Victim Location 90035
Total money lost $59.95
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Thru a legitimate web site I requested a copy of my birth certificate. Seconds later this scammer appeared in my email with an order form, requesting $59,95 with a credit card as a processing fee, a separate $25 check to be mailed to obtain the birth certificate.
The legitimate agency sent via mail the check request and a completed notarized form. Weeks later when I inadvertently emailed the scammer regarding the status, they knew exactly where to direct me (correctly!). It was the legitimate agent whom I spoke to who noted they only requested a $25 check and notary form, not any $59.95 processing fee, and that I was scammed. She said it’s been happening to many people and to report to
the BBB.