Kristin – Victim Location 95531 Type of a scam Phishing I received a friendly text message from what appeared to be one of my friends on Facebook In reality, it was not her at all.Someone had taken her profile photo and was posing as my friend.They had logged in to Messenger without Facebook with a …
Pamela – Victim Location 80910 Type of a scam Tax Collection These people will call you and tell you they’re with the IRS and there is a pending lawsuit against you that you need to take care of before the court date., the IRS never calls. I know, I’m dealing with them now on legitimate …
Krystle – Victim Location 53210 Type of a scam Identity Theft A guy who said his name is Officer Brandon Hammer with badge/ID number CRM2546 said someone was using my social security number in Texas. But I had to provide my date of birth and social security number to prove who I was or he …
Bruce – Victim Location 99206 Type of a scam Tax Collection Victim was contacted via phone from a Texas number 325-305-0585, when he picked up there was an automated recording saying to call them back immediately "You have been selected for fraud by the Internal Revenue Service,". Victim called back and was asked for his …
Brianna – Victim Location 74129 Type of a scam Tax Collection An individual with a foreign accent called and said he was calling to let me know I have an arrest warrant in my names from the IRS. He wanted to know what my intentions were and how I was going to pay $3953. He …
Frederick – Victim Location 34474 Type of a scam Tax Collection they wanted me to call back within 24 hours or else be taken into "custody" by local police Nathan – Victim Location 32940 Type of a scam Tax Collection I keep getting calls from a call center claiming to be the IRS. If I …
Mathew – Victim Location 90018 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Was sent a text from 549-00 offering $250 weekly to wrap car. Went to website and entered information, website said you will get $500 per week, someone will show up to wrap car. Signed up My husband, mother-in-law, and myself for the job. …
Garrett – Victim Location 33024 Total money lost $1 Type of a scam Tech Support First, please be advised the scammer utilized various aliases (IFIX PC, SRI IT SOLUTIONS INC, SERVE SOLUTIONS. Initially I was approached on April 11&14 this year by email stating they were a DELL affiliate claiming to provide technical support. The …
Ivan – Victim Location 32771 Type of a scam Online Purchase Looking for an iptv provider and being recommended by youtube videos about, I bought a subscription with my cc, it said wait 24 hrs, I have wait one week.
Dennis – Victim Location 55125 Total money lost $266.94 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw the add on Facebook for a product for Anti aging. Free trial for $4.95. I ordered the product. They charged me $4.95 Plus 2 weeks after $88.89 and the next day $88.90. THEN AGAIN the same charges, a …
Clayton – Victim Location 44203 Type of a scam Tax Collection Consumer was called by a fraudulent IRS Agent known as Amy Brown, Badge ID: 6598. She called from 1-703-436-9768. Amy Brown told the consumer that there was a law suit against her. The consumer was told she needed to give Amy Brown information and …
Dane – Victim Location 89410 Type of a scam Debt Collections An Alison Gomez called stating she was from IGS collection agency and said I owed owed over $1000.00 for a loan I had borrowed on line back in 2011. I know I did not owe this money, but what concerned me is that she …
Tracy – Victim Location 29466 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief Initial VM left that I should call about an important manner. Once I called they would not validate any information. Once I asked for information be mailed, they hung up. (I called back and was hung up on immediately).
Erin – Victim Location 07512 Type of a scam Government Grant Received what seemed to be a genuine message from an old friend via messenger where she shared how she received funds from a federal government grant program. One of the messages read as follows: This is new program was established by the Federal Government …
April – Victim Location 76541 Type of a scam Debt Collections The individuals claim to be IRS debt collectors stating that the tax forms filled in 2004 to 2009 have an error and was not submitted properly and if the amount of 4,000 to 5,640 is not paid then a warrant for an arrest will …
Jermaine – Victim Location 95662 Type of a scam Tax Collection Leaves a message stating they have tried to contact by mail for 6 months and are now filing a lawsuit against you for fraud. I have had zero communication by mail with the Internal Revenue Service and the person on the phone line immediately …
Eugene – Victim Location 63701 Type of a scam Employment This business contacted me through Indeed.com when I applied for a position. They emailed me stating that the position I applied for had been filled, but wanted me to look into another position. They mailed me some information, as well as a check they claimed …
Marc – Victim Location 53132 Type of a scam Phishing Received an unsolicited email from [email protected]> – with Bank of America and "BofA" in color and with logo at top. I do not and never have had any accounts or business dealings whatsoever with B of A – !! A dead giveaway this is a …
Shane – Victim Location 93306 Type of a scam Tax Collection They left an automated phone call stating that I had 24 hours to get back to them regarding 4 allegations against me. They left the phone number of 855-751-5201, which is the same number they called from. When I called the number, the first …
Matthew – Victim Location 83814 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill over the past 3 weeks I have received many invoices from this company claiming that I ordered service, I have not opened the invoice due to possible virus’s I have done my home work and the owner of the company is xxxx xxxxx, …
Erik – Victim Location 55108 Total money lost $78.29 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered what I THOUGHT was a "free" trial sample of both the Vivid Eyes eye pump cream and Eye Repair jar cream, paying shipping only. I received the following unauthorized bills on my credit card: $88.99 on 8/15; $67.40 …
Joanna – Victim Location 16836 Type of a scam Government Grant 519-749-1076 shane harris Same person called back *** ** *** *** dwayne Harrison – cash grant of 14k Grant department Kevin Taylor ext 102 9k grant
Alicia – Victim Location 67880 Type of a scam Debt Collections They called my grandmother and myself saying I owe 1085 dollars for a loan that I never took I even looked on my credit report and no such thing existed. They used big terms to try and scare me like theft by deception and …
Nancy – Victim Location 77536 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes The caller stated the I won 2nd place which was $2.8 million and a new car.
Cameron – Victim Location 97045 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Tech Support My elderly parents have been scammed out of quite a bit of money from this company. They thought that they were getting virus protection for their computer. My parents have not had a computer since September 2017, but the charge …
Victor – Victim Location 59403 Total money lost $24.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Well they wont get back too me wont give me a confirmation email and they have my card number cuz I want to cancel my subscription
Ricky – Victim Location 07643 Type of a scam Employment I was initially scouted by someone in N.Y. thru Skype, then it was followed by emails from this other person, interviewed thru Skype and was hired in 5 minutes, never saw the person or spoke to her, was asked three questions. Was overnighted check for …
Taryn – Victim Location 80911 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received an automated call stating that this was the final notice that the IRS had received a legal petition notice accusing me of tax fraud.
Emily – Victim Location 31030 Total money lost $1,450 Type of a scam Government Grant I was contacted by a person who was supposedly one of my friends. I later learned that apparently they had stolen her identity as well. Thinking everything was ok I stupidly began sending money via western union. As of now …
Christina – Victim Location 47390 Type of a scam Online Purchase So i got this email saying my cars registrations were almost expired. Then it gave a link to pay online… Well after i did so i realized… This site had nothing to do with the dmv…. Im so sick to my stomache waiting for …
