Alexis – Victim Location 74843 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a call from someone telling me my computer had been compromised by someone in Thailand and that they were calling to clean my computer from malware. They claimed to be an iTech Solution employee with the ScamPulse.com. I called the BBB and …
Alexis – Victim Location 61104 Type of a scam Debt Collections My husband and myself got identical letters from the "Iowa Department of Revenue" stating we had accounts through J.P. Morgan Chase Bank that were subject to seizure. However, neither my husband nor myself have ever banked with Chase. When I contacted the number on …
Haley – Victim Location 20152 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations A call will come from a variety of phone numbers and states, but the content of the call is always the same. A robot will say "Hi this is Joe with Senior Care Authority on a recorded line" and at first I would just hang …
Haley – Victim Location 75082 Total money lost $247 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A fake check with the check number 161 and for the amount of 247 dollars debited my account. The bank on the check was not may bank. It was Southland Corp EMP FCU. My credit union said they have …
Sharon – Victim Location 37604 Type of a scam Debt Collections Said a judgement was being brought against me for $6,000.00. Marc – Victim Location 37243 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a very threatening call/voicemail about a collection, garnishment and court. Called the number back and the lady informed me the collection was …
Misty – Victim Location 92660 Total money lost $19 Type of a scam Online Purchase I places a ad on autotrader the next day I received a text saying they were very interested in my vehicle. Then they asked if I have a clean vin check from this company. They said once I did the …
Deanna – Victim Location 91360 Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was trying to unlock my iphone that is locked by icloud. I have purchased the phone a year ago, i have a receipt. and i filled all the details at iphoneimei.net paid $28 and they said you will need …
Martha – Victim Location 17702 Type of a scam Debt Collections I have been left voicemails threatening to return the call or be arrested. I attached a screenshot of the voicemail transcription Alan – Victim Location 85260 Type of a scam Tax Collection Automated Message: Saying I have not paid my taxes and if I …
Erika – Victim Location 36522 Type of a scam Tax Collection Caller said he was from the IRS, his name was Shawn Black and he gave a badge number. He said I owed $3,987 to the IRS. I hung up on him.
Jaclyn – Victim Location 67203 Type of a scam Phishing I Rovira Vila Marcos private financial advisor. Family member lived in Spain for over 21 years had died in an earthquake in 2008. There was 7 million dollars in a safe deposit box. In order to claim it the consumer had to respond to this …
Brittney – Victim Location 23228 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Basically you fill out an application for an advance on your taxes.. but you will always get denied because they are just phishing for information.
Ashlee – Victim Location 52358 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I am a physician in Iowa City, IA. IMUSA has sent several faxes to my office and a representative spoke with my assistant several times stating a patient of mine had requested a back brace and a knee brace. This patient adamantly denied any …
Tamara – Victim Location 28348 Type of a scam Employment a company named inspectionland, I’m still not 100% sure if they are legit or a fraud. I just know I keep asking myself if its too good to be true it probably is. I get packages in mail to relabel using their company control panel …
Meagan – Victim Location 85388 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a call from a person identifying themselves as a representative from Yahoo.com and that my email had been hacked. I was led to believe that my information was being seen by others and they would be able to …
Meghan – Victim Location 19320 Total money lost $186 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered a trial of two products – capsules (nothing more than vitamins) and serum for $5.97 & 5.99. Received the products but they didn’t do what was advertised. A month later, another delivery of the two products. I didn’t order …
Alexander – Victim Location 19154 Total money lost $199 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased an assault bike for $*** and havent received it. It has been since June 25th, 2018. They send you an email with a 4 digit order number, which sounded suspicious, i have emailed and left feedback on their site …
Kari – Victim Location 30058 Type of a scam Identity Theft There was a guy (some what i could not understand speak’s some spanish)saying "hi you on computer?" i say "yes" he says "okay goto this website(couldn’t understand)and you know that there’s vires and other bad stuff for your computer." then i hang up.
Kate – Victim Location 90265 Type of a scam Online Purchase Scam on Craigslist in multiple states all over US. This is 2 responses I got back from my response to this person who goes under the name Ivette Igory. Ads has also showed up in websites for boats. Together with 16 picture attachment Ivette …
Carrie – Victim Location 74133 Total money lost $700 Type of a scam Debt Collections I was a student at OSU Tulsa, during this time I accumulated government loans. When it was time to pay back my loans, I received a call initially in February 2017 from Steve Mighty at 858-522-9991 ex.103 claiming he was …
Rodney – Victim Location 97838 Type of a scam Phishing Email thanking for purchase of iTunes gift card that wasn’t purchased. Checked both bank statement and order history. Link goes to obvious phishing site requesting login info.
Caleb – Victim Location 44709 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call saying that the IRS was issuing a warrant for my arrest. That there was a tax issue and I must contact the IRS, specifically Steve Parker’s office at 206.717.7428. Completely untrue, and you should not call this number back. The …
Kelli – Victim Location 48637 Total money lost $89 Type of a scam Online Purchase They were offering a good deal on airpods and I try to support start up companies. After I made my payment I never heard from them and they never sent me an order. After a week, they changed their site …
Ross – Victim Location 31904 Total money lost $86.39 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a Harmon Kardon Speaker, they took my money, $86.39, on Oct 22nd. I never got speaker. I reported it to USAA bank and was refunded a dispute on Nov 8th but USAA took it out again on Dec …
Jake – Victim Location 63138 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Phishing a guy told me to buy 2 itune cards load both with 100 each cause my card had an error so inorder to get my retund I had to get those and tried to get me to buy 5 more but …
Cheryl – Victim Location 29687 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise I have been looking for a job in the textile sales business, and being familiar with out-sourcing, I thought the offer and statement of their need for my services to be their Rep and Payment Agent for their business in my area. Yhey …
Luke – Victim Location 30082 Type of a scam Tax Collection Call claiming final notice from IRS before lawsuit for tax fraud, very threatening manner Todd – Victim Location 30144 Type of a scam Tax Collection Automated phone call indicating that the IRS had filed a lawsuit against me for back taxes and a warrant …
Mary – Victim Location 21210 Type of a scam Debt Collections I don’t know what was being requested as this came up on my answering machine. The message was that there are 4 legal allegations against me in a variety of states and that I should return the call at the number that was left …
Mary – Victim Location 32634 Type of a scam Tax Collection These people claimed to be the IRS and were going to sue me if I didn’t call back with information they required
Lawrence – Victim Location 46342 Type of a scam Other I received a phone call this morning from California so I didn’t answer because I live in Indiana. They left an automated voice mail stating the IRS is filing multiple lawsuits against me. I did do the reverse phone look up and it clearly shows …
Lacey – Victim Location 43064 Type of a scam Other Here’s what the letter said; Dear Taxpayer, The 2016 Tax Season is opened, However, due to Security Systems Upgrades for the Filing Season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Unable to confirm your mobile number in your last Federal Revenue Profile. The Profile update will enable …
