Roy – Victim Location 74012 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Said that they were from Publishers Clearing house and I had won $950,000 plus a new Mercedes, before I was to receive the prizes, I had to pay the taxes first, wanted me to go to a Walmart and get a cashiers check and had …
Aaron – Victim Location 63143 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I think this started when I fielded a call from a company asking about our printer supplies. It wasn’t a memorable call, nor did I agree to purchase any products. I did not tell them the make and model of our printer. However, …
Tammy – Victim Location 54165 Type of a scam Debt Collections Harassing phone calls threatening imminent arrest if so-called debt isn’t pd. in full asap. I owe no debts.
Tamara – Victim Location 49504 Total money lost $66.59 Type of a scam Online Purchase I read the Google offer and acted on it believing it would save me money. I filled out the information needed to sign up. After was directed to finalize. The links did not work so I called for support. What …
Joel – Victim Location 15104 Type of a scam Tax Collection Called himself an officer. Called you saying you to talk to you on a cell phone it would take you an hour, was supposed today at 1 pm. Call was regarding Tax Collection. 540-425-2975
Phillip – Victim Location 63366 Type of a scam Debt Collections I have been receiving calls from someone stating they are with the IRS and calling regarding an audit. The calls are suspicious because the caller has an accent and I can hear several other people in the background seemingly making the same type of …
Tanya – Victim Location 95901 Type of a scam Debt Collections I had a missed call from a local number 530-200-8820 and a voicemail was left by an Alison Schraider (sp?) saying that she received a document with my name and ssn# that she needed to verify before she could continue and it was imperative …
Stephanie – Victim Location 76301 Type of a scam Tax Collection Called and said I owed $200 in back taxes. Did not get my last name. They called me from 415 691-6091.
Jack – Victim Location 99203 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call from this number while I was on the phone. Thinking it was a client in the South because it said it was a Mississippi number (Client is in the area), I called it back. The man on the phone spoke …
Lance – Victim Location 18255 Total money lost $40.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a dog bed from this seller and the payment immediately went through and I was sent a confirmation email along with a tracking number. A few days later I got an email saying that my package couldn’t be …
Jacob – Victim Location 56653 Type of a scam Debt Collections My mother was contacted by this company claiming to be a debt collector stating that she owed $11,000 on a credit card that my mother has never owned. They had her address and SS#…none of which she confirmed. They told her they could make …
Jared – Victim Location 43230 Type of a scam Online Purchase I stumbled upon the site while looking for Birkenstock sales online. Everything looks legitimate- logo, product descriptions, products being listed as discounted or discontinued/discounted on multiple other (genuinely legitimate) sites, etc. I looked at multiple pages on the site- "About Us", etc. The "Contact …
Stephanie – Victim Location 14609 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a voicemail message from a person/robot claiming to be an officer from the IRS calling to tell me that I am under investigation for fraud and "inethical" activities found in an audit report. I was advised not to disregard the message or …
Lindsey – Victim Location 23060 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill We were contacted by this company who inquired about our copier/printer number. The person answering our phone gave out the ID number of the printer and then we received an invoice from ITech for supplies that were ordered. We did not order supplies …
Lee – Victim Location 13135 Type of a scam Tax Collection We’ve gotten three separate calls. It’s the same "drunk" sounding woman on the phone. They mention to call a certain number before the IRS jails us. The name of the person calling says she’s Mickey Johnson (maybe Nicky). Both my wife and I were …
Steve – Victim Location 38002 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I was contacted be Impact Mediation in regards to a collection debt obtained by payday loan company- "Gateway Holding," and was told that action was being placed against me because I owed $1400, 25% of what I did not "pay" previously, I know …
Tara – Victim Location 27499 Type of a scam Tax Collection A man called me (Spanish accent) and said his name was Dennis Quaid. He said he was calling about an enforcement action connected with the U.S. Treasury and that I was to call him back to avoid being arrested and sent before a magistrate …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 49508 Type of a scam Tech Support They keep calling me and telling me someone is getting into my computer and taking personal information from me and i need to pay them to take it out. They have a few different yearly plans but they are all around $400.00. He also …
Nikki – Victim Location 77581 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted my an employer with a job offer. After several phone conversations and emails I was offered employment. I had concerns after I was requested to sign for a check that was going to be delivered to me. I voiced my concerns to …
Kristen – Victim Location 41040 Type of a scam Debt Collections Claimed I was being sued for bank fraud,money laundering,charges were being filed the next day.First said they were from a law office,they were foreign speaking, knew my email and last four of my social, called my cell and home
Summer – Victim Location 97302 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a phone call from someone who wanted to service my computer. I told him I didn’t need help, and he argued with me. I asked him not to call me again, and he argued with me some more. I asked for his …
Samuel – Victim Location 77301 Type of a scam Tax Collection Constant calling for irs debts th at do not exist real irs was informed
Mitchell – Victim Location 28457 Type of a scam Online Purchase Was contacted by email regarding the car I have for sale on craigslist. Hello, I was reaching out to you about your vehicle for sale. Do you have a current vehicle history report for it? If not, I suggest getting one at: http://cartruckcheck.report When …
Meghan – Victim Location 60171 Total money lost $204 Type of a scam Online Purchase Icpmobileplus sales electronics with a fake email address and number beware do not purchase from that website once they take your money you can’t reach them at all they also have a fake address
Shawna – Victim Location 16441 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Received initial call from 7073482187 identifying as Cash Advance and later followed up by email from Steven Martinez / Cash Advance listed under a Lending Club logo and downloadable lending club contract. Also, several follow up calls Gained my banking info under the …
Edward – Victim Location 96858 Type of a scam Debt Collections Consumer received a call from 405-673-5800 & 501-291-1947 from a representative of Ink Tel Direct Processing Service, indicating that there are a couple of fraudulent account activities attached to consumer’s social security number. If consumer does not respond immediately, she will be served for …
Kevin – Victim Location 14213 Total money lost $2,599.99 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was sent a survey from a 3rd party agency wufoo I believe asking how likely would I be interested in advertising for a company to make extra funds for the holiday. On that survey I provided my email …
Raquel – Victim Location 53719 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a robocall stating that, “As a Hilton Rewards Member, I was selected for a free stay”. If I was interested, to press “1”. I did, and the phone transferred me to a foreign person who asked if I was over the age of …
Brianna – Victim Location 92124 Type of a scam Tech Support Got a call from 518-794-2471. It was a recorded message saying that "if you are using Microsoft Windows in your computer, then press 1 now to speak to our security team". I pressed 1 and a guy with an Indian accent called me on …
Julie – Victim Location 85020 Type of a scam Credit Cards When calling the number on back of Chase credit card I dialed 888-524-3880 instead of 800-524-3880. They hold themselves out as Chase. The promise to send you $100 and tell you it is a special they run to reward you for being a cardholder. …
