Search Results for: cars

Regina – Victim Location 23707 Type of a scam Online Purchase Found website for buying cars (junkcars.com was the site and company name) and called to get a quote. He asked for basic information on the vehicle, got address and said he would send someone out shortly. Asked me to send the vehicle VIN number…

Autumn – Victim Location 95818 Total money lost $7,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase HE IS SELLING A 1956 SPEEDSTER OUTLAW 356 RED FOR 7,500.00. HAS LOTS OF PICTURES. HE IS FROM EUROPE. I WOULD SAY RUSSIAN, BUT CLAIMS TO BE CROATION. HE CAN’T SPELL TOO WELL AND WILL MESS UP BANK #s. HAS…

Kelsey – Victim Location 65809 Total money lost $16,000 Type of a scam Romance I had been on this dating site which is match.com and the guy i met states that he is captured by the rebels in nigeria and he is staying there and needs money. Well $10,000 and $16,000 to credit consumer counseling…

Anne – Victim Location 71203 Total money lost $9,487.85 Type of a scam Other I was sold a vehicle form Extreme Cars and Trucks that was inoperable after "repairs" were made to the vehicle. I was also charged more for the vehicle than what it was listed for online and only realized when I got…

Paul – Victim Location 43123 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Online Purchase I posted my car on Craigslist. I got a check for $1600. He told me to deposit it into my check. He told me to Walmart to Walmart in Skokie, IL $600 to the mover, Brianna Marxmiler. Then he said…

Theresa – Victim Location 60169 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Person claims fake business and product

Ronnie – Jul 07, 2020 Victim Location 30024 Type of a scam Online Purchase There was a car listed online I inquired about. It was weeks until I got a response which then sent me to the attached website. The website wanted my shipping address and then stated they would send an invoice and ship…

Susan – Jun 19, 2020 Victim Location 48504 Total money lost $7,170 Type of a scam Online Purchase We talked with them for several weeks, looked online and read reviews, read the guarantees they promised. It seemed legit. $7,200 later the item never came and they stopped responding. Nobody can help. Were just out. Amanda…

Heidi – Jun 18, 2020 Victim Location 32940 Total money lost $6,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company is selling cars , the pngage looks very legit and went you looks for reviews in other forums are good, the use a scroll company name is logistics service dpj llc name of the agent…

David – Aug 31, 2020 Victim Location 61530 Type of a scam Romance A guy using the name 1948ukcarguy who claimed he was from a town of 300 people in southern Indiana, said this was his business. He said he inherited it from his Dad who died at the age of 110. He had a…

Chase – Victim Location 31052 Total money lost $28,400 Type of a scam Online Purchase **Please see attached** Transcribed below: Went on website and was looking for old cars to purchase. This company had one interested in and we negotiated back and forth about said car. 1970 Chevy Chevell and came up price for vehicle…

Paula – Victim Location 12009 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website is listing under market valued vehicles for sale or auction. The vehicles can be identified on other sites including eBay, classic cars and other dealers sites. The “auction” sends an invoice to the buyer requesting payment in 72 hours via an escrow…

Terrance – Victim Location 59804 Type of a scam Credit Cards I am a fishing outfitter in Montana and I got an email inquiry from what I thought was a potential customer. They identified themselves as being from outside the US. At first, the inquiry was similar to actual authentic inquiries that I have gotten…

Trevor – Victim Location 85031 Total money lost $490 Type of a scam Phishing They tell you 500 down when I went in there they didn’t even let me choose the car they chose it for me and when I test drove it there was no problems with it so right then I didn’t think…

Cory – Victim Location 83837 Total money lost $21,947 Type of a scam Online Purchase I wanted to purchase a 1971 big block corvette for my husband who has had a cancer operation. I live in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, though on this scam report there is no place for an Australian address. I saw…

Jamie – Victim Location 83837 Type of a scam Online Purchase He is still using this site catch them somehow peter Russo read his name from scamguard. I just talked to him today

Rosa – Victim Location 60431 Total money lost $149 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered a 12v mercedes ride on car for my kids. Most places have it for over $300. This newly built website advertised a limited promotion for $149. Card was charged. Website says 1 to 3 days to process and ship….

Carlos – Victim Location 90019 Total money lost $85 Type of a scam Credit Cards This scammer is not local, and is not located in the Los Angeles area, they charged me for the service call over the phone, they kept postponing the technician , when he arrived he had no clue how to open…

Kaitlin – Victim Location 29073 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Employment Promise to find you a driving job after you pay a membership fee. Please avoid this scam because they will not find you a job. They will blame it on the companies not contacting you but there are no compaines. False…

Gina – Victim Location 30813 Type of a scam Debt Collections Law firm called stating they were going to serve me papers. My social security # crossed there desk, and want to serve papers on letter of intent. Allen Page is the courier.

Marvin – Victim Location 37365 Type of a scam Phishing Wanting me to extend my vehicles extended warranty. Dana – Victim Location 37365 Type of a scam Phishing Wanting me to extend my vehicles extended warranty.

Shannon – Victim Location 55583 Type of a scam Investment ‘Junk’ fax received at BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota from ‘Cash for Classic Cars.’ Offers to purchase higher-end / vintage cars — "get paid on the same day," "hassle free pick up," "finders fees for leads," etc. Called ‘primary’ number listed on fax (571-438-7884)…

Erika – Victim Location 80226 Total money lost $8,000 Type of a scam Employment This company will Hire new drivers aND promise them good pay, days off bonuses, etc. I worked for 3 months. I had a few days off per month. Not once was I paid on time, always had to ask, and since…

Derrick – Victim Location 76436 Type of a scam Debt Collections Initial contact was through the telephone. Phone number is 214-227-2718. From the accent, was middle eastern. From the phone number telling me the call was coming from Texas, I assumed this was the third party. She informed me that there was a bond against…

Seth – Victim Location 65803 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They are posting cars for sale that belong to individuals. That aren’t selling their cars.

Priscilla – Victim Location 60048 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Their mail notifications are a solicitation to purchase a vehicle extended warranty, but they are worded to make it seem like a payment or response was delayed, confusing my (senior citizen) to think she missed a payment. They impose ‘deadlines’ and make imposing…