Christian – Victim Location 28640 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Promised a $1000 loan if I sent $200. I sent the $200 via GoBank account then I was told they needed $400 more. After I couldn’t produce this they would not give me back $200. Also my son and …
Allen – Victim Location 27616 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Received a cashiers check and letter advising me to deposit the check and purchase Walmart gift cards and text the info from the cards and to keep $330
Diane – Victim Location 54937 Type of a scam Phishing When you are silly enough to answer as I was, they ask if you can hear them alright, then record your "yes". DON"T SAY "YES"! They record it to use later.
Tanya – Victim Location 84014 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Home Improvement Mario Montejo bought a tractor from my 89 year old father, said he would pay him $300.00 a month and has never paid him a dime. When we call him all we get are promises. He is dishonest and not …
Sophia – Victim Location 71913 Total money lost $63.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was directed to this website via facebook https://ilovecamping.us/ in which I purchased a 2-3 tent which then directed me to Paypal to complete the purchase through [email protected] for $63.90. The tent arrived 3 weeks later and was not even …
Isaac – Victim Location 97355 Type of a scam Tech Support Was looking to update my Garmin GPS unit, husband found this http://www.gpsmapupdate.us website not knowing it was not the right website. But it showed in large letters Garmin Navigation Update. Chat window opened and we gave info on Garmin unit. Then chat says a …
Jacquelyn – Victim Location 92557 Total money lost $35.96 Type of a scam Online Purchase They advertise on Facebook under the page ‘We Are Musician’ with a "retail store" website of museraven.com. I bought an Eminem hoodie back on December 19th, 2017 and I never received shipping information and sure have not received my item, …
Tamara – Victim Location 14222 Type of a scam Rental Here is the email I received: Thanks for your email response. my home is still available for rent which include utilities like hydro,heat,laundry facilities, WC.facilities Internet connection, air conditioning, alarm system etc..the kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, …
Deborah – Victim Location 77081 Total money lost $120 Type of a scam Other This business claims to give away prizes, inclusive of scholarships and modeling contracts. All of my research suggests that this company is fake and completely cheating people out of their money with false testimonials and claims of affiliation with actual modeling …
Christie – Victim Location 99611 Type of a scam Phishing So this guy called and started by asking my name and telling me how much money I owe on my mortgage and how I pay to much interest and he could lower my rates and I never inquired about anything for it cause I have …
Kristen – Victim Location 60008 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Debt Collections RUN AWAY! Do not trust Mirae Law with any of your legal needs. My father was robbed of $2,500. After paying the lawyer a retainer, we could never get in contact with them. On three occasions we set appointments, we …
Susan – Victim Location 23434 Type of a scam Employment Received a call from (757) 563-2729. Caller claimed to be from Walmart and left a message about a mystery shopping opportunity.
Krista – Victim Location 14222 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This was the secret shopping scam. The target was Walmart. They sent me a check for $2,450.00 told me to deposit it into my bank account. Notify them when funds were available ,go shopping and so forth.
Allen – Victim Location 32067 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Okay well ive been searching for a work from home job on indeed and i received a text from this number 567-347-0135. I was told that the number was a hiring secretary for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America and that there was an opening …
Morgan – Victim Location 76226 Total money lost $850 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found a Maltese puppy for sale online on malteseyorkiebreeders.com and continued through email and messaging ordering the puppy. I was told that the puppy would be flown to TX to be delivered to my home by 5PM on Saturday. …
Evelyn – Victim Location 54901 Type of a scam Other Person called and left message number was 913-312-3219. It is a matter that needs immediate attention. I have to call Mr. Smith at 1-855-334-4197 ex. 1276374
Lacey – Victim Location 75092 Total money lost $33.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase "Bought " a hoodie, but never received it. Can’t get a hold of anyone at the company. Big scam.
Derek – Victim Location 32780 Type of a scam Other This loan company targets military members and veterans. They ensure that they assist you after you suffered damage to your home or personal property loss due to Hurricane Irma. They will respond after email , which is all they provide for contact. I think I …
Luis – Victim Location 55344 Type of a scam Employment Delbert Raymond contacted me via LinkedIn about doing some secret shopping. They sent me a check for 2900.52 and they said that I needed to buy some gift cards at specific stores and then cash the check and keep the amount of 400.00 for my …
Spencer – Victim Location 94519 Type of a scam Tech Support Mollie called several times telling my my iCloud security had been compromised. The caller ID shows Apple Inc, 1-408-974-2042. She states that pressing 1 connects you to tech support, press 2 is to hang up. She leaves a contact number of 1-844-889-9156. Note, the …
Kenneth – Victim Location 43605 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order mystery shopper cash a check from atlantic federal credit union that’s in your name keep $250.00 the check is for #2376.00 go to local Walmart and survey services keep receipts then go to local post office and get 2 money orders worth $999.50 …
Cindy – Victim Location 92240 Total money lost $89 Type of a scam Online Purchase I’ve e-mailed this company numerous times and have gotten no response and they have already withdrawn their money from my account the following day of my order. It has been over a month now and I have no idea where …
Tamara – Victim Location 58576 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Tech Support i went to this fake mcafee website and was scammed with $300.00 for the unwanted service. They have remote my computer and
Levi – Victim Location 46803 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise some one calls me try to sales a phone i said no thanks after many calls she said will send me a phone an i did not need pay in till it was recive days later she called and said i had to …
Bethany – Victim Location 46619 Type of a scam Employment its an acceptance letter saying youve been chosen to be a mystery shopper it send you a check for 1498,00 then its say deposit it in your bank then take your 350.00 week participation pay then it say take 961.00 to western union and send …
Anne – Victim Location 85658 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Credit Cards dear sris in my state of arzona many people have had their personnel computers hacked and were told to call Microsoft at an 888 number and you are forced to buy their protection for your computer or you will not …
Joy – Victim Location 21903 Type of a scam Employment i am recently looking for a job. i got a text ad from the number 713-352-7347. telling me my application was viewed and chosen. pay was $25 per hour during training then $35 per hour after that….i was told to download hangouts app. after that …
Joanna – Victim Location 12789 Type of a scam Tech Support I got a pop up screen on my computer in which it said my computer has been frozen. my info may have been hacked.To call the phone number on the screen. I called myself looking up another number in which I googled on my …
Glenn – Victim Location 14136 Total money lost $39.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Charged debit card $39.99 for unwanted service. REFUSE to refund.
Andres – Victim Location 53139 Total money lost $750 Type of a scam Online Purchase I contacted this company and wanted to buy 2 chihuahua puppies. We emailed back and forth and they asked me a bunch of questions, to which I answered. They told me to send money ($750) to them via walmart2wamart and …
