Lee – Victim Location 32653 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare We are a doctors office and have had this company fax us prescription forms for patients that neither the patient or the physician were aware of, nor did they need the medication. We ask them to stop sending the requests, but they continue to send …
Charles – Victim Location 49103 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes "Robert Bronson" called an elderly woman in south west Michigan and told her she won 650,000 and a Mercedes Benz. "Robert Bronson" said his employee ID number was 8927. Robert Bronson stated his general manager is "Henry Johnson" at phone number 509-790-0952. Eventually, when the …
Lori – Victim Location 63110 Type of a scam Employment I had applied for a job posting listed as Office Assistant/ Receptionist. I received a response within a hour. This is a copied and pasted response that was sent via email by a “Michelle Cox”: Thank you so much for applying for the Office Assistant/ …
Tristan – Victim Location 64730 Type of a scam Government Grant They have been harassing me with phone call after phone call, from different numbers with the same 202 area code, telling me I earned a $9000 Grant for being a "good citizen" with no criminal record, that has never owed any taxes. When I …
Adrian – Victim Location 02538 Type of a scam Online Purchase Fake website advertising puppies. When asked to pay, instead of a business transaction, you’re asked to send a money order through walmart to them. They warn you not to say the money transaction is for a dog purchase but to a friend or family …
Andres – Victim Location 29505 Type of a scam Employment I was on career builder looking for a at home data entry position. I was contacted via email from Highmarksonline.com they sent me a email about being selected for a interview and we conducted the interview on google hangouts and after the interview I had …
Oscar – Jun 17, 2020 Victim Location 77090 Total money lost $80 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a product from the website mylivia with a subscription in which the product would cost about $50 and a $8 monthly subscription. I placed my initial order on April 30th,2020. After a month my purchase …
Cassandra – Type of a scam Government Grant This is second one I have received in two weeks. This one says there is a lottery and Workmans compensation is giving away $200,000 to you if they have your name on list. Was sent a web address with this lady aboves picture and was to message …
Mandy – Victim Location 98946 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes A phone call letting you know that you have won a free cruise for 2 is sent to you. You have to verify your age and enter a phone number to be contacted at. You then have a website to go to so you can …
Dane – Victim Location 27408 Total money lost $29.95 Type of a scam Employment I applied for several jobs and got this email back. Thank you for sending your resume, but the Boston Sci. surgical sales position requires coronary stent surgery experience, and they will not interview you unless you have it. My best suggestion …
Shawn – Victim Location 82052 Type of a scam Tech Support Scammer wanted $500 sent to and check made out to Help4Access L L C 3040 Oasis Grand Blvd Ft Myers, Florida 33916 for removing virus called "creepware". Looked up legitimate business and talked to owner Help4Access in San Francisco, CA and said it was …
Krystal – Victim Location 29172 Total money lost $97 Type of a scam Employment *** *** and *** ***’s Work From Home scam- CNN interview. "Homecashcode" one of the sites names it will redirect you among many others. The changing variations and names to the links is one giveaway. They get credit card number for …
Sabrina – Victim Location 80228 Type of a scam Home Improvement I purchased a voucher from L*** S*** for a Whole-Home Air Duct Cleaning Package. The promotional value was $240.01 and the voucher was $34.99. It was advertised to clean up to 8 ducts, intake/return and dryer vent cleaning. I scheduled an appointment. Nothing was …
Sheila – Victim Location 23834 Type of a scam Credit Cards Called my number looking for my mother from "Hemmingway and Associates" in regards to a discover card. My mother called and they got really angry stating they are pursuing legal action that they would be at her residence between 3-4 pm to serve papers …
Melinda – Victim Location 95688 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found an apple product on Facebook Marketplace for WAY cheaper than anyone else was selling them. The man messaged me back saying he was an affiliate of their website. He sent me the link and I instantly knew they were doing a scam …
Dominic – Jun 24, 2020 Victim Location 99027 Total money lost $1,275.10 Type of a scam Tech Support I had just bought a new computer and was trying to contact Geek Squad when these people took over as the tech support. I told them the problem I was having and they said , let me …
Alyssa – Victim Location 02557 Type of a scam Phishing This appears to be a fraudulent/fake business that was inquiring about doing an event. Just wanted to put in on their radar.
Maria – Victim Location 20877 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website offers shipment of puppies for $600 but they have no address or contact number and they ask for a deposit even if you’re picking up the pup. They keep changing their address and don’t deliver the puppy at all after you pay.
Jaime – Jun 26, 2020 Victim Location 06606 Type of a scam Phishing it was a automated phone call stating that they have criminal charges on my SSN and I should call this phone no. 469-426-2603 or charges will be filed
Jake – Victim Location 97338 Total money lost $550 Type of a scam Online Purchase Listed Maltese puppy for 550.00.Seller, Hilton, Daniel. Requested funds been sent via Walmart or Western Union. Express Pet movers then requested 975.00 to be sent for a climate controlled crate
Ruth – Victim Location 34470 Type of a scam Phishing I received a voicemail on my phone from an unknown caller. The voicemail sounds like a man who urged me to complete my online application for a job where I would be "posting links to Facebook and Twitter". The voice told me to visit "hometype.org" …
Melissa – Victim Location 46835 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order My son got the following when they replied to a guitar he is selling. I told him it looked very suspicious. From: Hector Moore Thanks for getting back to me so promptly,the conditions of the item are greatly acceptable.I am ready to make …
Manuel – Victim Location 53597 Type of a scam Online Purchase I emailed with interest in a vehicle that the dealership had listed on truecar.com. The contact person sent very concise emails, half of which had no signature line, all of which had poor grammar, and none of which replied in-line with previous responses. I …
Frederick – Type of a scam Other I bought a phone that they claimed was brand new. They even made it look new. They put plastic protector on it, put it in a new box with a new charger, and manual, etc. When I turned the phone on it still had someone else’s information in …
Christy – Victim Location 07869 Type of a scam Other got call from 540-628-9534. was automated system offering free home security service promising that it was free to be connected and that it would be connected to local police, medical and fire services. Message said I could press a number to be put on do …
Rachel – Victim Location 06416 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Dear Sir/Madam, 2017 Honda Stage at Music Festivals Sweepstakes is open only legal citizens of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. One grand prize winner will receive A …
Shane – Victim Location 28681 Type of a scam Employment Contacted via email in response to job ad listed on Indeed. Offered my husband a job based on reviewing his resume. Several emails and voicemails, but never could make personal contact. Office based in NY, but company in Switzerland. Offering 100,000 salary to complete purchase …
Jerome – Victim Location 35006 Type of a scam Online Purchase I searched online the Meteor Garden Ep21 and this add pop up wants me to sign in to view the episode and says that i am in 5 days free trial so there will be no charge. However, it is charge my bank account …
Spencer – Victim Location 80261 Total money lost $275 Type of a scam Employment This company runs career opportunity ads on cragslist under skilled trade job searchers. They offer a career opportunity as a home inspector for their company. It’s a huge scam! They entice you with training/certification and more importantly work orders(income) after training. …
Pamela – Type of a scam Employment It’s listed a Indeed.com with job postings. The job I applied to was with Hopstones Food. The called me on a VOIP number, showed up as an Albany, Georgia number to offer me the job. When I said but you didn’t interview me and when do I meet …
