James – Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order The email that was sent : Interac e-Transfer Services Transaction Confirmation : E8D32F0750C961C6755A29 – (Please retain for your records) Hi {***}, We’ve tried to send your 536.84 -CAD tax refund directly on your credit/debit card, but we don’t have that information stored for you. Interac e-Transfer …
Philip – Victim Location 47725 Type of a scam Phishing We received a phone call today stating it was from Amazon Direct and our application need to be completed. They wanted our address, bank account information as well as our social security numbers. Luckily we did not give them any of the information. I researched …
Ashley – Victim Location 77040 Type of a scam Credit Cards Called me and asked for my credit card ezperiatuon date and said my apt was going to be drooped.10%. I realized it was a scam and locked.my card
Sabrina – Victim Location 97355 Total money lost $72 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw the ad on my Facebook feed for In Step Customs for NFL logo shoes. Through the Facebook link I purchased one pair of shoes for $72. My bank account was charged on September 25th and a confirmation email …
Margaret – Victim Location 49112 Type of a scam Credit Cards Someone is calling my cell phone and saying that whoever had my number before *** something owes money. They give you a number to call back which is 1-855-332-3772 case# 49352. They say they are Indianapolis Power and light company and they want you …
Justin – Victim Location 98372 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company does not respond to emails, tweets, or facebook messages. Their contact us mentions that they will respond within 24 hours which they do not do and they have no way of canceling reoccurring payments. They have charged me …
Cassie – Victim Location 38637 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received 2 calls claiming to be from u.s treasury dept. Internal affairs about 2013 taxes fraud, i don’t owe taxes. These are the #’s they called from 1-866-985-8611 & 1-551-444-1349
Ivan – Victim Location 98338 Type of a scam Tax Collection They left a message saying I have a Warrent out for my arrest due to tax evasion. I called & nothing I asked or they had said made any since. So I refused to speak anymore & contacted the bbb. I was told that …
Elizabeth – Victim Location 78204 Total money lost $99.99 Type of a scam Tech Support Was on the internet and clicked on a Facebook link and received a message from Microsoft about my IP address being hacked. Displayed a phone number to call Microsoft as soon as possible to help keep ones passwords, getting a …
Daniel – Victim Location 12538 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Received a letter saying she won a lot of money and they needed her bank account information to wire the money
Diana – Type of a scam Online Purchase SCAM ALERT!!!! Ya know when they say if something seems too good to be true.. it usually is… Really glad I am a snoop.. Online ad for a motorhome great pictures, great price. My dream vehicle at a steal of a price….. yeah .. no.. Scam Description …
Patricia – Victim Location 25813 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan They told me I have to make a deposit of $100 and told me to go buy an iTunes card for $100 and to call them back with the information
Miguel – Victim Location 61039 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call today from someone saying they work for Internal Processing at the following number of (708)668-4811. I was given another number to call (855)475-7877 for information in regards to 2 felony charges pending against me. I called my local PD and …
Armando – Victim Location 32164 Type of a scam Tax Collection The caller left a phone message, informing me that this was a final, official call from the IRS, the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS was filing a law suite against me, and that I should call the following number, immediately, : 937-284-4725, for more …
Juan – Victim Location 11694 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare They left a message saying that it was important for my daughter (18) to call. They gave a reference number. When I typed in the reference number they wanted you to say YES to verify it. They did not have a number 1 or 2 …
Gregory – Victim Location 98002 Type of a scam Phishing Scammer called my phone multiple times. He said he can lower my car insurance, but when I said I don’t own a car he became frustrated with me and asked why I answered, I told him "because I didn’t know who you were" he then …
Emily – Victim Location 78204 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This company Inteliquent continually calls me with multiple different scam offers, I get at least two a day. I have asked them to remove me, but they never do and keep calling me with sketchy offers. I have also reported them to the FCC
Mayra – Victim Location 31316 Total money lost $160 Type of a scam Other I ordered a free 14 day supply of the product, I paid shipping. I found 2 charges on my bank statement. I called my bank and explained the situation and they gave me 2 phone numbers. 1-855-471-9300 and 1-855-823-2478. They are …
Jeffery – Victim Location 40515 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Western Union-WE HAVE MONEY FOR YOU
Sara – Victim Location 80026 Type of a scam Phishing https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/edu/6088628466.html The Reading Insitute has posted for enrollment employees on Craigslist in multiple cities. The dates on these postings are in mid April. When you submit your application a computer generated message arrives in your in box and when I read it said "all jobs …
Brad – Victim Location 03470 Type of a scam Tax Collection They called our house saying the IRS has a lawsuit against us. And to please call 206-629-6079 and then they repeated it again.
Brian – Total money lost $25,000 Type of a scam Credit Cards Company received a phone call form a person imitating another business. Ordered approximately $25,000 worth of merchandise (Insulation Materials). The orders were placed in increments ranging from $4200 to $5000. The products were picked up by by a third party using a rental …
Haley – Victim Location 16801 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from Franklin Morgan at email address [email protected] advising me that I had been assigned a secret shop at a Walmart in State College, PA. I was told I would be receiving a check as payment and instructions as to how to …
Andrea – Victim Location 62221 Type of a scam Identity Theft They want me to give them personal information so they can give me "better rates on car insurance". All the people that (call/ I talk to) have a middle eastern accent (like those in India) and refuse to give -any- public accessible information about …
Amber – Type of a scam Employment I received this email: Your recent application for Assistant Clerk has been approved by the Personnel Department. Your abilities appear suitable to the needs Interim Finance Corporation and we offer you a position. Dear Andrea, Please see the "Job Description" file for more details about current position. At …
Vincent – Victim Location 94112 Type of a scam Credit Cards Says to activate your credit card with balance of $0 and available credit of 150,000$. Credit card is printed with name card number, etc. No visa or MasterCard logo or phone number on back to call! Card type preferred business
Shannon – Victim Location 29671 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Won $500,000.00 from a contest that I had entered. Send 1,600.00 security deposit to Attorney Linda Stein, with Duncan and Stein Associates in Boston, Mass. Money will be delivered today. Within 90 days of receiving check, send HSBC 65,000.00. Call Washington, DC to have verification …
Sarah – Victim Location 23455 Total money lost $3,000 Type of a scam Employment Be smarter than me, don’t cash that check! I received a message on linked-in that appeared to be from an acquaintance telling me about a Target Rewards dinner shopper program. I followed the link and filed out the application. About a …
Pamela – Victim Location 15683 Total money lost $950 Type of a scam Online Purchase Puppy Scam using these email addresses: [email protected], [email protected] Scammers purport to be doing business out of Atlanta, GA. They asked for payment of $950 to be sent via Gift Card & Walmart Wire Transfer to Ndango Valsium, Brownstown, Michigan 48134. …
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Keri – Victim Location 84655 Type of a scam Debt Collections They are attempting to collect on an old debt that I paid years ago and is too old to be on my credit report. Caller is foreigne, maybe Indian. He was not rude or abusive but was getting annoyed that I wouldn’t confirm who …
