Ricky – Victim Location 94117 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Online Purchase Long story short, this individual (or individuals) buys things on eBay and through methods that vary from victim to victim will end up with their money back and the item sold. I lost a cell phone and about $350 through …
Jill – Victim Location 46151 Type of a scam Phishing I git a ridiculous notice saying ii made a PayPal transaction =$449.98 at coinBASE inc!! I called that +1-888 643 4322 and the INDIAN that answered was in an echo and he could barely be heard so I knew it wAs fraud, I then called …
Mandy – Victim Location 10310 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Employment This company claimed if you shared it’s link on your social media sites, via texts and message, you’d be paid $2 for every click. You’d also be paid for referrals, surveys and posts that were generated by clicks to your affiliate …
Alan – Type of a scam Employment I applied for a data entry clerk position on indeed (I live in Calgary). A few days later I received an email saying the position had been filled but they had an opening for a cash handling assistant working with crypto currency and sent me a link. They …
Cole – Victim Location 57315 Total money lost $237 Type of a scam Employment Scam offers a chance to make money downloading apps but when all requirements to cash out are completed they send you an email saying that you can’t receive payment due to fraudulent activity. No access to contact them but a fake …
Nancy – Victim Location 54301 Type of a scam Phishing Auto recorded voice saying there are several pending charges against me. I have to call a number with in a time frame or the FBI will come and arrest me.
Toni – Victim Location 79413 Type of a scam Other Received a text offering me a job to do secret shipping for Walmart. 500$ per shop. I know that a company is not going to send you a check before you complete a task. Not to mention that a company is not going to request …
Melinda – Victim Location 98292 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I had purchased some drill bits one time from them and then they called me over and over trying to sell me more stuff I told him I didn’t need anymore tools and they told me I had an outstanding balance for tools …
Latoya – Victim Location 75210 Type of a scam Government Grant I was given the information by a friend a out free money. So I messaged and sent a picture of my ID and Facebook email amd passwords. I was made aware of the friends not long along that they hacked his Facebook page so …
Hilary – Victim Location 32168 Total money lost $800 Type of a scam Charity Her husband died several years ago and now she does not have long to live and wants to disperse several dollars into your accounts and others.
Claudia – Victim Location 60085 Type of a scam Employment On July 16 2019 I receive an email from a HR manager in ALT Recruitment saying they would like to offer me a position in InterExpress Delivery company. There’s was a vacant position. On July/16/2019 I provide my postal address where all the shipments will …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 21601 Total money lost $2,226 Type of a scam Moving I did an online search of reputable mover. This company got great reviews. I received a call from the representative. She did an online estimate of our household goods. I received an email with the item list, the moving company’s information …
Tyrone – Victim Location 08204 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Hello Friends, Yesterday, June 28th, 2019 I received an email notifying me that I have won a substantial amount of money from a Visa Lottery. What is a poor disabled person like myself suppose to do? Naturally they wanted your basic information, name, address, phone, …
Christie – Victim Location 33330 Total money lost $49.97 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company promised to be a social media service where they help direct people to your account through giveaways they host. Being that I am trying to start a business I’ve been looking to develop social media engagement. They charge …
Rose – Victim Location 19132 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Had someone call crying hysterically (that we thought was a relative) , saying that they had been arrested for a DUI, bail was set for $100,000 and $10,000 needed to be paid within 3 hours or they were going to prison. Contacted the DA …
Brett – Victim Location 60619 Total money lost $167.77 Type of a scam Online Purchase December 27 i was on offer up and came across a store selling used iphones for a good price. After checking the profile i checked their website. On the site it shows their store location contact information and social media …
Joe – Victim Location 76446 Type of a scam Employment I believe this to be a scam. They originally contacted me via email about mystery shopping. I sent my name, address and phone number. I got an email back saying i was accepted and be expecting my first "jobs".. Today I got an envelope in …
Marco – Victim Location 75762 Type of a scam Government Grant Ph# was 208-505-4333 and the caller’s name was Alan Martin and he said her name had been drawn for a grant. If she paid $1000, she received $30,000; if she pays $2000, she gets $50,000 and on up and up! He contacted her on …
Russell – Victim Location 33701 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a sweater from this website on 11/30/19. Their site says it takes 2 weeks to get to you. On 12/11/19 I received an email saying the order had shipped and I received a tracking number, but now, one …
Chase – Victim Location 02184 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Received via my icloud account an email, subject "Confirmation #42619007 InterContinental Hotel Los Angeles Downtown” from [email protected], with some attached invoice (file named ihg_logo_folio_new21548409.pdf), asking for $618.04 based on hotel actions done on Jan 9 to 10. Included my info wrong: name “Brian …
Brenda – Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Do not reply phone number changes all the time so can’t trace
Gloria – Victim Location 44112 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call on my cell phone. I answered the call. She identified herself as being with the IRS. She wanted me name. I refused. She threatened to arrest me. I called her back. The number in my caller Id was 918-913-4809. The …
Shanna – Victim Location 75025 Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Secret shopper scam Noah – Victim Location 08106 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a check that didn’t look real Drew – Victim Location 48195 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This company sent a …
Diana – Victim Location 20861 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A check for $2,630 dollars arrived along with an invitation to be a “secret shopper” for Walmart. The instructions were to purchase about $2,000 worth of Walmart gift cards and text them to the number provided. Rafael – Victim Location 89122 Type of …
Craig – Victim Location 60451 Type of a scam Phishing I have never bought anything from Wanelo. My information was sold to the dark web.
Linda – Victim Location 45202 Total money lost $95 Type of a scam Moving So my car broke down while I was driving back to Chicago. I was in a panic about what I was going to do, if it made sense getting it towed to Chicago from Indianapolis. I googled car transportation & came …
Bradley – Total money lost $15,000 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations *** *** I Purchased tickets me, my wife and two kids from ( international travel services) for 5160$ I had travelled with my family And my two children’s on September 30, 2019, we drove from fort McMurray to Edmonton airport, after we arrived at Edmonton …
Kristy – Victim Location 18013 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from [email protected] titled "New Job Opportunity". I have been applying for jobs, so I assumed it was in response to somewhere I put my resume out to. The email thanked me for applying to their job post for an Administrative Assistant …
Curtis – Victim Location 95966 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I applied for a secret shopper job and received a check for $2620 along with an instruction sheet this is the fourth check I have received like this Nina – Victim Location 95966 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I applied for …
Jared – Victim Location 08873 Type of a scam Debt Collections I was contacted via email but I have no record of this loan. I suspect this is a scam please help Emmanuel – Victim Location 77081 Type of a scam Debt Collections Interstate Creditor Reviser July, 8th, 2019, Name: V*** *** *** *** *** …
