Patricia – Victim Location 77028 Type of a scam Utility RECEIVED CALL AROUND 11:00 AM. PERSON REPRESENTING CENTERPOINT. THEY SAID OUR GAS BILL WAS PAST DUE AND NEEDED PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY FOR $300.00 OR IT WILL BE DISCONNECTED. ACCT. PERSON ARGUE WITH WHAT WE SAW IN OUR ACCT. SOFTWARE THE CHECK WERE CLEAR BY OUR BANK. …
Lauren – Have also received the above mentioned research opportunity with the instructions from Katy Leach at IPSOS advising me to buy 2 apple gift cards for $1300.00 with the 2 checks provided of $1490.00 each keeping $330.00 for myself. The checks are titled Bank of Newport but they don’t check out. It says to …
Erin – Victim Location 28226 Type of a scam Tech Support Got call saying that were with Microsoft and that i needed an update and I allowed them on to my computer then they hacked my bank account now I owe my bank
Douglas – Victim Location 18708 Type of a scam Tech Support I was searching recipes on Saturday July 13, 2019 when a message popped up on my computer. Warning!! Warning!! Your computer has been compromised!! Call this number immediately!! 1-800-951-8309 so I did. The man identified himself as Mac Technician team representative. He said that …
Rachael – Victim Location 77478 Type of a scam Online Purchase I received an email claiming I had sent a payment for $134.90 through paypal to PrivateNetwork VPN. The email asked if it was not me to click on the link provided to dispute the transaction. This was not me, and I would never click …
Kate – Victim Location 80019 Type of a scam Phishing Received a post card saying that I needed to call this number for a package delivery. Kari – Victim Location 92503 Type of a scam Other Mail said I had a package to be delivered when I called the number and gave her my reference …
Deanna – Victim Location 10065 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase A name by the name of Elvis is trying to say he is a bulldog adoption service and providing less than normal priced puppies in the Houston area. He says he offers free shipping, accepts Zelle, but doesn’t know how …
George – Victim Location 44134 Type of a scam Other A customer of our client’s received a letter via United States Postal Service that was made to look as if sent from CBIZ, Inc and a CBIZ, Inc. employee named John Fleischer. The letter asks the customer to enroll in a “mystery shopper” program. The …
Amy – Victim Location 90066 Total money lost $15.95 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Hello Better Business Bureau, I ordered a skirt from this website. https://ilovefloral.com/ I clicked on a targeted ad on Facebook. I’m lucky that I only spent $15.95. It has been two months. I’ve reached out via email, no response, and …
Arthur – Victim Location 78704 Total money lost $1,345 Type of a scam Online Purchase Can’t remember if I received an email or found the certification course online (believe it was an email marketing campaign), which is how I initially found out about Imparture Ltd. They had a web page that mimicked TripAdvisor, so I …
Theodore – Victim Location 84123 Total money lost $2,800 Type of a scam Credit Cards A user on the site chatted that he was with Billing Support for the site and that the credit card used was fraudulent. They redirected to texting and there said the police were waiting to arrest the victim if he …
Kathleen – Victim Location 20155 Total money lost $780 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking to buy a kitten for companionship and this website was the first to pop up and seemed legit at the time. FEB 1-3 2020 was in email contact with the person selling kittens, they said they were …
Virginia – Victim Location 33572 Total money lost $51.97 Type of a scam Online Purchase Merchandise comes from China (takes 2+ months). I needed to return the items & could not get ANYBODY (Icycreamyy, their 2nd party billing co, or PayPal) to give me a return address to ship merchandise back. IcyCreamyy waits to reply …
Jenny – Victim Location 80128 Type of a scam Phishing My mother was contacted via phone by a recorded message purporting to be an Apple security alert. They have called continuously over 5 times. When she picked up, a recorded, monotone voice explained how there may have been unauthorized access to her apple account. The …
Justin – Victim Location 92586 Type of a scam Phishing Received a call, caller said that my IP address was hacked and the information could be used to commit banking fraud, said I didn’t do any banking on line, she then asked if I could here her, I said yes and she hung up
Rebecca – Victim Location 49107 Type of a scam Employment I filled out an app. Advertising Wal-Mart secret shopper job..making 500.00 every shopping experience..A week later I received a check for 2600.00 and instructions two purchase two visa Wal-Mart brand at two different stores near me…etc..
Amber – Victim Location 70448 Type of a scam Other I received a call saying that I needed to cancel my subscription to Microsoft internet security or I would be charged $299, which will be automatically deducted from my checking account. I returned the call and was told that I had to cancel online. I …
Denise – Victim Location 06254 Total money lost $700 Type of a scam Credit Cards booking.com need to do some refaund for me $350 then they give me that number and told me to call when I call them kevin said I can’t refaund that $350 until you don’t buy me a gift card worth …
Christy – Victim Location 27284 Type of a scam Tech Support Good day, Below is an email I have received 4 times from this company and I have called twice to have them remove me from the correspondence with no success. It is not a service I ever subscribed to. Not that it matters but …
Caitlin – Victim Location 77008 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a call from a person claiming that there was an order to disconnect electrical services at my address due to unpaid electrical bill and they asked an amount of $295.00 be paid so service would not be interrupted.The person spoke in Spanish and …
Justin – Victim Location 02492 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from a 208 number (deleted and blocked the number so I am unable to report the number) asking for my address or PIN for verification without even stating who they were first. I asked who was calling and the man …
Oscar – Victim Location 04344 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from Eardley Choroski ([email protected]) on 7/8/19 inviting me for a job interview for a Data Entry/Administrative Coordinator/Administrative Specialist/Administrative Assistant and Customer Service Position at Medtep Inc. The email explained that I needed to contact Medtep’s hiring manager through Google Hangout & …
Maggie – Victim Location 99156 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Caller trying to promote some kind of medical testing. Says it is supported by our insurance. For several weeks they call at least a couple times per day. Other phone numbers used are 253-244-9757 and 206-224-0125 and 253-321-8092
Joanna – Victim Location 06511 Total money lost $12,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Had an idea about a mobile game and needed a company who wouldn’t charge me much but could deliver a nice bang for my buck so I evaluated a few options and found about ITR they showed me a few …
James – Victim Location 93722 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Erica called from 385-249-1893. Said she was with IMS, Internet Marketing Company. Asked for a call back number which was provided as 800-380-4438. She informed that they are introducing the company to the area of Fresno Ca. They are offering a three night stay at …
Sophia – Victim Location 06461 Total money lost $23,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I found myself in the opportunity of a bussines deal, it was regarding opening a small callcenter for bussiness around the comunity, so i found myself in the need of a company who could provide mi with guidance and who …
Kevin – Victim Location 77505 Type of a scam Phishing I received a call at 3:04 pm on January 16, 2020, from the number (877+244-9686) listed above–the source of which is unknown to me. A man left a voice message, which I thought for sure was a scammer. "For a federal criminal offense, this is …
Amber – Victim Location 30350 Type of a scam Phishing A computer voice-message that said: “From all four departments IRS, DEA, FBI, NSA, when you get this message call back our department number before we begin with the legal proceedings at 678-224-9828… I repeat 678-224-9828 thank you…”
Grant – Victim Location 60430 Type of a scam Home Improvement I received a call on my cell from Ricky Ramirez of Illinois One (roofing). He had my husbands name and our home address. We have been looking for a roofer so I did not initially think there was concern. I set up an appointment …
Abigail – Victim Location 97444 Type of a scam Phishing I recieved several texts in a matter of a few minutes telling me to stop sending texts to them. total of 19 people got them. I did not send them they are coming from Indylend of oakland california. They somehow hacked my number and sent …
