Chase – Victim Location 92648 Type of a scam Investment Jay Carlson provides a contract/agreement to invest in X-games hotel rooms in Aspen in advance of the event and then will resale at higher rate closer to date of the invent. His contract/agreement states that investor will receive deposit back, plus a large return on …
Mandy – Victim Location 21037 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I am a Director of a volleyball club, South River Volleyball Club. My treasurer received an e-mail from a person requesting payment; here is text of e-mail: I need you to process a payment of $1,850 kindly let me know once the payment …
Caleb – Victim Location 70704 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan She wants to help people in need but request you to send her.35 to60 dollars up front. Then she will pay a utility bill then retrack the money back leaving you stoke with the bill. Then she will say …
Geoffrey – Victim Location 11221 Total money lost $700 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was searching for miniature schnauzer puppies on google when this website popped up and was promoted by google as an ad. I checked their website and it all looked legit. I got in contact with owner via email and …
Troy – Victim Location 71105 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise Received email from the email address above stating the were forwarding the bill from the president of my company an approved invoice to be paid for our Monroe branch office in the amount of $19,700.000 for Solar Panels to the bank Town Square …
Terry – Victim Location 84093 Type of a scam Identity Theft The call was on my land line seeking information regarding my computer of which he did not have knowledge. I abruptly interrupted his call. I proceeded to just briefly notify him that he did not have information about my computer and furthermore he would …
Kristopher – Victim Location 70448 Type of a scam Other I was looking for a french bulldog puppy. This person said they were relocating and couldn’t take puppy. I had contacted a listed breeder and they directed me to their "client" Rev. David Curt. I did not send my info or money. I am Catholic …
Ann – Victim Location 44017 Type of a scam Credit Cards We will get an email from a common name and email address. They say they are deaf and are inquiring if we provide pet care services. They go into extreme detail after first response. We first responded to them and said yes and listed …
Charlotte – Victim Location 34689 Type of a scam Online Purchase Fake pictures of puppies to get people to buy online. Not real, they just want your $.
Charlotte – Victim Location 66103 Type of a scam Phishing The phone call begins, "Hello, my name is Jenny Martins. I’m calling long distance. Can you hear me okay?" At that point, I hung up the message.
Frank – Victim Location 90210 Total money lost $2.99 Type of a scam Other This app and website has fake reviews. It only allows you to make one filter. This is not what’s advertised. Completely bogus. Do not buy the app or make purchases on their website. They never respond to any problems. This is …
Michael – Victim Location 75150 Total money lost $375 Type of a scam Online Purchase I met a person and paid $375 for 2 tickets to justin bieber. I found the person on craigslist.The tickets looked real and they gave me something that looked like a bank statement that showed the purchase and a supposed …
Mathew – Victim Location 15012 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase Went on let go looking for a car fairly cheap. Found an Acura 2008 for 1500. Got in contact. Seller claiming they were leaving out of country and needed to sell deceased spouses car very soon. Claimed they would pay …
Antonio – Victim Location 97055 Type of a scam Phishing Called to get me to say yes on an automated line
Wayne – Victim Location 35405 Type of a scam Employment I want to report an online scammer because I’m afraid he/she will steal and abuse my identity. Namely, I applied for a job (August 7th) on a freelance portal, and a person named Melanie Kirsten contacted me and told me to contact my interview manager …
Richard – Victim Location 83644 Type of a scam Phishing Leary of scams, I did not open the link or try to contact the sender. Also, the English is not quite right, and there isn’t any possibility that "they have been unsuccessful in contacting you." The business has reported that they have money, stock or …
Brian – Type of a scam Employment I was contacted by Reba about the HR Assistant position, and they made me sign a contract, with my picture as well and FB page. * *** *** *** *** *** ** because I though it was too goo to be true… 10 day probation and they pay …
Lydia – Victim Location 96792 Total money lost $15,000 Type of a scam Romance Transfer of ownership for gold cost of lawyer, storage and shipment $15,000.00
Mallory – Victim Location 91754 Total money lost $20,000 Type of a scam Other I responded to a craigslist ad about a new food network looking for new chefs to film a tv show to be aired on their network. They demanded payment up front, when they received payment, they took their time to book …
Jill – Victim Location 90001 Total money lost $77 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a flannel jacket from jogdrotours.com for $** US dollars they sent me a tshirt worth about $* I contacted them and they said due to large amount of sales this is a normal mistake and they would only …
Joe – Victim Location 44054 Type of a scam Other Consumer received a call from Nancy from Jenkis Logistics. She stated that someone had filed a complaint against the consumer. She gave him a complaint number AL4206, then transferred him to a man named James who said he was from a company called Watson & …
Sarah – Victim Location 85234 Type of a scam Employment I received a notice of a secret shopper for the Target Store chain. I attempted to investigate this further and was legitimately routed to the Target website. I entered my information to become a secret shopper through the original site. I received a text alert …
Marie – Victim Location 32571 Type of a scam Rental I found a home on Craigslist to rent. Instantly the individual gave a total and asked for money for the full lease and deposit to be sent to his account to hold the dates. They sent their bank routing and account number as well as …
Rosa – Victim Location 93630 Total money lost $529.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was tricked into buying a MacBook Pro at a good price. I was told to go through a third party shipping company that releases the money to the seller only when I receive and accept it. I was told …
Sarah – Victim Location 13074 Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Romance Met on dating site and talked for a few days on the site, then asked if we could talk using the WhatsApp app. I agreed and within a few minutes, he asked for a picture. He asked if I was single, …
Martha – Victim Location 92595 Type of a scam Online Purchase I’m selling a used motorcycle on and received this email: Hello! I am interested in speaking with you. Please email me at – [email protected] – about your bike for sale. I am having a hard time with Craigslist and I have a few questions. …
Angel – Victim Location 27302 Total money lost $166 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered two pairs of shoes from Jordan on line on Friday, Nov 25th. Per their shipping instructions my order should have shipped in two business days. They requested my order number so that they could locate my merchandise. They …
Emily – Victim Location 77706 Total money lost $635 Type of a scam Tech Support im writing this on behalf of this customer without her knowledge and all the info are correct Im writing this on behalf of couple of thousand consumer who dont know about this company or dont know where to complain they …
Hilary – Victim Location 48895 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Had a listing on Craigslist for a Garland commercial range $300. Received email via Craiglist from a Jonathan Moss saying he was buying it and would mail me a check. I emailed back that it was cash-only or check on a local bank. …
Troy – Victim Location 84403 Type of a scam Tax Collection Person calls identified themselves as an IRS official gives a name and badge number. Tells you that you are being audited and you owe x amount of dollars , that a warrant has been put out for your arrest and all your holdings will …
