Cristina – Victim Location 60563 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Tech Support In contesting a charge by Amazon.com for a service we did not order, we spoke to a man, we’ve later found out was unaffiliated with Amazon, who we thought was from Amazon, who asked for and got access to our …
Erik – Victim Location 31192 Type of a scam Tech Support Iguruz …contacted thru computer Claimed to fix virus for $299..quickly increased to $470.. There was no virus..,
Victor – Victim Location 77032 Type of a scam Tax Collection A recording came on the phone stating the Treasury Department has filed a lawsuit on me. When I returned the call, there was no answer, phone just rung. First sign of suspicion. Then I called back and someone when an overseas accent answered. I …
Theodore – Victim Location 33322 Type of a scam Other I received a call from a local Florida Broward County agency. I looked up the number and it was a fax number. The caller identified himself as Casey Thompson of IVS Broward county and he stated he just received a fax and stated an old …
Sean – Victim Location 80909 Type of a scam Phishing Got this one in an email. Asking for information at the bottom. International Monitoring Fund ( I.M.F ) Counter-terrorism Division and Cyber Crime Division J. Edgar. Hoover Building Washington DC . Attention Beneficiary, Records show that you are among one of the individuals and organizations …
Shaun – Victim Location 01915 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Got mail saying I won 519k, but they gave me a bo america check for 519k to deposit.. They I was to send them 1265 for taxes.
Shana – Victim Location 07735 Type of a scam Debt Collections A company called IPS (International Processing Solutions) keeps calling daily telling me I have a outstanding debt for a payday loan I never took. They cant tell me when, show proof or give me an address to send a check to. Come to find …
Ashleigh – Victim Location 74048 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Tech Support Called this number to cancel membership. They said I had outstanding debts from hackers using my account and I needed to purchas an Apple iTunes card and a google play card in order to close the accounts used by the …
Cristina – Victim Location 36877 Type of a scam Tax Collection I did not respond to call, they continued to call about every half hour until about 5 oclock. They said they had tried to contact us but we did not respond.
Jacqueline – Victim Location 60610 Type of a scam Charity Term ICOPS Soliciting Funds Or Donations To Support All Police Agencies For Illinois. Phone Number Is : 1-773-453-9576. They Were Huge Donations. They Wanted Credit Card Info To Complete Transaction But I Requested For Them To Send Info Through The Mail. Dead Giveaway Is When …
Aaron – Victim Location 91203 Type of a scam Tax Collection caller claimed to be with IRS…questioned them. Then they said "yes, im with the "International Robbery Systems". Then they just rambled on how they call people in the US to get money from them. Please help stop these folks!
Emily – Victim Location 53012 Type of a scam Other Was contacted on Instagram and scammer said he was a military doctor in Kabul on a peace mission. He was telling me sob stories orphan etc..said he needed me to watch a box he had in Turkey for 2 months until mission completed. I was …
Fernando – Victim Location 31217 Type of a scam Tax Collection A female called and left a message on the answering machine. The lady said she was from the IRS investigation team and we had 24 hours to contact her. Her number is 337-516-07466.
Stacy – Victim Location 18518 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order received a letter with a check for $7,870.00 and a letter that said I won $500,000.oo. had to call a person and he said to deposit the check and then call him again. In the letter was Tax Amount $7000, Insurance $**500.oo. is …
Brandy – Victim Location 35601 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a phone call from an automated call…"This it the IRS Crime Dept, there is a warrant for you for past due taxes, please call this number, 661-221-7787" Called the number they kept asking for my name, told him this was a business, did …
Cara – Victim Location 93611 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a phone call in regards to my husband. They told me that they were calling about a claim pending I’m court. The lady i spoke with said she was calling in regards to a claim and needed to speak with him. When …
Chelsea – Victim Location 14542 Type of a scam Tax Collection Final notice from the IRS. They are preparing a lawsuit. Call the number for more information on the case file.
Ana – Victim Location 96706 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a letter claiming to be from IRS Commissioner David Kautter notifying me I won a contest or sweepstakes but need to submit a lot of personal information, including my social security number, before it could be sent to me. Phone # 424-252-5785
Mario – Victim Location 35744 Type of a scam Debt Collections Rec’d phone call stating they were from the IRS & that an arrest warrant was pending unless my attorney called them back. I called back. They gave their name, badge#, all legit sounding. After they told me what I “owed” the IRS in tax …
Nicole – Victim Location 68602 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call from the "IRS". I did not answer the call but they left a message. In the message they claimed that they were the IRS and that there was legal action against me. After that they said I was to call …
Shanna – Victim Location 49224 Type of a scam Identity Theft Caller called a resident of an AFC home. Asked for banking info, SS number, address etc., the caller claimed the resident would receive a 100 dollar gift card if he paid 8.00. The person is developmentally disabled, not understanding he gave the person the …
Tony – Victim Location 17322 Type of a scam Tax Collection The very persistent caller claims we owe back tax money and threatens that we are trying to avoid calling a federal agent at one of two numbers: (541-397-0029 or 206-973-2394)- and facing having to appear before a Magistrate judge and jury if not completed.
Christina – Victim Location 06260 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill email says order…progression payment…recieved…$1712.79,pending…verification dear customer…thank you for purchasing our product. then proceeds to give a 12 digit order number gives info on how to cancel order or say it was not purchased….i did not read additional pages noticed that the email was …
Meghan – Victim Location 32256 Type of a scam Other We received a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS on 5/2/17. This person stated that the IRS had issued a warrant for our arrest and that we and our residence was under surveillance and we needed to contact her immediately at 1-843-534-5734. …
Alicia – Victim Location 65807 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Tech Support When I went to my Verizon account, a pop up ad came up. There was a message that my computer system had a virus. There was a phone number for me to call, which I did. They wanted to clean …
Brenda – Victim Location 55594 Type of a scam Tech Support Man with accent calling from a call center said it was an emergency and there was something wrong with my computer.Then he asked where I called from.I said what? he said why are you laughing?I said there is nothing wrong with my computer and …
Kari – Victim Location 85015 Type of a scam Employment I was originally contacted by Amanda Shepherd who claimed to be HR for Neato Robotics about a customer service job. After initially talking with Amanda via email, I was contacted by Nicole Himler, who said she was taking over for Amanda. We chatted on skype …
Susan – Victim Location 39564 Type of a scam Debt Collections On Facebook a guy named Steve Bonton posted he help families pay their bills for a small percentage fee of the amount that he would pay. He charges $300 for every thousand that he pays. However, he stated the companies name is “Onemain Financial. …
Tara – Victim Location 95125 Total money lost $150 Type of a scam Credit Cards They hid information that it is a trial and you need to cancel. They charge $97.70 Then charge $98.15 and give you a $49.07 credit hoping to get $150 from you. I called them, I called the CC company- they …
Kendra – Type of a scam Investment One of a million cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes going around right now. Here is a list that seems to be regularly updated with "HYIP" listings.
