Neil – Victim Location 30349 Type of a scam Debt Collections I got a call from a private number that left a msg indicating that they were trying to serve me papers. They left the above number to call back claiming to be JR AND ASSOCIATIES which when you call they answer jacob rossi associates …
Gregory – Victim Location 01960 Type of a scam Home Improvement Two men pulled up to my driveway and asked if I was looking to get it seal coated. He said he could do it on the spot and cheaper then most companies. I told him I would take his card but I did not …
Hannah – Victim Location 65441 Total money lost $560 Type of a scam Online Purchase E-Bay purchaser (*** ***) talked me into shipping the product I sold on E-Bay to "her niece in Arkansas" he/she sent me what seemed legit at the time a very good reason why I should send the item without payment …
Adrienne – Victim Location 37804 Type of a scam Other They said I won 5.5 million dollars through Publishers Clearing House. I need to send them a $2500 fee to receive the money.
Susan – Victim Location 72712 Total money lost $199.99 Type of a scam Tech Support My son was playing a game online why the alert popped up saying computer was infected with a zeus virus and computer was locked, screen notified us to call 888 number for JC IT services who informed me my computer …
Alejandro – Victim Location 84065 Type of a scam Charity —–Original Message—– From: Charity Donation [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2017 2:55 AM To: Recipients Subject: Re: paying it forward Service to others seems the only intelligent choice for the use of wealth. If you have received this letter, You are part of the 5 …
Darryl – Victim Location 33826 Type of a scam Debt Collections I answered phone call from Chase Matthews with who represents JD Marketing via Regions Mitigation. His phn# is 855-771-8042. He says I owe $971.28 that must be paid by Tuesday (12/01/15). However, if I pay immediately, I only have to pay $510.00! If I …
Melinda – Victim Location 70115 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a letter and a check for $2,420.00 to be deposited in my bank. The letter stated I was selected as a Mystery Shopper and to purchase Wal-Mart gift cards, complete a survey, send pictures of the gift card numbers and pin …
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Jacquelyn – Victim Location 95757 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order on etizolabusa.nl and sent payment in the form of bitcoin to the given address. I started getting concerned when the status of my purchase wasn’t updated from payment pending after I had confirmed the payment had …
Carlos – Victim Location 29376 Type of a scam Debt Collections Jack Clark who claims to be a mediator for a James, Baker and associates, had a unknown male leave a voice message about criminal charges filed against me. I was instructed to immediately call an 877 number for information to stop the proceedings. When …
Jason – Victim Location 15120 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Tech Support Victim called "Webroot Security" at phone 1-866-254-8400 and they transferred him to their technical unit "JP Tech Solutions, Inc." He doesn’t know the address for either company. He spoke with a "Jeff Cooper" who he allowed to clean out his …
Albert – Victim Location 27284 Type of a scam Tax Collection He was notifying me that I had a warrant out on me about back taxes.
Wayne – Victim Location 83731 Type of a scam Tax Collection My dad received a phone call one day and did not answer it. On returning the phone call the next day, a person claiming to be "Officer Jack Louis" informed me of an outstanding balance in regards to the IRS. Immediately, the conversation was …
Joanna – Victim Location 60053 Total money lost $42.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase This is a fake website that steals your credit card information. It has a fake address, fake phone number, and takes your credit card information, but never sends out any products.
Eddie – Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill This ‘company’ keeps sending us faxes telling us of Past Due monies owed. We don’t use them, nor have we heard of them. Others seem to be having the same issues. Please be warned. Crystal – Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Our business received …
Katrina – Victim Location 53719 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I put an item for sale on Craigslist. Someone reached out to me from a weird area code (told me they just moved) and wanted to buy the item. Asked if I would accept a certified check. I said yes, planning to meet …
Alisha – Victim Location 97123 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Tech Support Jack Wilson contacted victim using phone numbers 1-877-203-3850 and 1-908-333-5096 advising that his Windows subscription was expiring and he had been hacked many times he needed to pay $400 to have services performed on his computer. Jack asked victim to …
Linda – Type of a scam Rental I inquired about a rental and sent an email. A few days later i received this reply: Hello, The 2 br/2 ba condo from 66 Falby court, ajax ON is still available. As you saw in the pictures it is in excellent condition, very clean and well kept. …
Courtney – Victim Location 10023 Type of a scam Debt Collections My husband was called on his cell phone, told there was a judgement against him, given the 844 506 1287 number, and a case number. The individual I reached, Malcolm Brown, told us there was an outstanding debt with Verizon from an account held …
Kelsey – Victim Location 08094 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange This a copy of the letter I received, it did not go into the spam folder. I am Attorney Mr. James Jefferson; I have an urgent and very profitable business proposition for you that should be handled with extreme confidentiality. SUBJECT: A deceased …
Shana – Victim Location 08054 Type of a scam Employment I was looking for work from home opportunities and answered an ad that was on Google Job Ads for a company under the name of Jackson National Life Insurance Company and the person gave the name of Jennifer Godbold. I received a text asking if …
Melinda – Victim Location 72415 Type of a scam Phishing I answered the phone. They asked if this was Mr. Ludwig. I said "yes". They said "ok" and hung up.
Diane – Victim Location 94544 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order They sent me a fake cashier’s check totaling $2,350
Patricia – Victim Location 89178 Type of a scam Romance Contacted by messenger in 6 weeks he states he loves me and wants to leave Syria request I send a hardship letter for early release so he can see me which I did this request cost for administration fee 25,000 which I did not send
Christopher – Victim Location 98028 Type of a scam Employment I have been job searching using Indeed.com and was contacted via email by Joylux Inc. to directly provide my resume and cover letter. It did so and received a return email from Colette Courtion saying I didn’t get an opportunity to interview but would I …
Brett – Victim Location 34711 Total money lost $50.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase They say in the website you have 30 minutes to by the product for a low price and that there’s only a few left. I bought the product for 50.99 to then find out that people are complaining about never …
Rebecca – Victim Location 74601 Type of a scam Identity Theft There scammers that charge my account $480 and tried to open a digital wallet.
Dawn – Victim Location 32601 Type of a scam Employment Suspicious email offering a private assistant job that pays $450 a week for 4 hours of work a week. Offering advance payment and asking to make purchases.
Alana – Victim Location 92021 Type of a scam Romance This person contacted me claiming to be Janet Johnson on Instagram. I was suspicious from the beginning and they asked me to download WhatsApp to message me. All of the photos on the account were the same person but were all posted 2 days ago …
Larry – Victim Location 70763 Total money lost $44.78 Type of a scam Online Purchase They are a fake website and are taking peoples money, without shipping the products.
