FBI

Maria – Jul 20, 2020

Victim Location 27278

Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

Voicemail indicated that "legal enforcement actions were filed on my SSN# for for fraudulent activities. To get more information about this case file for federal data base press #1 to speak with our agent."

Summer – Apr 02, 2020

Victim Location 81625

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Threatening with arrest for money laundering and said I needed pay $5000.00 to get a Publishers Clearing House package out of FBI storage yard in Lexington Kentucky. Payment is $300.00 a month to be paid to a person in Jamaica.The person claimed to be agent Jennifer Brown with BBB. Fbi in Lexington.

Allison –

Victim Location 46143

Total money lost $40

Type of a scam Identity Theft

They are saying they are the FBI. And i came into a lot of money. There just a scam. I let someone use my computer and i believe they gave my info to them and they took over my Facebook. There texting me for a Stream gift card. At first they said a 15.00 Google card i sent it .i sent another one bye text for 20. I just want my Facebook back i have pictures and contacts on there that i really need.

Kaitlin –

Victim Location 78884

Type of a scam Phishing

this caller said that the FBI was coming to my house, because their was drugs, money laundering happening at my house. They were coming to arrest me. Since I was scare I also gave them my Social Security Number, but by the time I realize it was a scam it was too late. They wanted to know how much money was in my bank account, I didn’t give him my bank information.

Thomas –

Victim Location 43416

Type of a scam Phishing

Posing as FBI saying ‘your Social Security number has been linked to illegal activities and the Social Security Administration has suspended your Social Security Number’ then the recording states to call them at the number they leave in Voice Mail. I had answered the first couple times and every time it was a foreign accent and so I looked up the number "SCAMLIST" the third time I told that the number they were calling me from originated by Google/Skype, and they hung up. Then just recently was called again 27 times from the same number in one day from that number again all going to my voice mail.

Willie –

Victim Location 94901

Type of a scam Phishing

A client of a non-profit in California got a phone call telling him that they are FBI.

He said that I was guilty of engaging in illegal phone conversations with a Lady via a chatline. “He gave me an option to either be indicted as a felon or pay him via a Western Union or Money order to end the investigation

Justin –

Victim Location 16130

Total money lost $500

Type of a scam Phishing

Gentleman by the name of Shawn Wilson called and stated that he was from the FBI and she was being investigated for dope and illegal activity and would be arrested if she didn’t do what she was told. He instructed her to go to the store and get a google play card for $500. She was suppose to call him back today (05/24/2019) and confirm that the money was received and what else to do for another card. She called the number on the google play card today and the money has already been removed. 

Colleen –

Victim Location 61548

Type of a scam Identity Theft

The scammer called on my cell phone and said they are an officer with the FBI. He stated I was wanted in a murder investigation and repeated my home address to me. Then stated he needed me to repeat my social security number to him so he knew I was who I said I was so he could release sensitive case information to me. I told him no and hung up on him. I immediately called the police department and they informed me it was a scam.

Cristina –

Victim Location 93722

Type of a scam Other

Email received:

From: FBI Washington DC

To: Recipients

Sent: Wed, Apr 24, 2019 4:03 pm

Subject: Re: 2019 PAYMENT NOTICE

From: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Dept: Anti-Terrorist & Monetary Crimes Division

Office: Washington, D.C. Headquarters

Address: J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001

Date: 04/24/2019

Attention:

This is an official advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and it is only for SCAM VICTIMS. It has come to our notice that the Bank of America has a huge amount of money worth $10.5 Million United State Dollars in your name and to be transfer to your account but we the F.B.I need a proper verification document called Diplomatic Immunity Seal Of Transfer (DIST) to prove you are the beneficiary and to start the transfer of your fund to your account.

We have decided to contact you directly to acquire the proper verifications and proof from you to show that you are the rightful person to receive this fund. We want to make sure its a clean and legal money you are about to receive before we can instruct the Bank to transfer your fund to your account. So you are advice to forward us the "Diplomatic Immunity Seal Of Transfer" (DIST), if you have it in your position to verify that the money you are about to receive is legal and legitimate.

Also we have confirmed that the amount required to procure your document which is called the Diplomatic Immunity Seal of Transfer (DIST) will cost you a total sum of $825USD. You are advice to contact Mr. Mike Williams for the procurement of D.I.S.T Document by your name below;

Name: Mr. Mike Williams

E-mail: [email protected]

WARNING: We have requested for the D.I.S.T Document to make available the most complete and updated records possible for the enhancement of public safety, welfare and security of society while recognizing the importance of individual privacy rights. Failure to produce the above requirement to us, legal action will be taken immediately by arresting and detaining you. You shall be tried and if found guilty, you will be jailed as terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering; is a serious problem in our community today. We the F.B.I will not stop at any length in tracking down and prosecuting any criminal who indulge in this criminal act. You’re advised to keep us posted with the requirement to enable us follow up with the release of your fund transfer immediately to your own personal bank account.

Regard,

Federal Bureau Investigation.

Christopher A. Wray,

FBI, Director.

Latasha –

Victim Location 44121

Type of a scam Other

THE SCAMMERS BECAUSE THERE WAS 2 PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE THE FBI CLAIMING I WAS SELLING COCAINE IN TEXAS AND THEY FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF COCAINE IN MY CAR MY SSI CHECK WOULD BE GARNISHED AND THE FBI WILL BE TO PICK ME UP TO GO TO TEXAS TO SERVE FOR MY CRIME

Summer –

Victim Location 43004

Type of a scam Phishing

From: FBI Department

Date: December 16, 2018 at 8:13:35 PM EST

To: ***@gmail.com

Subject: FEDERAL BUREAU INVENSTIGATION (FBI)

Hello *** ***.

We receive a letter today from Mr Joshua Tan regarding the phons that was sent into your name which is 2 iPhones. the don’t you know the phone is a gift for some mother less baby home….You need to get back to me now in order to tell me what you know about the phones….

FEDERAL BUREAU INVENSTIGATION (FBI)

ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY

I want you to know we have all your information with us blow….

Full Name……….. *** ***

Cell phone number……… *** *** ***

Email address….. ***@gmail.com

Country………… USA

Full Address…….. *** *** ***

The federal bureau of investigation (FBI).Through our intelligence-monitoring network as started work on the following request on the complain about the recent Working materials that you were involve , and i am so much i charge and interested in the fraud case, i have dealt with so much in my part and i can assure about every thing would be good at my hand and we get them and they refund the money.

——

Thanks.

FBI Head Officer

Federal Bureau Of Investigation

Adam –

Victim Location 31419

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I was contacted by unknown phone. It was recording say this is the FBI about tax debt and there is a warrant for an arrest for this address. There was a telephone number left to call.

Courtney –

Victim Location 43055

Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange

i get lots of scam emails but this raises suspicion when they say they are the FBI and have seen ive been in contact with false people and they can help me get my fund for 155

this is what i received

Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI- Criminal Justice Information Services Division

Federal Government Office

Address: 7915 Microsoft Way, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273, USA

I’m contacting you through email however; I feel it’s best and convenient way to reach you. Let me explain why I am contacting you. I’m Brad Carpenter, United States New Appointed

Fraud Investigator, I work with the United States Fraud Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). I specialize in Background Investigation of funds which include [COMPENSATION/INHERITANCE FUNDS OR NEXT OF KIN,Consignment Box, Lotto® JACKPOT, LOANS] and I noticed that you have been receiving numerous emails from people who claims to have funds coming to you but I advise that if you’re still in communication with any of them on issue of funds however, you’re hereby advised to stop every communication right now because those people has being investigated and confirmed to be fraud.

I wish to announce our successful investigation which was carried out few days ago; I guess it will interest you to know why this investigation was conducted. For your information,

it was truly confirmed that you have 100% Legitimate unpaid transaction and you have every right to claim this funds as you’re been confirmed to be the right beneficiary of the said amount $7.5 Million USD COMPENSATION/INHERITANCE FUNDS OR NEXT OF KIN however, Due to the delay of getting this funds to you, your funds has now been increased to $10.5 Million USD approved for payment by Office of the Presidency here in United States.

I’m informing you this today because I came to notice that you’re not communicating with a legitimate person who is in charge of getting these funds to you. This announcement

has to be made open to you however because you may have being swindled by those unscrupulous people whom you have sent money in the course of getting one fund or the other which is not real and for this reason, I have decided to help you get your funds directly from the Republic of Benin with the help of US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) here in NC United States because your Legitimate funds remains unpaid. The only thing delaying this unpaid fund from getting to you is because there is a fee we need you to pay. You need to obtain your Paper Work which will cost you US $155 Dollars. And immediately you make the payment , we will deliver your fund to your home address without any delay.

I want to know if you’re interested in receiving your unpaid legitimate funds value $10.5 Million USD however, I will only be of help if you agreed to follow my instructions.

NOTE; This will cost you US$155 dollars.

If you’re really interested in receiving your unpaid $10.5 Million USD, I advise that you get back to me immediately. All I need is your cooperation and understanding.

Please urgently contact me back on my email

Thanks,

Your Faithful

Brad Carpenter

FBI Special Agent

Eduardo –

Victim Location 47885

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Consumer had a message on her voicemail that the FBI was calling and that there was a warrant out for her arrest for back taxes.

Christy –

Victim Location 39047

Type of a scam Tax Collection

It was a recording said i am with the FBI and you wil be arrested in 1 hour and uour land will be seazed if uou dont call us

Heather –

Victim Location 31901

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I received a call from the FBI. They said: Did you pay your taxes?

I said yes. They said I owed $4786. I said no. He gave me his name and badge number.

Officer Glenn Stokes

Badge number: LRM17041

I said this is an At&t company phone so I don’t think you have the right person.

Gerald –

Victim Location 68106

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I was told the FBI had a warrant for my arrest due to an issue with the IRS. Given phone # to call.

Edward –

Victim Location 31028

Type of a scam Phishing

Consumer stated that the caller said they were the FBI and have noticed criminal activity with the person’s social security number. They were going to take criminal action against them if they did not call them back.

Jerry –

Victim Location 31811

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Received a call stating they were FBI and they had lawsuit against me & would send someone to arrest me.

Nina –

Victim Location 07094

Type of a scam Phishing

They said they were with the FBI and I have a arrest warrant to give them a call back.

Sarah –

Victim Location 72473

Type of a scam Phishing

they contact me asking me to send them money from money gram 200.00 claiming to be fbi

Jason –

Victim Location 72473

Type of a scam Phishing

this person claiming to be fbi agents saying i need to paid them 200.00 or i will be arrest

Melody –

Victim Location 46158

Type of a scam Debt Collections

I have been receiving texts from someone claiming to be with the FBI stating that I owe them a debt of 300 dollars and if its not paid by the end of the day they will be sending someone out to arrest me

Krystle –

Victim Location 35768

Type of a scam Other

The lady calling is Katherine Richardson. She said my physical address is under investigation by the FBI for a tax and crime unit.

Rachael –

Victim Location 98387

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Claimed I didn’t complete a student loan form 8863 and there was a warrant for my arrest for it. Said I had to go to a "Government certified store" to purchase a "Payment voucher" (ended up being gift cards), then go to IRS office and take care of the rest. I then asked to be put on with someone else and immediately got a call from 1911 claiming to be police. They eventually gave up saying I wasted their time and they’re going to come and arrest me now.

Alan –

Victim Location 70433

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

This person call to tell me that I won the mega millions..that they was from the FBI and to not tell anyone because it is a very large amount of money and they needed my address and all personal info.that he needed a bank account and other personal info..do not give out any info to this number…661-230-8532…do not answer this number and contact authorities.

Douglas –

Victim Location 06611

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Received a suspicious voicemail threatening legal and / arrest action. Called number. Asked to verify my name and zip code. Refused. They said to provide the information or be arrested. I refused. The individual hung up.

Zachary –

Victim Location 79907

Type of a scam Business Email Compromise

They clame to be from FBI.and blocked my cell,

Elizabeth –

Victim Location 48167

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Called saying they were irs I have taxes that are owed and if not paid I was going to be arrested and freeze all my assists.

Nikki –

Victim Location 79410

Type of a scam Other

I had not been using my cell phone and all of a sudden a message popped up that said it was from the FBI and my phone had been shut off because I had downloaded illegal pornography. I was told to go to Walgreens, CVS, or some other places and purchase a $500 Visa Manilla Card and send the numbers to some numbers they gave me. It was signed by James Comey. I tried using my phone and it would not work at all. I called Walgreens and they said they did not sell that kind of card so I called CVS and they said they do sell the card but this was a scam and I should call the ScamPulse.com. I have taken the battery out of my phone since it will not work and the place where he bought the phone and they said they could not help me and would not be able to fix the phone.

Michele –

Victim Location 68982

Type of a scam Phishing

man said I need to call number to stop arrest warranty to be sent to state official for my arrest.

. I did not call the number

Christina –

Victim Location 35803

Type of a scam Phishing

On Monday, August 28, 2017, I received a from a caller ID saying their were FBI. I didn’t answer the calls but listened to the message left. It stated, for Life Alert press one, for more information press 2. They were trying to sell Life Alert or get personal information.

It is scary when you hear FBI calling. But I know the FBI would never call someone I knew it had to be a scam. Please alert the public that if they get a call from the FBI, from a number of : 256-885-3655, it is a scam.

Thank you ScamPulse.com for all that you do. Your organization is amazing at protecting our community from scammers.

Katie –

Victim Location 78759

Type of a scam Debt Collections

This number calls claiming to be the FBI investigation backed taxes.

Paula –

Victim Location 78605

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Mention that they are with FBI

give name with badge #

call back asap about tax fraud to resolve and warrant will be issued

Its a computer generated message

I did not call back

Roy –

Victim Location 84054

Type of a scam Tax Collection

A man called me saying he was from the FBI and notifying me that I was under investigation for not paying an education tax. This is clearly false. He became upset with me and began swearing at me before hanging up.

Benjamin –

Victim Location 35803

Type of a scam Tax Collection

A female with a heavy accent called and said that they were with the FBI and there were major warrants against me. Didn’t even say who it was against. I called the number back and they answer it stating they’re the FBI. There was a lot of background noise and the male person who answered kept talking over me so I hung up.

Karl –

Victim Location 37901

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a phone call from 973-915-4153 at 11:03 I did not answer it. So I returned the call. A man with an India accent answered. He said he was with the FBI, and was telling me I owed money and there was warrant for me. At that point I ask him for verification of his badge number and case number. By this time He was getting upset, I ask him again for badge and case number. That this point he called me an *** and hung up.

Lauren –

Victim Location 43202

Type of a scam Tax Collection

A man pretends himself as an agent from , called me that I have a tax of $9500 to pay as an international student. He got detailed information about me as well as my home address. He told me to go to target to buy gift card, and then give the money to IRS. However, he didn’t allow me to contact with anyone else when we are having the phone call and said that he will keep me in line till I go to IRS. When I was trying to talk this issue with my roommate, I received a call from 1(911) which said that they have a case about me and asked me that if I wanna make the payment of penalty right now. If so, they will close the case. I doubt about it and called the real 911, an agent told me that this is a scam. So, when they called me again, I told them I will report them. They did not give it up till that point, instead, they called me several times after I figured out that it’s a scam.

Marissa –

Victim Location 37921

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I got a call this morning from a man who had a very thick middle eastern accent claiming to be in the FBI and investigating me because I was under investigation for something. When I asked what for he said that he would transfer me to a supervisor, the second man had a similar accent (Pakistaní or Indian?) and began to tell me I was audited and had not filled out some form associated with school and this was tax evasion. I then asked for his badge number and said I wanted to confirm who he was with my local FBI office. He became angry saying I was lucky I hadn’t been arrested. I said this was suspicious and he immediately hung up. I googled the number and found people who had the same scam attempted on them. I then called the real Savannah FBI office and they said they are aware of the problem and they are targeting students whose names are available because they attend public universities.

Shane –

Victim Location 32514

Type of a scam Phishing

Very early AM call while I was asleep claiming to be FBI with package addressed to me which contained heroine and cocaine from Dominican Republic and that they had a warrant for my arrest. Phone ID and number were blocked. Asked about any history of identity theft, any medications delivered by mail etc. and asked if they could stop by in "a few minutes" to show me the package. Never used my name or address. Declined to answer any questions, asked for their phone number so I could call back and the connection was severed. Called the sheriff’s office and they gave me this website. Didn’t have time to inform the fellow who called that we are heavily armed.

Henry –

Victim Location 70537

Total money lost $1,700

Type of a scam Business Email Compromise

email file uploaded.  Check and bank number

Vincent –

Victim Location 67451

Type of a scam Other

Middle Eastern accent (very strong)

Hard to understand any of his English

Using (866)324-5521, F B I Contracting phone number. Concord NH

Wanted to transfer call & me to stay on the line.

When confronted verbally about being a scammer the fake FBI dude hung up.

Called number back and got FB I Contracting’s answering service.

Alex –

Victim Location 32177

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Automated call leaves a message saying the IRS has issued an arrest warrant for you and for you to call back at this number. They did not ask for nor identify who the arrest warrant was for. I did not call them back.

Paula –

Victim Location 07083

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Caller stated his name was "Officer Brian Smith" and was requesting my name, DOB and SS# and confirming that my number was the same from which he called. When I told him I was not going to give my SS # and asked again why he was calling and who he was, he kept saying Officer Brian Smith and that he didn’t need to identify himself. I told him he was lying to me and then he said "Oh yeah?" and hung up.

Calvin –

Victim Location 70570

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I have been receiving notices saying that I won 2.4 million dollars which I have been deleting, but I received this one & I thought I should notify someone about it.

 

 

Jasmine –

Victim Location 36049

Type of a scam Tax Collection

IRS said they were suing me for lack of payment on my taxes and I needed to call this number for information pertaining to my case. I called this number and asked them what was this concerning because I did not owe any back taxes and if I found out this was a fraud I would be reporting them to the BBB, and he hung up.(this man sounded like he was from India)

Scott –

Victim Location 43026

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Called to say this was the FBI and that I needed to contact them about my taxes

Chase –

Victim Location 27539

Type of a scam Other

They tell you that is the fbi to let you know that if you don’t pay 1500 dollars you will be persecuted and arrested because a problem with the irs

Alberto –

Victim Location 27214

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I keep getting scam calls about the IRS trying to arrest me… phone number 315-210-6162 referred to himself as officer Clark Smith. Who has a very non English accent and used broken English as well Saying I owe 1200 dollars and if I hang up the phone a warrant for my arrest will go out and that I cant talk to anyone about it or ill be arrested and all kinds of bull.

Jeffery –

Victim Location 06419

Type of a scam Phishing

Please see e-mail sent to my personal email account which I copied onto the attached word doc..

 

James B. Comey <"James B. Comey"@> Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Anti-Terrorist And Monitory Crime Division. Federal Bureau Of Investigation. J.Edgar.Hoover Building Washington Dc Customers Service Hours / Monday To Saturday Of

To

Recipients

Nov 29 at 3:58 AM

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Anti-Terrorist And Monitory Crime Division.

Federal Bureau Of Investigation.

J.Edgar.Hoover Building Washington Dc

Customers Service Hours / Monday To Saturday

Office Hours Monday To Saturday:

Dear Beneficiary,

We hope this notification arrives meeting your good health and mind.Series of meetings have been held over the past 7 months with the secretary general of the United Nations Organization. This ended 3 days ago. It is obvious that you have not received your fund which is to the tune of 10.3M) million due to past corrupt Governmental Officials who almost held the fund to themselves for their selfish reason and some individuals who have taken advantage of your fund all in an attempt to swindle your fund which has led to so many losses from your end and unnecessary delay in the receipt of your fund.for more information do get back to us.

The National Central Bureau of Interpol enhanced by the United Nations and Federal Bureau of Investigation have successfully passed a mandate to the government of the states the exercise of clearing all foreign debts owed to you and other individuals and organizations who have been found not to have receive their Contract Sum, Lottery/, Inheritance.

we are happy to inform you that based on our recommendation your outstanding contract inheritance funds of over-due payment in tone of USD 10.3M) has been credited in your favor in Citibank. Having said all this, we will further advise that you go ahead in dealing with the Citibank, IL accordingly as we will be monitoring all their activities with you as well as your correspondence at all levels.

NOTE: There are numerous scam emails on the internet, imposters impersonating names and images. We therefore warn our dear citizens to be very careful with any claim email you receive prior to these irregularities so that they do not fall victim to this ugly circumstance anymore.

And should in case you are already dealing with anybody or office claiming that you have a payment with them, you are to STOP further contact with them immediately in your best interest and contact the real bank (Citibank) only where your fund is laying, with the below information:

Bank Name: Citibank

Address: 2022 South Archer Ave, Chicago, IL USA.

Attn: Lambert Huddles

(Remittance Director)

E-mail:[email protected]

website: www.citibank.com

Contact the bank today and furnish them with this information below for processing of your payment/funds accordingly.

FULL NAME:

CURRENT ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:

DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER:

NOTE: In your best interest, any message that does not come from the above email address should be nullified and avoided immediately for security reasons. Meanwhile, we will advise that you contact the Citibank office in Illinois immediately with the above email address and request that they attend to your payment file as directed so as to enable you receive your payment/fund accordingly.

Ensure you follow all directives from Citibank as this will further help hasten up the whole payment process in regards to the transfer of your fund to you as designated. Also have in mind that the Citibank equally has their own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking terms.

All modalities has already been worked out before you were contacted and note that we will be monitoring all your dealings with them as you proceed so you don’t have anything to worry about. All we require from you henceforth is an update so as to enable us be on track with you and the Citibank. Without wasting much time, we will want you to contact them immediately with the above email address and phone number so as to enable them attend to your case accordingly without any further delay as time is already running out.

Should in case you need any more information in regards to this notification, feel free to get back to us via email so that we can brief you more as we are here to guide you during and after this project has been completely perfected and you have received your payment/fund as stated.

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation.

BEST REGARDS,

James B. Comey

Federal Bureau of Investigation.

J. Edgar Hoover Building

601,4th Street,

935 Pennsylvania Avenue,

NW Washington, D.C.

20535-0001, USA

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Tiffany –

Victim Location 32615

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

i was called by a Mr. Michael Brandon, Mr. Bruce Golden, and David who said they were with the FBI who claimed i won a sweepstakes worth $1.5 million, $100,000 and $2.5 million. They wanted me to send $400, $200, and $500 through a Walmart to Walmart transfer. He told me that once i gave the receipt number and sent the money to them that they would be at my house at 2:00 pm with a sheriff to take me to bank to get my winnings. they told me to not tell anyone about this.

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