Andrew – May 12, 2020 Victim Location 41091 Type of a scam Government Grant Scammer messaged over facebook messenger using a friend’s account (an older family member) first asking how I was and ordinary conversation things. It was awkward and stilted, but I hadn’t talked to this person online before, so I thought they were …
Derrick – May 15, 2020 Victim Location 66605 Type of a scam Phishing They said that my Social Security number is under investigation for being on multiple taxes and other paper records and after this message, I need to hang up and call this number, 1(443)222-1213. Derek – Victim Location 99129 Type of a scam …
Roy – Apr 21, 2020 Victim Location 97003 Type of a scam Government Grant I was contacted on messenger from a friend, suggesting that I apply for an IMF relief fund Gov grant. My friend told me to contact Betty via the number 321-926-5333 via text. I looked at the IMF relief fund website and …
Christie – May 07, 2020 Victim Location 21213 Type of a scam Tech Support called to report that we had a ticket that we didnt close out but couldnt give me the ticket that i needed to close out and tried to direct me to website
Carmen – Apr 28, 2020 Victim Location 98055 Type of a scam Tech Support Using my desktop computer, red virus alert flashed on my screen. It locked up my computer couldn’t get out of it. I called the number on the prompt. I they said they were Microsoft techs. They “fixed” my computer, pressured me …
Ramon – May 15, 2020 Victim Location 95467 Type of a scam Phishing Looking for a "yes"
Janet – May 11, 2020 Victim Location 27609 Type of a scam Employment 3rd party shipping company reached out to me via email about a work from home opportunity. The company is based out of San Francisco CA and had an address in PA that claims to be associated with BBB. Company looking to hire …
Candice – May 19, 2020 Victim Location 06062 Total money lost $220 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website uses the Fit Bit logo and is advertising/selling fitbit products for cheaper than FitBit. It is a scam and a fake website. I have reported to Fit Bit. The website is www.fitbitsport.com. Do NOT buy …
Carlos – Apr 21, 2020 Victim Location 76209 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Investment This person has started and / or is participating in a blessing loom scam and is currently in the ‘middle’ of them loom, encouraging others to join. Not sure if they’re from Texas but I am and several …
Dane – May 16, 2020 Scammer’s phone 339-674-0785 Scammer’s website iamalabrador.com Scammer’s address “Henderson, NV” = Nigeria Scammer’s email [email protected] Country Nigeria Type of a scam Online Purchase Initial means of contact Email I wanted to purchase a Labrador puppy. Turns out total scam. Communicated via WhatsApp. Initially the guy had a middle eastern accent …
Leah – Apr 03, 2020 Victim Location 50317 Type of a scam Employment Received text asking to apply for a job at Walmart. They are starting a huge research project. Each week needs to evaluate store. You will get $400 on each endeavor. Every task requires 20-30 minutes plus time to post your post-visit reports. …
Jessie – May 18, 2020 Victim Location 78217 Type of a scam Employment I received a text asking if I was still interested in the driving position and to let them know ASAP. There was no company name or phone number. I asked who they were and they said they were with Trans Group and …
Chad – Apr 25, 2020 Victim Location 27603 Total money lost $10 Type of a scam Online Purchase An absolute rip-off! RUN FROM THIS COMPANY! They don’t deliver their product; waited 20 minutes to speak with a customer service rep (in the Philippines, I think) and then got the run around . They charged me …
Benjamin – Mar 24, 2020 Victim Location 54302 Type of a scam Phishing This person called and pretended to be Miley Cyrus and promised me a polo shirt, necklace, and $50,000. This person pretended to be my friend.
Latasha – May 14, 2020 Victim Location 94102 Type of a scam Employment Britex Fabrics is known-as fabric stores in San Francisco, so scammers use their reputation to create the LinkedIn account and post jobs. The employee believes them because they have a website. I often get the first round interview with phone not chatting …
April – Apr 29, 2020 I ordered 2 pair for Christmas presents and never received them. Don’t bother emailing them you will never get a response. I will never order off of Facebook again. Jeremiah – Mar 24, 2020 I ordered two pair the first if December. I never received them and can’t get any …
Angelica – May 10, 2020 Victim Location 94403 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Debt Collections A male claiming to be a student came to my door asking me to subscribe to the Mercury News and a portion of this money would go towards his college tuition. I did not want to subscribe …
Yolanda – May 18, 2020 Victim Location 06062 Total money lost $220 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website uses the Fit Bit logo and is advertising/selling fitbit products for cheaper than FitBit. It is a scam and a fake website. I have reported to Fit Bit. The website is fitbitstore.com. Do NOT buy …
David – May 27, 2020 Victim Location 70009 Total money lost $175.85 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased Apple Computer for $175.98 on May 5/9. This company only excepts cash app as a payment option which was odd. After purchase I’ve noticed that the company did not email me regarding confirmation of purchase and …
Dane – May 04, 2020 I’ll start off by saying that their job postings are more than misleading. I was thrown off right at the beginning as well, however since I had the time I followed through to see what they are about. Yes, the communication was extremely unprofessional. I would receive phone calls, texts, …
Ashleigh – May 06, 2020 Victim Location 83629 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief The company said I was approved for a loan, and there was no fees. The loan was for 60 months. The loan officers name was Steven Morris. Randall – Victim Location 92115 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I …
Tara – Mar 29, 2020 Victim Location 76126 Total money lost $9,800 Type of a scam Phishing My 16 year old son was sent an email that had the entire households information in it which included address, socials, full names, etc. Household size is 4 to include husband, wife, 11 year old daughter, and 16 …
Katrina – Apr 29, 2020 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Was suppose to receive $10000 loan that’s reported to credit bureau every 2 weeks. Paid $1000 to “secure loan” never received my money and Gary stopped responding to emails Carly – Mar 02, 2020 Total money lost $1,000 Type …
Nicholas – Apr 02, 2020 Victim Location 91750 Type of a scam Employment Info says that when receive package to confirm by using SMS to number (346) 379-4996 Secret Survey shopper Was given cashier check $2,950.50 Then purchase gift cards and give info to email address
Sean – Apr 23, 2020 Type of a scam Employment Received an email saying their partner was looking for Exe. Manager in Qubec, 1300 Cad per week, initially 10 days probation after which a formal interview to confirm employment. The HR was very demanding, I felt that in the emails !!! She was desperate to …
Lindsay – May 18, 2020 Scammers! Be careful on this site Charlotte – May 18, 2020 Country Australia Type of a scam Credit Cards Initial means of contact Email Got scammed $110 AU money. Ordered it on 20th of April and it’s been a month and still haven’t received an email of my purchase with …
Priscilla – Mar 25, 2020 Victim Location 94590 Total money lost $2,465 Type of a scam Phishing I applied for a loan on line at on 3/18/2020 at 6:42 a. m. I received a call from Debbie Carter of Lending Tree, I trusted her because Lending Tree is a well known company, I’m an elder …
Marvin – May 13, 2020 Victim Location 62234 Type of a scam Phishing From Instacart. It said "instacart: Unlock your account" your a/c has been locked due to an excessive amount of sign in attempts. Click the link below to unlock your account; and then it says unlock my account. Then it say i will …
Stephen – May 14, 2020 Victim Location 95073 Type of a scam CryptoCurrency Scammer sent email with a password of mine demanding $2000 bitcoin and threatening to send video taken of me to my address book and face time contacts.
Wayne – Apr 17, 2020 Victim Location 53511 Total money lost $18.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Business was selling T-shirts through Facebook. Item was not delivered. Seller was contacted and responded saying shipping was slow due to demand. Second Attempt to contact seller was left unanswered.
