Carolyn – Victim Location 32065 Type of a scam Tax Collection Said I was being investigated and that a lawsuit was being issued by the US government but kept trying to get my info then wouldn’t give me any as to what it was about then hung up called back several times she answered pretended …
Jessica – Victim Location 30341 Total money lost $34.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw a post on Facebook (1Supershop) showing a really cool looking Movie quality Star Wars lightsaber with sound effects. Facebook ad redirects you to this website, where they advertise a slightly different but very similar lightsaber (Made of metal and …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 08085 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan A text message appeared on my phone stating that I have been approved. I have been unable to verify the phone number.
Jason – Victim Location 45242 Type of a scam Employment Looking for part-time work . This company called this job Mystery Shopper . A few days I received a text saying I was hired. I never spoke to anyone and did not respond. Yesterday I receivef a Fed-x pkg. With this letter and a check …
Jeremiah – Victim Location 46220 Type of a scam Online Purchase Stayed they were I tech representative, company going out of business, wanted to refund my money, 320.00. Wanted to see the money to my checking account and said there might be a overage on the refund that I would need to send back. The …
Leslie – Victim Location 30824 Type of a scam Government Grant A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS AGENT SHE WENT THROUGH TO GET HER GRANT AND GAVE HER TO ME HER NAME IS VICKY ANN GREVE. WITH THE IMF AND UNICEF TO SERVE ECONIMIC AID GRANTS TO HELP PEOPLE OUT. SHE HAS CONSTANLY …
Dustin – Victim Location 46234 Type of a scam Utility We have been through at least four different scam attempts. The first was very professional. The caller left a message for the owner of our business. I returned the call and was directed to a person who told me I had 45 minutes to pay …
Ashlee – Victim Location 01089 Type of a scam Tax Collection They say they are the criminal investigation section of the IRS. They seemed very professional giving me their employee ID their badge ID their name my case number ect They said that I could either resolve the issue now or a warrant would be …
Manuel – Victim Location 48235 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Be sure to enlarge the phone number you intend to dial when tracking a bonifide money order carrier’s phone contact. One mistaken number could lead you to give information intended for the right purpose in the wrong hands. The representative on the other …
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Theodore – Victim Location 28751 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a Robot Call threatening to be arrested if I don’t call back. Called to inquire what this was and a male (not from US) asked for my postal code. I knew then it a scam and I told him so. I stated the …
Tony – Victim Location 91361 Total money lost $26.26 Type of a scam Online Purchase The company poses as an organization that donates 10% of each sale to animal charities. I bought a product from them in January, 2016 and it never arrived. After emailing them, I finally got an answer in May that they …
Tara – Victim Location 85713 Type of a scam Phishing Starting in late March 2018, I started receiving unsolicited text messages with slightly differing version of this message: "Hello (myname) Someone you know gave you a compliment. See who voted for you – IRLAPP.org/DI (smiley emoticon) All hoping I would click on the link, download …
Gary – Victim Location 01106 Type of a scam Tax Collection Daily calls by a voice sounding like a non native english speaker, almost computer aided, requesting money for IRS Lawsuit against me. He wishes me an ominous "Good Luck" if I do not comply. I do not comply of course. Many people I know …
Jonathon – Victim Location 73141 Total money lost $5,400 Type of a scam Other The owner at Ideal Car Solutions in South Oklahoma City, allows people to work for him and he pays them under the table. There’s one of the people who works there and gets paid under the table that stole $5000 from …
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Bonnie – Victim Location 40299 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Investment iBB Academy also known as ibrowboss & on instagram as @ibrowboss. I signed up for the Microblading training certification course with her. I originally inquired via email on her advertisement on eventbrite. Her description of the class promised hands on informative …
Marvin – Victim Location 16117 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order They wanted to pay me to wrap my car in advertisements for SolarCity. They sent me a phony check that I was supposed to cash and give partly to installer. Once I started googling everything I quickly learned that I was all a …
Sarah – Victim Location 48036 Type of a scam Tax Collection My name is XXXXXX XXXXXX. From Internal Revenue Service ( IRS)Atlanta Georgia United State. We are writing to let you know that your Consignment box is here for long time ago. And the Agent in charge of the delivery has gone back to Benin …
Cristina – Victim Location 49503 Total money lost $281.23 Type of a scam Other I used this service in January to find the whereabouts of a long lost friend. They provided me with a death notice and that was the last time I used the service. I didn’t realize until today that I had been …
Danny – Victim Location 34209 Total money lost $12,700 Type of a scam Employment I was offered employment with this company in Supply chain management. I received a telephone interview, offer of employment and follow up email correspondence from the Senior HR trainer Harvey Skinner. During a 4 week training period which was all done …
Todd – Victim Location 91942 Type of a scam Tech Support While searching a website a Malware/Spyware popped up and was warning me of a identify theft possibility and telling me that I would need to purchase their product to avoid Malware/Spyware infecting my computer and thus, being able to access all of my personal …
Bobby – Victim Location 30135 Type of a scam Employment This person acted as a Recruiter of employment. Offered me a job opportunity and then asked for my photo ID to be sent to him via email, in which I did. After I sent the photo ID, he said the job is taken. Re: As …
Spencer – Victim Location 66603 Type of a scam Phishing A caller from (802)684-0099 identifies himself as Officer Jack Marshall of the Social Security Administration Hotline , provided the number and repeated the number. Stating; Don’t try to disregard this message and do return the call before we can take any legal action under your …
Deborah – Victim Location 83634 Type of a scam Tax Collection Automated call saying the Dept of Treasury will be arresting me if I don’t call them back and speak to a federal agent.
Crystal – Victim Location 44691 Type of a scam Credit Cards Attempted to call the REAL IGS Energy to change energy suppliers but entered 4147 instead of 4447 as the last four digits of the phone number. The caller then convinced me that he truly was offering lower rates, and received my credit card information. …
Lacey – Victim Location 77080 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a phone call that was from the "IRS Fraud Department" asking me for my name, social and date of birth. They gave a "badge number" but would not say what the call was in regards to. Do not ever give out your …
Lisa – Victim Location 75603 Total money lost $19.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a product through this online company. It has been a couple of weeks and I am still being told my order is processing. They say they are just behind but I have read several reviews of people saying …
Devon – Victim Location 85716 Type of a scam Identity Theft appleprotectt.com >> They pretend like Apple. They collect information including apple secondary questions and even SSN.
Katherine – Victim Location 66039 Type of a scam Tax Collection Robo Call– Saying there are 4 serious allegations against me. They go on to threaten legal action if you do not call them back within a set period of time. Then lists the number 631-609-8520
Vincent – Victim Location 59602 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Tech Support My mother’s computer had a malware virus that consisted of a fake "blue screen of death" pop up. It noted that my computer had been compromised and to call "microsoft tech support" at a certain phone number. This was not …
Kristen – Victim Location 48126 Type of a scam Other IMPOSTER LENDING CLUB-they emailed me than texted me i called the number it was a google voice phone. i texted and said call me a guy called me back asking how much i need better $1000-10,000 than told me my bank account number witch i …
