Jeremiah – Victim Location 83615 Type of a scam Utility Called and said my Idaho Power payment was past due and my service would be deactivated in 30-45 minutes Randi – Victim Location 83642 Type of a scam Utility I received a phone call from the number 800-488-6151 and the caller id said ID POWER …
Ivan – Victim Location 63701 Total money lost $199.99 Type of a scam Tech Support Stop your computer and scam you out of money to fix virus and add Virus protection.
Alison – Mar 05, 2020 Victim Location 48048 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased gift cards and never received, company still offering gift cards online but never delivers. I had some deliver to me over a year ago and still can’t claim them. Telephone and emails to company are ignored. …
Julie – Mar 11, 2020 Victim Location 44312 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes David Myers Badge #2051D-M called and said I won $959,000.00 and gave me a package code, a pin number and a check number. I asked him what the scam was. He said to call an agent at 1-876-452-5244 to verify and claim …
Darren – Victim Location 48229 Type of a scam Tax Collection IRS phone call did not answered phone.
George – Victim Location 15205 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was first contacted through a text message on my phone offering me a pet sitting job. A woman by the name of Debbie Hale, [email protected], requested my contact info. Debbie Hale sent me emails with details of their request. She offered to …
Mitchell – Mar 17, 2020 Victim Location 83815 Type of a scam Phishing This man called my office asking to speak with me. The connection was poor, but he left a message saying his name is Mark Arnold with the Idaho Sheriff’s Department. He said “it’s very urgent” that he speak with me. The number …
Shawn – Victim Location 73072 Type of a scam Debt Collections Caller gives a # to call with your attorney info so the IRS can take you to court for taxes owed. I am a retired person and receive disability and do not owe taxes. It’s a scam.
Neil – Victim Location 41035 Total money lost $2,600 Type of a scam Credit Cards Instasmile Scam. Go to your local Dentist. If anyone here was to steal this kind of money they would be in jail! How are these companies getting away with this ! And why is our Country not doing anything about …
Wayne – Mar 05, 2020 Victim Location 76010 Total money lost $37 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order for two bottles of ifortisa amounting to $37. I had to request the whereabouts of the product three weeks later, as I did not receive a tracking number. Once again I tracked the …
Alexandra – Victim Location 74426 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Online Purchase I’ve never recieved product have no emails from them . Dont know how they got my debit card # tried to contact with # only # I can get by google.Only get a recording to leave message left countless messages …
Dale – Victim Location 48653 Type of a scam Government Grant Got a friend request from someone I know. On her Facebook she had no information except her picture. So I searched and found her actual Facebook with all her information. She kept encouraging me to text and email so finally I did. The more …
Logan – Victim Location 21108 Type of a scam Employment Initially contacted me via LinkedIn. Had an open position that I might fit. Asked if I had a security clearance. Was unsure if my security clearance was still active. Offered to check their database with my social security number. Provided that information to them. After …
Olivia – Feb 26, 2020 Victim Location 48174 Type of a scam Government Grant Used a picture of a friend on Facebook messenger pretending to be them and told me about a grant. Told me to text an agent at 3187070083 to apply and than let them know when I was done. *Technically I feel …
Terrance – Victim Location 28451 Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I went on the computer where there were money making opportunities that were said to be the best. My husband and I decided to try this one. We were told that if we allowed a person to put signs …
Wesley – Mar 11, 2020 Victim Location 77049 Total money lost $1,905 Type of a scam Employment Contacted by Monica Arroyo stating I hired to send and receive packages . I would be payed for in a month and after I week, no response and could not get in touch with the company after numerous …
Stefanie – Mar 09, 2020 Victim Location 92555 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company identifies themselves as a IDS whom is collecting a debt, but refuses to provide me anything in writing or render proof of ownership of debt. This person is threatening me, calling me names, cussing at me on the phone …
Miranda – Mar 10, 2020 Victim Location 41071 Type of a scam Other they are claiming that they are discontinuing my social security number do to suspicious activity Nina – Victim Location 45251 Type of a scam Tax Collection I was contacted by a recording that stated that i had a warrant for my arrest …
Victoria – Total money lost $75 Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter The site looks as official canada government site Will ask for payment up front before access to the application is granted All questions in application are the same as pdf form on canada government site so it make you think you are …
Robyn – Mar 18, 2020 Victim Location 45011 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase The business sent me the wrong product, so I emailed them about it asking for a refund. They said they would only give me a 30% refund. I looked at their return and refund policies on their …
Victor – Total money lost $125 Type of a scam Online Purchase The words “ios” in the name lead you to believe this is a reputable company associated with Apple products. After placing my order Nov 30 I received an order confirmation stating shipping would happen in 5-10 days due to high volume demand. It …
Ross – Victim Location 94110 Type of a scam Employment Claimed to have reviewed resume and wanted to conduct an interview over google hangouts or skype. Conducted an interview on hangouts for an hour asking generic questions, and claimed to be making a job offer. Asked for address and email for next steps.
Keith – Victim Location 27292 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Gentleman with a very thick accent and poor grammar called to inform me my phone number had won me a check for $350,000. Stated his company managed the game show The Price’s Right. Was then contacted by "another man", sounded like the same one. Wanted …
Jonathan – Mar 13, 2020 Victim Location 76354 Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter I got a call saying they were from the IRS, and that they had a warrant out for my arrest. Kathleen – Victim Location 21093 Type of a scam Tax Collection I receive an automated call from someone claiming to …
Olivia – Feb 27, 2020 Victim Location 44146 Type of a scam Utility Recorded message stating power disconnect emminent in 45 minutes due to unpaid utility bill, if incorrect please press 1. Man (in a phone bank) said he was in disconnect dept stating December and January bills were unpaid. Asked my name and address, …
Tyler – Victim Location 38701 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill WE RECEIVED AN INVOICE FROM THIS COMPANY. THE INVOICE HAD ONE OF OUR EMPLOYEE’S NAME ON THIS INVOICE SAYING THAT SHE PURCHASED THIS BUT SHE DID NOT. THEY GOT HER NAME WHENEVER THEY CALLED OUR BUSINESS BECAUSE THAT IS HOW WE ANSWER THE …
Hilary – Victim Location 90001 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan They contact you saying they can provide funds or investment for projects or start ups, in cryptocurrency or any fiat currency. They will ask you to deposit first or pay a from fee of 3% of the request amount, then from their web …
Katelyn – Victim Location 30318 Total money lost $2,300 Type of a scam Other These people send you a check an a paper with instructions on were an how to do the shopping an then you can’t cash the check you have deposit it in your bank accounts an buy time you get were they …
April – Victim Location 77378 Total money lost $387.80 Type of a scam Credit Cards I gave my credit card information to a Google site online, and the page flipped and came back that I had purchased "GOOGLE "Dream Zone g.co/helppay# CA" for $387.80. I immediately called United Bank’s customer service to see if that …
Luis – Feb 27, 2020 Victim Location 40218 Total money lost $175 Type of a scam Phishing I’m currently a driver for postmates this number called me stating they were from postmates support and swindle me about of bonus money I earned told me me I was getting an additional $150 but I would have …
