Andre – Victim Location 58703 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes A person calling himself David Brooks contacted me on 22 Jul 2019 about 6 PM in the evening. I received numerous calls that evening stating the I along with 33 other individuals in ND had won prize checks and mine was 555,000 dollars. He used …
Alejandro – Victim Location 55079 Type of a scam Other Somebody has made up this website and used my name and information. They are selling three different types of puppies for $500.00 each. People need to pay the $500.00 first and then a puppy is suppose to be shipped to you. In the meantime, they …
Bobby – Victim Location 92503 Total money lost $30 Type of a scam Online Purchase the company was a subscription box business, i ordered a box for $45 and upon receiving it I got MAYBE $15 worth of stuff. I emailed the business/owner with a complaint and told her I was angry I got ripped …
Ann – Victim Location 78380 Type of a scam Phishing Called claimed to have a promotion to lower my monthly bills by 50%. I have been receving these for some time. The other day I talked to him and he got hostile when I told him its a scam. He offered me 50% off but …
Luis – Victim Location 90815 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill This scammer told me I had ordered a Microsoft product by phone for $499.00. This was false I did not order anything from Microsoft. The caller then said in order to cancel my order (which was never made) I would need to be …
Scott – Victim Location 92860 Type of a scam Credit Cards I found Murray Achie Boxers on an online search since I was interested in buying a boxer from a breeder. Everything was fine discussing prices, location, etc. The "owner" became very irritated when I asked for proof of AKC certification before sending a downpayment. …
Naomi – Victim Location 94520 Total money lost $640 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations They offer you vacations packages for dirt cheap, then they ask for credit card number. When you try to call the contact person, he never answers the phone and if you get voicemail and the voicemail box is full anyway so …
Karl – Victim Location 48134 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Phishing I went to get botox. I was quoted and agreed upon $550 for 60 units. It was a price I’d paid previously for the same amount of Botox from there. At checkout was told $550 and rung up. I added $25 …
Kristopher – Type of a scam Phishing Received a letter stating that they have a client which is a lost relative who had a insurance policy which has not been claimed and that I was the beneficiary. The letter came is an envelope with postage paid and a return address of P.O. Box 400, Toronto, …
Eugene – Victim Location 79735 Total money lost $49.41 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered a jacket from Mysticgogo and never received. There is no phone number. There are error messages when trying to contact via their website.
Monique – Victim Location 97124 Type of a scam Home Improvement Person got my contact information from a national app to find handyman. Person asked to stop by home to view work I wanted a quote on. Then person made only partial fixes I needed and tried to bill me, never having given me a …
Patricia – Victim Location 33897 Type of a scam Other They called my daughter. She answered because it’s her business phone. They stated I needed to call with case ID. I called. They would not give their full name. Was placed on Hold twice, was told that call would be transferred to Manager. At this …
Dominic – Victim Location 78704 Total money lost $63 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company, myfacesocks.com based in Hong Kong, is falsely representing itself as a legitimate online personalized sock company. They have co-opted the images, text, and reviews of website and online presence of a real company, FaceSocks.com out of Atlanta.They have …
Kristine – Victim Location 40475 Total money lost $1,600 Type of a scam Online Purchase Honda Trike for sale on Marketplace. Emailed about it and the seller responded with pictures. I was sent a message from Marketplace Buyer Protection Department to pay with eBay gift cards. If transaction didn’t take place, guaranteed money back protection …
Samantha – Victim Location 32935 Total money lost $4,500 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I was mailed a post card offering free cruse and airfare,On post cared was Amazon name,I called phone # and ask if they are associated with Amazon girl says they do discounts with Amazon.Amazon is big Co.Legit Co..So we go to …
Katie – Victim Location 97209 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased dog clothes from Instagram. Was told my items will ship the next day. Waited for a couple of weeks, messaged the seller and they said my items were on their way. Waited another week and told them I think …
Jaime – Total money lost $575 Type of a scam Rental I am traveling to Vancouver during July and was looking at holiday renting a small apartment with my family. I found a suitable listing on craiglist and emailed back and forth details about the rental. The street address was consistent with the advertised photos …
Devon – Victim Location 28527 Type of a scam Tech Support They called saying my Microsoft key was expired and needed to renew, they wanted me to type in a website (I knew this was a fraud) so I ask which key was expired, they said your Microsoft key, I ask again which one?. I …
Russell – Victim Location 44718 Total money lost $3,070 Type of a scam Other This guy visited our store back in May 2019 and offer to sell computers. He told us he has inventory sell and would offer discounted price if purchased in bulk. My business ordered 10 computers for the first order. There was …
Holly – Victim Location 82001 Type of a scam Online Purchase Posted vehicle for sale at nextdoor neighbor app. Provided fake name becuase now the ad was deleted. Provided fake email and picture. Pretended to be military then wanted me to pay for the vehicle via $2000 worth of ebay gift cards.
Carlos – Victim Location 37076 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted via text to fill out a form with my information. Then I received a text with a number to reply back to saying that "I am ready." Then I get a sheet in the mail asking me to deposit almost $1,000 in …
Jeremiah – Victim Location 48642 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Two people came from what apparently was Michigan Natural Gas. They said that if I didn’t want my rates to continue to go up that I needed to sign my name. They told me specifically when I asked that I was not signing up …
Darren – Victim Location 76137 Type of a scam Phishing Sent me a cashier’s check iao $2950. Want me to cash check or deposit and then go buy multiple Walmart gift cards in amount of $300. Keep $350 for payment. Send pictures of 16 digit card # plus scratched off security code to the email …
Morgan – Victim Location 47404 Total money lost $129 Type of a scam Online Purchase A very legitimate Facebook ad. Purchased 2 strollers with confirmation email on 27 July. Ever since tracking number does not show any product. No reply’s to email inquiries and money was pulled from account very quickly after purchase. Total scam
Austin – Victim Location 77449 Type of a scam Phishing The below is the exact voicemail that I was left at 5pm 07.15.19 Hello, my name is Monica Jones, you were not available today and this message is in regards to a complaint noticed to your attention. Please immediately contact 844-613-3277 to update your address …
Paul – Victim Location 75217 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Online Purchase My husband ordered items from this site. He is a coach for little league youth. The website has NFL gear for sale. IT has an address out of Virginia. I mapped the address and it a depilitated house in the …
Kellie – Victim Location 14886 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Fake housing add.
Joanna – Victim Location 54746 Type of a scam Tech Support He is the message that was left on my voice mail. Three hi we are calling you from Microsoft Windows refund department in regards to refund your money if you remember you have a contract with us for your computer support and services. So …
Angelica – Victim Location 76712 Type of a scam Tech Support Called my number for days. Called the number back. Some one with an accent answered. Threatened to charge me $100.00 if I called back.
Jack – Victim Location 98106 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan This man claimed to give 10 thousand dollars to me as part of a loan and is using me to buy gift cards as "insurance"
