Dana – Victim Location 99163 Type of a scam Tech Support Caller claimed to be from company that fixed a computer problem for me 3 years ago and now going out of business. Need to check computer that everything is running before business closes. Had me turn on computer. From that point on he stated …
Ashlee – Victim Location 94404 Total money lost $3,500 Type of a scam Rental I was looking for a new place to move into after my lease ends and I see an amazing apartment in my current location that is downtown and was available for 1,689 and I was very excited for this location. The …
Jessie – Victim Location 23701 Total money lost $46.95 Type of a scam Employment I received an email that the US Postal Service was hiring and the email directed me to a website. The website made me put in my name and other info then told me a needed to pay for my application for …
Rebekah – Victim Location 27504 Type of a scam Romance I matched with someone named John Strickland. He convinced me to download the WhatsApp. I started noticing that he was quoting love poems and other things verbatim. I wanted to see him or hear him. He kept making excuses then he got very angry saying …
Kevin – Victim Location 97086 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Counterfeit Kate Spade wallet purchased on Topphatter online auction app by seller “Jimmy Fashionway”
Marc – Victim Location 44313 Total money lost $3,300 Type of a scam Romance On May 30, 2019, we started chatting on WeChat. He told me that he was chatting on the roof of the oil well for a month. He said that he received a big K death and went to work in the …
Brendan – Victim Location 11040 Total money lost $3,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase Craigslist ad for used pop up camper. Only accept amazon pay gift cards to secure payment they escrow account. Emailed pics and texts to confirm item for sale and delivery date. Once funds were confirmed sent, no more responses to …
Eddie – Victim Location 39662 Total money lost $96 Type of a scam Online Purchase Had seen a great deal online for a cordless tool kit just under a $100. Yes I know too good to be true. They have responded and sent me a tracking number and link but the tracking shows me nothing …
Devin – Victim Location 77057 Type of a scam Employment I received the following email, on my job posting and not sure if it is a scam? as it asked for personal information. I did not reply nor will but have attached for your review. Jason Richardson 8:25 AM (2 hours ago) to me Dear …
Megan – Victim Location 43068 Type of a scam Debt Collections 7.13.18 voice mail message saying : "My name is David Cooper and I’m calling from Jenkins Law Group". He went on to say there is a court summons and I’ve been notified. I called the number back. I talked to "David Cooper". He had …
Shanna – Victim Location 31093 Type of a scam Employment This individual Dedrick Middleton was to be an HR Manager for the company Allecra Therapeutics. Offered me a job as an work at home Administrative Clerk. Offering to pay $22.95 a hr for training for a week. Regular pay would be $27.95 after training. My …
Theresa – Total money lost $4,400 Type of a scam Home Improvement Chris Paton’s business CPR Roofing and his partner Joseph Dubbin – Dubbin’s Renovations from Midland/Penetanguishene Ontario are misleading, crooks! Deposit of $4400.00 for vinyl siding was given to them November 26th, 2018 as per their request. After inquiring I found out the siding …
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Shana – Victim Location 60451 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from Lori from Jeffrey Sarah and Associates, stating they are taking legal actions against me on a payday loan that I never took out. When they provide me that address they had I haven’t lived at the address since I …
Ross – Victim Location 14201 Type of a scam Employment On Tuesday, January 8th, 2019, I was contacted by Mrs. Bailey, Human Resources employed from Jim Afler Construction Company, offering me a data entry/bookkeeping job that i was suppose to do out of my home. I was asked to down load "Hang Out" that is …
Samuel – Victim Location 39767 Type of a scam Government Grant I received a phone call stating I had won a grant of $9000.00 wouldn’t have to pay back. and I could use it on anything. They said I would need to register with Federal Reserve Bank and get a ID #. Then they told …
Janet – Victim Location 90888 Type of a scam Rental Person is Jeffrey advertising a townhouse for rent but when I research it the house is actually for sale. Jeff asks for applications that include social security, with fees, and a $1750 deposit. He gives you the codes right away to see the house and …
Paul – Victim Location 55434 Total money lost $208.68 Type of a scam Online Purchase It’s all lies!!! First off, I never received a confirmation email that my order for the so called free trail went through. I used the product for a week, but ended up being allergic to it. When I called to …
Chad – Victim Location 38183 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order January 15th, 2019 8:03am I received an email employment offer from a job add I applied to on a registered and legal job site glassjobs.com for a mystery shopper’s position through The Mystery Shopper Team email address: [email protected] Manager …
Dale – Victim Location 92055 Type of a scam Romance Scammer posed as a lover on dating website, and asked me to show myself naked. The scammer then told me he will leak my pictures online and spread to my friends and family. Scammer used a fake woman to seduce me.
Johnny – Victim Location 77433 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Investment Scammer aledges to be able to convert $100’s of USD to $1000’s in minutes by investing it with the International Finance Corporation/ World Bank. They first ask for a small amount or any amount willing to be converted. The more you …
Bryce – Victim Location 38104 Type of a scam Employment Scam from our career services involving a "Jeff Construction". They send you a fraudulent check in the mail to make you commit a crime so your bank account is frozen. Email reads: "Subject: We are hiring (Work and Study) We are looking for a Personal …
Shawn – Victim Location 78130 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase The person named Mike Zee is currently running a scam on Facebook called Tiny Pomeranian puppies for sale.
Raul – Victim Location 91790 Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Employment They have a fake position open where you get to accept the money from a buyer and transfer it to the seller through paypal. They will ask you to do it as a personal transfer and once everything is done, buyer …
Micheal – Victim Location 07009 Type of a scam Employment Address appears to be as a recruiter, then instructs you to a Mr Alexander M Scott using all Hangouts. They put you through a Google Hangout Interview and say you are hired. They ask for your Bank Account Information saying that they will wire you …
Jamie – Victim Location 33023 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a watch from this site and they tell u only certain way to pay is google wallet and they will Email u the tracking number of your product. After days go by no tracking number was ever sent …
Brittney – Victim Location 64635 Total money lost $4.95 Type of a scam Other Took 4.95 out of my bank with no authrozation. Then refuses to cancel so called service and refund money without me sending my Drivers licsense.
Nikki – Victim Location 37411 Type of a scam Employment This company contacted me with an employment opportunity. Work from home until they have their branch set up locally. I would have an online supervisor to give me instructions as how to do my job. Asked me to open Hangout to communicate with them. Asked …
Audrey – Victim Location 75228 Type of a scam Phishing "can you hear me?" scam
Holly – Victim Location 19406 Type of a scam Online Purchase Bait and switch. Company will advertise sales of products, when you order they send email saying there "is an error" with your order and to call them. Then they try to upsell (bait and switch) you. If you say no, they put your order …
Barry – Victim Location 85308 Type of a scam Phishing Citizen informed BBB that she received a yellow post card from an unknown individual which states "Third Notice". Citizen notes she never received a first or second notice. It goes on to say "he" needed to speak with her immediately regarding her property and it …
