Mandy – Victim Location 51334 Type of a scam Tech Support "Samuel Watson" contacted me via phone. Represented himself as associated with Microsoft. They had rec’d info that my computer (he knew my License Security ID #) was one of many on a list that showed the computer as being hacked and infected with a …
Erika – Type of a scam Phishing ICBC text offering refund through e-transfer.
Kristine – Victim Location 91505 Type of a scam Employment I applied for an Accounting Manager position with the company. I received an email requesting an online interview. The interview was conducted over Yahoo Messenger (first red flag). The interview seemed normal, but then they immediately offered me a job (red flag) and told me …
Lawrence – Victim Location 94585 Total money lost $2,620 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was sent a check with a letter that included instructions on what buy and what to look for in 2 Walmart stores. I was told to cash the check and put aside $500.00 for myself and go to …
Gabriel – Victim Location 79042 Total money lost $900 Type of a scam Tech Support Contact made via a security software that had previously purchased. Claiming I needed new software after first attempt with 32 bit ($300) second was " successful " ($600). All this to be refunded to me with insurance claim. Only to …
Trevor – Victim Location 35749 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a call to my cell number at 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 10, 2016 from 509-207-4163 stating that I was being sued by the IRS.
Hillary – Victim Location 43209 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes On approximately May 13, 2017, I received a letter in the mail which included a check stapled to the letter claiming I had won $250,000.00 from the consumer’s sweepstakes drawing which was held on May 8, 2017. The letter also included a Claim No. CAL34822MD. …
Rafael – Victim Location 01602 Type of a scam Tech Support I received several call’s from a so-called "IT Windows Support". Every time they called, the caller ID showed the call was coming from Edwards, NY (315)-562-3700. These scam artists (one of which went by the name of ‘Max’) claimed to be working for Microsoft …
Frank – Victim Location 68116 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received phone call / returned caller id number. I gave name they knew address. Indicated they had audited my returns 2008-2013 and miscalculations and I owed $5698. Provided names & badge #s. Arrest warrants had been issued and bank / financial records would be …
Timothy – Victim Location 77630 Type of a scam Other Received notification by email form info6accountonline that the bill was due. I never saw info6accountonline until I was notified by email. I did a search and found that this was a Scam. Angela – Victim Location 31326 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Walmart 1,000 gift …
Curtis – Victim Location 60074 Type of a scam Other I received this call from 847-852-1084 and the voice said this is Miya from rewards, can you hear me? Since it was a local # in my area, and because of my business, I really have to answer most calls. So when I replied Yep, …
Randi – Victim Location 80817 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a phone call from a person with a Indian accent claiming to be from the IRS and stating that I owed money for a previous year’s taxes and that they were going to arrest me and they were sending officers now. In …
Ruben – Victim Location 64748 Type of a scam Government Grant I received a text message with a number to call. When I called the number I spoke with Maxwell Paul and I was told that i would receive $200,000 via fedex and I received a tracking number. I received a call back and Maxwell …
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Vincent – Victim Location 68123 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Government Grant One person impersonated a close friend that mentioned about the program and how much they got with a link. The best way to warn others is by showing some of the text being used.. Beware they keep using FedEx as …
Jared – Victim Location 83711 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received phone call indicating we were under investigation for delinquent federal taxes. Call immediately 206-900-9173 for more details on how to resolve our federal tax issues. Called, open line sounded lkke a call center operation, then disconnect.
Patricia – Victim Location 16146 Type of a scam Online Purchase Rehoming purebred puppies.
Peter – Victim Location 32835 Total money lost $5,000 Type of a scam Employment A Multi level marketing business that is in fact a pyramid scheme where people are basically encouraged to recruit other people and for that receive "bonuses". People can also do some buying and selling of products via eBay and Amazon, in …
Jose – Victim Location 21777 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a call from ‘IRS’ employee Chris Simmons for ‘Legal Affairs of U.S. Treasury’ and told me to not interrupt him but to get a pen and paper asking how I filed my taxes, via H&R block? Taxact? Or myself? I made my reply…he …
Tracy – Victim Location 55334 Type of a scam Government Grant KEEP THIS SAFE Document Type : Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number : 20140219-HK Funding Opportunity Title : Cash Fund Opportunity Category: Humanity Service Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity : Humanities (IMF) Category Explanation : Finally,We charge a fee to cover the …
Jonathan – Victim Location 85392 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I continue getting calls from these Nigerian sounding representatives (whom I’ve requested to place me on the Do Not Call list). They are trying to get me to pay my student loans to them.
Grant – Victim Location 61068 Type of a scam Tax Collection They called and said was IRS and getting a warrent for arrest. Cassandra – Victim Location 49451 Type of a scam Tax Collection I had acall from 425-598-4281 saying this is my final noyice to pay my taxes I guess. wanted me to call …
Nancy – Victim Location 30308 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Tax Collection Left a message on my phone in robotic voice saying that the IRS had a warrant for my arrest due to unpaid back taxes. I called them back because I believed that it was the IRS. They gave me their …
Ricardo – Victim Location 65202 Type of a scam Employment This started off as what I thought was a chance for online employment. I had seen a rise in legitimate online work as Administrative Assistant and the like, and thought that this was the case as well. Mark Stern and I have only conversed via …
Christie – Victim Location 40356 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a phone call, number is blocked on my phone, voicemail left stating it was an IRS agent was waiting to talk to me! I returned call & some man told me that there was some illegal activity that showed up on my Federal …
Beth – Victim Location 28429 Type of a scam Tax Collection at 10:42am on 4/21/2016 I received a phone call and voicemail from (931) 627-7091 Dover, TN informing me that a lawsuit is being filed against me by the IRS and that I was to contact them. I returned the call immediately and spoke with …
Kara – Victim Location 83401 Type of a scam Tax Collection This number called me and told me they were with the IRS and had my information and that I’m being watched. They told me that they got an arrest warrant out of me for unpaid taxes. I know they are scammers. I receive disablitly …
Amanda – Victim Location 79424 Type of a scam Online Purchase The phone number called was a number from the Apple website for technical support. They agreed they could help with an iphone that had been disabled. After a lengthy conversation with a haughty female with a heavy accent, we were offered the tech support …
Paula – Victim Location 53577 Type of a scam Tax Collection Robot voicemail 2x on my cell. Phone number is: 315-908-7628. First message: IRS has lawsuit filed against you. Please call phone number back to get more information. Second message: IRS has lawsuit filed against you. Call immediately to get more information about this case …
Krystal – Victim Location 47384 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was contacted thru craigslist by someone calling himself Ian Morgan wanting my personal info to send me a money order for purchasing an item I had for sale on craigslist. A few days later this person contacted me saying his "assistant" sent …
Kathleen – Victim Location 06415 Type of a scam Phishing On December 27th , 2017 I was targeted by a live caller (woman)called from what appeared on my message machine as "Out of Area". She knew my first & last name. Then asked if I knew my EX spouse. Gave me *** first & last …
