Jesus – Type of a scam Tax Collection I received 2 calls on 11/20/2015 and 11/24/2015 from a "John Hall" of the IRS "concerning a criminal charge". My call display shown "unknown number" with an Ottawa number (613-817-3510) listed below that. The scammer never addressed me by my name and I was uncertain if the …
Lisa – Victim Location 60620 Type of a scam Rental I saw a home on Craigslist, and the rental property said $1100. For 3bdrm 3ba, so I reply asking does this home except section 8, and that I’m interested, they replied back yes. Now in the address it said $1100. And $800 move in deposit, …
Kathleen – Victim Location 53185 Total money lost $172.93 Type of a scam Other I have never authorized the company to charge my credit card and I now have 3 charges from them. I contacted them a few weeks ago when the first charge appeared and I was told I would be refunded within 7-10 …
Adrienne – Victim Location 13142 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This guy claims to be a mystery shopper company and he does send a check but I don’t have a bank account so I didn’t do anything anyways and they want you to deposit it and then spend a certain amount (in the …
Jose – Victim Location 31210 Type of a scam Tax Collection They told me this was their second attempt to contact me about Federal offense. Very threatening, saying there was a warrant for my arrest.
Bonnie – Victim Location 11421 Total money lost $93.21 Type of a scam Online Purchase An email was sent to me for a new product at a reduced rate. that rate was $4.36 come to find out that the product was really $95. After calling the representative i was told that it was my mistake …
Zachary – Type of a scam Employment I received an email from this “company’s” HR Manager “Jessica” stating that my resume on indeed.com matched an opening they had. The position seemed way too good to be true and the salary proposed was way higher then the industry standard. However, the grammar used in the email …
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Clinton – Victim Location 77346 Type of a scam Phishing Phone rang. Answer. The other person on the phone said "Hi this is the Sheriff Department is this Jessica Carlos" I said yes and the phone call was disconnected. Called back the number and it just says to leave a detail message of my name …
Angel – Victim Location 15218 Type of a scam Tech Support http://www.sumpremefree.com/ had her go to Logmein123.com code 58143 to remote acess Anysdesktop.com www.supremecontrol.com www.teamviewer.com
Kari – Victim Location 77611 Total money lost $2,900 Type of a scam Employment This was a supposed secret shopper job. I know people who have done this so I didn’t think anything of it. They sent me my first "task" and a check. The task was to "audit" the postal service so they wanted …
Jacqueline – Victim Location 21211 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received at call from 2035167978 and a voicemail was left that they were from "the process division and they have an order for 2 matters. that because they are unable to reach my by phone, they would be actively pursuing me at my …
Albert – Victim Location 78728 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Sent me Survey with a check of 2500 asking me to deposit into the bank and stated that I must purchase a Walmart gift card and send the code and receipt to them. I did my research and found that it may be …
Adrian – Victim Location 79414 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a phone call from the IRS that I owe money and they will have me arrested.
Jack – Victim Location 38111 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They have you rumoring a business that will not pay you for the promotion
Ana – Victim Location 06037 Type of a scam Identity Theft This web site asks you enter information to compare car and home insurances. Then you get none. they then call you to confirm your name and number. Then when you tell them you did not get the quotes they say (ok sorry we will …
Oscar – Victim Location 15059 Total money lost $3,200 Type of a scam Investment The consumer was contacted by phone by Elite Marketing and Sales 330 South Wells Ste. 212 Chicago IL 60606. Phone 312-340-0291 and email [email protected] They offered buyback consumers time share in Mexico. They set up the escrow to be held with …
Austin – Victim Location 92570 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Employment This company seems to be legitimate but is not ,they handle the hiring process very professional and even interview you ,to start of course they ask you to provide them with all your info including the ss# and copy of Dl …
Jon – Victim Location 12853 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order To start, I think I may have accidentally clicked on a link. I then received an email. One week later I received another emails telling me I would receive a certified check via USPS. That day, a check arrived.
Katelyn – Type of a scam Yellow Pages/Directories This place continues to send us invoices and "past due collection" etc. They pretend to be like yellow pages (same logo) We HAVE NOT asked for these services and continue to be harassed by them. They send invoices via mail but there is never a return address …
Tyrone – Victim Location 27260 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill We received a call from a very pushy sales rep who insisted on sending us a few samples from their company. We are a small operating hotel that declined the samples and simply told them that we only purchase locally in our city. …
Robin – Victim Location 78375 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Text for Job interview, data entry, Health care equipment. They send you a check for 2,900.00 that is a bad check to buy medical equipment. The website then leads you to Australia, OK
Paula – Victim Location 11214 Type of a scam Employment Imds lures you in with a high hourly pay and benifits, you dont think about it when you are no working. They send you a check to purchase materials, you make the deposit and the check is no good. Your account is frozen, then they …
Melanie – Victim Location 62298 Type of a scam Tax Collection They called threatening to turn me in if I didn’t give them all of my information and pay an amount claiming they are rhe IRS
Drew – Victim Location 75201 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I contacted "Irene" about her 2004 volkswagen beetle. She said that the car was sealed by eBay and ready to be delivered. I asked for more information about the car and for all the things I asked about, she said "It’s brand new, …
Barbara – Victim Location 19405 Type of a scam Debt Collections I got a voicemail from 610-275-2200 saying I owe money for a medical debt. When I called them back they asked what phone number had left me the voicemail. Then they gave me an account number and told me to go to their website …
Marisa – Victim Location 53224 Type of a scam Phishing A recorded voice said "This is (some business or something), can you hear me ok?" This happened at 1:52 p.m. today. I did not say yes or ok. Obviously it just happened so I don’t know if anything is going to come of it yet. …
Cindy – Victim Location 94117 Type of a scam Tax Collection Voicemail Transcription: “We are calling you from investigation Department of federal government we have just received notification regarding your tax filings from the headquarters of IRS which will get expired in next to working hours and once _?_?_?_?_ expired after that he will be …
Phillip – Victim Location 17815 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise well it started by text message, from MILLER LITE DRINK. 8/28/2018 received a check for $1900.00 was told to deposit it in my bank atm or something else. got the check in a envelope from a sex shop in los angeles. counterfeit check …
Alisha – Victim Location 29644 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Say I have 5,500,000,000 dollars on hold for me to claim.
Manuel – Victim Location 75149 Total money lost $156 Type of a scam Online Purchase Will sell you a product that is rigged to get your credit card info. Then perfom fradulent charges. Will lock you out accounts your data so you cant edit or delete your data. To the tune of $156.00, before i …
