Sarah – Victim Location 85234 Type of a scam Employment I received a notice of a secret shopper for the Target Store chain. I attempted to investigate this further and was legitimately routed to the Target website. I entered my information to become a secret shopper through the original site. I received a text alert …
Marie – Victim Location 32571 Type of a scam Rental I found a home on Craigslist to rent. Instantly the individual gave a total and asked for money for the full lease and deposit to be sent to his account to hold the dates. They sent their bank routing and account number as well as …
Rosa – Victim Location 93630 Total money lost $529.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was tricked into buying a MacBook Pro at a good price. I was told to go through a third party shipping company that releases the money to the seller only when I receive and accept it. I was told …
Sarah – Victim Location 13074 Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Romance Met on dating site and talked for a few days on the site, then asked if we could talk using the WhatsApp app. I agreed and within a few minutes, he asked for a picture. He asked if I was single, …
Martha – Victim Location 92595 Type of a scam Online Purchase I’m selling a used motorcycle on and received this email: Hello! I am interested in speaking with you. Please email me at – [email protected] – about your bike for sale. I am having a hard time with Craigslist and I have a few questions. …
Angel – Victim Location 27302 Total money lost $166 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered two pairs of shoes from Jordan on line on Friday, Nov 25th. Per their shipping instructions my order should have shipped in two business days. They requested my order number so that they could locate my merchandise. They …
Emily – Victim Location 77706 Total money lost $635 Type of a scam Tech Support im writing this on behalf of this customer without her knowledge and all the info are correct Im writing this on behalf of couple of thousand consumer who dont know about this company or dont know where to complain they …
Hilary – Victim Location 48895 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Had a listing on Craigslist for a Garland commercial range $300. Received email via Craiglist from a Jonathan Moss saying he was buying it and would mail me a check. I emailed back that it was cash-only or check on a local bank. …
Troy – Victim Location 84403 Type of a scam Tax Collection Person calls identified themselves as an IRS official gives a name and badge number. Tells you that you are being audited and you owe x amount of dollars , that a warrant has been put out for your arrest and all your holdings will …
Lauren – Victim Location 80501 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency This man Johnny Rivers called me looking for a family member. He stated that that family member w[censored]ding his clients collateral and his client wants it back. Stating he was not a debt collector. I asked for more information on who he was and …
Nathan – Victim Location 85704 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a text asking if I wanted to be a secret shopper for Wal-Mart. I received a cashier’s check from Pawtucket Credit Union for 1950.00 I was instructed to go to Walmart and purchase three $500.00 gift cards and scratch off the …
Micah – Victim Location 75025 Type of a scam Debt Collections This scam called my elderly father trying to get information about me with the threat of filing papers against me. Pamela – Victim Location 48195 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Debt Collections they call and say they will be sending out …
Lori – Victim Location 80211 Total money lost $1,081 Type of a scam Other I had got tricked into signing a contract and now they wont let me off the contract . I need help please they are a scam ,its all over the internet. They want me to pay more and try and ruin …
Jodi – Victim Location 03774 Total money lost $74.25 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company called me to discuss a phone bill from more than 15 years ago according to them and threatened civil lawsuit action if i did not make arrangements to pay the debt and generously waived half the due amount …
Omar – Victim Location 83301 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Said that you had sent in $5.00 for a pool and you had won $2.5 million. They asked my husband to tell me to call them back. They told my husband that all they needed was a bank account number. He did not give any …
Kevin – Victim Location 11211 Type of a scam Utility A woman came to our door twice today claiming to be a "supervisor" with a fake company "ESCO" (Which in reality stands for "Energy Supplying Company") associated with Con Edison and National Grid. She said she was sent to make sure that we were being …
Christina – Victim Location 99205 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan He is asking for a private investor to secure a diamond mind in Brazil.
Alisha – Victim Location 94517 Type of a scam Online Purchase Inquired on a boxer puppy for sale. I called on the cell phone. He answered but asked that I text him my email address and he then sent me some emails. They asked for wire transfer up front of $700 then he would book …
Gabriel – Victim Location 76302 Type of a scam Tech Support last night a message popped up on my computer message said it was from Microsoft office and gave a number to call said I have 49 minutes or my computer would crash and I called the number they said that he was tech support …
Frank – Victim Location 57342 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw listing on Facebook Market place for 2005 Honda Accord, $1500. Sent initial message via messenger and initial response asked for my email address to send more pictures and info. I gave my email address and immediately received this message: Hello, My 2005 Honda …
Curtis – Victim Location 60435 Total money lost $299 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased two dresses, received them and they were way too small. I contacted the seller by email because she has no phone or address listed. She sends the email back stating no refund or exchanges. So, basically I sent …
Micheal – Victim Location 30040 Total money lost $327 Type of a scam Online Purchase This guy posted an add about an iPhone X for $300 and when I talked to him he said I could pay over Facebook. I paid him and did overnight shipping and it’s been 2 days… his Facebook account is …
Jake – Victim Location 33157 Type of a scam Employment I initially applied for Customer Service position being advertised on a job posting website, however, I received an e-mail from a Mr.Freedom Walker this week on Monday 03/21/2016 telling me to contact him or Mr.Edwin Jordan. I have been in contact with Mr.Edwin Jordan for …
Sabrina – Type of a scam Employment I was contacted by this company when I applied for a job on a job boards website. Initially everything seemed legit as they sent me a questionairre and didn’t ask any personal info except references. However when they sent me a job offer without an interview I became …
Shannon – Victim Location 66441 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A GUY CONTACTED ME ON LETGO TO PURCHASE MY ITEMS. HE SENT ME A CHECK FOR OVER THE AMOUNT. HE TOLD ME TO TAKE MY PORTION OUT AND SEND THE REST VIA WALMART TO HIS SHIPPER. 3 DAYS LATER …
Mary – Victim Location 60656 Total money lost $49 Type of a scam Other I found out on line received no legitimate answer took my dog to the vet. They charged me $17 for that then7 days later they charged me a $32 membership fee which I did not apply for
Jacqueline – Victim Location 68858 Type of a scam Online Purchase They have puppies listed that are from other websites, and their reviews are all pulled from other sites as well. When we asked for a photo of a puppy with a specific item in the picture (to ensure if wasn’t a scam) they did …
Colleen – Victim Location 92672 Type of a scam Debt Collections I keep getting calls from 800 and 844 numbers with a recording stating a claim number. When I call it back it says I’ve taken out a payday loan that needs to be repaid immediately or I will be taken to court, They are …
Cameron – Victim Location 98125 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations When the call is answered it’s a pre-recorded message from someone having a problem with her headset and tells us that we stayed to one of their many resorts and want to offer you a great deal, and ask question forcing you to choose yes …
Levi – Victim Location 72921 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Individual identified himself as Justin from your service department. He says "can you hear me ok? Answered yes, then he says congratulations you have been selected to win" That’s when I hung up.
