Haley – Victim Location 29445 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan They wanted bank info ssn stating to receive the loan had to go to target or western union. They emailed info on business letterhead but did not have business actual telephone or fax number. Though this business actually exist but the scammer was …
Courtney – Victim Location 11236 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product He told me he was a private investigator. And was doing some investigations for me. He told me to pay him with ITunes gifts cards worth of $400, never pick up my phone. Call Apple he redeemed the cards.
Joseph – Victim Location 35750 Type of a scam Tax Collection The lady who called is Indian. She Left all this on my voicemail as well. She states that I have 4 federal charges filed against me by the IRS and I needed to call her immediately to handle this situation. She never left her …
Eddie – Victim Location 30236 Type of a scam Phishing I keep getting frequent, almost daily (even sometimes 2 or more times a day) unknown, unwanted calls from numbers that begin with "770-885-XXXX". This has been going on for over a year, now. The Area Code (770) and the exchange (885) are always the same, …
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 …
Wendy – Victim Location 39180 Type of a scam Tax Collection Automated recording telling me that they had been trying to contact me for over 6 months and that the IRS is filing a law suit against me if I didn’t call.
Eddie – Victim Location 60632 Type of a scam Tech Support A message popped up on my screen that my computer had a virus to call 855-206-0488. Unfortunately after I called the message was deleted and I was unable to capture the screen shot. It asked me to enter the 5 digit code on my …
Amanda – Victim Location 96789 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Received an invoice with a balance of $497.94 with a notice that failure to pay may result in late fees and penalties. Also stated that Assistance was available if I called their number.
Kenneth – Victim Location 95006 Type of a scam Debt Collections I asked for my full name and the only had *** ***, my name on tax paper work is *** ***. I then asked the person to supply last four of my social if he was truly from IRS he should have that. He …
Amy – Victim Location 63857 Type of a scam Government Grant A guy with a thick foreign accent has been calling from the number that begins with 6 and had all my personal info and said he had a $9000 grant from the government then gave me the second number and confinement to call back
Jesse – Victim Location 94565 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a call to my cell phone. They left a message stating that I owe a debt to the IRS and if I do not take care of the debt the local cops would be arresting me. When I called the number back at …
Tara – Victim Location 77707 Type of a scam Tax Collection Got a call from someone who says they are from the IRS and if I don’t call him back, he’ll have me put in jail or sue you in the name of the US Government.
Philip – Victim Location 37214 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received an automated call stating that it was from Criminal Investigations of the IRS. The message said a warrant had been issued for my arrest and that I needed to call 606-906-9991. I did not call the number.
Michael – Victim Location 47630 Total money lost $62.91 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ibotta promises that you’ll earn a certain percentage of money back if you make purchases through their website. I made several purchases through them and they indicated I’ll get the promised money back in 90 days. Well, it’s has been …
Natasha – Victim Location 14267 Type of a scam Tax Collection I have been receiving phones calls from 202-634-5442. The company calls and state they are calling from the IRS and That I have been selected to win 7800. They then ask for personal information. Although I did not provide what they were looking for …
Sarah – Victim Location 61615 Type of a scam Utility A rep from "Direct Energy" came to my door. Said it was summer time and wanted to make sure I wasn’t getting charged for the winter rates any longer in terms of energy. They had not done this last time. Like a goof, I went …
Karen – Victim Location 14626 Type of a scam Tech Support This company has contacted me by phone and e-mail saying that i have a contract with them and that they were taking $900 automatically out of my account for a lifetime contract unless i fill out a cancellation form for them. i canceled my …
Michele – Victim Location 95337 Type of a scam Tax Collection I RECEIVED A CALL SAYING THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY TIME SENSITIVE, I AM OFFICER LAUREN MATHEW FROM INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE HOTLINE TO MY DIVISION IS 347-560-5299 AND THE CALL WAS DISCONNECTED SO I RETURNED THE CALL TO SEE WHY THE IRS WAS …
Phillip – Victim Location 98001 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a call from Tax Fraud Investigations through, stating that they were issuing a warrant for my arrest, but if I got back to them at 850-706-7830 it would stop it. Another call stating to call 850-706-7832 with the same message. To get back …
Troy – Victim Location 93722 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise Received email with company CEO name. Was asked to wire money as followed: Okay, process a wire of $8,100 using the below wiring instructions and email me a copy of the confirmation once it has been processed Bank Name: Midsouth bank Bank Address: …
Diane – Victim Location 32926 Total money lost $2,700 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was contacted by a corporate IT recruiter stating they obtained by resume from Monster.com (I do have my resume posted on their site) and wanted to recruit me for position employment with IT World Web. I was directed …
Lee – Victim Location 77406 Type of a scam Phishing The caller asked Can you hear me okay. I answered yes, without thinking. Then the caller started talking about winning a Disney Vacation. I said I am not interested, but the caller kept talking. At this point, I realized it was a recording. My phone …
Ronnie – Victim Location 87415 Type of a scam Tax Collection Just received phone call for Officer Ryan Smith who said he was with the Internal Revenue Service & that he was calling to collect back taxes–knew this was a scam & hung up.
Latoya – Victim Location 85716 Type of a scam Tax Collection Several calls demanding phone call back regarding my family being investigated for Tax Fraud by The United States Government This is the second time the "IRS" scammers have pursued me, the first I got an earful of their profanity. Their phone (208)423-7214 Twin Falls …
Tracy – Victim Location 78583 Type of a scam Tax Collection Caller recording identified as Officer Ryan Smith for IRS investigating Fraudulant activity on an IRS audit for more information call 408-755-9663 Followed by another call stating to be Officer Ryan Smith requesting taxes be collected before prosecution for more information I was to call …
Chelsea – Victim Location 27407 Type of a scam Other Mr. West is the name this guy goes by. He is advertising several cars on Greensboro NC Craigslist. He advertises under import auto solutions. I drove 3 hours to see a car assuming I was going to a dealership. When I arrived, the car in …
Paula – Victim Location 48183 Type of a scam Tax Collection Threating to arrest for tax issue and to call 858-210-6166, did not call.
Tabitha – Victim Location 53221 Type of a scam Identity Theft Caller pretended to be from DISH Network, offering me lots of channels for so much money per month. He then got all my personal info such as SSN, debit acct. #, etc. Then I gave him the same info for my wife. Then he …
Vincent – Victim Location 46016 Total money lost $320 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Sent $320.00 for a deposit and was told once the shipping information was confirmed would need to send the rest. Suppose to take 15 minutes, after multiple calls and texts took several hours for them to get back to …
Kristy – Victim Location 92123 Type of a scam Phishing Came in the form of a cell phone call, offering a "free GE Home Security System." Asked a series of questions about the wants and needs that I might have for the security of my home. It was an automated voice at first, but after …
