Colin – Victim Location 33810 Total money lost $175.91 Type of a scam Online Purchase Website indicated you were buying a trial size of the product, one for $5.94, and the other for $4.94. Those were the only charges that I authorized to my account. I received no confirmation email, which seemed odd but I …
Christina – Victim Location 20707 Type of a scam Utility This was a threatening phone call This person has called “from BGE” To charge for the past due energy bill, and pay it through credit card before the service is stoped. He warned, If that happens we need to pay a fee for reconnecting. He …
Devon – Victim Location 65201 Type of a scam CryptoCurrency Received an email threatening to send video of me watching internet porn to all my contacts if I didn’t pay the blackmailer in bitcoin. Pretty awful and I can imagine someone falling for it to avoid being shamed. I didn’t reply in any way.
Jacqueline – Victim Location 44811 Type of a scam Debt Collections Stated that I owe a loan I never had. They hung up on me and I called back and blocked my number and they still knew my name. Threatening wage garnishments. They also called my estranged parents. Bbb says it is a scam. 614 …
Tara – Victim Location 17602 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was contacted by this person who claimed he needed mystery shoppers for the Kroger and Walmart stores. I was sent a cashiers check for $2,850.42 and instructed to deposit this check in my account. I was then told to evaluate the stores …
Zachary – Victim Location 19140 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted by a lady may have been from another country to offer me a job with them as a Shipping and Receiving Assistant. They had provided me with a contract with they’re terms and conditions. To me it had looked legitimate. I had …
Brent – Victim Location 32218 Total money lost $119 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a free trial of Revive Anti Aging Facial Cream/Aqua Skin for the price of $9.95. My credit card company contacted me about a suspicious charge for $119.00. My husband was on the phone with the skin care company …
Carlos – Victim Location 45227 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan CASE NO: FL 073/2015/3648 which will be going to release inside your county court. Attention This is the last and final chance for you. These Legal Proceedings issued on your Docket Number EVR-38924 with one of Cash Advance Inc. The company in order …
Dana – Victim Location 49090 Type of a scam Phishing A fax was sent to a former employment place for a person. It stated that the estate would go away if not claimed Marissa – Victim Location 63114 Type of a scam Investment Below is the body of the message that was faxed: My Company …
Nina – Victim Location 44142 Total money lost $198 Type of a scam Online Purchase I signed up for a free trail for skin care with the agreement I pay the $4.95 shipping and handling fees. I never received any free samples and was charged to charges in the amount of $93 and $98 their …
Lacey – Victim Location 83757 Type of a scam Employment Secret Shopper sent me a check (looks bogus) that I am supposed to deposit in my bank account. It is for $2,200. I was told it was to go out and purchase products from various retailers and then rate their customer service. Seems like a …
Dennis – Victim Location 70665 Type of a scam Employment The scam is for a job for Robust Energy drink, to drive around with a Robust sticker on your vehicle, and get paid weekly for it. Cassie – Victim Location 87124 Total money lost $1,950 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order i received a …
Luis – Victim Location 21220 Type of a scam Employment I received an email about a job hire. I had applied to several online job websites. The representative Deanne J Woods about the opportunity to work from home which was what I was looking for. The company Rex Escrow looking for Escrow Mangers. They saw …
Edwin – Victim Location 95899 Total money lost $115 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I received a call from a Richard Williams claiming to be from a GE Capital Bank or GE Capital Financial Services from the number (315)675-4143 or (482)458-9112. He said i was pre-qualified for a loan since other banks turned …
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Amber – Victim Location 54301 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Credit Cards They offer a trial period but continue to charge you and way more than initial amount offered. Fine print bandits
Joseph – Victim Location 84115 Total money lost $83.80 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company used Dr. Oz and Dolly Parton to sell their products. Revyveeye cteam for $6.95 and when you click on product to try next screenplays up another item when you press no thanks button they still charge you and …
Sierra – Victim Location 76021 Total money lost $750 Type of a scam Online Purchase I bought a Great Dane puppy from them and they are not real. They have you use money gram from Walmart to send $750 but never send your dog and then won’t respond to you ever again. After doing research …
Deborah – Victim Location 27703 Type of a scam Other The letter stated On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of our late client we wish to notify you were made you beneficiary to his will 2.4 million US Dollars deposited in a trust account in a codicil last testament of his will.His attorney was …
Maggie – Victim Location 78624 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Claims to be a private lending firm called Richard Bond Gonzalis and Partners. Has online presence on Stage 32 networking website. Approved a loan for me. Looked legit with paperwork etc. asked for origination fee. I wired $3,000. He claimed he never got …
Sophia – Victim Location 46750 Type of a scam Debt Collections Claimed to be from “Roberson Loss Mitigation” (No search results show this being a legitimate business). Claimed I refused to sign for legal documents and had 2 hours to call them back to avoid legal action. Called my family members. Got angry when I …
Brenda – Victim Location 78754 Type of a scam Investment I got a call from Paul Lopez, and he claimed to have gotten my phone number from a mutual friend. He said he wanted to meet with me about a business opportunity to grow my income. He insisted on meeting in person. Upon contacting the …
Paula – Victim Location 11238 Total money lost $1,450 Type of a scam Rental On 1/12/2019, I email [email protected] inquiring about post on craigslist’s website advertising for rent a one bedroom apartment located in Honolulu, Hawaii. On 1/12/19, I receive a text message from +1 (863) 417-9173 responding to my 1/12 email asking for my …
Wesley – Victim Location 49507 Total money lost $122 Type of a scam Online Purchase The business is accepting payments for online purchases and not fulfilling the orders.
Maria – Victim Location 18036 Total money lost $55 Type of a scam Other A male going door to door selling magazines saying it helps put him through college if I purchase so I did. The young man provided a receipt and never provided the magazine.
Cody – Victim Location 77627 Type of a scam Other Scammer named Rowland offered to buy my travel trailer through PayPal. He asked a couple of questions with the initial message then wanted to deposit the money in my PayPal account. I have no account and told him I did not want to get one. …
Dale – Victim Location 62269 Type of a scam Phishing I had this company whose name I don’t recall call me three days in a row wanting to inspect my roof. I explained that my roof was new and they still wanted to come out and inspect it. Kellie – Victim Location 65810 Type of …
Bobby – Victim Location 29681 Total money lost $449 Type of a scam Tech Support The internet wasnt working on my xbox. I googled netgear tech support and called the first number that showed up. The person that picked up said to turn on my computer and told me to download a remote access software …
Amy – Victim Location 78542 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Rental This person pretend to be the owner of the house that we wanted to rent in Austin Tx,we sent $1000 to hold it for us,and he did gave me the code to go into the house,so we really thought it was …
Dominique – Victim Location 17113 Total money lost $63 Type of a scam Other I saw an ad for cheap Ray Bans on Facebook. Went to the website and everything seemed legit. I ordered 3 pairs of sunglasses and entered my credit card info. AFTER I entered my information I googled the website and found …
Tamara – Victim Location 61533 Total money lost $69 Type of a scam Tech Support When activating a Roku device, scammers claim that in order to activate your Roku Account you have to pay a one time fee of $69.00. They ask first for your activation code that came with your Roku, then they tell …
