Lawrence – Victim Location 08107 Type of a scam Employment When something sounds to good to be true it usually is. I sent a letter to Roche Holdings Directly to check this out. I did not give any critical information to Mrs. Adams who seemed like a robot after awhile. Since I have been in …
Jesus – Victim Location 77705 Type of a scam Employment Personal assistant scam offering money to be deposited in my account and to send the rest to of the money to them
Kristine – Victim Location 95820 Type of a scam Debt Collections Business called me saying I had a warrant out for me. I have never been in trouble before.They told me I had to pay them right then. They would not give me information on their business. Then they hung up on me, when I …
Amelia – Total money lost $110 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found this Clothing website on Instagram, so I decided to order a dress on their website. I ordered it on November 1st and a week rolls around and yet have I received a tracking number or anything so I decided to give …
Joy – Victim Location 94603 Total money lost $1,995 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Al Sanchez walked to our body shop and promised us that he has partnership with UBER/LYFT, and we are going to receive work from the drivers. We gave him a check for $*** in Sept of 2017 and we …
David – Victim Location 37206 Type of a scam Identity Theft Druid Tree Service, Inc. received an initial email on 1/27/2018 from a Robert Micheal asking if Druid offers tree removal services. He also asked if we accept credit cards and if so to text him asap. He did not leave a phone number to …
Savannah – Victim Location 78665 Type of a scam Credit Cards Recording in British voice saying government has changed rates stay online to be connected to a person who manages all your credit card accounts currently to get a lower rate locked it. This is not a real company they are phishing to get innocent …
Paula – Victim Location 11779 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency From: Rita Passeggio [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 2:20 PM To: *** Subject: From Rita Passeggio………………….Help! I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. We had to be in Philippines for a …
Carly – Victim Location 83856 Type of a scam Online Purchase I visited the website after seeing an advertisement on Pinterest. I began to fill out information to receive a free sample (including my name, address and phone number). I was asked for my credit card to pay for shipping. I filled out my credit …
Adriana – Victim Location 71108 Type of a scam Government Grant Romero texted me and said she had got a grant for 80.000.00 & referd me to text a number which said the government is giving away grants but wanted me to send the money first like a fool
Kathryn – Victim Location 84084 Total money lost $358 Type of a scam Debt Collections They said i owed a bill with Check n go and i needed to pay 3,017.67 because i was being sued. When i told them i could not do that they said they needed 800.00 by the end of the …
Colin – Victim Location 38305 Total money lost $95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found an offer on Snapchat for a free trial size product, which I signed up for. I was told there would be a $1.95 shipping charge, which was fine. What they didn’t tell me was that after 14 days …
Jessica – Victim Location 91911 Type of a scam Rental There are ads posted on craigslist that advertise rooms for rent, sub leases and apartments for rent by individuals. After the ad is responded to the response is that the the room, sublease, or apartment is still for rent and once the person looking for …
Cassandra – Victim Location 06751 Type of a scam Online Purchase This was a boat purchase scam, offering purchase with strings attached. Asked for delivery payments before purchase made. And PayPal payment was never made, though stated.
Claudia – Victim Location 17356 Type of a scam Debt Collections They called and threatened that I was being sued by Citibank for a past due debt from over 8 years ago. I do not have any accounts with Citibank and called Citibank directly to confirm that I had nothing with Citibank under my SS#. …
Rebekah – Victim Location 99350 Type of a scam Government Grant Said we could get a Government Grant. Sent name and phone number, then he wanted a deposit depending on the dollar amount of the grant. Said no way to that idea. Government grants are not a pay up front deal. I told him no …
Gerald – Victim Location 22046 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Showed interested in buying an item on Craig’s list. Indicated he could onlly pay by PayPal because of his job. Sent money through paypal but added $700.00 for his shipper of the item and then told us we had to send that $700.00 …
Ivan – Victim Location 43214 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was accessing Snapchat when a advertisement for skin care popped up Stating I will receive a free trial In the mail. I entered my name, address, and telephone number. It than instructed me to pay for shipping so I closed that tab and …
Gloria – Type of a scam Phishing Phishing texts received on cell phone, and links not opened due to suspicious domains. Texts will be deleted
Bobby – Victim Location 14224 Total money lost $580 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Grandson in accident and arrested requires money for bail.
Kristen – Victim Location 92009 Total money lost $20,000 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Invoice for work not done, demand immediate payment.
Laura – Victim Location 95864 Type of a scam Phishing Someone called left a text message on my phone saying that they were with Rosenbergs and associates and that they had a subpoena and for me to get a hold of them at a number that was not anything associated with that law firm left …
Justin – Victim Location 63385 Total money lost $570 Type of a scam Online Purchase Went on this website to purchase a tea cup Maltese puppy for my children. Answered the appropriate questions and paid the money for the dog and transport but never received the dog. The seller evaded questions and tried to use …
Whitney – Victim Location 46544 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went to purchase a pair of shoes from this website. As I was checking out before I confirmed anything I got a prompt that told me the transaction was denied. I felt it was fishy considering nothing had been confirmed and closed out …
Alejandro – Victim Location 95965 Type of a scam Rental Rental on craigslist in Chico, CA, USA. 06/25/2019 In response to craigslist rental ad for an application/viewing of rental, scammer sent me to the website renttoownlistingz.com Wanted me to complete an online application through website and then respond to receive application through email. Insisted that …
Melanie – Victim Location 76365 Type of a scam Tax Collection Said abnormalities in audit. If I ignore, it will be taken as an offense from my side.
Jacob – Victim Location 99501 Type of a scam Phishing I got this email from a woman who wanted to give her pet up for adoption but i had to pay a little amount for the travel expense. Turned out she was a cheat.
Kristin – Victim Location 72712 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Said they were calling because they were offering a free cruise trail then she asked if I could hear her.
Paula – Victim Location 65049 Type of a scam Tax Collection In October 2015 I recived 3 phone calls regarding an outstanding IRS debt (which I knew to be false. They left a phone number and threatened me with imprisonment if I did not return their call to the number provided.
Cheryl – Victim Location 15227 Total money lost $121.52 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company offers a $5 jar of skin cream recommended by Ellen Degeneris, and then when the charge appears on the credit card statement it’s for $94.90, and a $10 sample of eye serum becomes an $89.90 charge. I was …
