Alexander – Victim Location 55122 Type of a scam Other I was called by a male who asked for a previous co-worker by name. I indicated she doesn’t work there any longer and asked what this was in reference to. He said he needed some paperwork. I asked if he was referring to my employer …
Tamara – Victim Location 40222 Total money lost $115 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found the website off of Walmart.com. Ordered 2 products for my children for Christmas. Used a pay pal acct to pat the balance and stated it was shipped. After tracking the packages for a number of days I emailed …
Jonathan – Victim Location 80126 Type of a scam Employment Purchase products using Credit card after they give bank account information to pay off credit card and then purchase products to ship nationwide and internationally.
Tanya – Victim Location 71051 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes H-cabs were going to give me $100,00.00 if I gave them $595.00. I didn’t give them the money but at the time I was so excited and it "was my friend" that I took a picture of my driver’s license. I had my account number …
Rose – Victim Location 29653 Total money lost $44.79 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an ad on the internet for a “thumb piano”. I thought the piano looked like a neat instrument and it was on sale for 60% off so, I ordered it for $44.79 using a credit card on December …
Aimee – Victim Location 45710 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Identity Theft I found charges 200 dollars taken from my checking account. I live in Ohio I’ve never been there before!
Candice – Victim Location 07108 Total money lost $900 Type of a scam Other The company says if u send them a certain amount of money they will flip it for u..so if u send $200 u get back $4000 but that didn’t happen.. I sent the $200.I was to get $4000. Then they wanted …
Randall – Victim Location 11209 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received an envelope (priority mail) by some guy named: JONATHAN SMITH, ARLINGTON, TX. KOUNTZE TX. 77625. In the envelope I found a"check" in my name to collect $2,850$ by "Helfrich Constructions, LLC", 2101 Paseo Del Monte, Santa Fe, NM 87501. The check …
Anna – Victim Location 99353 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Home Improvement Tom originally agreed upon constructing an 8 foot by 8 foot home for my dogs and then the demolition and haul away of all old scrap and 8 foot by 8 foot room for my dogs from old address. The …
Kelly – Victim Location 21234 Total money lost $2,300 Type of a scam Online Purchase Working with Krano Melvin with homeforshihtzupuppies.us (the fake breeder), afterpurchasing the puppy via Western Union for $680, this Fake delivery agency contacts you and sends you emails with all of the "AKC" documentation along with fake flights. Asks for $980 …
Lisa – Victim Location 37377 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare My mother who is 85 years old, has some dementia and lives in an assisted living facility was contacted by this company unsolicited. She is enrolled in the do not call registry. They told her they had a medication for her …
Barbara – Victim Location 07726 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Home Improvement Hired to do bathroom renovation, showed fake credentials, took deposit and money for materials. Showed up to work after many excuses why he couldn’t. Showed up drunk and unable to work. When he was able to work, he only worked …
Roberto – Victim Location 47132 Type of a scam Credit Cards Company stated I made a donation and requested to be put on no call list. This evening’s call stated that I had made a donation in an amount that I would never make and that my credit card information from last March was no …
Oscar – Victim Location 32708 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Robo call scam. Someone called me stating that he was calling from a healthcare insurance provider company and he was on a recorded line. After introducing himself, he said "Can you hear me?". I hung up and didn’t say anything.
Thomas – Victim Location 48446 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare The caller states that someone in the family had bloodclot test & continues to say it over and over. He hung up when I said all his info was inaccurate.
Stephanie – Victim Location 35811 Type of a scam Employment I applied for an Administration Assistant job, only to get and email from a guy who is soppost to be HR for this company. Saying I will have a interview over Google hangout messaging. Asking for my full name and banking info. Telling me the …
Randi – Victim Location 48331 Type of a scam Phishing Say yes scam
Willie – Victim Location 06484 Total money lost $850 Type of a scam Online Purchase Offered puppies for sale online. Would only accept moneygrams and wouldn’t supply an address. The puppies were nonexistent.
Tasha – Victim Location 68005 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a call from a lady with Primer Locating Services who told me to call 888-335-2281 and give them a reference number she provided. I called them number and it was for a company calling themselves Heritage Portfolio. The matter involved a debt that …
Antonio – Total money lost $800 Type of a scam Online Purchase Bought a puppy through this website, Jenny Jones is the name of person contact. The breeder Alex Fedirnan. Sent breeder payment through PayPal. They did not send animal, did not receive any information or itinerary , then they asked to pay an insurance …
Shanna – Victim Location 48105 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase This report regards fake purchase from company happsie.com I found their website offering discount prices on a number of appliances and technology products. There were internet reviews and articles that it was an honest company and no reports of scam. …
Corey – Victim Location 06606 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Romance They took 4 different payments equalling over $200 dollars within 2-3 days & I’m having trouble with my bank because of this! I am broke (literally) b/c they took it out all within 2 days! From the 24th-26th! Plz help me!
Candace – Victim Location 94551 Total money lost $5.95 Type of a scam Credit Cards Www.consumersavings.com/? Received email and purchased CDB Oil. Oil extracted from marijuana. You pay $5.95 for 14 day trial, after they will charge your credit card $79.95. To cancel you can call the 800 during the trial. You don’t get back …
Stacy – Victim Location 97027 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This supposed company put out an add. For a job paying 500$ a week to put decals on you vehicle to advertise for gshock, the watch company. Then without calling me directly the asked for my name and address. I gave it to …
Christopher – Victim Location 43605 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Rental I had an account on Roomster.com with my ad looking to rent. I was contacted by one Hilary Lee who offered a $650 a month roommate situation. She said she owned the apt after her father died and mother moved out. …
Larry – Victim Location 67019 Type of a scam Phishing Numerous phone calls from this company, from what I could understand, I believe the man said that the business’ name was "Healthy Edge". EVERY time I’ve asked to be removed from their list, another call comes in, same company, phone digit is off by just …
Misty – Victim Location 71901 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Received documents of explanation plus a check via usps Priority mail. All I had to do was search the company and scam reports instantly appeared.
Stephen – Victim Location 14034 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations One person called by likely spoofed number (Indian-type accent) saying that I was selected as a winner of a Hilton rewards stay. I didn’t think it was real but selected "1" to see what they were trying to get at. I did not and would …
Andrew – Victim Location 45140 Total money lost $2,690 Type of a scam Other I was contacted by these 2 individuals (see below) claiming that they had a buyer for a time-share that I own in Mexico. They said that they could broker the sale. They knew that I owned the time-share and where. I …
Edward – Victim Location 46795 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This was the 1st call I got Friday April 7, 2017 @ 9:44! ON MY CELL PHONE! I DO NOT GIVE MY CELL PHONE OUT! I HUNG RIGHT UP & BLOCKED THE NUMBER! I HAVE THEM AS PROOF ON MY CELL PHONE!! ALL MEDICAL HAVE …
