Lauren – Victim Location 80501 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency This man Johnny Rivers called me looking for a family member. He stated that that family member w[censored]ding his clients collateral and his client wants it back. Stating he was not a debt collector. I asked for more information on who he was and …
Nathan – Victim Location 85704 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a text asking if I wanted to be a secret shopper for Wal-Mart. I received a cashier’s check from Pawtucket Credit Union for 1950.00 I was instructed to go to Walmart and purchase three $500.00 gift cards and scratch off the …
Micah – Victim Location 75025 Type of a scam Debt Collections This scam called my elderly father trying to get information about me with the threat of filing papers against me. Pamela – Victim Location 48195 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Debt Collections they call and say they will be sending out …
Lori – Victim Location 80211 Total money lost $1,081 Type of a scam Other I had got tricked into signing a contract and now they wont let me off the contract . I need help please they are a scam ,its all over the internet. They want me to pay more and try and ruin …
Jodi – Victim Location 03774 Total money lost $74.25 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company called me to discuss a phone bill from more than 15 years ago according to them and threatened civil lawsuit action if i did not make arrangements to pay the debt and generously waived half the due amount …
Omar – Victim Location 83301 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Said that you had sent in $5.00 for a pool and you had won $2.5 million. They asked my husband to tell me to call them back. They told my husband that all they needed was a bank account number. He did not give any …
Kevin – Victim Location 11211 Type of a scam Utility A woman came to our door twice today claiming to be a "supervisor" with a fake company "ESCO" (Which in reality stands for "Energy Supplying Company") associated with Con Edison and National Grid. She said she was sent to make sure that we were being …
Christina – Victim Location 99205 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan He is asking for a private investor to secure a diamond mind in Brazil.
Alisha – Victim Location 94517 Type of a scam Online Purchase Inquired on a boxer puppy for sale. I called on the cell phone. He answered but asked that I text him my email address and he then sent me some emails. They asked for wire transfer up front of $700 then he would book …
Gabriel – Victim Location 76302 Type of a scam Tech Support last night a message popped up on my computer message said it was from Microsoft office and gave a number to call said I have 49 minutes or my computer would crash and I called the number they said that he was tech support …
Frank – Victim Location 57342 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw listing on Facebook Market place for 2005 Honda Accord, $1500. Sent initial message via messenger and initial response asked for my email address to send more pictures and info. I gave my email address and immediately received this message: Hello, My 2005 Honda …
Curtis – Victim Location 60435 Total money lost $299 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased two dresses, received them and they were way too small. I contacted the seller by email because she has no phone or address listed. She sends the email back stating no refund or exchanges. So, basically I sent …
Micheal – Victim Location 30040 Total money lost $327 Type of a scam Online Purchase This guy posted an add about an iPhone X for $300 and when I talked to him he said I could pay over Facebook. I paid him and did overnight shipping and it’s been 2 days… his Facebook account is …
Jake – Victim Location 33157 Type of a scam Employment I initially applied for Customer Service position being advertised on a job posting website, however, I received an e-mail from a Mr.Freedom Walker this week on Monday 03/21/2016 telling me to contact him or Mr.Edwin Jordan. I have been in contact with Mr.Edwin Jordan for …
Sabrina – Type of a scam Employment I was contacted by this company when I applied for a job on a job boards website. Initially everything seemed legit as they sent me a questionairre and didn’t ask any personal info except references. However when they sent me a job offer without an interview I became …
Shannon – Victim Location 66441 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A GUY CONTACTED ME ON LETGO TO PURCHASE MY ITEMS. HE SENT ME A CHECK FOR OVER THE AMOUNT. HE TOLD ME TO TAKE MY PORTION OUT AND SEND THE REST VIA WALMART TO HIS SHIPPER. 3 DAYS LATER …
Mary – Victim Location 60656 Total money lost $49 Type of a scam Other I found out on line received no legitimate answer took my dog to the vet. They charged me $17 for that then7 days later they charged me a $32 membership fee which I did not apply for
Jacqueline – Victim Location 68858 Type of a scam Online Purchase They have puppies listed that are from other websites, and their reviews are all pulled from other sites as well. When we asked for a photo of a puppy with a specific item in the picture (to ensure if wasn’t a scam) they did …
Colleen – Victim Location 92672 Type of a scam Debt Collections I keep getting calls from 800 and 844 numbers with a recording stating a claim number. When I call it back it says I’ve taken out a payday loan that needs to be repaid immediately or I will be taken to court, They are …
Cameron – Victim Location 98125 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations When the call is answered it’s a pre-recorded message from someone having a problem with her headset and tells us that we stayed to one of their many resorts and want to offer you a great deal, and ask question forcing you to choose yes …
Levi – Victim Location 72921 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Individual identified himself as Justin from your service department. He says "can you hear me ok? Answered yes, then he says congratulations you have been selected to win" That’s when I hung up.
Kristi – Victim Location 78349 Type of a scam Tech Support My wife was searching for a recipe on an H.E.B website when a pop up message showed to download the site. She declined the message suddenly she received a message the computer had been locked up and to not turn or disconnect the computer …
Stephen – Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange Collection of a dead relative bank account money
Ryan – Victim Location 51501 Type of a scam Phishing Jerome wants to be sure that you can hear him ok.. call was received at 3:39 pm on 2/10/17 trying to get you to say yes
Mathew – Victim Location 24501 Type of a scam Debt Collections They called and said I got a loan between 2008 and 2012 and I don’t recall and I asked for a address and they gave me a po box number and they were asking me for money well payments on a loan I supposedly …
Joseph – Victim Location 38701 Type of a scam Home Improvement He’s a tree cutter. Offers a reasonable price and then begins working and tries to get cash as quickly as he can. He to return to finish and never shows back up. Leaves branches on curb saying city will pickup, but they do not. …
Janet – Victim Location 30035 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Online Purchase https://jamaicanstonesale.com/contact-us and https://www.jamaicanstone.trade SCAM artist. Placed an order over 4 months ago. He claims volcano caused problems and couldn’t deliver product. Now he’s asking me to place a SECOND order and says he will send both orders in asap. Like …
Derrick – Victim Location 20147 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Joe from JCL ? travel associates asked: "Can you hear me?"
Tonya – Victim Location 28021 Total money lost $52 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I ordered $52.00 in cleaning products that I couldn’t find locally, the price was correct compared to local stores they provided a fake tracking number and actually updated every day or every other day to make it look real, it …
Shawn – Victim Location 08260 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Was told to deposit check take out $410 for myself then go to Walmart make a purchase send info on cashier and experience. Then I was supposed to go to another Walmart and send money to 2 other mystery shoppers, names are in …
