Katherine – Feb 25, 2020 Victim Location 14221 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a pop up on my computer. My computer was frozen. It would remain frozen if I did not contact them. It said Microsoft. I gave them my credit card number for $149. They called back that it did not …
Austin – Feb 25, 2020 Victim Location 75692 Type of a scam Debt Collections Scammer went through wanting credit cards, debit cards & eventually a pre paid card…all of which she said she didn’t have. She says he has both couple’s SS#. He said he also has their family, children, etc SS #s as well.
Katie – Victim Location 07960 Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Phishing I am new to USA. Got call from 8001041213. A machine voice said "This call is about suspicious activity on your SSN. Press 1 to know more". The Mr. Martin introduce himself as officer from Social Security office, New Jersey. He …
Katherine – Victim Location 35640 Total money lost $695 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found a puppy online agreed to buy it. Seller agreed to send it then got an email requesting dog insurance for the flight. Contacted seller and he said it was correct and that most of it was refundable. Asked …
Stefanie – Victim Location 91711 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company will call you and your family asserting there is a case number and they’re a document processing company trying to settle a debt. They are phony and get your personal information from brokerage sites like whitepaiges spokeo etc. Google your own name …
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Samantha – Victim Location 33418 Type of a scam Other Was sent a check (2950.52) in the mail with instructions to text a number upon receipt with: full name, amount received, bank name on check, phone number, and estimate time to complete task. Task: purchase a total amount of $2500 in Nike gift card. Evaluate …
Brandon – Victim Location 93010 Type of a scam Tech Support I was installing Microsoft Office when I got a pop-up. It gave me choices. Can’t install – not secure (2) software was successfully installed and two others. I called the US number. The guy said he was from Microsoft Technical Support Department. He needed …
Vincent – Victim Location 45231 Type of a scam Tech Support I started to receive calls during the beginning of 2020 from different numbers, most recently 1-855-916-0686 about 11:30EST on 2-19-2020. The first call was a voicemail then when I called back to let them know that I don’t have a Microsoft Account that needs …
Karen – Victim Location 32210 Type of a scam Other My boyfriend received multiple calls today, 2/14/2020 looking for me and stating very important and would not give more than their telephone number which is 786-472-2426 and Amber is the person calling. I decided to call about 30 minutes ago around 2 PM and asked …
Luis – Mar 02, 2020 Victim Location 95051 Total money lost $1,250 Type of a scam Rental I paid these two people, one was an old lady who claim to be the owner of the property at 944 College Dr in San Jose, Mike Brown was a Realtor. I was looking for an apartment in …
Jodi – Feb 28, 2020 Victim Location 28114 Total money lost $195 Type of a scam Tech Support Have a new Chromebook PC. (still learning how ro use it). Suddenly the screen went crazy, lots of loud noises. Screen said PC had been "attacked "for want of a better word. Told to call Microsoft Toll …
Jesus – Victim Location 32608 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was contacted on OfferUp by someone who claimed to enquirer for their dad and asked me to email to arrange payment and pickup of the scooter that I’m selling. I got an email back saying they want to send a cashier’s check …
Darryl – Scammer’s phone +49 15735987560 Scammer’s website [email protected] Scammer’s email [email protected] Country Unknown or Invalid Region Type of a scam Other Initial means of contact Internet messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) Mr. Burke contacted me via Tinder, and then immediately with What’s App. He immediately stated that he worked on a ship and had to dive …
Tyrone – Feb 24, 2020 Victim Location 86404 Type of a scam Online Purchase We were looking into getting a golden doodle from Mikes Golden Doodles (website). We contacted him through emails and texts getting info. He said the puppies were regularly $1000, but now half price because they were retiring from the business and …
Alicia – Mar 02, 2020 Victim Location 28273 Type of a scam Online Purchase This man tries to sell golden doodles claiming he is located in Atlanta GA but his number is from Massachusetts and he will not share his location or give you any additional information on the dogs unless you pay him first …
Eugene – Victim Location 33712 Total money lost $51.86 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Muffeale.com is a scam website that gives the buyers counterfeit sunglasses instead of what they want. I ordered a 7-string jackson guitar from muffeale.com and received counterfeit Ray Ban sunglasses. Lost 51.86.
Brian – Victim Location 97301 Total money lost $79.95 Type of a scam Moving I was trying to change my address and accidently clicked on this site. I thought they were a partner with the US Postal Service. I didn’t know they were going to charge $79.95 to my bank account. I didn’t see anywhere …
Adam – Victim Location 70516 Total money lost $1,699 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Approved for loan but need to verify 200. I said that didn’t sound right and this was a scam. He convinced me it was legit it was just for verification and it would be sent back with loan. Was …
Crystal – Feb 24, 2020 I ordered 2 items online never got them i even contacted her and her ig was gone like poof! Whole website disappeared Amelia – Victim Location 29414 Total money lost $43 Type of a scam Online Purchase I also purchased an item from Milly G. Carmona CEO of Swim Classy. …
Priscilla – Feb 24, 2020 Victim Location 93245 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Online Purchase Placed order back in December was charged $60.00 have emailed them no reply a I have messaged them and no reply this is a scam and i want my money back
Raymond – Feb 26, 2020 Victim Location 83440 Total money lost $39.98 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an instagram ad for this company and purchased a dress from there. After several weeks I still had not received my item or even a notification that it had been shipped or any way to …
Steve – Victim Location 72653 Type of a scam Phishing The guy contacted me by text wanting me to give him as estimate for landscaping at a address of 127 wendy heights court, Mountain Home, ar. I never went and looked at the job. I have had any other contact with him.
Michele – Victim Location 40517 Total money lost $129.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order with this site and never received anything. I tried contacting them through email as well as phone calls. I paid them through the Paypal link on their website and am now hoping I am not a …
Colleen – Victim Location 94043 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I reported this same scam on4/18/19 but Mis-spelled the name Metrossautos instead of metrosautos. Just after submitting my report I checked my mail and received another one from the same company with another check for $927 asking me to wire transfer $725 plus …
Hannah – Victim Location 60169 Type of a scam Debt Collections Lloyd Roberts says he is from Milton Roth and Associates law firm. He claims I owe $5000 for online business which I never bought. I don’t receive anything in mail. This person also called 2 years ago saying he was Stewart Rueben. The voice …
Samantha – Victim Location 90660 Total money lost $18.53 Type of a scam Credit Cards I was looking to buy tools, I Google what I need it and I came across this website, that was offering the tool for less than any other tool company, I entered my information, name, address, credit card number, and …
Keri – Victim Location 94114 Total money lost $5,200 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations MB Realty tries to sell your timeshare for you, but they require wiring funds to a person in Mexico. Then ask for more which sounded really fishy. Close them down
Jerome – Victim Location 23169 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A fake check was created using my checking account information and made payable to MCSC Multi Targets Inc ck #4841438 in the amount of $26.09 (one of 3 similar checks). I filed a police report and the bank refunded my account. Marie – …
Sergio – Feb 28, 2020 Attractive website offering product. Place order and pay, but it never leaves china. No reply on email, phone number never go through Ebony – Victim Location 60610 Total money lost $38 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Attractive website offering product. Place order and pay, they send usps tracking number, …
Krystal – Victim Location 95376 Type of a scam Employment Mr. Aaron Meakin contacted me regarding an employment opportunity in their soon to open Los Angeles location as a project manager; the training program was starting in one week and would consist of four weeks of training at which time I would receive compensation and …
