Stacey – Victim Location 45681 Total money lost $199.78 Type of a scam Online Purchase The company, Internet Superstore, used a popup on my computer. The popup asked me to fill out a survey. Upon completion of the survey I would receive a free watch. After I received the watch I began to get charges …
Tyler – Victim Location 27208 Total money lost $1,007.25 Type of a scam Debt Collections Stating that I owe a loan back in 2009 from a payday loan company. Unfortunately I did use this company and default on it. But did pay back in full with interest. Did have my paid in full letter. This …
Dale – Victim Location 75670 Type of a scam Other Website says it’s a "scam". They wanted to speak to her husband same day for $$$ (no amount) to clear matters up. He wasn’t available. He also asked for husband’s last 4 digits on his SS#. She didn’t give him that info. Caller eventually hung …
Isaac – Victim Location 35903 Type of a scam Government Grant This number texts me and offers me a grant. That is free, don’t have to pay taxes or pay back. But I had to give them 400 to get 15,000 or 500 to get 30,000 or 700 to get 50,000
Sierra – Victim Location 78744 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call about a legal matter against me. I called and was immediately connected to a person by the name of Karen. She talked very fast and did not want me in interrupt her with any questions. I insisted that she slow …
Ronnie – Victim Location 49508 Type of a scam Tech Support They call up and tell me someone is getting into my computer and collecting personal information and i need to pay them to take it off my computer. They say its a yearly membership. They also said they work for Microsoft windows and they …
Stephanie – Victim Location 76308 Type of a scam Phishing A recorded message was left in my voicemail since I did not answer the unfamiliar call. There was static in the message: “ (static) expires (static) you will be taken under custody by local police if you do not contact us…”
Willie – Victim Location 79088 Type of a scam Tax Collection I got a call saying they had a warrant for my arrest, and I needed to pay $100.00 before they could seize the warrant. They said I owed them $900 total, and to call a different number before I was arrested.
Kelli – Victim Location 94550 Type of a scam Employment I received a text stating my assignment would be in the mail today. And once I checked the mail there was a United States Postal Service envelope with an assignment to purchase Google Play gift cards and a check for $2,900. Once I completed the …
Stephanie – Victim Location 31419 Type of a scam Employment ICBT Company LTD US Branch Dear Mr *** ***! We appreciate that you found an interest in this opened position at our Company. My name is Daniela Kovach, i am a Human Resource manager and a personal supervisor at ICBT Company LTD. ICBT Company LTD …
Summer – Victim Location 53233 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a letter in the mail with a check for $6850 stating that I won the International Mega Lottery. The check was from Astoria Bank, with Twin Peaks, Inc. as the company name. I was to deposit the money and call Gary Walters at …
Matthew – Victim Location 45247 Total money lost $55.45 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I ordered a hair curler from this company after I saw an ad on Facebook with a video of s woman using it with the TYME logo on it. They were advertising a big sale for "x" hours on the …
Adrienne – Victim Location 44870 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I have received numerous calls on my cell phone. Caller ID shows 876-552-7750. Caller states his name is John Miller. At first he was calling now he is sending text messages. He has called about seven times. International Mega Million Dollar Club. Stated I won …
Ann – Victim Location 21122 Type of a scam Debt Collections company that called themselves IAG, called multiple family member stating I owed money for a payday loan. They called from 1-877-228-0244. When I called back they gave me a fake address of there location, stated I need to pay them 259.00 or legal action …
Virginia – Victim Location 94568 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received email claiming a bill for $22.86 was due on 2017-01-30 12:01:24 for a membership I never requested. I’ve never heard of this company nor visited there online website. This constutes fraud to collect funds they are not entitled too.
Allison – Victim Location 95037 Total money lost $19.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a MINI CPAP device from these people. I got an email with tracking number, which when I tried to track the package, I got a message saying it was scanned but not yet in the system. Sub subsequent …
Benjamin – Victim Location 95693 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes My 94 year old mother received sweepstakes claims notice from Interchange International Financial, 381 *** **. Williston VT ***. Saying she won $550,000 to be paid by certified check. LEGAL AND ADMIN FEES TO = $8897.00. ENCLOSED WAS CHECK FOR $8897.00 MADE OUT TO MY MOTHER. …
Johnny – Victim Location 27205 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Have received a check for $1,850.00 by Priority Mail stating I have been chosen to be part of their Intellishop Secret Shopper program. I was to deposit the check then send them 2 Money Gram Money Orders purchased at WalMart Money Service Center …
Robin – Victim Location 92114 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Was called by phone, and said she won mega-millions and they would be there Thursday with a check. They asked how much she could get from her bank. When she asked why they need to know that, and will she be paying money up front, …
Ivan – Victim Location 18436 Total money lost $240.74 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare My husband and I have been trying to purchase healthcare insurance and we had received a phone call from a man named *** *** from ihc group. My husband signed up he said he had private insurance to offer so my …
Sharon – Type of a scam Online Purchase I posted an add on *** looking to sell an ipad. I got an email back from a man looking to email transfer me the funds for the ipad plus additional funds to ship the ipad to him in Toronto. He sent me money by email for …
Jesse – Victim Location 74464 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Identity Theft Itunes said I was hacked for $500 and wanted $500 in Itunes Apple cards to release pending charges!
Vanessa – Victim Location 08520 Type of a scam Tax Collection They called my phone with this message: Final notice from IRs internal revenue service the reason of this call is to inform you that internal revenue service is filing a lawsuit against you to get more information about this case file. Please call us …
Ross – Victim Location 02861 Type of a scam Debt Collections I have been receiving calls from Bristol # 401-200-8028 to my cell phone requesting call back regarding IRS/tax collection
Louis – Victim Location 32839 Type of a scam Tax Collection It is a recorded message stating that you are being audited and you need to call 806 318 1633, with your lawyer, but when you call the number, the man who answers says that he is a IRS agent, then hangs up, if you …
Leslie – Victim Location 85710 Total money lost $339.98 Type of a scam Tech Support Got a call from someone who said he was a Microsoft partner and that he had evidence of someone trying to invade my computer. He said his group was on the ScamPulse.com website w/ A+ rating. He showed me the …
Jessie – Victim Location 98284 Total money lost $38.89 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered cream and paid just shipping to “ try” the cream for $4.95 handling and $4.95 shipping. I never got an email confirmation, but tried to contact them to cancel as they said something about subscription, but at a discount …
Jeremiah – Total money lost $700 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I was promised my refund back by no later than oct 12. I still have yet to see my refund back. I received an email from [email protected] stating this: I have requested your refund from the lender as of 09/22/2015. Once we …
Calvin – Victim Location 90210 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Tech Support pop up on the computer BSOD.
John – Victim Location 60046 Type of a scam Tax Collection Phone message claiming the IRS is investigating current tax filing and has 4 claims against me.
