Marisa – Victim Location 55082 Total money lost $48 Type of a scam Online Purchase This is supposedly a Massage Office, they sell massage certificates on Livingsocial and Groupon. When you call to make an appointment they collect your information and certificate information. They then collect the funds from the certificate retailer and cancel appointments …
Douglas – Victim Location 91316 Type of a scam Debt Collections This woman keeps calling. I answered today she said her name was SANDY FAITH. Said there was a personal matter and my husband "must call back". I looked them up and checked with my husband. 1) They are debt collection agency of very shady …
Holly – Type of a scam Employment I received the initial offer from MFX Investment Co to be a Shopping Evaluator via my cell phone. The compensation offered was $300 per assignment. I would evaluate stores, banks, etc. as to their customer service. I applied to the email given & recently received a letter that …
Lindsay – Victim Location 07093 Total money lost $39.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered my item in early June and received it at the end of July even though their website states it takes 5-10 business days. After a month passed and my item still didn’t ship, I emailed them several times …
Jennifer – Victim Location 50262 Total money lost $3,700 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan We were seeking an investor to help us with a start up business. Mr. Conley contacted us via email and told us that he would like to help us with the loan process. We sent him an executive summary …
Raquel – Victim Location 84047 Type of a scam Online Purchase The website https://musicenjoystore.com/ is a SCAM!!!!! They offer devices for ridiculously low rates which the products would never actually sell for, the products are a scam you will never receive anything! If you have purchased something from this website please be advised to contact …
Raymond – Victim Location 27610 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I was contacted via letter with no official letterhead. "Unfortunately we were unable to finalize your order and therefore will cancel it at this time. Your account will not be charged, or you will receive a prompt refund or credit if due"…The letter …
Johnny – Victim Location 92122 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I received an email saying funds available to release. It seems someone openned an account under my name. It seems they want to bait me into clicking on the links. I don’t trust it. Seems phishy
Stephen – Victim Location 85750 Type of a scam Other Magic Jack customer complaint scam is where they call you and threaten you to call and talk with them so they can put together legal paper work – then they say in my case on the message machiene if you do not call them then …
Corey – Victim Location 53095 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I received a DM on Instagram that stated in broken English that the person was in financial need and lived only with his mother who is elderly. They requested a money transfer via Western Union to help their financial situation.
Luke – Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Online Purchase I as well as numerous other people have ordered boat parts from this company and never received our order. If you try to contact them they will not answer the phone and the phone mail box is full and will not except messages. …
Rachael – Victim Location 27612 Type of a scam Charity A few weeks ago I received an email from a man saying that his wife had passed away from cancer and that he wanted to make a donation. I responded that we would be honored to receive the donation, gave him some information, told him …
Richard – Type of a scam Other We have received numerous emails from [email protected], wanting to book 4 rooms for 14 nights, for 4 guests. After being advised numerous times that they do need to contact the resort directly for that type of booking, the sender then advises us that they will send the details …
Margaret – Victim Location 93536 Total money lost $13 Type of a scam Online Purchase Offer was for a free felt letter board if I paid for shipping. Ordered a few other items as well. Got a confirmation for my order, paid with paypal thankfully, and then a week later, got a shipping notification coming …
Ruth – Victim Location 41048 Type of a scam Employment I use indeed.com, which is how they may had received my email address. However, they contacted me through my school email about a mystery shopper job for 450.00, mind you I researched it, so they are pretty good! However, I have actually worked in real …
Dominique – Victim Location 71730 Type of a scam Phishing This number calls 3 times a day I have added myself to their dnc lost several times. When I ask for a manager or say stop calling they hang up. They call for home and care warranty. Hearing aids and insurance! Emily – Victim Location …
Janet – Victim Location 84119 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Mark Wilson 9917 comes through the caller id. When you say remove me from your list the man gets angry and disgusting on the phone including sexual. He says he’s from your computer tech and has your money and wants your card number …
Bruce – Victim Location 68407 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase Found a beagle puppy on this website and filled out the contact us form on the website. The supposed owner then called me to see which puppy I wanted and it was still available. Sent an email the next day …
Claire – Victim Location 91214 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes The scammer called my cell phone and said "thank you for using Marriott" and then claimed I had won an all-inclusive hotel package. The caller asked me to confirm my phone area code and it took me by surprise, so I said yes. I was …
Tara – Victim Location 61920 Total money lost $32 Type of a scam Online Purchase Placed order May 23rd. Received the “free” item that came with purchase but not the shirt itself. Have sent 4 emails with no reply. Have contacted the post office for our tracking number and they state the only thing they …
Jacquelyn – Victim Location 73110 Type of a scam Debt Collections Maverick Financial began sending debt collection notices in the initial amount of $1,183.65 for a false debt to my address. Our family attorney’s sent them several notices notifying them to stop communications. An FTC Affidavit of Forgery was filed against this business as well …
Lindsey – Victim Location 60653 Total money lost $38 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product This site copies videos/pics from other businesses advertising products for sale. The products you receive are different brands shipped from China. You can get refunded but you have to pay the shipping which is very high due to the product …
Kristi – Victim Location 04401 Type of a scam Government Grant I accidentally give him my picture is on cellphone hope my identity didn’t get stolen and they want send money through money gram i didn’t do that
Allison – Victim Location 48911 Total money lost $12.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase The company lexi beauty is giving away free hair products. Only catch is paying for shipping. I placed my order on 7/8/2018 I have not received my product. I can not track my package with the tracking number they gave …
Johnny – Victim Location 07001 Type of a scam Employment The scammer had a job posting online for a data entry position. I applied and spoke to someone by the name of Johanna Hathaway. She told me to e-mail Ron Greenberg. When I did, he told me he’d interview me on a phone app called …
Nina – Victim Location 43537 Type of a scam Phishing Reported by BBB-staff. Email received by an employee of the Board of Education- "It is our pleasure to inform you that Maumee Board of Education has been selected for the 2019 Best of Maumee Awards in the category of Education Councils & Boards Office." The …
Peter – Victim Location 17602 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They sent me a fake check to deposit in my bank and offered me 350.00 to secret shop by purchasing gift cards and taking screen shots n send those back with customer service interactions. Address of the mailer was different from in the check …
Amber – Victim Location 57701 Total money lost $49.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw an ad on Facebook for a watch. Debated. Tried to do my research. Things seemed ok. Ordered the watch. 2 days later, they sent a confirmation email, but the products looked different. I emailed the "customer service" and asked …
Rebecca – Victim Location 01056 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief received a letter from the Massachusetts Legal Resolution "A Professional Organization", representing the Massachusetts Legal Resolution Advocates that I have Massachusetts Legal Resolution Benefits that can be accessed if I call them with the case number they had within the letter. Their organization …
Allen – Victim Location 86403 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise Hi Audrey, I will need you to take care of a payment to a vendor Today. I will provide you with the Vendor’s information you need in making the payment.Also get back to me with our current balance. Thanks Ross – Victim Location …
