Yolanda – Victim Location 29671 Total money lost $217.94 Type of a scam Tech Support MY MOTHER HAS PARKINSONS AND PLAYS HER COMPUTER GAMES TO EASE HER PAIN AND PASS HER TIME. I HAD TO STEP OUT BRIEFLY ON THE JUNE 20TH TO RUN ERRANDS AND WHILE GONE THESE PEOPLE LOCKED UP THE COMPUTER. SHE …
Chad – Victim Location 49345 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a call on my (employer) work phone which was a recording. This was the script: This is the Tax Fraud Enforcement officer calling, you have been implicated in tax fraud. My badge number is IRS 9165. You must call us back immediately as …
Frank – Victim Location 63124 Total money lost $10 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website is fraudulent. I placed an order 3 months ago and I never received anything. The claim that all their products are "free" and the customer just has to pay shipping. They do not refund or respond to their …
Micheal – Victim Location 27310 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from a lady named Jessica S. Payne regarding a job position for a Supply Chain Manager for IDS Logistics this is what it said: "Hello , My name is Ms. Jessica Payne and I’m a representative of the IDS Logistics HR …
Steve – Victim Location 91343 Total money lost $1,095 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I purchase 2 plane tickets from Mario Bueno and Veronica Guerrero to later find out that the tickets were fake, they pocketed the money. I later find out that they have been doing this since 2016 and are still in this …
Amanda – Victim Location 43777 Type of a scam Debt Collections She says her name is Jacquin Smith from independent courier service and I have time sensitive papers she has to turn over if they don’t get my signature. They have called my job.Her number is 832-551-3776.
Hilary – Victim Location 91737 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a letter in the mail that was labeled confidential addressed with my name and address. It was from this collection company regarding and outstanding financial obligation from Pathology Inc./ WCCL Labs. I have not used this lab or had claims submitted to …
Bobby – Victim Location 46745 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call from 5097400276 that told me to call this number due to IRS tax collection. I know that the IRS usually send correspondence by mail, so I called and the foreign speaking man hesitated and then said that he was calling …
Antonio – Victim Location 21220 Type of a scam Tax Collection The caller used my cell phone to contact me and left a voice message. When I returned the call, the Rep stated that my address was 813 Tipton Rd, which is inaccurate. The person stated that he received an affidavit that I am listed …
Sabrina – Victim Location 91778 Type of a scam Employment Received an email soliciting my interest in a part-time position as a secret shopper. Said $200. Would be paid for each job. I ended up giving them my address, but I was very suspicious. Then I got an email stating I would receive a $ …
Gary – Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Someone from the Image Supply Department will call and pretend to be your regular toner company. Then they will say the price of your toner has gone up but the person’s "manager" has decided to freeze the old price for six more shipments. They will then …
Jesse – Victim Location 55311 Type of a scam Phishing They asked if I was the homeowner of the house. I stupidly said "yes". They asked if they could set up a time to inspect my property for any storm damage, etc and they would send someone out. I said no thank you and they …
Abby – Victim Location 83687 Type of a scam Tax Collection I have received three phone calls this morning from this number. Recorded message stating that they are the Criminal Investigation Department of the IRS and that an arrest warrant has been issued in my name and that I should call immediately. I have not …
Heather – Victim Location 06870 Total money lost $5,500 Type of a scam Tech Support Paid Itresources 5500 USD so they could build me a website, they didn’t deliver on what we agreed and what their website says they are offering you, quality on time and for a reasonable price, what I got instead was …
Alan – Victim Location 71129 Type of a scam Tax Collection Calls and leave messages that if I do not call back he would have me arrested.
Shawna – Victim Location 77665 Type of a scam Other International Seal Coating & Paving out of 19334 Plantain Drive, Katy, TX 77449, Owners are: Johnny Costello, Phone Number (409) 988-5921 and George Gonzales, Phone Number (832) 771-4656. These guys drove up and said that there drive way needed to be seal, and the were …
Monica – Victim Location 83703 Type of a scam Tax Collection I am getting 1 to 4 calls a day from a "Robo" voice claiming that the IRS has filed a lawsuit against me. I don’t answer the calls but they leave a voice mail message. Today’s messages are especially threatening saying that I "will …
Alexander – Victim Location 63501 Total money lost $415.26 Type of a scam Online Purchase Mark Randal is the man’s name… advertising on facebook false product getting credit card info and then charging the card every two weeks twice under two different names. Of course customer never receives anything. When I called and told him …
Kathryn – Victim Location 37323 Type of a scam Tax Collection It is a recording that says u are being investigated and IRS is filing a law suit on ur name and says call department 206-775-8942..they never said my name or even there name
Abby – Victim Location 60169 Type of a scam Home Improvement They call several times a week and ask if I am a home owner impacted by storms in my area. They say they will be in the area and want to come do a free estimate of damages.
Theodore – Victim Location 36582 Type of a scam Tax Collection called twice and left message with only their phone number, called back and he immediately answers and said he was with irs and i was being audited..asked him well who are you auditing, whats my name, he said thats not important, you know. I …
Donna – Victim Location 32822 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted via email for job opening in new office branch here in Orlando FL for asst offc mgr per my resume they viewed online on indeed.com an asked ifvinterested to he contacted for phone interview i gave them my cell # an spoke …
Tara – Victim Location 72076 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a voicemail stating that the cops would be at my door and I had 4 ‘serious allegations’ pressed on my name. They were discussing taking legal action against me. They hung up after they were told the IRS does not reach out …
Jay – Victim Location 10036 Type of a scam Rental ALERT TO PEOPLE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SF- There are a lot of scammers. This situation mirrors ScamPulse.com’s 2017 post on Airbnb Scammers (*** *** *** ** *** *** *** ** *** *** *** *** *** *** ** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 80906 Total money lost $750 Type of a scam Employment "ISO Techline" seeks to provide computer software virus repairs. Once you sign on and get repairs they keep calling every so often always selling you software online to repair your computer – they keep this repair scam going on and on.
Joe – Victim Location 65775 Total money lost $174 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company appears to be selling Beautiful pianos at a low price. They charge more than what you think you are being charged without prior permission. And see it on your credit card almost instantly. They are categorized as a …
April – Victim Location 78628 Type of a scam Tech Support They stated they are an IT company looking for my IP address because I may have a possible virus. They have called me 4 times. I don’t have a home computer and my business computer is law enforcement agency.
Toni – Victim Location 43212 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Recorded message saying I looked at an ad for health insurance (which I would NOT because I am insured through work) press 1 to speak to someone or 8 to be removed from list. Hit 8 over 20 times to keep getting calls from different …
Blake – Victim Location 77014 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order They can only be reached by texting They tell you that you are on the list to get money they ask for you address so they can send your check.then they ask that you send them the fee to send money by ups …
Keri – Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I got a call from a man claiming to be from the International Audit Authority. He said I had won 7000 dollars a week for life. He asked where the nearest Western Union was, and told me to go there and wire him 300. He said the 300 …
