Victim Location 44231
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Received two calls from the same number (409) 449-1517. First call from male who said he was with the sheriff’s office. Called to inform them they needed to call this number because wife’s Social Security Number was suspended. When we called the number back, location was in Texas, the connection was poor and the person wanted the SSN to proceed. Hung up on them. Second call from a female (same number) who said she was with the police department and we needed to call them because wife’s SSN was suspended. We called and reported this to the ScamPulse.com and also called our phone company to block the number.
Victim Location 12550
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I called back the number i was given through text just to speak to a man who hardly spoke any english when asked if there was someone else i could speak to about my supposed 3 serious criminal charges or a different number i could call i was told no i asked what my charges was and he repeatedly just told me debt collection of fruad then he transferred me to his higher up who spoke slightly better english when explaining the charges to me and at this point i still couldnt understand what he was saying he told me he would see me in court but not before he told me " hey [censored] you man " at this point i new it was a scam not proffesional at all i kept calling the number that text me and sure enough no answer now here i am sharing my story.
Victim Location 76036
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This robocall claims that you have "four series allegations pressed on your name" and that you will be "taken in to custody by the local police" if you don’t call them back to "discuss your case". I did not call them back, so I do not know if they are trying to get you to pay them for their fake legal fees, but the exact wording of the robocall is known and reported on various websites. Example provided below.
https://www.ajc.com/news/national/you-get-this-call-hang-immediately/61JT5g6rdnG…⇄
Victim Location 65203
Type of a scam Phishing
"For working hours and once again expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local police as there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment we would request to get back with us so that w can discus about this case before taking any legal action against you the number to reach us us… 914-412-5138"
Victim Location 32570
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
My father received a fake "granddaughter" in prison call. She claimed to have been drunk with a friend and got in a wreck. She had minor injuries and needed bail. She gave a "case number" and said her "lawyer" was going to call in a few minutes. The fake lawyer then preceded to give law information on the situation and asked for bail. Neither caller gave names. The "granddaughter" took whatever name was given and the lawyer called himself a "public defender."