Emily – Type of a scam Phishing phone call received advising that 2 transactions using American Express Merchant Services failed. They want to help by collecting our bank information so it can go through. We don’t accept American Express, so not ours. He advised they were and gave our address in Regina. Still not ours, …
Logan – Victim Location 39759 Total money lost $1,850 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order As a college student in a college town, there are a lot of people willing to let you being their personal assistant and run errands for them while they love their busy lives. This was one of those cases, …
Ebony – Victim Location 30273 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Online Purchase NEVER RECEIVED BATHING SUIT!! CONTACTED THEM.3 TIMES… NO RESPONSE….. KEPT TRYING FINALLY GOT A RESPONSE THAT SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AFTER A 3 MONTHS.. I HAVE ALL MY EMAIL ATTEMPTS BUT THEY ALL OF A SUDDEN GET …
Kurt – Victim Location 60174 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from a HR Recruiter regarding a resume of mine they say. They asked for me to IM them to speak about the details. I did. I then had an IM interview. They said I was a fit for the position and …
Omar – Victim Location 38058 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I was told I had just won a cruise, I was asked if I was over 25 years old and then he stated that I would need to pay $65 to pay a fee. And all I need to do is tell my friends, they …
Carlos – Victim Location 90026 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I applied for a production assistant job via craigslist and was hired for a 5 day gig at a rate of $400/day. My contact informed me that I would be required to rent and transport cameras and equipment. He FedExed me a cashier’s …
Tyrone – Victim Location 41048 Total money lost $9.95 Type of a scam Other Rivals.com gives you the option to cancel membership through it’s online forum chat only. However, when you follow the instructions to complete cancelation, you are looped through the help forum. There’s no way to actually cancel membership. There is also a …
Dennis – Victim Location 23669 Type of a scam Phishing The call seemed like it was recorded, they said they were with Royal Caribbean cruises and asked "can you hear me" which was a dead giveaway that this was a scam
Candace – Victim Location 63052 Total money lost $57.48 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a jacket from Romhoney.com several weeks ago. I have checked the USPS website multiple times using the tracking number provided to me by Romhoney.com. Supposedly my package is in China and has been since 12/5/17. It is now …
Ebony – Victim Location 02025 Type of a scam Online Purchase Our family was looking to purchase a Newfoundland puppy. We Searched websites for newfoundland breeders and we noticed Riverside Newfies! We called the number provided and sent email asking about the available pups. The website responded and asked us fill out " dog adoption …
Melody – Victim Location 91910 Total money lost $13,000 Type of a scam Employment I went on indeed.com searching for jobs. I came across a posting that was hiring project managers. I submitted my application. A few days later I was contacted through email by someone named Kathleen Stone. She told me that my application …
Maggie – Victim Location 40324 Type of a scam Employment receive an email said that I was hire as a secret shopper for Kroger. Then, receive a Priority Mail, with instructions and a cashier’s check.
Cassandra – Victim Location 08318 Type of a scam Debt Collections Called me repeatedly, threatened to file a lawsuit against me if I didn’t pay. Would not send me proof of debt. Cursed at me called me a thief. Claimed to be working for amazon, then claimed to be third party, and finally clamed to …
Stefanie – Victim Location 30054 Type of a scam Phishing Intially contacted via email due to listings of corgi pups, 650 for Males, 700 for females with shipping included-I am looking for one for my wife for Christmas. Proceeded with caution as I’ve researched scams extensively and knew better than to go in gung-ho. In …
Wayne – Victim Location 08105 Total money lost $74 Type of a scam Online Purchase Made purchase back in 12/2018, and not able to contact company to return ithems w/i the 30 days especifications for return. I want to get a full refund due to bad quality of merchandise, too big, too small of clothing …
Heidi – Victim Location 14513 Total money lost $484.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchase tool online through this company paid for it in Sept 2017 have not received it now 2018 March cant contact these people won’t answer back Felicia – Victim Location 15239 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a …
Douglas – Victim Location 55904 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes It is our pleasure to inform you that (our business name) has been selected for the 2019 Best of Rochester Awards in the category of *** ***. For details and more information please view our website: 2019 Best of Rochester Awards – *** *** If you …
Angela – Victim Location 96717 Type of a scam Phishing They called me and said that they were calling on behalf of ford motor company. They asked the mileage on my car and then said I was qualified for an extended warranty to cover any vehicle repairs. I just needed to provide them with credit …
Hillary – Victim Location 72301 Type of a scam Employment I applied for a job on indeed.com and the lady contacted me via email. She emailed about the job and what I will be doing. So she sent me a check that the bank is saying it is not real.
Kari – Victim Location 67357 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase My boyfriend went on to this web site to purchase a teacup Yorkie puppy. The gentleman, who went by the name “Paul Smith”, and has an Indian accent told him it would cost $500 and they would ship him the …
Carla – Victim Location 29334 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Went to this website http://www.royalshepherds.net/ while searching for a german shepherd. Found one on the site that we liked. Inquired about the puppy named "Dallas" and was told he was available. All communication happened via email/text ()/1-205-479-0766 gentleman went …
Jeremy – Victim Location 33811 Type of a scam Employment An alleged business going by the name Orient Outsourcing LLC and an individual going by the name of Rob Lamsey the Human resource manager contacted me after I applied for a mystery shopper position part time. The assignment was to deposit two us dollar postal …
Caitlin – Total money lost $20,000 Type of a scam Other There was a big US company(unknamed) that was buying a block of time shares in PV. Mexico, 41 in all.. The buyer would reimburse the transfer fee,19% Tax lien and registry,and the 8% commission and closing costs but the money had to be put …
Michele – Victim Location 29910 Type of a scam Online Purchase They do not ship products purchased or provide refunds. They also stop replying to communications.
Arthur – Victim Location 52649 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Credit Cards i wanted to buy robux. so i payed with my moms card and it took the money and i didnt get the robux. my mom lost $49.95 to get me 4,500 robux and i didnt get the robux.
Noah – Victim Location 07306 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I received a fax, that was sent to a former employer. Saying that Ronny Green a senior partner with Ronny Green & Associates, a Canada based Law Firm was looking for the relative of a deceased individual who left a policy worth US …
Tabitha – Type of a scam Phishing Pretending to be RBC Royal Bank and Phishing for bank information Kate – Victim Location 43522 Type of a scam Other Supposedly I have the same name as the deceased, so I must be a relative and entitled to file a claim against the estate. The scammer claims …
Ana – Victim Location 47374 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was online looking at cars on Cars.com. I stumbled upon a listing for a 2013 Audi RS5 for $20550. The listing had 2 photos so I emailed the seller in search of more information. I called the number and couldn’t be reached. However, …
Gerald – Victim Location 30830 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Romance He has a way with the ladies. He charms you with his accent and stories of his worldly travels. He has money that is tied up in investments and his bank is not releasing the funds but he is always asking …
Casey – Victim Location 92109 Type of a scam Debt Collections On July 24, 2018, a voicemail from the number 1-855-789-8351 was left on my personal cell phone number threatening to file a complaint with San Diego County District Court and name me as the defendant on Thursday July 26. It further explained that they …
