Alison – Type of a scam Tech Support I needed a user manual and legend for my new HP printer. Went on web and immediately a pop up chat (with anglosaxon name (Jane ?) and female picture pop up). I gave my request. I jotted down ph#’ on site. Told I needed tech support (I …
Cole – Victim Location 80817 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I receive an email from "service paypal.com" stating Confirmation: Your order receipt (Order no. 619241359) . I no longer have a paypal account for quite some time. The email stated that a Theresa Minnis had placed a home shopping network order for a …
Drew – Victim Location 90249 Total money lost $160 Type of a scam Rental Basically said she would provide available rentals. And help us get in to a place. Well apond calling the propertys the next morning. I was told that all the propertys she sent me to have been rented already about 2 weeks …
Katrina – Victim Location 21229 Total money lost $26 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ORDERED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A BRAIDED WIG.COST $26.84. WAS SENT 12 BRAIDS ON A YELLOW TWIST TIE. TRIED EMAILING NUMERIOUS TIME THE RETURN EMAIL ADDRESS NO RESPONSE. MDSE. CAME FROM CHINA. DONOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. THEY ARE SCAMMERS!!!
Andrea – Victim Location 11778 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I received, by mail, a FALSE invoice that I never ordered or signed a contract to for advertising services from Yellow Business Directory, 8345 NW 66 St #A1232, Miami, Fl. 33166-7896. Invoice Date 6/1/19, Invoice # XX-XXXXXXX-XX, Account # XXXXXXX, Amount $498.81. I …
Brad – Victim Location 75013 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I received a very official looking $9500 invoice from HB2 laboratories. Had a PO box to send payment with the option to pay by Visa or Mastercard. There was absolutely no description of services provided, date, physician, hospital notta. Since I hadn’t had …
Marvin – Victim Location 29455 Total money lost $89 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased twitter followers from this person. They never delivered, then refused to give my money back. They were horribly rude and scammed me out of my money.
Morgan – Victim Location 60609 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from a company call HBLC, Inc. and they said I owe them some money from a Citibank account that I never had. Then they told me a address that I have never lived. Then the next day a sheriff came …
Cody – Victim Location 52806 Type of a scam Online Purchase Multiple emails back n forth and send videos n pictures of his said family. And families that receive puppies from them. Even used went to a retreat to serve God, along with a passage. Than they wanted gift cards paid with cash and scratch …
Meagan – Victim Location 77373 Type of a scam Government Grant Posed as family friend to tell me about URGC, a federal grant that awards $150k to old, retired, disabled persons. Was given a name and phone number, but nothing else, even when I request specifics (web site, address). Insisted on calling or texting "Agent …
Shana – Victim Location 02476 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief Received a "Final Notice" letter via U.S. Postage (out of Sacramento CA, permit # 1827) suggesting a settlement/debt balance on a fictitious account (I do not have one). Letter indicates A+ ScamPulse.com rating. Search of publicly available databases indicates: 1) the address space …
Michele – Victim Location 33139 Type of a scam Online Purchase On Sep-6-2018, I searched for a specific TV model that I wanted to purchase online (Sony XBR65X930E) and results from Google search showed that HD Vision Max had the lowest price for that particular TV model. I placed the order online, including billing address. …
Stacey – Victim Location 97007 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Scrolling through Facebook, I saw an ad for "Hawaii Tumbler ombre Hydroflask" water bottles. The Hydroflask logo was on the water bottles in the photo, and when I clicked the link, they were on the website’s product photos as well. Because Hydroflask does have …
Alyssa – Victim Location 39402 Type of a scam Phishing I received a phone from my "HOA" which stated that they need to talk with me about my home. The phone had a bad connection so he asks if I can hear him. I said yes…then the phone hung up. I knew I had been …
Ana – Victim Location 33579 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking for a dog to purchase, found the website. Stated they would send the dog. Had to pay by wire transfer. Once money was sent, I received no more emails.
Jillian – Victim Location 55443 Total money lost $7.70 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a pet bed from a pop-up ad on social media. Everything looked completely legit. They even offered a 10% off my first order. I got a confirmation of my order and an order number. Bed was never delivered. …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 27282 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This company sends consumer 3 blue and one yellow postcards in the mail. They claim to be the "Urgent noticed Health Alert Hotline" and they offer a pain relieving neck, back or knee and ankle brace cost or not cost depends of liability.
Brianna – Victim Location 41230 Total money lost $125 Type of a scam Online Purchase There selling puppies but when they get the money when time to ship wants more money the shipping company wants money to.So they never sent puppies
Kate – Victim Location 19310 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Other Vehicles are overpriced for not being properly looked over and fixed , they tell you they are fixed and all good to go but break after you get them. Doesn’t stand behind his vehicles and doesn’t cover his part of the …
Sandra – Victim Location 13605 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Jennifer asked me if I could hear her. I stupidly relied yes. Then the line went dead. I called the number back & was asked the same question. I replied no & not to call me again.
Martha – Victim Location 42420 Type of a scam Online Purchase Acting as if they sell puppies! Website contains no other contact information for business.
Levi – Victim Location 45402 Type of a scam Phishing Hello After going through your information over the Internet i decided to contact you for friendship and assistance for distribution of my inheritance towards charity. My name is Mrs *** ***s,from Sydney Australia .I am a dying woman who has decided to donate what I …
Ross – Victim Location 53719 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I have received 20 phone calls regarding health insurance. My colleagues at work have received the same calls on their work lines. A friend received 75 of these calls yesterday. Below are the numbers that contacted me. They refused to give a business name when …
Noah – Victim Location 19518 Type of a scam Online Purchase They told me in the beginning of December that Sasha was available for purchase. She was a 9 1/2 week old. She cost 600.00 and would either be shipped or pick up. At that time they stated they were located in North Carolina. When …
Sierra – Victim Location 23842 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan applied for a loan online at a site called cash loaner. day later i received a call from a lady claiming to work for hawksley financial telling me my loan was approved and i would have to put up 960 dollars before i …
Terrance – Victim Location 98105 Total money lost $359.68 Type of a scam Online Purchase Hello, Back on 1/17/17 I requested a free sample product of Flawless Spring Cream through through their website – www.FlawlessSpringCream.com. During the online checkout process, there was no information indicating auto-enrollment into their auto-ship program or that my credit card …
Dale – Victim Location 96708 Type of a scam Credit Cards Called to offer lower interest rate on my credit card. Caller obviously from India. Hung up when I told them I was reporting them to the ScamPulse.com as a scam. When I called the number back, the call didn’t go through (as usual with …
Darryl – Victim Location 46236 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call on my cell phone that I did not recognize or answer. The party left a message to call Harris & Harris Ltd and they identified themselves as a bill collector. They did not reference my name, any account number, and …
Meredith – Victim Location 60623 Type of a scam Debt Collections Attempting to collect a debt on a balance that was redeemed with the Cook County Assessor nearly a year ago. Falsely claims to have the City of Chicago as a client.
Ana – Victim Location 12534 Total money lost $9.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase This site has been giving away “free” rings for months. Claiming it’s onky for the day only and only have to pay shipping. Have not received ring and there is no way to contact this “company “. Also received an …
