Lydia – Victim Location 44012 Type of a scam Phishing I received a message from John Wilson on my answering machine. Company name is JCIT Solution. He stated subscription of $399 is pending unless I cancel within 24 hours. To cancel call this number 209-787-7691 Need to call within 48 hours to cancel. I did …
Natalie – May 02, 2020 Victim Location 48223 Total money lost $3,800 Type of a scam Home Improvement I was doing yard work when an SUV stopped by and mentioned they had leftover material and could patch up my porch. They told me it was $1.89 per pound. I asked how long it would take …
Meghan – Apr 29, 2020 Victim Location 21530 Total money lost $750 Type of a scam Other I spoke with this person From King Charles Empire about purchasing a dog named MIMI. I mentioned to him how I was afraid of getting scammed because I almost got scammed from another site but actually found out …
Jeffery – Victim Location 29588 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Look out for Jeff *** and Melissa ***. They would start a project and not finish. They steal from your property. He is abusive to the client. Do not use this company.
Emily – Mar 16, 2020 Victim Location 27502 Total money lost $180 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This company sends you a free sample then charges you a monthly subscription. When you call to cancel subscription they will not refund your money for products not received. They go by several names: JW Detox, LLC, JW …
Carla – May 22, 2020 Victim Location 22408 Type of a scam Phishing Fake inheritance. We received 3 faxes so far offering to "split" a $10,820,000 inheritance
Devin – Victim Location 60510 Total money lost $3,450 Type of a scam Moving I’m currently being scammed by JKKK Movers License #: 008825928C. When they showed up they were less the amount of people needed for the job, they didn’t have enough space as requested, and ended up charging me more than what was …
Hillary – Victim Location 38320 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Pretended to need a administrative assistant and sent a fake check to my account
Alan – May 05, 2020 Scammer’s phone 9156718511 Scammer’s website Craigslist East Texas puppies Scammer’s address 6500 Eagle ridge dr El Paso, Texas 79912 Country United States Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Initial means of contact Not applicable I was told I was getting an English bulldog (from Craigslist) and I send a …
Cynthia – Feb 27, 2020 Victim Location 23836 Type of a scam Phishing A female called me from phone number 804-912-5983. She asked me for my name and then she asked if I attended Hope (a local church) and that she saw my name on the website. Afterward she disconnected the call. When I tried …
Karl – Victim Location 29070 Total money lost $3,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase After purchasing female Shih Tsu for $650 puppy was given to shipper. Once at the airport we were emailed by shipper Express Pet Shipping requiring $850 for a special crate and then few hours later $1500 for pet travel insurance …
April – Apr 29, 2020 Victim Location 65462 Total money lost $36.87 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Joliea.com their website went down as soon as I purchased shoes from them. The website looks like it is from the U.S.A. But it is not, they are actually out of China. They are advertising shoes or …
Bradley – Mar 17, 2020 Victim Location 91104 Total money lost $102.29 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered 2 bottles of a health product. The product didn’t work I was willing to pay for it. The they charged 2 more times but didn’t ship me any product and then refused to refund me …
Raul – Victim Location 78645 Type of a scam Phishing Rose, Joselyn & Adam were the scammers I got. They called and when I called them back and said…. So you’re scamming people on car warranties they already have & CLICK… she hung up on me. I called back many times & each call the …
Katelyn – Apr 15, 2020 Victim Location 65233 Total money lost $5,500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This man "John Macleod" was pretending to be a buyer from MN for my motorcycle (20200325). He sent a check via FedEx in the amount of $6000 (20200401). He then proceeded to say the movers where …
Michelle – May 12, 2020 Victim Location 33024 Total money lost $750 Type of a scam Online Purchase I posted on Face book I was looking for a Basset hound puppy in my area. I was contacted via Messenger from Mbah,John.Face book account name. Aka John Nelson. he stated he was in Tampa and had …
Marc – Victim Location 15531 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Amanda *** sent my elderly father who is 74, a first class Priority One day mail through the United States Postal Service, a several thousand dollar money order and was to open a savings account and deposit the money order. My father became enrage …
Ronald – Apr 19, 2020 Victim Location 92054 Type of a scam Phishing Hi ****, I trust you having a nice day! Here is the info: Name: Johnson Walters. Address: 5 Crestview Ct, Montclair, NJ 07042. Business name: Johnson & Sons Quality Agriculture Products. ****, i will need a little assistance from you! Send an …
Jamie – Victim Location 10956 Type of a scam Employment Talked with a "representative" of the company, told me the company will send a check to build an office space. I received a fraudulent check from a different company name. Check was fake I told the "representative" and they ghosted me. Chat and interview process …
Monique – Feb 26, 2020 Victim Location 30349 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief Saw James Hunts advertisement on Instagram initially then on TV sister circle, and I was referred by a friend. He had a special of $350 for credit repair where he guarantees credit repair. He guarantees student …
Molly – May 11, 2020 Victim Location 28712 Type of a scam Rental I found the scammer on Roomster.com they were trying to rent out a house for sale on Zillow. Com the address is * ******** ****** Asheville, NC. I never spoke to them in person, just text. They said they would rent a room …
Cameron – Victim Location 44012 Type of a scam Phishing I wanted to report a phone call I just received. It said I am going to receive a charge of $399 unless I call them back within forty eight hours. It said you have not renewed. The message was on my answering machine. Company called …
Mandy – Victim Location 49418 Type of a scam Debt Collections I typically don’t put any legwork into scams, but this one was unique. It first started out by receiving a call from a blocked number that notified me that I was late to a court hearing in my county (they stated my actual county.) …
John – Apr 23, 2020 Victim Location 66106 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Received a phone call saying that I won 5.5 million and some type of 2020 Lincoln vehicle from a lottery sweepstakes that I had entered. I didn’t think to get in the ScamPulse.com website to check about it out to see if …
Brenda – May 03, 2020 Victim Location 54229 Total money lost $38.87 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I answered an ad for shoes. The ad stated that they give great support. The pictures in the ad make the shoes look great. The shoes took 3 months to get. They stunk like oil. The soles …
Zachary – Apr 18, 2020 Victim Location 35055 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was told about the position from someone on FB. Data Entry work from home $18/hour, josoft technologies. I did my interview through google hangouts and was hired. Was told I would receive a check to purchase my work materials. …
Felicia – Apr 22, 2020 Victim Location 06770 Type of a scam Employment I initially received a text from someone claiming to have gotten my resume from Indeed (I had been applying to jobs on Indeed, so at first I thought it was legit). The person identified themself as Catherine Cheatham from Johnson Controls. She …
Fernando – Apr 25, 2020 Type of a scam Online Purchase We are currently selling our vehicle on Craigslist Vancouver and were contacted by a potential buyer asking us to purchase a title fax through a specific website. The seller explained that their lien officer would not approve their loan unless they had a title …
Alex – Apr 27, 2020 Victim Location 41015 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order These people tell you that you’re hired as a Administrative Assistant working from home. Pays $25/hour while in Training and $30/hour. They get you to communicate to them through a messaging App. Mine was the Telegram …
Jeffery – Jun 29, 2020 Victim Location 63108 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase I searched for a yorkie puppy. I found Joycuties that was suppose to be in Atlanta that wanted your name and number for call back. It also had pictures of puppies and I picked the one I …
