Cassie – Victim Location 59937 Type of a scam CryptoCurrency I received an email indicating that Alex with HBNICK, Inc. had seen my resume on ZipRecruiter (I am registered on ZipRecruiter). The email said I had applied to an Administrative Assistant Position but a review of my applications through ZipRecruiter could not produce this particular …
Mayra – Victim Location 41091 Total money lost $175.94 Type of a scam Online Purchase Upon searching Facebook, I came across an ad showcasing a trial of Amore Skin Brightening Face Cream. All you needed to do was purchase the shipping and you would receive a trial size of the cream. I searched and searched …
Katie – Victim Location 95765 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations H&A Marketing contacted me by phone today soliciting to purchase my timeshare at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They have a website but I couldn’t find any information on them and they are not listed with BBB. It sounds like a …
Shawn – Victim Location 01605 Type of a scam Tech Support I was browsing through my email late last night when I received a pop up web page that read "HTTPS Microsoft Support" with a warning that my computer had been compromised by a virus. On the page it gave a number to call: ‘8182934530’ …
Zachary – Type of a scam Online Purchase This was in my facebook feed. I looked into the website and it appears as a scam. The prices are incredibly discounted and the website looks to be a clone of the Callaway Golf website. All sorts of indications showing that it is a scam such as …
Lindsay – Victim Location 60803 Type of a scam Employment Received email about a job opening and asked to respond if interested in applying. I have been looking and applying to many jobs for several months so this did not raise any flags at first so I proceeded. They sent me a link to their …
Pedro – Victim Location 76227 Total money lost $2,400 Type of a scam Employment A scammer contacted me stating my resume was pulled from ZipRecruiter.com and I fit the position and wanted to complete a online interview through google hangouts. The scammer stated her name was Susan Johnson. I completed a full online interview then …
Scott – Victim Location 70809 Total money lost $8,000 Type of a scam Other Reversing your Diabetes
Nina – Victim Location 44120 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received several phone calls from Donald Stanford who said he was a representative of Harvest Financial Services located @ 549 McConnell Street, Knoxville, TN 37915. His phone number is (876) 407-8519. He told me that I had won $1.7 million and a brand new …
Stefanie – Victim Location 34639 Type of a scam Phishing I was called and asked two general questions regarding allergies. I answered yes to two questions and as soon as I answered yes they hung up.
Oscar – Victim Location 97524 Type of a scam Investment A company that wants you to invest money before they go public on a technology invention for the internet. It’s called "Halo-Fi" A Micro-satellite company that is looking for investors. They first want you to subscribe to their newsletter for $49, $79 or $89 for …
Spencer – Victim Location 92841 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received an email about needing people to complete surveys. I posted that I was interested. They said they would mail my packet. I received a priority envelope with a letter on one side, surgery questions on the other and a cashiers check …
Amy – Victim Location 48014 Type of a scam Phishing The caller identifies herself as Emily a hearing professional then asks how are you doing today. Then I hang up I received this call twice Once on April 11, 2017 at 3:22 pm and April 26, 20173:22 pm
Aimee – Victim Location 91910 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was hired as a personal assistant to the CEO of Halter AG. They sent me a cashier’s check to my house yesterday and told to deposit it. Today I was told to send the partial money of the check. The lady from …
Jose – Victim Location 78759 Type of a scam Employment I was given an e-mail for a new job opportunity from a person named Ivy, which lead to more emails from their "HR" rep. Also their website, healthfore.com after my interview went down and is still down. Here are the emails: <span title="———————————————————————————————————————————————————————–…⇄ /> Ivy …
Angelica – Victim Location 19718 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief I was called by the phone number 888-571-0964. The person on the other end of the line asked me give them my social security number before they would tell me what the call was about. They were calling for my father but some …
Whitney – Victim Location 20001 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations A woman phoned to ask if we were interested in selling our timeshare in Mexico. I answered yes but was not going to send any money for closing costs. They could deduct those off the selling price and send the balance to us. I was …
Melissa – Victim Location 93591 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Called saying approved for loan but wanting money up front
Jeffery – Victim Location 14223 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare They called and said HI this is ___ health insurance. (couldnt understand) you are on a recorded line and you can press one if you wish to be removed. Can you hear me? I said yes and the line went quiet.
Claire – Victim Location 27215 Type of a scam Phishing Consumer received a phone demanding call or text her daughter she told the lady not I can not interrupt her work and then she said as soon as your daughter comes home she needs to contact our company at this phone number 844-736-7249, her daughter …
Alexis – Victim Location 90250 Type of a scam Government Grant Try to scam me by saying I was selected from a survey to receive a money grant to go to school
Theodore – Victim Location 22728 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website is a complete scam. Luckily we figured it out before the guy took our money. The guy claims he has mini Australian shepherd puppies for sale out of Katy, TX. He initially pretended to care about the potential new home his dogs …
Robert – Victim Location 32725 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I inherited over ten million! They know it’s me because I have the same last name. They want to share it with me. Contact them before time runs out. We will even share some with charities!
Mayra – Victim Location 93035 Total money lost $79.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Facebook ad claiming pain relief and reversal of diabetes. Free sample bottles of CBD oil and caplets, just pay shipping and handling. Ordered on 11/17 received products on 11/24 cancelled by 12/1 Still got charged 79.99 even though I cancelled …
Isaac – Victim Location 47586 Type of a scam Online Purchase My family was looking to buy a teacup puppy and found the perfect one online. My 10yr old literally burst into tears with excitement at the thought of owning "Tom" a 12wk old teacup chihuahua puppy. I contacted the seller via the "Contact" tab …
Robyn – Victim Location 94609 Type of a scam Employment I’m reporting online employment fraud. They list the job as a legitimate offer, but purposefully reject applicants in order to sell them an online course. They give purposefully conflicting instructions for a skills test. They claim they want a "3D rendering," with "for realistic architectural …
Charlotte – Victim Location 73028 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Looking over my bank statement, I found a charge for $19.95 to HealthLeader MD on my debit card. I called the number listed, the company said I had “signed up” to a monthly subscription to this company due to some product I ordered …
Lisa – Victim Location 36605 Type of a scam Government Grant I was contacted by phone from a man name john patrick who said i was selected for a individual grant of 14000 to purchase a house for me and my 5 kids i was overwhelmed because i believed i was going to get the …
Brad – Victim Location 33317 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I am an RN which information is readily available online via whichever state board of nursing you are registered with. I received a letter mailed to my full name, including middle initial, at my address originating from USPS Capital District 200/208. It bore …
Sara – Victim Location 92677 Total money lost $10,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase My cousin googled my name and this website came up with one negative comment regarding my business. On order to see it they have u fill out information. By the end I realized it was a scam and they just …
