Deborah – Victim Location 36117 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found this website online. Called the lady Taylor Yates spoke to her several times and she asked all kinds of questions and knew all about the upkeep of this particular cat. Purchased the cat for 950. Signed a transfer …
Ernest – Victim Location 70003 Type of a scam Employment They claimed to get my resume from Louisiana Workforce job site . They asked some information about who I bank with and how long ,how close is the bank. They give a test assignment.
Brian – Victim Location 08648 Total money lost $89.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I made a purchase on Facebook from this Health First advertisement for weight loss product sample "only pay for postage"! I received the product in the mail and realized that I had no further interest in this product and did …
Jesse – Victim Location 69130 Type of a scam Employment The scammer emailed me posing as an employee of Heartland Payment System Inc. saying my resume had been approved and to email them for an interview using G-mail hangout or Google talk with the email address I provided above. I downloaded the Google talk hangout …
Teresa – Victim Location 99006 Type of a scam Phishing Said from health match, can you hear me? I said yes and they hung up. I was cooking and distracted, realized when they hung up, that I had something about a scam, not to say yes.
Frederick – Victim Location 11105 Type of a scam Charity I’m permanently disabled and trying to find resources to help me with financial emergencies. I’ve been filling out so many things that I lost track of what sites I was transferred to. Next thing I know I have this email claiming that I have a …
Tamara – Victim Location 29697 Total money lost $59.82 Type of a scam Online Purchase My daughter wanted one of the new ponytail beanie and sent me a link to order some for Christmas. Afterwards the ad popped up on Facebook and I started reading comments and a lot of people have order from them …
Shaun – Victim Location 94559 Type of a scam Employment Initially I received an email and voicemail (strange accent) offering a phone interview with times (EST) to choose from and requesting that I apply through their website. That application only asked for my full name, DOB and address. A man with the same strange accent …
Brad – Victim Location 87123 Type of a scam Employment I applied for the job via craigslist and after about a week I received a text stating it was regarding a job I applied for and it had a link to the job offer. I clicked the link and it took me to the heather …
Meagan – Victim Location 75056 Type of a scam Phishing Okay here’s a story for you basically I’ve been looking for a truck for a while haven’t had a lot of money found a truck through Facebook Marketplace and this person whoever it is put it through JM Auto Sales. Next thing you know it …
Gary – Victim Location 44203 Total money lost $14 Type of a scam Online Purchase Its an add on instagram tjat promises bmx biked for free just pay shipping.
Curtis – Victim Location 98290 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I answered the phone. They said: "Hi my name is Matt on a recorded line and I’m with Health Source. Can you hear me okay?" I said: "Yes" They then hung up.
Kristy – Victim Location 20020 Type of a scam Government Grant Contacted me on FB Messenger claiming to be an old coworker. Told me they recently received money as a grant opportunity. Gave me a number for a lawyer by the name Hestilow Liam. Contacted him through text. The claim was send a thousand you …
Donna – Victim Location 84111 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase oredered item online, received a confirmation and a follow up "thank you" email. Never received tracking info, so after two weeks sent email requesting an ujpdate. Received an apology email with assurance that they would follow up and let me …
David – Victim Location 29624 Total money lost $75 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I completed the survey with the promise of a gift card at the end and they have not sent it yet
Felicia – Victim Location 78412 Type of a scam Phishing I received a telephone call this morning, October 16, 2019 at 9:28am. It was a pre-recorded voice informing me that my PayPal account would be charged for a payment of $399.00 (Not sure if I heard the amount correctly) and requested that I press the …
Armando – Victim Location 23452 Total money lost $360 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was online looking to order medication and it seemed legit. I talk for a few days via text and email. I never called. I get sent a fake ups tracking website and says my order is shipped. I used …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 33935 Total money lost $865 Type of a scam Online Purchase Wanted to purchase a Chihuahua puppy for our oldest Daughter. I found this website with very cute Chihuahua puppies and there prices seemed reasonable. I contacted them by email. After that I only recieved texts. The price for the puppy …
Courtney – Victim Location 68164 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Employment Got employment from said person did the with now he refuses to pay
Keith – Victim Location 98168 Type of a scam Employment Scammer offers a job on CL making phone calls as a secret shopper. Says you must complete a "Trial Call" to be evaluated. Claims you will be paid $50-80 per "completed phone evaluation". See original email below: Dear XXXX, I hope you are well. Thanks …
Hector – Victim Location 02132 Type of a scam Online Purchase Looking for Papillon puppy and came across their website. Several puppies to choose from. All were very reasonably priced. Once I gave my contact info, I got text asking for deposit. When I said I felt uncomfortable using Zelle , they provided PayPal email. …
Tabitha – Victim Location 45069 Total money lost $75 Type of a scam Other Purchased clothing items that did NOT meet their published advertising nor did it look ANYTHING like what was advertised including them sending me a burgundy dress when i ordered OLIVE…. I went thru their protocol for returning product but they are …
Sheila – Victim Location 02368 Total money lost $168.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Never recieve item, fake tracking number (says item is delivered 3 day before order was placed) can’t contact them. Paypal does not side with you in dispute
Jeremiah – Victim Location 34119 Total money lost $198 Type of a scam Credit Cards I received 7 bottles of supplements in the mail on 10/12/19 from this company that I never ordered. I checked our credit cards and sure enough here was a charge for $198.00 made yesterday, 10/11/19. The packing slip said the …
Mallory – Victim Location 90242 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Online Purchase This is a woman that has a shop on Shopify and sells turbans. She uses her instagram platform as a way to get customers. Placed two orders August 2019 and paid in full. It is now November 19,2019 and I …
Alex – Victim Location 21218 Type of a scam Phishing I received a phone call from the Homeowners Safety Association. I should have hung up when they said I was on a recorded line, but since I recently went through a home safety inspection, I thought it might be related. then the woman (Amanda?) asked …
Daisy – Victim Location 47240 Type of a scam Other The caller stated that they were representing a Hearing Technical Service and identifed herself as Gracie. Her next statement was "can you hear me allright"?
Jack – Victim Location 65556 Total money lost $105 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered basketball shoes for my daughter from the above site, which indicates a guaranty and refund procedures. I not only received the wrong shoes, but also the wrong size. After several weeks of correspondence, they have offered discounts on …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 38310 Type of a scam Employment This man Mark Marenko posted on facebook a work from home job that is apparently a data entry job through home1jobs.com. He said I have to open an account with western union with my ID in order to do 4 tasks 2 today and 2 …
Clayton – Victim Location 06514 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order An alleged financial advisor of the name of dawnisha who claims she works for FDIC texting me saying if I would be interested in receiving 2K – 3K and I was hesitant at first but then this person claimed …
