How did this person get both my phone numbers? I don’t feel like I have good security with Dell support and their products.
Victim Location 70818
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a message from (515)505-7024. The transcription reads: "This is a private message for *** if this is not *** please hang up now this is Andrew Cooper you made every effort 3_250 with your matter here_client_now the _decision after 7 PM Wednesday March 13 contact you for resolution on the longer be primary concern unfortunately that’s ourside of our offices if you_to resolve the matter with us or make a date on your behalf you may contact us today will be open until 7 PM the phone number is 844-831-7451 again the number 844-831-7451 to pay online go to www.directrecoveryservices.com and click on the pay now_your account number is 113239110."
When go to website, has "CompliAssure Secured" logo, but link to verify does not work.
I called the number left (844-831-7451) but blocked my number and get no answer. I blocked my number and called number originated from (515-505-7024) and male picked up and said "Ms. ***?" I replied "excuse me?" and he said "sorry wrong person" and hung up. I called the number back and after few rings got a recording to "leave name and number" but no indication of company. Called third time, with number blocked, and female would not identify the company when asked. She asked for MY number, in order to identify "which company had called you." I told her I would not provide my number, because there was no reason for anyone to be contacting me, at which point she got loud and said she had to have the number to answer anything, called me a smart aleck, and hung up on me.
At this point i am not sure who or what I am reporting, but I am NOT *** and will NOT provide my phone number. It has occurred in past (IRS scammer) that I called back using my work but forgot to block the number. They easily googled it and got my name. The harassment and rudeness escalated.
Victim Location 73049
Type of a scam Other
Had received phone call from same number several times, I ignored it. Call came from Marlow,Ok. I called back and he denied making calls from phone number I had received, stating that he was at work. Seems this was possibly from his home.
Victim Location 50613
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
The voicemail I have. Feb. 12. 8:03am. "Legal activities it is very time sensitive and urgent that I do hear back from you before we proceed further with suspension of your social and (my voice transcriber messed up it says asked ) assets, my direct call back number is 602-529-3418."
I have not called them back, it is a Phoenix, AZ. number.
It is a recording of a women, no other information was given.
Victim Location 38117
Type of a scam Phishing
Beginning 11/20/19 I have been getting calls on my landline leaving a voice mail that the "Administration" is suspending my Social Security number for suspicious activity…. and if I do not return the call to 813-517-9402 "they" will proceed with a lawsuit agaimst me for fraud. Says the FBI will be investigating me. It’s a male robotic voice and very threatening. This voice asks that I call that number and speak to a Social Security agent. Every message the identical and says that "This is the last time we will be contacting you." I just received another call this morning, 11/21/19.This makes four calls so far and I’m sure there will be more. I am saving the messages on my phone in case needed, I suspect this is an attempt to get SS# and then demand money to "prevent a lawsuit"….
Victim Location 32211
Type of a scam Other
I recently changed internet provider. These people had my name, phone number, and the duration of my contract. They said I had been picked to receive a deal to get my new services for half price for 2 years if I would pay the first 4 months now. The payment was to be $240 in Best Buy Gift cards. I was to get the cards & then call the number they gave me &. give them the information off of the cards. The game me the No. of Billing as 888-703-6818. The No. on my caller ID was 877-551-6762. I told them as soon as I called ATT & the BBB, and they said it was not a scam; then I’d run right out and do that.
Just hoping no one falls for this scam. They hung up on me.
Victim Location 55311
Type of a scam Other
Called and asked me if my name was and then said my first name and when I said yes they hung up. Tried calling back and went straight to voicemail.
Victim Location 53012
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I declined a cell phone call then received a voice message indicating that I should call back regarding payment options due to urgent changes to my student loan requiring my immediate attention. The message gave a name of the caller, "Stephanie Carmichael"; her agent ID, "6103"; also a reference number "00928". To emphasize urgency, the caller said she would "extend the this matter to remain open on the account through Friday". The message had no foreign accent. The number given to return the call was 888-398-3816.
I have no student loan.
Victim Location 63701
Type of a scam Identity Theft
this number called stating someone was opening up bank accounts with my ssn in TX
Victim Location 90210
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
TV Commerical is states "Get yellow or blue pills for $3. Just call us at 800-451-2391." No company name, website, business address, no nothing. I attempted to Google search the telephone number and only found this:
https://www.truthinadvertising.org/3-blue-pill
Thank you for looking into this matter.
Victim Location 41179
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Asking if my mom wants a leg and knee brace and that she needs to verify her Medicare number. Initially he talked to my mom. Asked if she had additional medical insurance. Ie. Humana.
I told him that Medicare would already have this information and wouldn’t ask my mom to give it out over the phone. He hung up.
Victim Location 90012
Type of a scam Phishing
When you answer the phone, an automated message says that your school loan is seriously delinquent. If you press a number (5) you can talk to a representative about your loan. This has been going on the all the month of March, 2019.
The first five calls I received I hung up because my school loan has been completely paid for decades.
The last two calls, which are the latest (March 20 and March 21) I pressed the number. When the "representative" came on he said some words I could not understand and finished his sentence with a clear "student loan". When I asked him to repeat the name he hung up. The accent is Asian-sounding (Chinese, Taiwanese….).
Victim Location 32507
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller stated she was Chloe and that I had recently searched for employment and could I hear her okay. I said yes and the line clicked dead.
Victim Location 70458
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
I received the attached letter regarding “RESOLUTION OF UNSECURED DEBT”.
I have no past due debt.
I this a scam?
Victim Location 91107
Type of a scam Phishing
Called multiple times (6 in 3 hours), with a computer voice saying the same thing, that there is "legal actions filed on your social security number.." and I should call them back at 720-603-1973. A full voice mail transcript is attached in the image below.
Note: I have not called this number, I have only let the call go to my voice mail.
Victim Location 97477
Type of a scam Employment
I sent a resume to an ad on Craigslist for a personal assistant/errand runner. They wanted me to get a "climate controlled" warehouse to receive "coffee products". They offered $700.00 per week salary. Said the owner was in CA getting ready for surgery. Upon receiving a application for employment and website address in my email, I mapped the location in California and it came up as a vacant lot with semi trailers and chicken coops on it. The telephone number for the "store" rejected calls. They wanted me to send in an application for employment, and set up a bank account to receive funds. Did not participate with this, Red flag.Dont do it.
Victim Location 32534
Type of a scam Phishing
Scammer requested a wire transfer of funds. Scammer posed as president of a non-profit organization requesting wire transfer by treasurer to a bank in Washington. Scammer provided a name, bank name, account number, routing number and address.
Victim Location 06010
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
received voice mail from unknown company stating that if i did not call within 48 hours a renewal fee of $349 would be charged.
Victim Location 33614
Type of a scam Phishing
I kept getting calls from the number above. I would answer and not say anything and then they would hang up. On the 4th call I got fed up and called back after they hung up, as usual. The person who picked up literally had no idea who he worked for said it was “probably” for Adobe stock. And when I pressed for why I was being called he said he “worked” for several companies and didn’t know which one called me. Asked him for HIS company and he again refused to answer, just wanted to verify my information, which included my full name, phone number and company name. I refused to say anything of my personal info. Told them to take me off the call list & he kept saying the system they had was hard to use and to look me up I had to provide my company name (very adamant about my company info) after several attempts to get me to say this (told him I didn’t own a company, that the company I worked for would never do this, etc etc.) he said he had no idea how he got my number and said he could send out an email to not call me, as if it was a negative thing. “If you don’t provide me the info I can only send out an email” like.. ok?? Go ahead. I know you can figure it out buddy. And then I hung up on him.
Victim Location 60616
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a phone call from an unknown number, let it go to voicemail.
It was an automated message (the beginning of it was cut off). Blips from the conversation include:
"We are contacting you regarding your tax filings, you will be taken under custody by federal officers. There are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment. Please call us at 5737589044."
No business or personal information provided from the caller, they did not know my name. Cleary a scam due to the lack of details.
Victim Location 61752
Type of a scam Other
Text msg on my cell phone – Car Alert your eligibility to extend your Auto Warranty is set to expire Call now to avoid Coverage Termination. 800-272-0149 Txt STOP to optOut
Was very forceful in trying to convince me to pay for warranty now could not call me back cause they could not reopen my file….name given to me was Timothy Wheeler financial advisor
Had different payment options if working or retired
I was shocked at the information he had on me and my car—not sure how he obtained this
I just told him I could not take without consulting my husband and that I would call him back and hung up
I called where I had purchased the car and asked them if this practice was used by them They said no and it was a scam to call ScamPulse.com and report.
Victim Location 33770
Type of a scam Government Grant
This place has been calling me at least three times a day for the past week. I have tried calling the number back and it says it’s not available. I keep receiving voicemails saying I’m eligible for a granted loan.
Victim Location 44067
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received an automatic electronic voice message phone call representing the IRS. The caller ID came up Prestonburg, KY. They said I was in violation of 4 counts of something and that if I did not call back the police will be at my door in 24 hours to arrest me. You could tell it was fake by the way the way the electronic voice was recorded.
Victim Location 99208
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Caller introduces themselves as Amanda and offers free brace for knee and back pain. They state they are working in the spokane, washignton area. Asks if I would like to speak with a authorized medical representative, and when I ask what their business name is, they hang up. They have called multiple times.
Victim Location 44224
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The beginning of the call is cut off and doesn’t connect until it seems like the persons name they are calling for was cut off the message: "Call asap or you will be taken under custody by local law enforcement. There are currently four serious allegations pressed against your name at this moment we would request that you get back to us so we can discuss this case before taking any legal action against you. The number to reach us is 516.303.8301. Thank you."
I did not answer the phone…this message went to voicemail.
Victim Location 45002
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I recently placed a "mechanics special" car for sale on Craigslist and immediately got a call from a phone number that came up Pennsylvania. He said he was having problems with his phone and proceeded to text. He wanted me to send him a report on the car using the VIN# through a website called http://vinlookups.net. He wouldn’t give me even his first name. He basically didn’t even know what the price of the car was. As soon as I started to look up the website the scam information came up. I realized quickly this was not right and decided to report it.
Victim Location 77546
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Offering relief for chronic back pain, they call multiple times a day from multiple numbers. I have told them to stop calling me multiple time and yet they still call. When they called this morning I asked for there business information, she replied with "do you have Chronic pain, I asked again what is your business information, I was met with an "ummm" click, she hung up, this is beyond annoying and very harassing.
Victim Location 92592
Type of a scam Phishing
They ask you your name and get you to say yes to confirm it.. The phone number used was 951-222-5342
Victim Location 38632
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated voice used broken grammar in English to state I needed to resolve an IRS issue or in 24hrs I would be "locked in custody". I hung up shortly after because the irs does not communicate through phone calls or text messages about anything.
Victim Location 91214
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Received an auto call with a special offer to “lower interest rate” on my credit card.
“Press 1 tospeak to a representative…”
I gave them no information
Victim Location 33541
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a cashier’s check for $2,900. $2,500 of it to be used to purchase e-bay gift cards and evaluate the shopping experience, and $400 to keep for myself as "commission". They followed up the email with a text message making sure I had received my packet. I have signed up to do mystery shopper programs before so I tried to rationalize this in my head even though alarm bells were going off. I googled it to find a news report out of Los Angeles with almost the identical scenario and official looking documents.
Victim Location 43074
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Tara Wilson called and stated I was to appear in court 5/11/2018, that certified documents were returned undeliverable, and that I needed to contact 844-336-2572 to work with a mediator to settle the debt. I did not received any notice from the post office about certified mail, and the Delaware court she referred to has no records under my name. She did not give any kind of address.
Victim Location 60608
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Business threatened to send consumer to collections. They (business) had the consumers’ social security. Business has called him, his wife and daughter. Alternative numbers for business 678-335-6484 and 360-208-1034
Victim Location 46168
Type of a scam Phishing
Asked me if I was selling a vehicle. I answered yes and then they hung up the phone immediately and I am unable to call the number back.
Victim Location 08512
Type of a scam Employment
This seems to be identical to the scam reported on March 22, 2018. Received a blank USPS money order for 996.00. Told to cash it at my bank and keep 150.00 as my "commission", go to Walmart spend up to 17.00 keep 15.00 out for transfer fees and send the balance of 814.00 to Carl Norwitz at 201 Pearl st. Cleburne Tx via Walmart-2-Walmart Transfer.
Victim Location 85629
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Have received several calls in the past few weeks on this scam. We do not answer the phone if the number is not one which we recognize but the message is always the same: that we have committed a fraud in our tax payments and we are about to be arrested and to call the number provided above 202-545-6474
Victim Location 62236
Type of a scam Debt Collections
These people called my father first and told him that my ex husband had filed a judgement against me and I have one hour to call them back. When I called them back the man asked for a case number which I gave him. He then asked for my birthday and when I told him no he told me I have your full name full SSN and your DOB already so you may as well just give it to me. He told me it was a debt for an energy company and the address was an address I’ve never lived at (but my sister did) the company that provides energy in IL is Ameren and you can’t get anything else around here (they have the market all in their court). I told him that when I left my ex husband in 2013 that I paid the final bill for my electric and they were wrong. He told me the bill was totaled almost 2,000 and that I did not answer the letter they sent. I told him I never got a letter and asked if they could resend said letter so I can fight this because I know I paid. Continued to threaten to sue me and put leans on me so that I couldn’t do anything to refinance a house or car and if I did they would get their money first ect. I finally hung up on him after he told me I had till today to get back with them or they would file suite.
Victim Location 44657
Type of a scam Phishing
In the past month, we have received three voice mail messages from a computer-generated male voice, stating in a very threatening manner, that we need to contact them immediately to avoid prosecution for a crime, and that the police have been contacted. All three messages were identical. A neighbor has received the same voice mail message.
Victim Location 30004
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Actual message read as follows: " demand has been prepared on (my home address). Plz complete request www.weyiqksa.com/2HNKDN "
I searched the px #, came back Colorado. I don’t know what "demand" means as far as my property is concerned so I went no further.
Victim Location 37737
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
They just told me that it was for magazine subscriptions and that I could cancel the subscriptions if I paid them $199.00 to cancel the account and I would not owe the remaining $400.00. When I objected he said fine then I would owe the remaining $400.00 plus the $199.00 for a total of $699.00 when I objected to owing that he said I will send the account to collections and hung up on me. This 415 691-4280 phone number has been reported with by multiple other individuals as a scam as well.
Victim Location 80907
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a call from a robotic voice that did not identify me by name nor provide a company name, just the contact phone number 469-480-8857. The message indicated that my family and I had committed tax fraud and that the company had tried to notify me about this matter in the past 6 months.To date, I had not received any notification via a phone call or mail prior to this ONE call. A lawsuit was going to be presented to the U.S. government and I needed to call the phone number provided. The IRS would have contacted me long before now to advise of any issue and they do that by mail via the U.S. Postal Service.
Type of a scam Phishing
Voicenail left telling me not to disregard this call and to call back but if no call returned by me or my attorney(????) then he wishes me bad luck and that bad that can fall on me!
Victim Location 40444
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Caller quickly stated the call could be recorded then asked for Bradley. I said there is no one at this number with that name. She asked if Bradley was there, I told her she had the wrong number. She stated again that this call could be recorded and said that my number would be placed on a do not call list. Then she said that again and I said thank you. The call lasted 26 seconds.
Victim Location 45601
Type of a scam Phishing
Called my work as asked if I was ___. When I said yes, they hung up.
Victim Location 55330
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Received telephone call from 863-500-2023. Person asked "Is this…" and used my first name. I said "Yes" and then they said they got the wrong number, giggled and hung up. I believe this to be a "Yes" scam for identity theft where a person’s voice saying "Yes" is recorded and used to make unauthorized purchases, especially if they have other personal and/or financial information to use with it.
Victim Location 48170
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Do not give your info to this number!~ It is completely automated, they do not state what business they are with other than: "We are calling on behalf of your credit union for recent activity on your card ending in ***.." They got my last numbers right, and I contacted the call back number listed in the voicemail they left. It was another automated voice, asking for your info of the last six digits of your credit card, the security code, your social security number, etc. DO NOT TYPE/TEXT ANY OF YOUR INFO TO THEM. IT IS A SCAM
Victim Location 63367
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Automated voice gave details to decrease student loans or possibly make them go away. Asked to press multiple buttons for more information, but since I don’t have any student loans, I chose to hang up
Victim Location 88310
Type of a scam Phishing
Robo call from advising that your Microsoft Windows Key has expired and you are requested to call "1-800-525-1537" to renew your license.
I just hung up as I know that Microsoft Windows Keys are good as you own the computer that they came on or transferable if you purchased a builders Key. A lot of people that are not computer savvy might fall for this scam.
Victim Location 83201
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I received a phone call with an automated female voice informing lower than 6% rates on a credit card I was accepted for. I knew this was a scam straight away, but I wanted to have my number removed from their system. I pressed 9 as requested and kindly asked my petition. The gentleman with a thick middle eastern accent proceeded to berate, harrass, swear, and insult in any manner he could. I remained calm and cordial, asking to have my number removed from records. He informed me that the call was charging me $4 a minute, though his math was off when he described how much he had made from me already. I doubt it. I noticed his reluctance to hang up so I figured I’d run some missing persons past him in case he hears anything and could help, not that it sounded like he wanted to. Immediately he confessed to shooting and killing one individual just last night. I have contacted the sheriff’s office and informed them of his actions.
Victim Location 94103
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Robo claimed my apr would increase if no reply. Caller also said repeated calls were made to contact me which is impossible since my phone is always on and with me 24 hours every day.
Victim Location 46319
Type of a scam Phishing
Representative called and would not give name or state clearly the company she was calling from. All she asked was for my birthdate, for me to say yes, and stated she was calling for personal business. I believe the company she claims to represent is synnex.
Victim Location 43615
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We’ve been receiving several robo calls, though we’ve never answered them, only listened to the voice mails left. The voice mail starts by saying, "this is extremely time sensitive and urgent. We found that there is fraud and misconduct on your tax which you are hiding from the Federal government." We are then instructed to call the number, as above. Number is then repeated.
Today, the same call happened twice on our land line, as it has across the last several days.
I’ve called 3 local news stations and we have left the phone number on an IRS website.
Victim Location 43050
Type of a scam Phishing
703-291-8440 The person asked, ‘Is this (they inserted my first name)".
I replied, ‘Yes’, then the person hung up.
I knew at that moment, it was a scam.
Victim Location 21220
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
Received a letter in the mail first class postage with Fi all Notice in red at the top claiming that they have important information regarding our home load and we need to call within 3 days of receipt of the letter. We received no other such letters, and there was no identifying information about the company name. They had our (incorrect) mortgage amount and a pin. My husband called the number and it turns out they are using a third party call center to forward the calls to their company. Still could not get the company name over the phone- the rep knew very little about the company. They asked about what our Apr is, my name, and wanted a copy of mortgage, none of which we provided. They claimed they could refinance our mortgage and drop the mortgage insurance payments. So many red flags.
Victim Location 34758
Type of a scam Phishing
Said my age group is prone to falling accidents. Asked if I could hear them. I believe they were recording my response.
Victim Location 70084
Type of a scam Other
Caller kept repeating "Hello?", "Hello?", "Hello?". Got me to say "yes" and hung-up.
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Repeatedly calling my house, numerous times a day, everyday. No matter what time of the day, they try and call. I’ve said about reporting the number before and they still call back. They don’t always use the same reason for calling.
Victim Location 16001
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Automated message about my current credit card, not to worry as there was no concerns, this was going to help lower my rates. Press 1 to stay on the line to connect with a representative. I pressed 1 and asked to be removed from their calling list as I do not own any credit cards. He asked me to wait a moment as he was removing me from his list and after 2 minutes the call dropped. I called it back and it went to voicemail. I left a message that I was turning it into the BBB. About 2 minutes later a gentleman called me from that number and it showed RONALD NEBEL on the caller ID this time. This is his cell number thru AT&T. I had called from my landline, an Armstrong Cable phone, and my cell phone that they had originally called to is a Verizon phone.
Victim Location 28467
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received the call on my cell phone. The caller left the following message: "The nature and purpose of this call is to inform you we have ______legal petition notice ____ fraud against you.So before this matter goes to the federal claims courthouse or before you get arrested, please call immediately on our department number 706-223-3830. Make sure you call as soon as possible."
This smelled like a scam. I took the information to the sheriff’s department. They too felt it was a scam but could not do anything. So I am doing what I can, warning you and hopefully thwarting the piranhas.
Victim Location 35824
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a voicemail on my home phone with the following message: "Hello we have been trying to reach you. This call is officially a final notice from IRS Internal Revenue Service. The reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is filing a lawsuit against you. To get more information about this case file, please call immediately on our department number 215-863-9938. I repeat 215-863-9938. Thank you."
Victim Location 72416
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a call today, June 12, 2017, from a local telephone number 870-932-3141. Caller stated "Hello, my name is Claire and I am a Medical Alert Systems Specialist. Can you hear me okay?" to which I replied "Yes, ma’am…" At that point the line went dead and the call ended. Heard about this type of scam on television news recently and decided it was suspicious and decided to report it.
Victim Location 45011
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
This is the we are holding $100.00 in savings you just need to call 1-866-201-8935 to claim it
Victim Location 43515
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Mail voice. Said he was calling to see if I qualify for senior funding to install a free walk in tub. Kept asking if I was still there and if I could hear him alright, suggesting to me he may have been looking for a "yes" answer. When asked the name of the company, he ignored and again went into why he was calling. When asked a second time the name of the company he was representing, he hung up. I called the number to see if a company name would be given, but recording answered as senior funding and gave an email address for any questions.
Victim Location 43515
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Male caller. He said he was calling to assist with application for Medicare. His records indicated that I was a member of either Medicare or Medicaid and asked if that was correct. He kept asking if I could hear him. He said we just needed to go over a few questions. I told him if he was calling from Medicare, he would already have all the information he needed about me. He asked me again if I could hear him alright. I told him I was very concerned about scammers and asked again why he was asking for my information, since he should have access to that from my Medicare records. He said again, so you do have Medicare? I am sure he was looking for a "yes" answer. I said, who are you? and he hung up. Called the number back to see if phone would be answered as Medicare. It was not. It was answered with simply Customer Service. I got recording to send a message with any
questions to same email as the call I got saying the caller was verifying if I qualified for free walk in tub.
Two calls within two days, different phone numbers from OH, with same email address, different reasons for calls.
Victim Location 70003
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
I answered my landline phone, which has NO caller ID. It sounded just like a regular person talking, not a recording and said "can you hear me?" Without even thinking, i said Yes. Then he started talking about a back brace and I realized this was a Medicare scam and I should NOT have said yes. He kept talking and I realized it was a recording. I then said I hope this is recorded and I DO NOT want a back back and this is to tell you NOT to send me a back brace. Call received at 6:41 PM. Normally I would let my answer machine pick up, but I was waiting on a call from my daughter.
Victim Location 70555
Type of a scam Tax Collection
My father received a call from 406-522-4940 stating he was being investigated by the IRS. They did not ask him any questions and he said he did not give them any information but they gave him a phone number to call back. I called both the number called from and the number to call back from my work number and got a fast busy. The call back number is 349-737-1738. I advised him to never give any info and to not call them back at either number. My father is going to the Sheriff’s department with this information.
Victim Location 32216
Type of a scam Other
The caller actually called my employer’s phone number and asked for me by name. The receptionist transferred the call to me. When I picked up the phone, the caller asked if I was ——– and I responded "yes." He immediately hung up. I do not understand how the caller got my work number and now I fear my financial accounts may be in jeopardy. I have not lost any money yet (I received the call today), however I will be monitoring my accounts.
Victim Location 62208
Type of a scam Phishing
I Received a call from phone number 1-253-101-1540. The man only said my first name. I responded "yes". He then hung up. I tried redialing the number and got a recording saying the number could not be completed as dialed.
Victim Location 48433
Type of a scam Phishing
Claimed they mailed me info about an extended warranty for my car, asked if I wanted to talk to one of their specialist, I said "Sure", they hung up.
Victim Location 22030
Type of a scam Employment
I am on various job boards such as Monster, Indeed and DICE and have been picked up by many others. I receive calls that start out with a recorded message stating a first name. Then the caller goes on to say that they noticed I have been on their website to apply for a job, which I have not. They proceed to pause the recording as if someone is really there, asking for personal information under the disguise of finding me employment. At first I was fooled for a while and then realized what was going on. I did not reveal all my info but some. I hung up and blocked the number but I still get calls. The jerks even leave voice mails. I now know to hang up immediately. WATCH OUT, these calls are looking for your personal information probably a form of identity theft.
Victim Location 97229
Type of a scam Debt Collections
threatened that hearing was being scheduled and need to call back to set up time.
Victim Location 65810
Type of a scam Phishing
I wish I could tell you what they are wanting. They call me all of the time asking for a person that is not me. When I tell them I don’t know who they are asking for (they ask for the same person every time) they threaten that person and myself with fraud. Over 2 months ago I asked to be put on the Do Not Call list in house, today they called me again. They are rude and threatening, I am disabled with an anxiety disorder and they are exacerbating my condition by threatening me.
Victim Location 30161
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller called and said can you hear me, I, unfortunately, answered yes but then hung up as soon as I realized it was a solicitation or some other bogus call.
Victim Location 67501
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
a young man called my mom and said he was in trouble. She asked if this was Justin? He agreed. Justin is my son and her grandson. He explained that he was in Topeka, KS and had been drinking and was in a car accident. He had hit a woman who was 6 mos pregnant. He asked her to not tell his mom and that a lawyer would be contacting her. She then received a phone call from the number above. The man claimed to be a lawyer named Chris Jones and he needed $1800.00 to help with "Justin’s" case. Luckily I happened to call my mom while she was on the phone with Mr. Jones and she told me what was going on. I contacted the number she had written down for this lawyer. The person answered with, "How can I help you?" No business name. When I asked who I was calling he said his name was Christopher Jones and wouldn’t tell me anything about the company he worked for. I told him that I was informed that my son was in trouble and I was told to contact this number. He then asked which lawyer I wanted to talk to and I said, "Chris Jones". He asked if I had a case number and I replied I did not. He asked for my son’s name and all I said was, Justin. No last name. He then said he was going to check his files for this case and put me on hold. I hung up after a couple minutes because I know it’s a scam. My son is in school today, I kissed him goodbye this morning. This phone call happened 5 hours after I watched him leave my house. And supposedly he was over 850 miles away in jail.
Victim Location 29506
Type of a scam Phishing
caller said hello then there was a pause. then apparently they acted as if there was a problem with the phone and asked if I could hear them. before I could think about it I said yes but then I quickly hung up while he was talking. I think that this could have been one of these new phone scams so I reported it to you. this happened just shortly so I do not know what they will try to do with my yes response. I guess I will have to monitor mt checking account closely.
Victim Location 80123
Type of a scam Phishing
I’m pretty sure i was scammed. I received a call for the phone number 339-333-8031 caller ID says it is from Lincoln MA I tried to call it back a recording says this account number is not valid.
When I answered the person this is and gave a name and then nothing and not thinking I said YA? So now what’s going to happen. What do I need to watch for? Any help is appreciated. there is no money lost yet but I’m sure it’s coming. If you are not able to help me can you suggest who I should call?
Victim Location 35750
Type of a scam Employment
My wife received a phone call this morning from a caller claiming he was a job recruiter. My wife had attended the Alabama Job Link Job Fair last week so immediately assumed this was a legitimate caller. The caller asked her the type of work she was interested in and what her salary requirements were. She responded to these questions and the caller stated that he had positions available and would ask her some more questions.
The first question he asked was "Are you a US Citizen?" Her response was "No", as she is not a citizen. He again asked her the same question "Are you a US Citizen?" and she replied "No, I’m a legal permanent resident with a work permit". The caller then abruptly ended the call saying "we don’t have any openings for you" and hung up.
As this is a violation of the EEOC laws, I tried calling the number on the caller ID and received a recording stating "Thank you for calling customer service." The message didn’t identify the company and said to e-mail questions to [email protected]
This appears to be a variant of the "Can you hear me?" scam. I’m informing the BBC as the number is a N. Alabama number (Boaz) and the questions are coinciding with the recent Job Fair held last week.
Victim Location 18974
Type of a scam Phishing
Scammer called my place of employment. When transferred to me they asked if this was "my name" to which I replied "yes" and then they hung up
When I called the number back, it states he number was no longer in service
Victim Location 98101
Type of a scam Phishing
We just got a call on a business line they asked for me specifically – and when they said is this XXXXX XXXX I said yes, they hung up immediately
Victim Location 80128
Type of a scam Phishing
It’s the can you hear me scam
Victim Location 32097
Type of a scam Phishing
I received one of the "can you hear me" phone calls today 3/21/17 at 1:07 p.m,.
Victim Location 80013
Type of a scam Phishing
I got a call this afternoon from a local number (the ONLY reason I answered the call was because it came from a local number). An overly perky sounding woman who seemed surprised that I answered…and said she needed to adjust her headset, so I thought it was an actual person.
She didn’t identify herself or the company she was with, only mentioned "a resort I’ve stayed at before" and immediately launched into a long speel about a free resort stay or cruise with no room for interjection.
I politely waited to see where this was going and if this was a live person or a bot and she asked me "to claim your prize, can I ask you a few questions?"
I said "no thanks" and there was a pause, then "I didn’t catch that. Are you still there?" At that point I hung up.
Victim Location 84046
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
They said their headset slipped and I said yes. Then they offerd a discount cruise. I then said take me off your list and hung up. I didn’t realize it was a scam unail I started reading about the yes scam and it said they will say things like my headset slipped.
Victim Location 43055
Type of a scam Phishing
It was the "Can you hear me okay" scam. I think I’m "okay" because I didn’t reply "Yes," I replied "I can." Still very annoying.
Victim Location 92154
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller said can you hear me… I’m having trouble with my headset. Then proceeded to tell me that I had recently stayed in one of their resorts and now qualified for a trip to Orlando Florida with meals included at over 75% off…..I tried to cut her off then realized it was a robocall.
Victim Location 37398
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller used the scam "Can you hear me now" to solicit a "Yes" response. This implies I agree to buy something. In this case a vacation package.
Victim Location 19403
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call and the gentleman said hi I’m calling from customer service can you hear me okay and I said yes and then you proceeded to tell me that I had was selected for a vacation and I hung up and then it hit me that that’s the scam that has been going around and now I’m concerned that they’re going to utilize my acknowledgement for their personal reasons
Victim Location 83814
Type of a scam Phishing
got a call from an automated system from the number 208-968-7802 that indicated they were having issues with a headset.
Victim Location 77573
Type of a scam Phishing
Asked if I could hear them. I did say yes then they said I won a cruise or vacation. I hung up.
Victim Location 18940
Type of a scam Phishing
Phone call asks me if I can hear them and waits for response. Then asks about a warranty that I know nothing about.
Victim Location 29073
Type of a scam Phishing
"Car insurance policy rubbing out. Say yes to speak to an agent…"
Yes
Robo-hangup.
Victim Location 63033
Type of a scam Phishing
Pre-recorded telephone call received 12:02pm on 2/13/2017. Recording stated it was about a customer service issue. Second sentence was "Can you hear me?" I remembered reading about this scam last week, so I automatically responded with "what customer service?" It was at this point that I realized it was a recording, because the next thing that I heard was, "Good!" as if I had answered "yes" in response to their question about whether I could hear them.
Victim Location 52246
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a call from someone saying I had stayed in one of their resorts (no name given). They didn’t identify me, but said I qualified for a 75% off travel package with a hotel stay, free rental car and a cruise, all based in Florida.
The call transpired in this order:
Unknown number(317-527-5548) called my phone.
Pause before dialogue started, claimed it was an issue with their headset.
Launched into pitch, didn’t Identify self, company or ask who I was.
Then asked "If it was okay if I transfer you to someone who will explain the details.
I said "hold up, I have a few questions"
They repeated "can I transfer you?"
I said, "is this some kind of scam"
They repeated "can I transfer you?"
Then the line went quiet for a bit and hung up.
I called back the number and was played a recording saying " the survey you were responding to is now closed, if you would like to be removed form future calls press 9"
Victim Location 57717
Type of a scam Phishing
can you hear me?
Victim Location 97124
Type of a scam Phishing
The idea of this phone scam is aimed at getting people who answer the call to say the word "yes." Once they have a recording on file of your voice saying "yes," scammers can then use it to authorize unwanted charges on bills, credit cards and more.
"You say ‘yes,’ it gets recorded and they say that you have agreed to something," Susan Grant, director of consumer protection for the Consumer Federation of America, told CBS News.
The caller may also ask you to press a button to be placed on the "do not call" registry, which is just a way for the crooks to find out if the number they called is active.
Victim Location 44118
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
I answered the phone and I heard some noise and then she said "oh, are you there?" and I said yes. She said oh my headset slipped so I didn’t hear you. My name is Emily and you have stayed at one of our resorts in the past and we’d like to offer you a 70% discount. I hung up on her.
Victim Location 54311
Type of a scam Phishing
It was the "Can you hear me" scam. I answered yes by reflex. He started out asking how I was and went right into the question. I had no time to even remember the scam that I did know about. I have not noticed any financial burdens as of yet. Offering travel/vacation
Victim Location 54130
Type of a scam Phishing
They started the conversation by asking "Can you here me?" And i said yes. They went on to say i had qualified for a vacation. I then hung up
Victim Location 95747
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
This appears to be a "can you hear me" attempt looking for yes responses to be used later. Male caller said I was pre-approved for some vacation promotions. I did respond yes and then realized what was going on and hung up. My number is on the do not call registry. Call occurred 2/3/17 at 9:32 am PST.
Victim Location 90048
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
A recording calls and asks if you can hear them to get you to say "yes". Then tells you you won a vacation or something. I don’t know the repurcussions of me saying "yes" to hearing then. I just read they take your money by twisting your yes to mean something else.
Victim Location 65251
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Said I didn’t know him and I know have a phone number he used to have and he was trying to log into his account and wondering if I received a weird text? I said ‘i got NOTHING’ and hung up.
I have had the same number for over 15 years — so think this is some sort of SCAM
Victim Location 70769
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
The caller says they are with customer support. They offer a free trip to Disney World and free food vouchers. They ask you if you have a credit card. I believe they are looking for you to say the word "yes". When I inadvertently said it after I told them I was not interested, they said I didn’t qualify and they hung up. It is possible they were just looking to get me to say the word "yes" to use to sign me up for a service I have not ordered.
Victim Location 79119
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was called from 718-878-6184 by an Officer Rios, telling me I had won $750,000, , did not give me a name of the place I won the money from. He wanted me to give him a credit card or debit card number so I could pay 1% (2,500.00) so the prize would be delivered to me. He gave me a password 060179132015 and I was to call J. Hernandez at 202-905-2253 give the password and provide the payment information ( card number). I called the number and told them I did not have 2,500.00 to pay, he then hung up. I believe this was a scam and will not answer if they call back.
Victim Location 43040
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Left voicemail stating to call within 24 hours with a case number they left. Clearly a scam. No company name given The voicemail box they left the message on did not identify me as the owner of the voicemail but they left my name on there anyway. How do they know it was the right number??
Victim Location 52246
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I received 2 automated phone calls on September 28th, 2016. One at 1:13 PM and another at 3:46 PM. They said that I have potentially 4 or more potential charges against me based off of an error on my tax return. It then went on to tell me that I have only 24 hours to call 202-241-0604 or else police will be sent to arrest me and put me in jail for federal tax crimes. I never called the number because it was obviously a scam for a plethora of reasons. But it surely cannot be legal make up potential charges and claim a person will be arrested if they do not call a certain number and use their service.
Victim Location 65785
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a call on my cell phone this morning from 417-233-5224. They claimed to be a third party security firm. They told me that there have been a lot of false calls on peoples alarms in my area. They them wanted to know if I rented or owned my home. I told them that my security system worked great and what was the name of their company. When I asked that they told me quickly that they had to go and hung up the phone. I did a reverse look up and found that this was a home phone in Republic MO. I have called my local sheriff’s office and reported it.
Victim Location 35581
Type of a scam Other
I received a "Notice of Reward" post card with no return address on the card. I called the number given on the card 18777998752, I spoke to a representative named Amanda Garcia. She explained it was a savings packet for Target or Walmart but wanted me to cover the S&H cost of the packet which was the amount of $2.95 prepaid with a credit or debit card. I have attached a picture of the post card. They didn’t even have my name spelled correctly.
The Claim # 035059262 which I imagine is the same on all the post cards. I investigated through the internet and found one similar from 2014 the phone number was different.
Victim Location 32615
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Received multiple post cards with the following (name changes each time)
* Final Notice *
Please call Mr. Gray
within 3 days at 1-888-232-7348
9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., 7 days a week.
We have been unable to contact you by phone
and would appreciate a call.
this is the third and final notice
that ware are able to send you.
(PLEASE DISREGARD IF YOU HAVE ALREADY CALLED)
Thank You
Mr. Gray
Victim Location 78586
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone call at my residence stating that it was the Internal Revenue Service and that they had a warrant for my arrest and stated that I had to call their number to rectify the situation. Unfortunately, I deleted said message, but I still wanted to contact your office to save other people from this telephone scam.
Victim Location 37129
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Several Robo-calls from 360-362-4728, 509-315-1157, 512-838-3294 and 817-932-0819 starting March 8 and still going on. When voicemail is left, all state that the "IRS is filing lawsuit against you" and to "call immediately on our department number". We did not answer any calls, since the IRS has better means to contact us.
Victim Location 19713
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A pre-recorded female voice from number (360) 262-6461 called my phone and many others with a message that states, "This is the final attempt the IRS is making to contact you, and is filing suit against you. Please call back at 360-262-6461 IMMEDIATELY!"
Victim Location 31312
Type of a scam Government Grant
Caller (with heavy Middle Eastern accent) said I had been chosen from the census to receive a $6700 Government grant. all I had to do was contact Rose Milton at 845-999-0204 with my authorization code NM130 and within 30 minutes I can go to Western Union to pick up my money. The call came from 646-593-7957. They had my name, phone number and address.
Victim Location 30214
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message on my answering machine: Your subject to arrest under a Federal Warrant for 5 criminal charges, and the sheriff has been ordered to arrest you. You need to call us as soon as possible at 804-212-2896
Victim Location 55117
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
I have a digital answering machine (I do NOT have caller ID) for my landline phone. On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 2:48 pm, I received a voicemail message (I did NOT answer the phone – I did a *69 to get info on the caller). The message was received from my own phone number. The message said "there was no problems with my current account – it was urgent that I contact them concerning them lowering my interest rates – eligibility expires shortly so please consider this my final notice".
Victim Location 31405
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I have been contacted twice this week by a Terri Wesley. I was not given a company name or location. The lady asks me about my student loans (which are up to date) and told me I need to pay $200 and can put on her credit card.
When I state I have no credit card, they hang up immediately.
Victim Location 83731
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Bogus "Best of "… Award for the city of eagle. Directs to local-best.com Originates from browest.org
Victim Location 06530
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
telling me i am eligible to win some crap and doesn’t give you the option to opt out its a Plainville CT # calling 860-351-7544 on my cell and i’m on the do not call registry
Lower electrical bill, they also ask for social security number, thank the gov’t for that
Victim Location 99224
Type of a scam Government Grant
Person says they are from the United states government looking to give out government grants up towards $5000 for free and if I’d prefer to pick it up at wal-mart or other near by retailers. They ask me to verify my address and phone number of which they had correct and then gave me a second number to call with an ID number to claim the money. The call was from 202-436-9791. When I called the second number to ask who and what this is about the lady hung up on me.
Victim Location 74452
Type of a scam Tech Support
This number 877-806-3107 calls with a recorded message saying there is a complaint against my deceased for 2 years mother. It gives a reference number of 3214201. I am not going to call the number because it sounds like a scam. Please let others know, his definitely is suspicious. Thanks!