Victim Location 80017
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
I couldn’t catch the name of the company. All I got was the missed phone number. It was a robo call for a vacation to Florida. The robo call asked if they could ask for information, almost as if it was just trying to record me saying yes. I hung up. I’m not sure if this is even their right number because I’ve blocked the same call before from a different number, not sure how they can call using multiple numbers. It’s scary and aggravating.
Before the robo calls it was a woman who kept saying repeteadly I just need your information. She refused to answer what company she was with, her name, or what this was for. I would nevergive information to a stranger I don’t know.
Victim Location 80030
Total money lost $625
Type of a scam Online Purchase
i found a car on autotrader a 2001 honda el i liked the price so i called the phone number back the lady said she had to sell the car due to her husband died and it gave her bad memorys she had me contact who i thought was ebay motors thru a phone number to finalize the sale so i did they wanted me to use ebay gift cards which i have used in the past so i set it up. then i called the next morning with questions and no one answered the phone so i got suspicious and called ebay motors who said i had been scammed they were able to recoup most of 1 gift card and none of the other so i lost 625.00 i filed the police report and of course they cant help because no money is in it for them. so ive been doing my own so beware of this scam
Victim Location 80234
Type of a scam Debt Collections
This is one of several vm messages left on my phone saying this is the IRS and there is a law suit filed against me. Call 817-587-9302. I KNOW the IRS does NOT contact people by phone, only written notice. Someone needs to call these people and put them on notice. Suggestions please.
Victim Location 80021
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Caller said I had won 3.5 million and a Mercedes. I needed to send them $450. To register in order to receive this.
Victim Location 80439
Type of a scam Phishing
Our landscaping company cell phone has received several text messages from different phone numbers in the last few days requesting random landscaping services all over the state, and asking whether or not we accept credit cards. I’ve read about this scam before; they’ll have you do work on a property that they claim to own, but not live in, then will use a stolen credit card to pay you. They will overpay you, and then will request a refund from you. Ultimately your business loses out on all money due to credit card being stolen or fraudulent. I replied to one of these texts last year (we had only gotten a few at that point) to try to set up a meeting with the "homeowner" in person. When they told me they would not be able to meet our project manager in person, that was a red flag. Another red flag was their refusal to call and speak with me over the phone. So I ceased communicating with them. For some reason, we have received so many of these text messages, all in the last few days.
Victim Location 80233
Type of a scam Phishing
I got a call on my cell phone. She said hello, gave her name, said she was from a career services company and asked if I could hear her. I immediately hung up. There was no call back from that number. I never solicited any career services online or over the phone.
Victim Location 80228
Type of a scam Phishing
The phone call started by asking how am I? Unfortunately I answered "OK" before I realized this may be a scam to give my approval for something. They proceeded to say I was eligible for a vacation. I hung up before the call went any further.
Victim Location 80226
Type of a scam Phishing
This number called and presented themselves as some sort of charity helping the families of Law Enforcement agents. They ask if you are willing to give a donation, and I believe they are just trying to get you to say "Yes" so it can be recorded and used to make fraudulent purchases using your voice. Once I said "Yes" in response to one question, they disconnected.
Victim Location 80221
Type of a scam Phishing
This number called and when I answered there was a pause and then someone asked if I could hear them. As soon as I said yes the call disconnected
Victim Location 80112
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a telephone call starting with ‘Can you hear me?’ and carelessly answered ‘Yes’
Victim Location 80220
Type of a scam Debt Collections
This "company" left a voice mail for me. When I returned the call they said I was listed on a report for another person and that my contact information was on file. When I asked to have it removed they said I would have to have the person whose file it was request my phone number be removed. I then asked for a physical business address and they gave me the address of a mail rental box. I Googled the address, called and confirmed it was only a rental business. This "company" is dishonest, misleading and using my private info in another person’s matters. They attempted to use high-pressure tactics claiming a court date would be reported as "no-show" and there would be consequences. They called the wrong number.
Victim Location 80239
Type of a scam Phishing
Unsure if it was recorded but read on other sites that they are. Female said her name was Brooke and asked if I could hear her okay. I said yes and she hung up. I was busy and didn’t realize until she hung up. Now see it’s most likely a scam This just happened so I don’t know if they will try to charge
Victim Location 80020
Type of a scam Phishing
Can you hear me now but gave you the option to take number of call list for mortgage
Victim Location 80122
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a call and the other person asked if I could hear them. I am afraid that they will try to use the "yes" in order to scam.
Victim Location 80109
Type of a scam Phishing
A woman called me and said "you just called my phone" she sounded agitated. I said "no, I did not call you." She said "well your number just showed up on my phone." I said "that’s impossible because I didn’t call you." She said, "is this Becky?" and I said "yes" and she hung up. I got scammed with the saying yes scam, the scam where they get you to say yes and record you saying it.
Victim Location 80033
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller to my cell phone said they were checking on my medical alert, then said "can you hear me?" After I said "yes" I realized my mistake and hung up. I later tried to call the number back several times and always the same, their agents were currently all busy and then they immediately hung up.
Victim Location 80031
Type of a scam Phishing
An automated voice asks if the person it is calling is there, trying to get you to say yes or no and answer other questions.
Victim Location 80233
Type of a scam Phishing
A male wit foreign accent and when I answered he said my name in a questioning manner. I initially responded by saying yes. When the man said
My name in a questioning voice a second time, I remembered this scam and responded with "what". After my second response, the caller immediately hung up.
Victim Location 80207
Type of a scam Phishing
Someone called me today saying they were from the Republican Party trying to raise money for candidates. They said they were on a recorded line and asked for "express Consent" to talk with me. I stupidly said "yes". They asked for $750.00 to donate to Republican candidates. I said I wasn’t interested in donating money. Before I hung up I could tell this was a scam because the person kept fumbling his words and wasn’t making any sense. I can’t believe I said "yes" on the phone as I have heard of this kind of scam but was caught off guard. I tried calling the number back but kept getting a recording saying "all the representatives are busy".
Victim Location 33331
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from 240-330-6811 the caller ID identified the number and indicates Bethesda, MD and the lady said that they are calling because I evaded the taxes. She told me that they sent me several letters by mail and because I did not paid attention they will send the police to arrest me for tax evasion.
I told the lady: Go ahead and send the police.
She asked one more time if I really want to be arrested and I said yes. After that she hanged off the phone.
I called back and I hear several people making calls but nobody answer my call.
Victim Location 80031
Type of a scam Phishing
Indian man in a call center said he was calling about a prescription. He was clearly asking questions to get me to say "Yes".
Victim Location 80123
Type of a scam Phishing
Recorded a call and they used my name to ask if they had the correct number. As soon as I answered yes they hung up. They sounded like English was a second language.
Victim Location 80249
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller asked if I could hear her? I said "yes, I hear you". She said she wanted to see if she could lower my insurance cost. She asked me the year, I told her 2010. She repeated that and asked me if that was correct. I said "yes".
Victim Location 80224
Type of a scam Phishing
11:24 a.m. 4/7/17 received a call in which the caller acted like there was problems with her headset and was having trouble hearing me. Unfortunately I answered yes to the query of if she could hear me. I realized immediately that this must be the "say yes" scam and hung up. I have received one other call from these same people but the previous time I did not say "yes" and hung up. The calls were similar in that there seems to not be a clear connection and then the caller says that she is having trouble with her headset and then goes into a script about I have stayed with their resort previously.
Victim Location 80207
Type of a scam Phishing
Giggling lady asking me was I (my name) I said no then she preceded to tell me i won a cruise and did this sound good to me. Told her no and she asked if she could transfer me to her supervisor. Said no and hung up
Victim Location 80027
Type of a scam Phishing
On March 29 at 9:42 AM MST, I received a telephone call from 720-346-8630 Colorado. A mid-thirties lady said she did not expect the phone to be answered, her phone headset is not on. She asked, If I hear her. I said ‘ Yes" . Then a robot starting telling me, that I won a prize – a vacation to Orlando…" I hang -up. Later in the day, I have learned about this scam.
Victim Location 80027
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller asked my name and I answered "Yes". Then went into hard sell so I hung up. They did get me to respond with yes and that I feel is trying to get my voice to use in fraud.
Victim Location 80247
Type of a scam Phishing
They ask if you would like to speak to a representative in which I said yes so I can tell someone to stop calling me 3 times a day. They hung up which leads me to believe they just needed me to say yes.
Victim Location 80045
Type of a scam Phishing
I was asked "Hello. Can you hear me?" I said no and hung up the phone.
Victim Location 80134
Type of a scam Phishing
This was the phone call that starts with "I’m having trouble with my headset, can you hear me now" that is being widely reported.
Victim Location 80503
Type of a scam Phishing
The caller said sorry I was having trouble with my headset, can you hear me? Unfortunately, I responded with "yes."
Victim Location 80246
Type of a scam Phishing
Recording of a person saying that they are bobbling their headset, then asking if you can hear them
Victim Location 80027
Type of a scam Phishing
2 phone calls, one on land line and the other on mobile. Goes something like this: "Hi, this is Emily. Oops my head set fell off. Did you hear me?" They clearly want you to say "Yes" which I did before I realized this was a recording. She goes on to talk about something else like a vacation. If you call back, they say the survey is over. I feel duped into saying "Yes".
Victim Location 80134
Type of a scam Phishing
a woman called and I kept saying hello and she finally said oh sorry I just had a fight with her husband and she said sorry about the delay, can you hear me now and I believe I said yes and then she goes in to a speel about how I’ve stayed at one of their resorts in the past and I now have won a trip to Orlando Florida. I told her I’m not interested as she kept talking and I hung up
Victim Location 80234
Type of a scam Phishing
called to get me to say yes…. I did unfortunately called friday 3-17-2017 5 pm
Victim Location 80301
Type of a scam Phishing
Receive random automated phone call where the caller asks if you can hear them, thereby making you say "yes" over the phone.
Victim Location 80465
Type of a scam Phishing
A can you hear me scam call.
Victim Location 80020
Type of a scam Phishing
It’s the scam where they call and try to get you to say yes
Victim Location 80015
Type of a scam Phishing
I answered the call with "hello" and there was no response. I said "hello" again and was just about to hang up when a young woman’s voice said "Oh, are you there?" I instinctively answered "Yes." "Oh goood, I was having trouble with my headset." She replied. Then she went into reading a script saying how I had recently stayed at "one of their resorts" (I have never stayed at any resort) and how I was entitled to a cruise because of it. I tried to interrupt her and ask who it was she thought she was calling, but she just carried on with her pitch and I hung up.
Victim Location 80020
Type of a scam Phishing
The caller is a recorded voice that fakes having a problem "with my headset" to convince you that she’s real and not a recording. Calls over and over again with the same recording, even though I have hung up twice before. Is it a real sales call? Hard to tell because I can’t ask any questions. The fakery makes me suspect a scam.
Victim Location 80020
Type of a scam Phishing
It was one of those "Hello? Sorry my headset isn’t working…(something about a resort)…Can we transfer you to a representative?" scams that will record your voice saying "Yes" to use for unauthorized charges on your credit cards/bank accounts/phone bill. Third one this month, all different numbers. When I try to call back it is automated and says something like "This survey has ended."
Victim Location 80203
Type of a scam Phishing
The say "yes" scam
Victim Location 80129
Type of a scam Phishing
The caller said she was from Customer Service (or some department). She did not provide the company’s name. She asked if I could hear her … for some (dumb) reason, I said yes. She went on about the Orlando / Disney vacation I’d won. I said I wasn’t interested. She said I still had a credit — was I over 28 and did I have a credit or debit card? I said, "yes" then realized what was going on and hung up.
Victim Location 80010
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Got a call stating that he had won the lottery. Never signed up for anything. Wanted personal information, such as, SSN, and banking information
Victim Location 80207
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a call on my cell phone. The person said "Hello, this is Emily from Customer Service, can you hear me okay". I was caught off guard and answered "Yes" and then immediately said "No" and hung up. There was no company identified.
Victim Location 80134
Type of a scam Phishing
I’ve received this exact recorded call twice now from two different phone numbers with a 951 area code. The call initially seems to be a telemarketer having trouble with her phone, when she asks if I can hear her. I hung up this time.
Victim Location 80134
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a robocall that seemed to initially be a person. The person asked if I could hear her and I replied "yes." I hung up soon after, when I realized it was a robocall. I saw later on Facebook that this was a scam and wanted to report it. I called the number back and it continuously tells me the phone line is busy, but it is not a standard busy tone.
Victim Location 80202
Type of a scam Phishing
The phone number called and asked if I could hear them ok. I responded with Yes and then quickly realized what had just occurred an hung up.
Victim Location 80226
Type of a scam Phishing
Telephone call: "Can you hear me?"
Victim Location 80222
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call a few moments ago that seems to be a automated voice system, which had interrupted a nap.
Barely waking up I didn’t react correctly when asked "can you hear me okay?". So I responded yes (not fully comprehending what this call could be). It then said, "you have been pre-selected…" I then realized what had just happened and hung up immediately.
Victim Location 80112
Type of a scam Phishing
A woman said she was with the warranty dept and asked "Can you hear me?"
Victim Location 80112
Type of a scam Phishing
The caller called our main business phone number and said, "Hi! This is [Name] with customer service. Can you hear me ok?" I immediately hung up.
Victim Location 80134
Type of a scam Phishing
They called and asked if this was xxx (my first name). I said yes and they hung up.
Victim Location 80031
Type of a scam Phishing
I’m writing this email as documentation of a strange call I received from a telemarketer.
After hanging up I remembered about a popular scam where the caller gets you to say "yes" so that they have a voice recording of you saying yes so that they can then cause harm by claiming that you authorized whatever they want to say you said yes to.
At 7:46 I received a call from (303) 759-3790 as shown in the screen shot below. The caller started the call by saying that she was having difficulty with her headset, and asked if I could hear her. I said "yes". She then presented me with a highly discounted travel package to Orlando and South Florida. After approximately 30 seconds of the spiel, she asked if I was interested. I began to say "No, we have a baby…." but before I could finish she hung up.
Remembering that there were warnings about this scam on social media and the news I immediately called the number back to get some more information. The number simply said that "The survey you are calling about is now over" and ended the call.
I’m now worried the caller simply wanted to get my voice saying yes so they can scam me.
My husband Mark was with me and witnessed the call.
At no point did I say yes to any offers.
Victim Location 80108
Type of a scam Phishing
I answer hello. She says she has Trouble with headset. Then tells about a fantastic vacation for free. Then asks if they can ask a few questions before turning over to a booking agent. I hung up after telling them I knew it was a scam.
Victim Location 80004
Type of a scam Phishing
Can you hear me? My headset wasn’t working. You’ve recently started at one of our hotels…
Victim Location 80260
Type of a scam Phishing
My phone rang I answered, said hello. The caller said Hi, this is Josh, Can you hear me ok? I immediately disconnected the call.
Victim Location 80026
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
Called and took a while to say anything, then asked if I could hear her. I replied yes then she said she was calling because I had stayed at one of their resorts. I said I wasn’t interested and hung up.
Victim Location 80229
Type of a scam Phishing
Call received on cell phone. Female voice first said she was having problem with her headset and went into a spiel about my previously staying at one of their resorts and that I had won a vacation stay at another resort. At that time I hung up.
Victim Location 80023
Type of a scam Phishing
The caller introduced himself as Josh from the "customer service department" and asked if I could hear him alright. I said yes, but quickly remembered hearing about a "say yes scam". I hung up without further conversation. He said I had been "preselected for an all-inclusive vacation". After some research it was suggested to file a claim with the ScamPulse.com to be safe.
Victim Location 80004
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller recording you saying "yes"
Victim Location 80016
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller starts call saying "This is Josh from Customer Service, can you hear me" I accidentally said yes, then it said I was personally selected to take part in a giveaway, after which I hung up. Then I called back and the message for the phone number that called says "The survey is no longer open."
Victim Location 80214
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a phone call from a man who asked if I could hear him okay and once I said yes he began offering free Disney trips. I immediately hung up after that.
Victim Location 80013
Type of a scam Phishing
Called me and asked me if "I could hear them" and I said "yes."
Then proceeded to say I stayed at one of their resorts. Once I knew it was a scam, I hung up.
Victim Location 80227
Type of a scam Phishing
Called to say he was from Customer service. Asked if I could hear him. Stupidly I said yes. He then went on to tell me about the great vacation I had won. When I responded to a couple more questions with "no", he said I didn’t qualify
Victim Location 80104
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call from this "303" number. Since it was local, I answered. The caller seemed to fumble with their phone, said something about "trouble with my headset" and proceeded to ask if I could hear her.
Victim Location 80004
Type of a scam Phishing
I’ve received this call 3 times in the last couple weeks on my landline. When I answer "hello," There is a pause, then a laughing lady says, "Oh……I’m sorry…………can you hear me now?" Do Not response in any way to this call! Hang up and block it on your phone! Articles I have read recently say these scammers are looking for you to say "yes" to their questions and will record it and use it to obtain stuff in your name with your personal information? What will they think of next?
Victim Location 60631
Type of a scam Phishing
Female Scammer called and asked, are you there? One responded yes, who’s this? Female then related she’s having an issue with her headset and then related information about vacation resorts. One hung up phone call.
Victim Location 80205
Type of a scam Phishing
This was one of the robocalls that pretends to be having trouble with her headset and then claims I stayed at one of their resorts. I have gotten this call at least four or five times, all from different numbers and usually with the same area code as me, which makes me more likely to answer.
Victim Location 80138
Type of a scam Phishing
"Can you hear me?" scam
Victim Location 80304
Type of a scam Phishing
Person asks if you can hear them to elicit a "Yes" that can be recorded and used for other things
Victim Location 80030
Type of a scam Phishing
Said "hello". The voice on the other end said"hello" i said "yes" and then the voice laughed and said"sorry, having trouble with my headset". The voice then turned into a more robot voice and started offering me a vacation at one of the resorts that I’ve stayed at. Then asked if it was OK for me to talk to an team person to give me more info, that’s when I hang up.
Victim Location 80220
Type of a scam Phishing
They said my name and I said yes and as soon as I realized what I did I hung up. I called the number back and of course it was disconnected. I was so mad at myself-just one of those times they caught me-I’ve been more careful recently. I’ve heard about them recording "yes".
Victim Location 80109
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller asked, do you hear me, are you there?
Victim Location 80127
Type of a scam Phishing
I got a call asking if I was the business owner. I said "yes", then remembered hearing of a scam where they record your "yes" then use it to order products or services.
Victim Location 80124
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a call at 2:28 pm on 1/31/17 from 720-639-7737, from the customer service department and then it asked "Can you hear me"? I answered OK (not yes) and then it talked about free vacations and I hanged up. Voice quality was very good, clear, sounded like a real person not recording.
Victim Location 80023
Type of a scam Phishing
"Is this "my name". I answered "yes"
Victim Location 80241
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Asked can you hear me?
Victim Location 80111
Type of a scam Phishing
Automated voice "Josh from customer service" asked "Can you hear me?"; I said "yes", and as soon as I realized it was an automated voice I said "no thank you" and hung up; I know of no losses of money at this time, but I don’t know if I will
Victim Location 80127
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Speaker introduced himself and asked if I could hear him. Unfortunately I said yes, and he proceeded to tell me I had been pre-selected for a vacation package. I immediately hung up.
Victim Location 80128
Type of a scam Identity Theft
When I answered the phone he said Can you hear me now. I said yes and he hung . I just found out this was a scam on TV. So I just got scammed by saying yes.
Victim Location 80403
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Was called on cell phone (four calls from random numbers that day, picked up the last one), automated machine said my warranty on my car was up, was asked if I’d like to speak with a representative, answered "yes" and the call was dropped. 51248899022 was the number I finally picked up for.
Victim Location 80134
Type of a scam Tech Support
Numerous robots messages stating my computer has been hacked and need to call this number to rectify the problem. All hours of the day and night.
Victim Location 80022
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
they act like something is wrong with tjeir headset and they cant hear you.
Victim Location 80207
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Phone call gram a land line.
Denver Colorado. 9 news and 7 news. Asked if l can hear them and l said yes. New scam cut me off guard. I did say yes.
Victim Location 80223
Type of a scam Phishing
Unfortunately, I fear I have fallen victim to the "Can You Hear Me Scam?". I received the call, 12:43 pm, 1/27/17. I can’t remember if he said my name, but started off with "I’m calling because you expressed interest in getting help with Disability, can you hear me? I answered "Yes, and said that’s impossible because I already have disability." I of course don’t recall requesting any help regarding Disability, and I answered his question "Yes", so if he was a scammer I fell right into the scam. I have since blocked the phone number, and won’t answer any future questions, should I receive them. I hope I don’t receive a demand payment for a false purchase agreement. Ms. Cristiaan Carrera, Denver, CO.
Victim Location 80113
Total money lost $110
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
Someone called stating that brother was in a car crash and needed money and not call the police. Asked to go to Target to pay for a Verizon call card
Victim Location 80466
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Received several phone calls today from phone number 8066802373 claiming to be the Office of the Inspector General. The recorded message stated that my Social Security Account had been suspended.
Victim Location 93013
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
Man called saying that one of my loved ones was in an accident and that I was on the emergency contact list. He then tried to get information off of me by asking a series of personal questions, to which I did not oblige. Cold call family member accident scam.
Victim Location 80231
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called three times and hung up. I answered on the fourth call and there was a message saying the IRS had put a warrant out for my arrest.
Victim Location 80231
Total money lost $1,250
Type of a scam Government Grant
10,000.00 grant offered through Pres. Obama program & the department of Hlth & Human Svc’s; transacted through the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Requested 250.00 in I-Tunes gift cards for wiring transfer. Requested 800.00 in same for grant registration. Requested 1500.00 for insurance. Tel. extension for above phone# is 1009. Names given- Larry Parker & Beverly Johnson.
Victim Location 80223
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a call from both numbers stating that they are with the IRS of the United States in Washington, D.C.
They claim they have a lawsuit against me.
Victim Location 80026
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received calls stating that the IRS has a lawsuit against us.
Victim Location 80017
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called me saying they had preformed a demographic survey in my city/state (when I asked which city/state that was supposedly in they were unable to answer) and that I had qualified for a government grant. They called repeatedly with the same lines
Victim Location 80234
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received call from someone claiming to be the IRS, saying there is a lawsuit against me and I owe back taxes.
Victim Location 80027
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Someone called stating they were the department of internal revenue service. When I said that the IRS doesn’t communicate through phone calls the "scammer" hung up immediately.
Victim Location 80241
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a call stating that IRS is looking for information on person who answers.
Victim Location 80433
Type of a scam Tax Collection
IRS call
Victim Location 80022
Type of a scam Tech Support
This phone continually calls my home phone with wanting to reset my computer. I do not own a PC.
last call I ask they quit calling and was told they will call and call and call.
Victim Location 27520
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Told me I won and they (he) set up a bank account and pin number to access my balance of 8.5 million dollars. I was about to send a money gram for $499.00., but I decided this is probably a scam.
Victim Location 80015
Type of a scam Romance
This person established profile in an online dating program named as OkCupid. He presented himself in a very professional way and claimed he was living in Denver, CO and going to relocate to NY/NJ. He even sent flowers to me before we met. Later on, he claimed he had a business trip in Singapore and Malaysia. A few days later he said he run out of cash and ask me to wire transfer $1500 to Malaysia. The whole process is very deliberated and very sneak. Before I agreed to send the money, I requested his living address in USA and picture of his ID such as driver license or passport. But the property at the address he provided is owned by somebody else and he never provided me this photo IDs. Further, he booked an air trip to fly to me and sent the flight confirmation. But when I verified the flight information with the airline company, it turned out the flight was cancelled within 24 hours after he booked. So he sent me the flight confirmation to pretend that he would visit me.
Victim Location 80128
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call from an Indian man that said he was with the u.s. treasury and when I asked for his I’d number and for someone to verify it, he hung up. I also have a message on my phone from him threatening me with legal recourse.
Victim Location 80209
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a robo-call at 1:15 on May 9th, threatening multiple legal actions because of payments in arrears. Knowing this was not accurate, I called the number to see what organization was trying to scam us. The number was 707.216.0582. It was answered by ‘Officer Edward Maxwell’ of the IRS. I asked the reason for the call. He asked for my SSN, and I said no. He hung up. Please spread this information.
Victim Location 80111
Type of a scam Moving
Someone keeps calling me from this number: 888-005-0216. They say they are from the ScamPulse.com or business bureau. They keep asking if our company is moving cause they want to send us some free info on moving. I’ve asked them to stop calling. It sounds like a call center – people with accents and lots of background noise. The last time someone called he hung up on me mid sentence trying to tell him we are not moving and could they please stop calling us. I think someone is pretending to be the BBB. When I try to call the number back, I get a message that the number I am calling is temporarily unavailable. I did a google search and can’t figure out who the number belongs to.
Victim Location 80439
Type of a scam Tech Support
I purchased online computer support from them over a year ago…they started calling me relentlessly for the last few weeks. I finally listened to what they wanted…they said that per the ScamPulse.com they were no longer able to service computers in the US and that they needed to refund my $299. They had me log onto my laptop that they were "servicing", they were downloading some software that would allow the refund to occur…I stupidly allowed them into my checking account, they kept entering $2500 and when I asked them why that amount they said that I would need to return the $2300 (the difference) back to them…I told them that was BS and shut everything down. They got very defensive and hung up…I keep checking my checking account for any activity since this occurred last…nothing at this point. I am afraid of them having access to my account.
Victim Location 80110
Type of a scam Tax Collection
received phone call from 1-409-908-3085. Individual states that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against me in reference to moneys owed. Threatening I will sued if I do not respond. I did not respond and hung up on the caller. Sounded like a robo call.
Victim Location 80209
Type of a scam Credit Cards
i received this text message. FRM:[email protected]
MSG:Suspect withdrawal has been detected from your debit card. Call
Customer Department now : 855 552 1345.
when I called the number a computer promoted me to enter all of my credit card info, so I interred made up numbers and at the end it said that my card was good and it was a mistake.
Victim Location 80013
Type of a scam Rental
On Apartment Finders, there is a rental for a house and the phone number is also attached to several different rental websites, for different homes/apartments in different states. The person will only communicate through text and email. They emailed me an "application" for the home which states that him and his family have recently moved out of town and they are putting there house in Colorado up for rent. They said that I cannot view the house until after I pay my deposit and first months rent…
Victim Location 80247
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a call today 3/14/16 @ 7:45 a.m. with a recorded message. "This is the IRS and we are filing a suit against you. You may reply to this message by dialing 312-878-9013" This was the same number showing in the caller ID. I could not report it at that time because I was getting ready to take my husband to an early doctor’s appointment and did not have the time.
This is the first IRS call we have had but we had a call recently, which I reported, which was supposedly from Microsoft saying that my computer was badly infected and could crash any minute. This was a real person calling but I hung up knowing it was a scam.
I am a senior citizen and am leary of any number I don’t recognize. I never conduct business over the phone with anyone I don’t kno.
Victim Location 80214
Type of a scam Credit Cards
An automated message let me know that my credit card wanted to reduce my interest rate but that the offer was expiring soon. I had to push #1 to have my interest rate reduced and then a live person came on the line and told me that I qualified to have my interested lowered to 6.99% and that it was currently over 10%. The person was unable to tell me exactly which credit card I was being notified about and kept it very broad… "you have a Visa credit card, right mam?" The individual asked me for the expiration date on my Visa card and that he was going to pull up my card information. I said, I don’t know which card you are calling about and he rambled off something about Visa, Wells Fargo, Bank of America… He couldn’t tell me exactly so I hung up.
Victim Location 80224
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Robocall
Victim Location 80104
Type of a scam Rental
I was looking to rent a home in the Colorado Springs/Castle Rock area. On 3/3/16 this week I did a search on Craigslist – Rental – apartments/homes the search provided the address of 3835 Aspen Hollow Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80104. On 3/4/16 I went back to Craigslist and the listing had been closed/removed/deleted. on 3/5/16 I then received a text from Pastor Sias the number he used was 502.208.9299. He stated that this is his home, that he would like to rent it out for $1000 a month with all utilities included. He stated that this would be enough to take the house off the market and stop any other offers.
I asked why was he renting out such a beautiful home. He stated that he is a Pastor and his wife to Texas. He stated that once you visit the home and it you like what you see we will make arrangements for you to get inside of the home. He was upfront about a Agent contact sign in front of the house, don’t worry about that….The Agent was charging to much in fees so that is why we (wife) placed the house on Craigslist. He emailed me from [email protected]; in that email he said to contact him at 305.209.8297 once I was able to review the interior of the house. I reminded him that if everything was good he want $1000 to stop any other offers and get the keys etc from the Agent. How could the Agent have the keys etc if you terminated your contact with them.
He stated that he wanted to rent the home out for 4 years. He asked if I was a Christian I told him yes and wanted to know what that had to do with anything. He said he just wanted to know.
At the bottom of his email it is signed James Harris Family.
Sias or whatever his name had a Korean/Asian accent which was very heavy and hard to understand. I texted/emailed him on 3/5/16 asking how can I verify he is the legal owner of the property. No response. I texted him and asked what church was he affiliated with in Colorado again NO response. What was the church name in Texas.
I was unable to upload the pictures of the house. if I get time this weekend I will drive back up to get the name of the realty company off the sign.
Victim Location 80247
Type of a scam Tech Support
Received two calls on 3/3/2016 from someone identifying himself as a windows rep – stating that my computer was infected with a virus and subject to crash at any moment. First call 10:56 am, answered by husband, the non computer user. Because of the suspicious caller ID number, he quickly ended the conversation as we were leaving for an appointment. Later in the day, 5:36 pm, the very same person I am sure, called a second time and I took the call. I let him talk – "saying that my computer was highly infected and could crash at any moment but he could help me fix it." He then asked if the computer was on. At that point I was highly suspicious and told him that if my computer had a problem I would take it to someone "I knew" to correct the problem and that I did not do business with people I do not know and hung up. The man had a strong accent and there was background noise suggesting a call center. The number on caller ID both times was – Not Available and 158-4163. My computer and much more were truly in jeopardy had I been gullible. I am approaching my 79th year and I really resent all scams but particularly those with senior citizens!
Victim Location 80117
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone calls and leaves message from a New York phone number. Says
"This is the IRS. The Internal Revenue ServiceS We are filing a lawsuit against you. Call us at (347) 903-7914"
Victim Location 80124
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We received the following call on January 20, 2016.
Voicemail from (202) 415-4507
"Don’t 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 202-415-4507. I repeat 202-415-4507. Thank you."
Victim Location 80234
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A recording says that IRS has a law suit against me and asked me to call 202-415-4507. The phone number on caller ID is 303-726-0410.
I did not answer the multiple calls a day for several days, but they left a voice mail yesterday (20-Jan-2016).
I will also contact Federal Trade Commission.
Thank you.
Victim Location 80130
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a phone call from US Treasury. They said if we ignored their call we would risk appearance before a magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal offense. They said to call the number (703)595-2597 to find out our case number and to speak to a federal agent. This call was on Thursday, January 14, 2016.
Victim Location 80474
Type of a scam Debt Collections
A call comes from Kirkland WA 425-296-1181 telling that the IRS is suing and this is the final notice. They do not respect the "do not call" request, but have repeated calls.
Almost simultaneously a call came on my cell phone from 303-819-0903 that says my credit rating is in danger and to call this number. Phoning that number to put myself on their "do not call list" got the response that she was an innocent Verizon customer and her phone number was being used illegally.
Victim Location 80129
Total money lost $600
Type of a scam Rental
People in Las Vegas are using Craig’s list to scam people out of short term rental fees. They are using legitimate rental properties pictures and getting people to send them the fees upfront and then when the renters show up,
they find the address’ phony and or no real rental agreement in place. They use the terms cats are OK – purrr
dogs are OK – wooof have a better than usual rate and insist on a bank transfer including the deposit. I was scammed and have the names and bank acct info they used. And have since talked with the actual property owner
and informed her of the issue. She found other properties of hers being used in the scam also.
Victim Location 80293
Type of a scam Charity
I received an email stating that my business had won the "best of…" award. After researching, I see that this is a scam.
Victim Location 80261
Type of a scam Phishing
I kid you not — at about 7:20 this morning (2015.11.04), I was awakened by a woman (who sounded like she was from India) talking about a product stereotypically spammed via e-mail … I immediately hung up.
(Identified multiple times as spam on whitepages.com — http://www.whitepages.com/phone/1-603-216-9406 )
Victim Location 80241
Type of a scam Employment
email from [email protected]
Hello,
Your personal info could be seen by everyone you must see this before its too late.
regards.
link
http://otheentionne.com/LcZ/1-clicko57-5146D42406D8559D4879FA8D38DC1E75-734/typh…⇄
Victim Location 80640
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Call trying to get personal information. State that they are the IRS and are attempting to collect a debt.
206-900-9172
Victim Location 80263
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received an Email Notice of Legal Proceeding, Due Amount $852.00, Internet Crime Complaint Center. In bold it says Legally prosecuted in the Court House regarding a legal matter, Your S.S.N. is put on hold by US Federal Government.
They want a reply in 48 hours
Reply to [email protected] between 9:30am to 6:30pm (EST)
Case File: BD/ICC/1942/2015
Copyright (c) 2006
Victim Location 80455
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated message states that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against me and I should call this number to get more information.
Victim Location 80026
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated message states that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against me and I should call this number to get more information.