Victim Location 38632
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Got a call from someone but she would not tell me where she was calling from. Told me that I was to recieve money but i will need to call a number and give them HQ645-01confirmation when i call them back and that will qualify me for 1.5 million dollars. Did not call back but she has called me two times saying they are waiting on my call.
Victim Location 80226
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Called our landline number, even though it is listed on the Do Not Call Registry. Identified themselves as Medicare Advisor. Asked if I can hear them so I would say "Yes". I had forgotten that I heard about such scams awhile ago. I automatically said Yes, so I’m praying nothing comes of it for me. It just happened about 10 minutes ago. I am also reporting to the FCC.
Victim Location 63379
Type of a scam Phishing
We were selling wingtips for $400 and we listed it on either Craigslist or Barnstormers. Someone contacted me and said they would pay $400 plus extra and wanted our address. He said he would send his mover and we were to pay the mover the extra money that the buyer was giving to us.
Victim Location 55117
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a text two days ago saying “ I have your attention, I gave your contact lists, facebook lists and my spyware was triggered and have footage of pornagraphic images they will send out to the entire lists of contacts”. This was all if so didn’t send them $1,000 to the website which they provided. Continued on to day think “Think I’m joking?” “You have one day to do so and then let’s call it that? I will then vanish and never contact you again and you can live stress free”.
+1 (832) 981-5131
That’s the number they used. I turned off all my location devices and did not respond.
Victim Location 68506
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
They claimed I had contacted them for student loan debt forgiveness. I have not tried to contact anyone for student loan debt forgiveness. They called from the 531-213-1626 number but wanted me to call the 888-231-7089 number back before 6 to let them know if they could take me off the list or to complete my application. I did not do either since I know it is a scam. I also reported the number to donotcall.gov and I blocked the number. They call me several times a day and several times a week. It gets old, I keep my phone on silent praying I don’t miss an urgent call from friends and family or work due to having to avoid these calls. It’s rather annoying.
Victim Location 78621
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I am getting these calls to call back this number – at the end of the voicemail "it says this is a debt collector" I have no idea what debt they are trying to collect.
Type of a scam Phishing
Left a message claiming my social insurance number was being used in fake loans and credit cards
Victim Location 78410
Type of a scam Phishing
Different numbers call me and have told me that I have a warrant for my arrests on my social security number
Victim Location 90745
Type of a scam Phishing
“This message regarding our location _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ it’s imperative that we speak to you in regards to their whereabouts if you cannot verify contact information for this individual please contact at the the way so that we can update our records and remove your number from _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ our number is 877-262-0887…”
Victim Location 59401
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a voicemail today from a female at the phone # listed above. She told me that legal proceedings are about to begin against me due to fraudulent use of my SS#. She instructed me to call the phone # listed above for advice. I knew this call had to be a hoax, but I called to see if I could learn more in reporting them. My call to the # listed above resulted in a recording stating that the # isn’t set up to receive calls!
Victim Location 38059
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a computer phone call telling me that my account will be charged $300 for a computer package I did not order. I first suspended my debit card then called the number back. I told them that I never ordered a package and my account better not be charged.
Victim Location 33611
Type of a scam Phishing
Phone call from 800 number, automated machine told me that my social security number had been suspended, (which isn’t possible) and that I needed to talk to one of their representatives. No business name or anything.
Victim Location 76179
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a text stating that a sum of money had been withdrawn from my Wells Fargo Account and that I should check my account @ http://loginwellsonline42b3boc.ga
Victim Location 45230
Total money lost $29.90
Type of a scam Phishing
I believe this is a scam. I accidentally dialed the wrong phone number to check my card balance. I actually dialed 866-259-2955. They said that I won a $100 walmart card and it never came to me. I called them back and they said I provided the wrong address but he would never give me the address that he had for me. He then said he was going to charge me for providing the wrong address. This gentleman keeps call ing me now from 203-347-0550. He has called me at least 6 times. I have since cancelled my credit card co to close the account. I have disputed the charges with my credit card company.
Victim Location 91607
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call on my cell phone from the above telephone number – the message was a threat: If I didn’t respond by calling back, I could be arrested for failure to appear before "….a magistrate judge or exam jury for a federal crimminal offense….." I did not return their call.
Victim Location 92058
Type of a scam Credit Cards
There said important info on my credit card terms, when you push 9 you go to a person who I ask to remove me from there call list.
"NO" then he told me to "Shut Up’ and again I said to please remove me & again "NO".
I have now block them again, they call 4 or 5 times a day using different numbers.
Victim Location 37996
Type of a scam Phishing
I have no clue who they are they are calling from Ladonia, TX the voice mail only picked up part of it but it says if they are not contacted to discuss some matter about 4 matters I was going to be arrested by federal officers. They didn’t even use my name so how do they know they contacted the correct person, and I have never had a arrest record in my life. I blocked their call, but most of them have several numbers and keep calling back. I am sure they are wanting money, but I didn’t talk to them. I tried calling them back to get a name of the company to put in this information, but know one answered.
Victim Location 44130
Type of a scam Other
Consumer stated she keeps receiving phone calls from 512-565-5355.
They leave a message stating that her social security number has been suspended.
Victim Location 59105
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Posted a dishwasher on Craig’s list. 3 different numbers out of state texted me. All of them reading from the same script. First asking if I would except a cashiers check. Knowing it was fishy I said sure just to see where it goes all of them said there will be more added for their movers. And now I am waiting for all 3 of them to send me these checks which are sure to be fake but they are being over nighted to me I am gonna look up these banks numbers if they exist at all. Beware literally the first reply was a scamer and all I am trying to do is sell my dishwasher people suck and I think these people should have their fingers cut off tongue ripped out and their eyes removed with rusty spoons. There is nothing worst than lying thieves.
Victim Location 78221
Type of a scam Phishing
Get calls and leave message saying….’Im a private carrier contacting you in regards sealed documents your required signature from you to be delivered and presented to you at a place of employment or home within the next 48 hours between 12 noon and 5 PM please make sure to have two forms of ID dropped off of the document if you happen to be at a place of employment you will need a supervisor or HR representative to sign off as a witness? if you have any questions or would like to please stop what on the service please contact the filing party immediately at 855-200-5630…”
Victim Location 20011
Type of a scam Phishing
The scammer calls and says you have a case pending, and if you do not contact them, the matter will go to court, they will freeze your bank account and social security number, and have you arrested. They instruct you to call them at 817 380 1469.
Victim Location 89074
Type of a scam Other
This unkown number from CO left an automated recording with no info…said You have not responded to our attempts to reach you in past 6 months, the US Government is filing a law suit against you. But no attorney name, no info…nada
Victim Location 48188
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Automated message says I am eligible for free medical braces and to press one for information. I cut the call right away but they leave voicemail.Continuous calls with no name from various numbers. Each time I block, they call using a different phone number. Very frustrating. I am healthy, and never been in need of braces in my life so far and have been registered in the do not call registry for years.
Victim Location 53711
Type of a scam Tech Support
Consumer received a call saying that their was an issue with the consumer’s Microsoft and they told the consumer that the consumer had to call them back to unfreeze.
Victim Location 78232
Type of a scam Phishing
I have no legal problems or any other financial problems. This is a scam! I live in Texas and my daughter-in-law lives in California! Said they were investigating some legal proceedings against me
Victim Location 77581
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Scaring tactics to threaten to call local police if no contact is made
This was a phone call and I have saved the voice mail from above phone located in Sacramento, CA. I attached the audio file.
Victim Location 77009
Type of a scam Employment
There’s an ad on Craigslist I believe it’s in jobs and under the title general labor it’s about employment in North Carolina for the hurricane and Disaster Cleanup I had seen the ad last week sent 3 emails within 3 days hoping to hear back from these people and nothing so I went ahead and flag the ad well it is now Sunday and I saw it again yesterday which was Saturday September 29th I went ahead and reply to their email and immediately received a message back from a Craigslist auto email responder saying if I was interested to click the link below and I will be directed to their website to fill out the application but once I did that I went to the application process on the website I scrolled all the way to the bottom just to review it before I put any information in and they are asking for you to give them $40 via PayPal for a background check they have no contact information no valid address email address nothing of that nature through the link on the website that says contact us when you click the link you are redirected to a Yahoo browser they have no contact information whatsoever and they also State on their application that they accept felonies non-felony contractors and subcontractors giving these people such as the people that have been convicted of felonies and crimes a false hope thinking that they’re going to get a good job if they pay that $40 like I said once again they have no contact information once you send them the $40 that’s it they got you their ad on Craigslist has no phone number no company name no Company address no contact information whatsoever this is a scam 100% Here is the Craigslist LINK https://houston.craigslist.org/lab/6710159631.html and the Website is hurricaneworkers2018.com
Victim Location 37421
Type of a scam Tax Collection
One call received at 2:39 pm eastern and another call at 3:25 pm. Computer generated voice warning me that the IRS has issued a warrant for my arrest and to call them back immediately.
Victim Location 89061
Type of a scam Debt Collections
this a scam call 1-925-908-0934 its a debt Reduction scam in danvill ca with
Victim Location 38117
Type of a scam Other
I recd a call at 10:45 AM this morning and they left a msg on my voice mail. A man stated there is a motion filed against me suspending all bank accts; he said they had my name and social. To review all right and details I should call them back at 800-246-2310. This was my final chance to resolve without the court. I did not return the call and I reported the phone numbers to the FTC..
Victim Location 32119
Type of a scam Employment
Here is message I received: “A non-profit recruitment firm. I saw your resume online and I’m calling about an online opportunity working with *** you’ll be listing products and posting reviews online in your spare time Hourly pay ranges from $17-$32 an hour we are currently hiring 23 people this month so please register today at web store jobs dot org that’s Web store jobs dot org”. I don’t have a resume posted online……
I did the research before I got any further once they asked for money via the website, so I have no idea how much they wanted. The link on the website had all kinds of convincing testimonials, twitter & FaceBook postings. BEWARE!
Victim Location 34652
Type of a scam Phishing
They called my home several times requesting my husband on "personal matter". They also called on his cell phone. He finally answered. They said someone was filing a legal action against him, gave him a claim number and another phone number to call. When he called the next number and asked who they were, they were very vague. They said that for him to get more info, they needed to confirm his personal information including his birth date, etc. When my husband refused they threatened that he would be served with legal documents. After arguing with them, my husband finally said, "serve me!".
That was not the end. They called again on the home phone. I answered and told them that they already had this conversation with my husband. Did not matter. They call repeatedly still using different people. I will block the number.
Victim Location 23452
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Stated in voicemail that my social number was filed for illegal activity when i called they tried real hard to get that info my name social address but they wouldnt provide there info or who they were and what they were doing
Victim Location 41017
Type of a scam Phishing
Voicemail message saying that I needed to call to avoid legal action. Message says that I will be taken into custody from local police if I don’t return the call.
Victim Location 78620
Type of a scam Phishing
Robocall stating there are warrants out for me and that police and armed guards will be at my home within 24hrs if I dont call them back.
Victim Location 68850
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
They tried messaging me telling me they were going to buy a vehicle they were going to send money in check and wanted me to pay for shipping. Asked for info about them they did not want to release any information figured out it was a scam and blocked them.
Victim Location 29669
Type of a scam Phishing
A lady called and stated we have a complaint against your social security number. To speak with a live person press 1. This was a very firm and serious female voice. When you press 1, it goes no where. Phone number 864-399-1369.
Victim Location 29680
Type of a scam Phishing
Left voice mail message on my phone. Sherry Scott called and stated she will be coming by my house to sign off on some papers concerning a claim they have in their office. I can call 855-319-2494 for additional information. Reference number 1082168.
Victim Location 48083
Type of a scam Debt Collections
The person called my personal cell phone and did not let me know what company they were calling for. I called the number back because they said they were trying to get a hold of me. They then proceeded to ask me if I ever lived in marine city, ss#, dob, lkas, and place of work. I was shocked they were giving all of this person apparently with the same as me information but I let them know it was not me. They asked me to verify by giving my info. I told them I never give info over phone and hung up. I then went to my place of employment at night to find out that this company called my place of employment 9x in 3 days to see if I work there. That is harassment and stalking. I do not need to give any of my information to anyone especially over the phone. Let alone it’s the wrong person. I’m absolutely mortified that they called my place of employment that often as if I’m in collections. I talked to the supervisor but as I said before every time I have called or googled the phone number nothing came up. Also, when I called the number back it did not say who the business was and it went right to a person that asked is this Jillian which freaked me out. This is not how to run a business nor am I sure if this is a business.
Victim Location 37601
Type of a scam Phishing
Received phone call automated This is an attempt to reach my name, regarding documents received in our office, we need to hear from you or your legal representation in regards to this matter immediately, or they will be sending law enforcement to your work/ home. I mistakenly called back and they ask me to verify my social and date of birth and I refused. They hung up but keep calling. Never says who the are or where their from.
Victim Location 94597
Type of a scam Phishing
Transcription of message which sounds like a computer generated voice and mentions no company or reason for law suit:
“And the investigating team of our department is investigating you and your family we had tried to notify you regarding these issue in previous six months but we had never _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ from you so it has been considered as an intentional fraud and lawsuit has been filed under your name by the United States government you may call our department number on 256-275-9713 I repeat it’s 256-275-9713 thank you…”
I do not return calls but assume this is a phishing scam.
Victim Location 44107
Type of a scam Phishing
Possible Scammer called twice so far on my cell phone . NO NAME COMPANY’S NUMBER IS 1-844-275-7044 .
I do not not how they got my phone number . Scammer stated they are with Norton Anti-virus – Microsoft . Person stated virus program is going out of business and that I am entitled to a 299.00 refund .
In order to receive refund , I must give them control of my Computer , of which I did NOT . I requested Company to mail me a check . They stated Company cannot do that at this time , But I can receive refund immediately if they can get control of my Computer .
Sounded suspicious and too good to be true . So That did not happen , but I wanted to report calls I received so someone else doesn’t fall prey to their scam . PLEASE ADVISE .
Thank You
Victim Location 66212
Type of a scam Phishing
Daily I get a call from this business and they want to know the last 4 digits of my SS number to verify with me certain personal business information that I need to know. They will not identify if this is debt collection or something else and will not send me anything in the mail. AND THEY WILL NOT STOP CALLING ME.
Victim Location 55369
Type of a scam Other
A call was left on my messages from a company that says my computer license is expired. I called them back (I knew it was a scam) and they wanted me to turn my computer on so they could do work because my computer license was expired. Told them I knew this is a scam and I was going to report them and hung up.
Victim Location 71234
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
we posted in the local newspaper a piece of farm equipment for sale with our cell phone as a contact number. we received a text from someone asking if livestock trailer was still for sale. we replied yes. They wanted pictures which we sent. Afterward they sent a text that they would "propose payment for the trailer and I will instruct my client to issue out payment to you with a cashiers check" Payment would be excess amount to cover shipping. Anyway the entire thing smelled like a scam. We responded that they should call us so we could talk to them. They responded that they were unable to call. The area code is in California.
Victim Location 60201
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a pre recorded message saying i was being served with legal documents and that if i did not call number back, i would be arrested.
They are saying that they are a Prelitigation firms Aras (or Eris, Eras, and Associates).
Victim Location 60649
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
TIRED OF
Victim Location 15202
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
A man called me and told me that my father was in a car accident. He was ok, but my father hit the man’s little brother and he’s in the hospital and not sure if he’s going to make it. Then he said his older brother (who was a "dangerous man", in the mob) got into an altercation with my father and kidnapped him and they’re going to kill my father if I don’t pay them the money for the medical bills. I didn’t believe him so I started asking questions about the location of the accident and when I did, the man yelled at me and cut me off. So I texted my dad to see where he was…sure enough, he was home watching TV.
Victim Location 46614
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Received tx call 6:13 pm from Travis stating that I had been entered into a sweepstakes and selected as a 25000 winner. He called from 844 954 3210 and asked me to call back at 877 406 0247 ex 747. I did not speak with him but these instructions were left on my answering machine.
Victim Location 34293
Type of a scam Phishing
On Tuesday, 9/12 I received a call with "No Caller ID", I picked up and did not say anything, they hung up. Yesterday, I was caught off guard with another call, same "No Caller ID" and when I picked up they used my name "G…." and impulsively I said "Yes" and they immediately hung up. I am usually so diligent about this and am unsure as to what this means or how they can use it. The scammers somehow got my name. I am putting a fraud alert on my credit and will be watching my statements.
Obviously, they are switching up their tactics if they have your name already.
Victim Location 73111
Type of a scam Government Grant
Saying that they were with government and its free money my phone number has been slated to recived 9.000. Dollars. They can put the money on in your checking account or on a credit card then i hung up the phone
Victim Location 45229
Type of a scam Utility
I received a phone call today from (513-438-3376) the message stated that if you have not missed a payment on you utility bill in the last six months then press 1. They claim they can reduce your energy bill by 15%. I feel this is a scam and I wanted to warn others.
Victim Location 27215
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
The call was a recording with a person named Jeremy asking if I recently had knee, shoulder or back pain and ends with, "Is that correct?"
Victim Location 64683
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Legal action if I don’t contact them about 4 outstanding items. I may be arrested.
Victim Location 29693
Type of a scam Tech Support
Receive a call stating my computer was messed up. We did not have our computer on. My computer is in storage. Ask to be taken off calling list and he cursed at me and hung up.
Victim Location 97321
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
I got a call earlier this morning around 10:20 and they said their name was my name and then asked if I could hear them. Of course as a natural response I said yes. They then continued to try to sell me a vacation package. I hung up immediately.
Victim Location 29316
Type of a scam Phishing
Message on phone says we have not filed taxes. You have 24 hours to contact us or we will turn it over to our attorney. Did not say how much money is owed, just call numbers.
Victim Location 68106
Type of a scam Phishing
Male Voice. Asked if I was XX, exact words are "Hello Can I speak to *Name*", said yes this is XX and then line went dead.
Victim Location 84501
Type of a scam Phishing
Landline phone.. rarely use this phone, so no caller ID… a young man asked "is this (my name)"? I said "yes this is" …He hung up. I have seen the news reports of them making these type of calls and not to say yes to anything, but I was distracted and it was automatic. I have placed a police report, had my accounts noted about this call, and reported to BBB.
Victim Location 32256
Type of a scam Phishing
Received call from an area code same as mine. caller asked "Is this——(my name). I responded yes. They began to state that they could save me money on utilities and then was disconnected…. When I tried to call number 904 531 3347 it was disconnected.
Victim Location 67701
Type of a scam Other
I got a recorded phone call from a local phone number (for me) stating that my warranty was about to expire and that I needed to immediately respond to this phone call. I hung up and blocked the numbe.
Victim Location 89148
Type of a scam Phishing
I was half asleep, answered the phone. As soon as I said "yes" they hung up. I tried calling them back, but they said all our agents are busy on a recorded message.
Victim Location 27705
Type of a scam Phishing
They called and said hi. I said yes and they hung up. Not sure if this is a part of the "yes" scam
Victim Location 27302
Type of a scam Phishing
Call phishing scam. They hung once they got the word "yes".
their phone number is disconnected.
Victim Location 32304
Type of a scam Identity Theft
This person is getting real homes up for rent and taking the pics and uploading them on the different rental sites dropping the prices reasonably low and using your basic info he/she sends and then uses your phone number as points of contact. I have a text message trail in my phone as well as an email and phone contact.
Victim Location 94523
Type of a scam Phishing
A scratchy call came through from an unrecognized number and I was wary. I just listened and then the person said a name and I unfortunately said yes, then they hung up. When I called back the phone rings perpetually busy. I need your advice please.
Victim Location 70760
Type of a scam Phishing
The caller said "Can you hear me?"
Victim Location 15317
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Called and said there has been charges on my cards outside the US.
Charges of $124 from Guatemala and other countries and amounts.
"Are you saying you have not traveled to this destination?"
Just a fact we recently came back from cruise in the Caribbean and that may be how we were targeted
Victim Location 34654
Type of a scam Phishing
PERSON PHONED MY CELL AND ASKED A QUESTION TO GET ME TO SAY YES THREE TIMES AND THEN HUNG UP. WHEN I RING THE NUMBER BACK, I GET A FAX MACHINE.
Victim Location 80109
Type of a scam Phishing
It was late evening, a man called, when I answered he said something I said "what" he asked "can you hear me?" and unfortunately I said "yes, who is this ". From what I’ve heard all they need is the yes. I tried calling the number back, it comes up disconnected.
Victim Location 83554
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller asked if I were me and before thinking, I said Yes. After that nothing. I called the number back (which I shouldn’t do I’m thinking, and recording said if I wanted my number taken off call list press 2, which I did. Worried now because of this Yes scam going around.
Victim Location 80130
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a call and the lady introduced herself as Jessica and she said is can you hear me ok. I noticed a pause and know my answer was recorded. The phone then hang-up. I tried to call back and got a messaged which just repeated no matter what option you chose. I know there is a scam where people are recording your answers then using it to order products you never said was ok to order.
Victim Location 20155
Type of a scam Phishing
I got a phone call today 3/14/17 at 12:56 PM from 571.402.8808 phone number. The recorded voice was asking are you there? can you hear me? I said yes. I heard this is a phone scam and the criminal will use the YES word to charge something based on recorded voice. I want to report this number.
Victim Location 33953
Type of a scam Phishing
Can You Hear Me Now scam
Victim Location 44062
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a call that I thought was live person but was message. They asked if I could hear them and without thinking I said "Yes" and then quickly said "No" when I remembered the scam technique. I then hung up the phone.
Victim Location 29627
Type of a scam Tech Support
number comes up on TV screen showing 000000. Giving a refund where I paid to have my computer repaired. Will send information to my e-mail to fill out and return. Where computer was repaired stated they did not call me.
Victim Location 37363
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
It’s a little different but the caller told me he was calling because I had won a vacation. In the process asking if I could hear him OK and I answered yes without thinking because the only scam I had hear about the caller responds differently. It just happened then I googled to see if I made a mistake saying yes there is a vacation scan in Wisconsin similar so it appears it could be another scam. It was a local number so that threw me off the ones I heard about were out of town numbers . I hung up on the caller without answering any questions & tried to call back the number and got a recording saying the survey I was called about has ended the number was 423/661-7404. I just wanted to go ahead and report because it sounds like the scam in Wisconsin.
Victim Location 27591
Type of a scam Phishing
"Can you hear me ok"
Victim Location 73068
Type of a scam Phishing
A women’s voice said she was having problems with her headset and was calling to give away free hotel stay and a cruse. I said no and the message repeated.
Victim Location 48101
Type of a scam Phishing
It is the "Can you hear me" scam. Above is the phone number the call came from.
Victim Location 15146
Type of a scam Phishing
On 2-9-17, The person calling asked, "can you hear me clearly?" I hung-up. The local news reported this type of question could lead to identity theft. I am just reporting this possible scam.
Victim Location 53182
Type of a scam Phishing
Male called my cell phone saying they were from quality control then asked if I could hear them. And I said yes and realized what was going on and hung up. I did not give out any information during this 3 second phone call
Victim Location 53711
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call on my cell phone. The man said "Hi this is so and so from the customer service department. Can you hear me ok?" I just said "No, thank you" and hung up. I don’t remember the name he said.
Victim Location 53110
Type of a scam Phishing
I recieved the call at 6:08 pm I answered the phone and music played, then a msn said "can you hear me?" I immediately hung up.
Victim Location 95608
Type of a scam Phishing
On Saturday, January 28th I received a phone call from a 916 area code at 12:31pm. I said ‘Hello" and a womans voice said "Hi"! and then she said "sorry my headset fell, can you hear me now?" I said "yes", and then she proceeded to tell me I won a trip and by then, I could tell it was a recording so i hung up. Now 5 days later, I saw two news reports stating that there is a phone scam occurring and not to say yes to the question "can you hear me?" Apparently they take your recording and use it to scam you and make it seem like you agreed to some sort of other expenses and they use the "yes" recording to say they have you agreeing and will take legal action if I don’t pay up, or use recording to sign up for something.
Victim Location 45229
Type of a scam Phishing
1/646/378/8002 is number I was called on. I called them back to tell them to not call, and left msg not to call and take off list or I will report to AG, they called right back asking same thing. I hung up.
Victim Location 29585
Type of a scam Phishing
person called me asking if I could hear them O K I said yes I understand that according to the news this was someone recording my voice when I answered yes please tell me how I can protect myself from occurring any debt
Victim Location 53022
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a text from (415) 508-4628 and was given a code to put it. I did so then wondered why I was suppose to do that. After checking on the number is showed that a few other people have received the same text saying that it was a request from a friend to use their USA number to get a verification code so the friend could access her email? Now I am wondering if I have been scammed and someone is going to make calls using my phone information.
Victim Location 83642
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
I have received a total of 19 calls just today from this number wanting to sell health insurance. On some occasions it is simply a "robo call" others a live agent I have repeatedly asked to be removed from the call list.
On attempt to call the number back, it is only ever ‘busy’.
On the 19th call I advised that due to the high number of calls I was reporting them to the ScamPulse.com and DOI. Their reply is that there a multiple agencies calling today & that it wasn’t them.
Victim Location 79109
Type of a scam Charity
9:24am; 4/6/16
Phone call from live person to my cell phone asking for "Patty" when I relayed it was a wrong number; called then said "maybe you can help me" and she proceeded to tell me about breast cancer patients that cannot afford medical care and would I be willing to share home address to offer financial support.
I asked the called what cancer charity this was for and she continued by explaining the levels of support that are offered from gold level& up.
I told her that i was not interested and ended the call.
Victim Location 70809
Type of a scam Other
I called the number posing as a student to see what the company had to offer. They asked me for my age I said 17 and they said you need to be 17 and a half to apply and I said I am 17 and a half and they said they would send me a study guide. I said dont you need my address and the lady gave me a number and said to text it with my information. As a teacher I had my doubts about the legitimacy of the program. Calling the number cleared it up.
Victim Location 42635
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a post card in the mail titled "Notice of Reward". It has your name, a claim number, amount (that is your reward) and expiration date. The post card goes on to say "our records indicate you have an unclaimed reward on your account. We are holding $100 in savings for you, good at Wal-Mart, Target and many more- in your name. The deadline to claim your reward is ________. This will be your only notice. Call now to claim your reward reserved in your name. 1-855-672-0672 Monday-Saturday 9 am-10 pm ET " then it lists a "claim number". Once you call the number he will explain they will send you a voucher in the mail but you must send a shipping fee. This is where I hung up. I believe it’s a scam!
Victim Location 35077
Type of a scam Other
I have received mail and also phone calls regarding the warranty renewal on my vehicle. The phone # is 205639-0032. My warranty has been taken care with the Automobile Dealer.
Victim Location 46815
Type of a scam Tax Collection
My mother received a phone call yesterday and today stating that there is a lawsuit pending against her and she needs to call this number 202-569-1431.
Luckily she know to call me and does not respond to these calls.
Victim Location 18512
Type of a scam Tax Collection
two separate calls from 2 different numbers telling me that I am in trouble with the treasury dept and they could help First call from Steve Martin second call from Mr Gray , first name was hard to make out because of a poor phone connection
Victim Location 55122
Type of a scam Tech Support
Along time ago I purchased a Registrey cleaner online and then had some problems called the number and some woman ends up letting me remote her on my pc I figured this was on the up and up and it ended up my pc crashed so bought a new lap top but I am sure our IP address is probably the same. Get phone calls from them different times. We have McCaffees on our computer says we are secure we have the network deal from them…These people are just a pain in the you know what. So this time I called them since when I got the blue screen saying there could be something wrong with my network security don’t shut down well I did. This is a new laptop not a year old yet and I bought the extra warranty so if it didn’t start up It would go back. It did start up so I really think they were scamming again. Here is the number I called maybe it has been turned into you by someone else. 866-639-9442 if this helps…so thanks for your time and believe me I am very aware of things now…