Justin – Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Upon answering, you are immediately met by an automated message explaining that your business has been selected for a chance to receive a 250, 000 dollar loan (it states you have met their criteria). You are then put on hold for a moment, proceeded by an …
Christie – Victim Location 27529 Total money lost $3,500 Type of a scam Home Improvement One individual came to the house and inquired if any asphalt work was needed. Needing a bad dip at the end of the drive repaired I agreed. In about an hour, they came back and began spreading the asphalt over …
James – Victim Location 31303 Type of a scam Phishing im selling a vehicle for $3000 on craigslist and he sent email saying that my paypal account will be credited $3800 $3000 for vehicle, $700 for pickup fees that he wants me to send to a name and address via money gram and $100 for …
Armando – Victim Location 78596 Type of a scam Employment No face to face interview and refused to do so. Wanted W4 Form and my bank information upfront. Employer hiring process was bogus and the background check was based on name only. When I asked for a video chat interview, Laurel Riggs refused and when …
Leonard – Victim Location 97201 Total money lost $95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered the free trial advertised on my Instagram. At first not only did they just take my money for shipping but they never sent it out i immediately canceled the subscription, then they sent it out like 6 weeks later …
Carolyn – Victim Location 45323 Type of a scam Debt Collections This is a ‘yes’ phone scam where they later ask if you would like to pay a debt over the phone to avoid a court appearance.
Cara – Victim Location 21113 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Investment I’m a member of multiple work from home groups on Facebook. I saw a post in one of these groups promoting a way to earn Bitcoin from a guy named James John Robert. I commented on the post asking for more …
Ruben – Victim Location 29150 Type of a scam Identity Theft Claimed they were seeking to discuss a pending legal matter. Asked for parts of Social Security number in order to verify identity.
Roberto – Victim Location 12566 Total money lost $237.74 Type of a scam Online Purchase Jang Health Group company is advertising a free trial with shipping charges of $4.95 for their product of ReviveDerm as sponsored by Dr.Oz. The customer service confirmation email came through days after showing confirmation charges deducted from my banking account. …
Jimmy – Victim Location 94587 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Tech Support I was working in Internet when a message requested me to call immediately to customer service at a phone number I cannot remember because I have computer problems. I thought the message was from Microsoft and I called. A men …
Frank – Victim Location 20902 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Debt Collections Was contacted via phone and US Mail by J. Northland Group indicating I owed $500 dollars for an Advance Kash payday loan that occurred in 2010. God help us, paid them. They Never sent any requested file, documents, etc. Now …
Tina – Victim Location 86326 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase Scam ad on Facebook advertises brand name drone Mavic Air/Mavic Air (Fly More Combo) / Mavic Air Black for $40USD. Actual item retails for around $800. Scam ad website is BestMyTime.com, which no longer exists. Order placed on July 22, …
Walter – Victim Location 43055 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Received a telephone call on June 28, 2016 from individual claiming to be grandson, Shane (bad connection on call). Shane was in an accident and to call James Johnson 862 2394235. Called James Johnson and James Johnson stated grandson was in an accident and …
Brianna – Victim Location 80525 Total money lost $25.46 Type of a scam Online Purchase I had ordered their “very popular” custom jewelry and paid about $25.00 for a little custom bracelet from them. It has been about 4 months and I have not received the product and when I go to track my order …
Joel – Victim Location 41094 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I just received a call on 3-19-18 around 12pm from John Miller with American Dream Corporation. He said that I won 2.5 million and got an extra cash prize of $35,000. Then he started asking me which bank I got my money in, and was …
Sara – Victim Location 29229 Total money lost $1,275 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product He offers services but once you pay he does not provide any services
Stefanie – Victim Location 90034 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased this robotic vacuum and the product arrived completely non-functional. The company never answers their phone and their customer support email does not exist. One person responded with an address to send the product for repair and this address …
Victor – Victim Location 53129 Total money lost $99 Type of a scam Other I was online and a pop up for a free watch came on my computer for just filling out a 5 question survey. By filling out the survey and paying $5 shipping and handling fee. I received the watch and 2 …
Joseph – Victim Location 92241 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase Selling puppies that don’t exist.
Bobby – Victim Location 62702 Type of a scam Online Purchase I got unsolicited email from janis. Shes trying 2 sell pug she doesnt have. I believe Davie Berton (hawleypugshome) is behind this. He thought i was going 2 send him $1200.00on 3/6/18 for 2 pugs. He intended 2 take my $ n not give …
Jacob – Victim Location 96817 Type of a scam Rental They were offering incredibly low priced rentals via craigslist, instructing interested individuals to contact them by phone. Once you make contact by phone you’re instructed to email someone to proceed. Of course, the email you get in return is the usual bologna story – they …
Zachary – Victim Location 90255 Type of a scam Other I was texting with this guy that said he lost his wife and that needs to get rid of Jack Russell Terrier puppies. He will give them away free and I just have to pay carrier service $150 through nauticallogistics.com. This is the number I’m …
Tammy – Victim Location 27817 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Government Grant She sent information using of friends Facebook account telling me that they received and is enjoying the grant money its free this how You apply send request to Joyanne Anderson and then it went down hill
Phillip – Victim Location 46770 Type of a scam Other I am not sending him any money; however he is being quite persistent. He wanted to buy my truck on Craigslist for $22,000, but he "sent" me an invisible transfer for $24,450 along with some emails from "[email protected]" instructing me to send the extra $2450 …
Brett – Victim Location 53545 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange It reads: In 2009 , Mr D Richard came to our bank to engage in business discussions with our private banking division. He informed us that he had a financial portfolio of ($18.5M) Eighteen Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars, which he …
Cody – Victim Location 80903 Total money lost $44 Type of a scam Online Purchase Like the two complaints before, I ordered toys on December 19, and got the email that said they would let me know when it ships. I heard nothing. On December 26, and January 3, I emailed the support and asked …
Candace – Victim Location 84006 Type of a scam Phishing Chase [[email protected]] Undisclosed recipients: Dear Customer, There is a problem updating your acc ount state ment of the following month please update your online banking information by clicking on the link below. https://www.chase.com Sincerely © 2015 JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Stacey – Victim Location 53711 Type of a scam Tax Collection Scam Phone Number 2245920127, James Caston. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt. "Hi, my name is James Caston(?), and this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the United States Treasury, intending your serious attention. Ignoring this …
Tammy – Victim Location 45502 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare ROBO CALL – SCAM ATTEMPT to Say YES. Came from multiple numbers during the last 2 days (known). "This is Joe calling on a Recorded Line to see if you are getting your SS Disability Benefits (pause) CAN YOU HEAR ME HELLO HELLO" The La …
Natasha – Victim Location 99205 Type of a scam Credit Cards When I answered the call, an automated voice asked me to press 1 if I wanted to get a lower rate on my credit card. I knew it was a scam right away, but pressed 1 to see what I could find out. I …
