Lauren – Victim Location 53705 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes elderly parents called a number of times, asking for various amounts of money orders to be sent in exchange for a "prize". I was able to call back one of the numbers in which a gentleman answered teh line, I asked him to cease calling, …
Lindsay – Victim Location 22553 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Just had a second phone call from this company, They claim to offer "vouchers" in the amount of $500 as a thank you for a magazine subscription. I was informed that I won a Visa gift card. During the second call I asked if the …
Chase – Victim Location 44110 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan James Hatfield Private Funding lender. Said he was licensed but license belongs to different company. Can’t find that he is BBB approved. Loan docs are fake. Paid 250.00 for loan of 25000.00. Found I am not the only one. …
Wesley – Victim Location 01033 Type of a scam Phishing We have received more emails regarding the truck we have for sale, which is listed on craigslist. Here’s all the emails from the scammer(s): Husband would love it! What’s your email where he can contact you? 6/6/2019 4:07:48 PM This email was from an Elisabeth, …
Cara – Victim Location 54220 Type of a scam Debt Collections I was called by Allied Delivery Service and given the above referenced phone number and a reference number and told to call the number to get more information about delivery of documents. When I called the number the person answered saying "Corporate Offices Answering …
Tanya – Victim Location 26690 Type of a scam Tax Collection I had a call telling me that I have a warrant for my arrest for social security and that I have to call back if I didn’t know I’ll be immediately arrested
Dustin – Victim Location 44624 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Applied online for a personal loan for bad credit. Was told approved for 5000.then was told to go to a dollar tree store to get a card to verify I had the first payment available b4 they would put the money in my …
Nicholas – Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase Free Beagle asking for money for paper transfer and shipping to safeway logistic international shipping for extra money paid owner $275.00 for papers and another $225 all in Google play cards texted to them. After email conformation of shipping asking for another $2000.00 …
Katie – Victim Location 23225 Type of a scam Employment Received e-mail stating that me resume was reviewed and that I needed to contact [email protected] to start an interview. I went to the site and was told to open a Hangouts accounts for the interview. This was for a work at home customer service position. …
Valerie – Victim Location 33157 Type of a scam Employment I received and email from this company stating that I can make $10,000 a month. I called that number and the guy wanted me to send an email from my personal email. I gave him a fake name. I looked up the number online and …
Justin – Victim Location 54130 Total money lost $174 Type of a scam Online Purchase My daughter was scammed by this company. No contact info. such as phone number and address. If you have a concern/issue you can only email company. No tracking info. Nothing. I emailed this company letting them know that they stole …
Suzanne – Victim Location 89104 Type of a scam Other This individual contacted my business, asking for a "flashmob" like dance for a wedding. Hello How’re you doing today and hope you doing great?My name is Jorge, I am addressing you because I got your information online for Dance Classes and i’m sure in best …
Sharon – Victim Location 01201 Type of a scam Utility He came to my house showing "Eversourse Energy Paperwork and his ID on his phone and said he would like to review our electric bill because he was informed that we were paying higher than normal for our electricity and he could fix it so …
Katie – Victim Location 29501 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Home Improvement I came in conduct with Jose Santiago on a site called Nextdoor. There was a post from a man i knew that described Jose as a "jack of all trades". There were also other people who commented on the good …
Vincent – Victim Location 44221 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Ok I had a phone call this morning an a guy said I won 21/2million dollars & a BMW an he asked me what color I wanted the car to be so I said Blue, Even though I know it’s a scam I played along …
Audrey – Victim Location 92620 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A user on Sittercity.com named "Joseph ***" was looking for a "Qualify Nanny" for his 2-year-old toddler son, saying that his family was coming to Irvine, CA on assignment from his job in Sweden. His post, listed on 5/14/19, …
Meagan – Victim Location 55306 Type of a scam Other Call came in around 12:30pm CT on 5/22 to my cell phone. Caller identified themselves as "Jordan" from "NVidia". It was a bit hard to hear as there was significant noise in the background. The caller asked me to confirm if my was correct. I …
Lisa – Type of a scam Employment We appreciate your interest in Jovenes Staffing Inc. You fit the Online Service Manager position. I have attached an employment contract to this letter, which must be carefully read. You need to print this document, fill it out and sign it by hand if you agree to the …
Carmen – Victim Location 21601 Type of a scam Debt Collections I need to call to prevent legal action.
Kayla – Victim Location 34465 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company claims to be in the business of bidding on seized items from gov. agencies, irs, banks, and various other places where there is non payment. They claim to only bid on high end items in good shape, such as boats , motor …
Michael – Victim Location 84057 Total money lost $150 Type of a scam Tech Support This is a eletronical device that is a fraudulent abuse attack to resource. I went ahead and contacted the office of bbb for the past recent years that this is a treatment that consist every week. This being held poorly …
Carl – Victim Location 53916 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order i received a check and letter by ups to secret shop walmart and buy 6 gift cards. then to scratch off numbers on back and send pictures of them to this number he gave me. my fiance called the bank "the Rogue Credit …
Aimee – Victim Location 46013 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Was sent a check for a person to come put a sticker on my vehicle to advertise for Jolt Cola Angela – Victim Location 48386 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was sent a text message to my phone inquiring about …
Abby – Type of a scam Employment This is the email I received from them. I will not be working for them. Will not accept any e-transfer from them. On Jun 25, 2019, at 12:50 PM, Brandy Blunden wrote: Congratulations! Now you can start the probation period for the Online Service Manager position. We have …
Ana – Victim Location 27107 Type of a scam Other have vehicle listed for sale online…scammer said they live 1 hour 45 minutes away and will give me asking price for vehicle but I must provide a Detail VIN report on vehicle. They provided me a link to a website I had never heard of. …
Molly – Victim Location 78413 Type of a scam Phishing Received "friendly" greeting to view porn photos and participate in neighborhood activity if interested. It arrived on a group cell phone text. I checked the phone numbers on group and no one was on my contacts. After 3 days, no one had responded and I …
Steve – Victim Location 77706 Type of a scam Identity Theft The scammer contacted me that I was approved for a 1,000 $ loan. I asked him how and he started talking very fast and professional as if he was reading guidelines. Then he asked for my last 4 of my social and he already …
Sergio – Type of a scam Employment On June 10, 2019, I got an email for a lady named Brandy. She asked if I was interested in working full rim or part time as an online services manager. I have never heard of them and that position before. I asked for more information and this …
Carlos – Victim Location 76201 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Employment I was on indeed and I had applied for an "Office Assistant" position. A few days later I received an email from this man named Jason Ferguson who told me that he was an independent real estate attorney. He said I …
Troy – Victim Location 33411 Total money lost $6,855 Type of a scam Home Improvement This guy Carlos came and gave me a quote about work that needed to be done in my home and told me it will take 3 to 4 weeks to complete the job. I gave him a deposit of $3428, …
