Mindy – Victim Location 21401 Type of a scam Online Purchase Selling truck (or other vehicle) claims husband has passed away and so needs to use paypal services for security, car will be shipped to you, you can test drive for free for 7 days. All fake.
Diane – Victim Location 91214 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Scammer contacted me to buy a dresser I was selling on Craigslist. Asked if they could mail me a personal check and then I could wait for funds to clear before they picked up the item. When the check arrived, it was from …
Priscilla – Feb 26, 2020 Victim Location 30102 Type of a scam Government Grant Two of my friends were contacted through Facebook Messenger posing as me. From scammer>>> “I was wondering if are you aware about federal government monetary American Hope Resources(AHR) award of 2019/ 2020 commission?” "It’s a specifically program for those who need …
Calvin – Mar 02, 2020 Type of a scam Government Grant Friend told me that Facebook and gov were giving grants to seniors. She gave me above email address. He said I was granted $180,000. I need only to send $2450 for FedEx to deliver the grant. Received instructions via email. He got my name, …
Alejandro – Victim Location 66044 Type of a scam Rental This guy is pretending to go by the name Jason Teegardin. He is claiming that he is moving to South Carolina because he lost his daughter and her husband in a car accident. He was going to sell the house but decided not too last …
Jerome – Feb 29, 2020 Victim Location 70122 Type of a scam Government Grant Received a Face Book message through Messenger from a contact I know. The contact sent me some information about the IDA Grant. In return she also sent me the name of the person/attorney I would have to go through to apply …
Joshua – Victim Location 37690 Total money lost $201 Type of a scam Online Purchase My husband ordered 3 Reborn Dolls from Jon saly he spent over $200 and all it says is order confirmed and it was ordered since December 19th. Order from The Ashton Drake Galleries! They are a legit doll store and …
Larry – Victim Location 10001 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Online Purchase I sent out a pair of shoes for $460 usd and I have not received any sort of payment. I paid $600 for the shoes and I haven’t got a penny from anyone. I’m furious
Paula – Mar 20, 2020 Victim Location 76105 Type of a scam Debt Collections They are emailing me stating if i don’t pay a fee then they will go further with a lawsuit and i can spend 3 years in prison
Adrienne – Mar 24, 2020 Victim Location 08872 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a job offer by e-mail and a payment for that job and for other favors. Those favors woulb be sending money to other persons. I received the money through check, which I believe it’s fake although it’s available …
Meghan – Mar 30, 2020 Victim Location 29135 Total money lost $49.99 Type of a scam Employment When I clicked on the employment online it transferred me to this website. I spoke with a lady stating that I would get the job if I would pass the exam for $49.99. So, over the weekend I …
Raul – Victim Location 28345 Type of a scam Employment I am not entirely sure this is a scam yet. I reached out to the company directly, via the website I found on LinkedIn and am waiting for a response from them as well, but I was concerned enough to report the scam here. I …
Ryan – Victim Location 28312 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Other A friend of minds found this website www.beagleshouse.com and was communicating via email. After my friend paid the 500. These people stopped responding. The dog’s name is Nani. I thought was a good price also an I attempted to also buy …
Adriana – Victim Location 21122 Type of a scam Identity Theft Called my work cell phone and left the following voice message: Jeff suspended your social security number because we found some suspicious activity so if you want to know about this case just press one thank you. Dated 7/30/2019 @12:44PM Autumn – Victim Location …
Spencer – Mar 21, 2020 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase We were scammed by an internet puppy breeder who took out money for french bulldog puppy through etransfer and then didn’t deliver. He was using the website: http://johnbrokerfrenchies.webstarts.com/ His phone number is: 819-307-4856 His email address is: [email protected] He claimed …
Andre – Victim Location 91001 Total money lost $18 Type of a scam Online Purchase I came across this website and purchased a product using paypal , money was withdrawed immediately but never received the product , I flagged the transaction and reported to paypal ,now the case is open for ten days with no …
Kristi – Victim Location 60133 Type of a scam Phishing I’ve been picking up phone calls because I’m looking for a job, so I’ve been waiting for interview calls. That’s when I picked up a phone call that was from Bensenville IL. It sounded like a regular person talking over the phone, but it was …
Cassandra – Mar 16, 2020 Victim Location 80924 Total money lost $23 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased two books through his website. He presents himself as a Christian organization selling Christian books. I purchased two books and almost immediately received an email confirmation stating my credit card had already been charged and …
Tina – Victim Location 73054 Total money lost $1,074.60 Type of a scam Employment I responded to a LinkedIn post by Lisa Jones claiming to be able to improve my resume, get me interviews for unlisted positions, and offer career advice that is supposedly trademarked to help me change careers if I so chose. Her …
Morgan – Victim Location 46825 Total money lost $10,000 Type of a scam Home Improvement Selling malarkey shingles quotes roof jobs takes money down from customer and never comes back to do job. Jeremiah d lowe did this to 3 homes in cottonwood lakes addition. We are currently going after him using a detective from …
Grace – Victim Location 34731 Total money lost $1,565 Type of a scam Government Grant I was contacted through messenger a friend of mine that knew I had disability and living on just disability only he recommended this grant that I send $1500 and I will get $150,000 in cash I was reluctant but I …
Dylan – Mar 04, 2020 Victim Location 32503 Type of a scam Online Purchase I have my car for sale on craigslist. I get a text saying his name is Jordon and he wants to buy my car. Says he will deposit the money in my paypal account if I give him my paypal email …
Christopher – Victim Location 53226 Type of a scam Employment I use job sites to search for employment. But suddenly, I have constant alerts in my online gmail that they are waiting for me to subscribe. I hope I’m not being charged without knowing. My main concern though is that every time I get these …
Alana – Victim Location 33573 Type of a scam Other JOHN DOCHERTY answered his phone at 813-458-8993 and admitted he has is not registered to do business with the State of FL, nor Hillsborough County. He said he just started the business and has no legal certification, license nor registration to operate a business. He …
Jessica – Victim Location 92126 Type of a scam Phishing I posted a car for sale on offerup and got a few responses, which I gave my number to 2 “serious buyers.“ One was legit and the other didn’t send a message until today. The person I gave my number was Hugo and the conversation …
Kelli – Mar 11, 2020 Victim Location 80915 Total money lost $15,940.34 Type of a scam Employment This guy went by the name "Sam Crater." He posted a job on Indeed looking for a financial assistant, and I applied. He offered $650/week. He sent checks for $3000+ to my house, and instructed me to cash …
Gina – Victim Location 44137 Total money lost $520.50 Type of a scam Online Purchase i tried to purchase a puppy online and it was a scam i lost $520.50 and they pretended to follow through please shut this website down so no one else gets scammed Karl – Victim Location 21811 Type of a …
Maurice – Mar 23, 2020 Victim Location 48473 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Received email saying the USPS w[censored]ding an ATM card with my money on it and I had to pay them to get it. The amount depended on how fast I wanted it and ranged from $249-$299. They said to contact …
Scott – Victim Location 70601 Total money lost $35,000 Type of a scam Other The individual alleged that he was a general contractor which he is not he is a residential contractor. He lied about that. He is taking money and not doing the job. The city shut me down because I didn’t have a …
Jodi – Victim Location 43230 Type of a scam Rental I was looking at a property on Craigslist in Columbus, OH but the person who listed it does not have any authority to rent the home. John Red Jones asked for a deposit and first month’s rent. Many grammatical errors in his email. I called …
