Randy – Victim Location 92503 Total money lost $1,100 Type of a scam Home Improvement Claims to be referred from Home Advisor says he’s a contractor between job proceeds to quote you a price for work how much it will cost and that it will take 5 days at $300.00 per day he will work …
Randy – Victim Location 07065 Type of a scam Government Grant I received a text message via Facebook Messenger. I thought it was my aunt telling me about a government grant. Unfortunately, I sent a picture of my FDNY License and my wife’s NJ State Non-Driver License ID. Here is a copy of the text …
Krystal – Victim Location 83646 Type of a scam Phishing Male said his name with Deputy J Johnson a federal marshal and that I missed a Federal Jury Summons and his phone number was 208-391-6112 Badge # 95401. Said that they sent a summons to not my address and that I would have to come …
Theodore – Victim Location 74368 Total money lost $102 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered $102.00 of merchandise on November 25th 2018. Received a confirmation and explained their ordering and printing of clothing and estimated a 2 week shipping time line. 2 weeks came and went and continued to email the company at least …
Jasmine – Victim Location 99587 Type of a scam Phishing My phone caller ID verified that a Justin Fisher called my house at 7:20pm from the number 907-982-7137 claiming to represent CUNA Mutual, the company through which my local Credit Union recently offered a free $4K life insurance policy. He said he was going to …
Audrey – Victim Location 60423 Total money lost $85.49 Type of a scam Online Purchase I searched for a Breville Toaster and in my google search popped up all the stores carrying this product. Jpedy Depot shows that they have this product for much cheaper than every other site. I click on the site and …
Geoffrey – Victim Location 58503 Total money lost $150.83 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Hello, I purchased goods online (my daughter requested for a Christmas present), I did not received the goods, those people do not have a phone number on their web site. I have sent them many emails and messages on …
Kendra – Victim Location 95405 Type of a scam Phishing Male, Juan Rivera calls and says: “is this – – – – (my name) I say yes, he says he’s calling about the furnace.
Brittany – Victim Location 14055 Total money lost $71 Type of a scam Online Purchase Just ChicV is a scam company in China. They mail some items from a fraudulent address in California, then if you try to return them, they say you must mail them back to China. Items mailed back to their California …
Kathryn – Victim Location 11103 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I found a golf cart on sale through Craigslist and answered the email. The seller contacted me and set me up with Ebay motors to buy the cart. Ebay emailed me and asked that I pay with Ebay gift …
Crystal – Victim Location 80113 Type of a scam Phishing I received a phone call from "the customer service depart" his next line was "can you hear me alright?" I said yes and immediately realized what I had done. he started to talk about winning a trip to Disney as I hung up the phone.
Kara – Victim Location 33062 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I won $1,327,940.00. Send $11.89
Ernest – Victim Location 60804 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Online Purchase The account on instagram had a huge amount of followers, he said he had a going back to school sale and other times had different types of sales, he said he would sell me 3 pairs of shoes for $350 …
Douglas – Victim Location 67211 Total money lost $3,500 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill found rv on craiglist that wanted to buy, seller wanted to use "ebay payments"for safety and security. bought the cards and submitted numbers, then 2 days later had to send more money for insurance. when they asked for money …
Marissa – Total money lost $850 Type of a scam Online Purchase This a website for online Siberian Husky sales. We communicated through emails and texts to get all the information necessary, paid for the puppy and then started to get the feeling that it’s a scam. Then was confirmed when we didn’t get our …
Melinda – Victim Location 53115 Type of a scam Debt Collections Email threatening legal action. Got suspicious when told payment could be made via iTune cards.
Diana – Victim Location 76249 Type of a scam Home Improvement Roofing company say entire roof must be replace.
Kristine – Victim Location 85375 Total money lost $720 Type of a scam Scholarship Message into computer that it was infected by Zeus. Gave access to fix and paid for a service contract/warranty.
Karl – Victim Location 27549 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Romance First I met him on facebook, he claims to be in the Army, he sent pictures and information of needing a phone card for to call from where he was stationed, then moved to Romania and request money there, then stated …
Hannah – Victim Location 23664 Type of a scam Employment I received a phone call the other day from what seemed like a legitimate HR manager that had found my resume on one of the few sites I have posted it to. She asked if it was okay to email me the details of the …
Nicole – Victim Location 27263 Type of a scam Debt Collections Caller id shows different numbers they call from, ex. 336/387-6679. Says they have legal papers for me. A civil suit has been brought against me. Never tells me by whom. Always leaves messages stating they are coming to my job or my home to …
Luke – Victim Location 44123 Total money lost $57 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I was a victim of mail fraud. I received 2 letters from this guy claiming to have a book with all the secrets to winning at the casino, and making the slot machines my personal atm. In the letter he says …
Nicolas – Victim Location 91206 Total money lost $180 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website has stolen JCrew photos from the real website and is defrauding consumers. I purchased items from this website only to have my money vanish and emails unresponded. It’s a clever copy of JCrew.com compare the two side by …
Gloria – Victim Location 79109 Total money lost $581.18 Type of a scam Tech Support I was on the computer filling out an application. A pop up blocker came up, froze my computer, and told me to call this number (1-888-556-4559) and the could fix the virus and unfreeze my computer. The guy got into …
Lisa – Victim Location 49442 Total money lost $103.50 Type of a scam Online Purchase An amount of $103.50 was sent via western union on 11-14-2016. I have not received a valid tracking number and the company refuses to reply to my emails now that they have their money. I have not received any merchandise …
Amy – Type of a scam Debt Collections From: Wu Lien Chu <[email protected]> Date: Wed, May 11, 2016 at 11:09 AM Subject: Collection Matter To: We would like to retain your firm to help us in the process of debt collection from our customer in your Area Please advise if your are interested and we …
Jason – Victim Location 32351 Type of a scam Employment I received a message stating they were looking to hire a work at home candidate for an administrative assistant position. The pay is $20 an hour during training and $25 an hour once training is complete. I was told that I would be sent a …
Kristopher – Victim Location 58601 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a min pin puppy and it was a scam! I lost a lot of money and not puppy Website no longer available to view. Whois.com has website name listed as being for sale.
Ricky – Victim Location 80134 Type of a scam Employment Emailed telling me to set up a Google Hangouts interview for a position. Would be paid $35 an hour. When I messaged the person on Hangouts, it was an automated response. A few spelling errors made me wary, and then they asked for some banking …
Nancy – Victim Location 45202 Type of a scam Employment Email says: How have you been doing? I am glad to inform you that your check payment for the Advertisement has already been sent by USPS Mail and delivered to you..So confirmed the payment received and deposited…The check is in amount of $1,950.00 and Here …
