Michelle – Victim Location 53050 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I got a call on my cell phone. The voicemail message said to call a "Mr. John Malone"Â from publishers clearing house at 917-979-5031. The message stated I won and needed to verify who I was. When I called he said that I won a second …
Jonathon – Victim Location 48910 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Was notified by text that my loan from lending club was approved. Went through all info, my account numbers, payment amounts and dates and then wanted to verify my account . They would deposit a small amount and I had to use debit …
Linda – Victim Location 14305 Total money lost $799.66 Type of a scam Tech Support I was browsing through my internet and suddenly I get a McAfee popup template and also a Microsoft popup box stating that I needed to contact them immediately due to someone trying to hack my bank account. They provided a …
Arthur – Victim Location 89029 Type of a scam Phishing got a call from this number with a recorded message to call the number back. Never call back a number from the IRS and if you do don’t give them any info and more than likely you will be talking to someone from India or …
Steve – Victim Location 77025 Type of a scam Other I answered the call because they have called me several times today. The recording said they were the Social Security Department and they were suspending my SS due to some suspicious activity and If I wanted to learn more then to press 1. It’s a …
Arthur – Victim Location 08512 Total money lost $140.45 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a "pro package" book review for a book that I had written (in the name of my pen name "*** * ***"), from a provider called Indie Book Reviewers. I had seen a couple of positive reviews on …
Marco – Victim Location 94949 Type of a scam Phishing Based on the phone number found on the fraudulent charge on my credit card an internet search shows this phone number, provided above, to be located in Utah and be owned by Avalon Bay Communities. The charge made to my credit card, however, lists Modera …
Ryan – Victim Location 64429 Total money lost $58.56 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Said i would get a free trial product to try out Ronnie – Victim Location 54136 Total money lost $224 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill This vendor called my hotel numerous times to get the name of …
Chelsea – Victim Location 19956 Total money lost $999 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan In preparation in moving, I had applied with Lending Club to see if I qualified for loan on 12/10/19, no offers were available at that time. On 12/11/19 I received an email stating I was approved for the amount …
Nina – Victim Location 98230 Type of a scam Employment I applied online for a survey/research job via an award/reward offer website for free pizza from Dominos or Little Caesars pizza. I was Emailed shortly thereafter and advised that they had a mystery shopper position available and was i interested. I did not reply. They …
Jordan – Victim Location 29472 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order She deposited a check into my account promised it was real and asked for money back. Luckily I didnt touch the money
Ricky – Victim Location 94117 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Online Purchase Long story short, this individual (or individuals) buys things on eBay and through methods that vary from victim to victim will end up with their money back and the item sold. I lost a cell phone and about $350 through …
Jill – Victim Location 46151 Type of a scam Phishing I git a ridiculous notice saying ii made a PayPal transaction =$449.98 at coinBASE inc!! I called that +1-888 643 4322 and the INDIAN that answered was in an echo and he could barely be heard so I knew it wAs fraud, I then called …
Mandy – Victim Location 10310 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Employment This company claimed if you shared it’s link on your social media sites, via texts and message, you’d be paid $2 for every click. You’d also be paid for referrals, surveys and posts that were generated by clicks to your affiliate …
Alan – Type of a scam Employment I applied for a data entry clerk position on indeed (I live in Calgary). A few days later I received an email saying the position had been filled but they had an opening for a cash handling assistant working with crypto currency and sent me a link. They …
Cole – Victim Location 57315 Total money lost $237 Type of a scam Employment Scam offers a chance to make money downloading apps but when all requirements to cash out are completed they send you an email saying that you can’t receive payment due to fraudulent activity. No access to contact them but a fake …
Nancy – Victim Location 54301 Type of a scam Phishing Auto recorded voice saying there are several pending charges against me. I have to call a number with in a time frame or the FBI will come and arrest me.
Toni – Victim Location 79413 Type of a scam Other Received a text offering me a job to do secret shipping for Walmart. 500$ per shop. I know that a company is not going to send you a check before you complete a task. Not to mention that a company is not going to request …
Melinda – Victim Location 98292 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I had purchased some drill bits one time from them and then they called me over and over trying to sell me more stuff I told him I didn’t need anymore tools and they told me I had an outstanding balance for tools …
Latoya – Victim Location 75210 Type of a scam Government Grant I was given the information by a friend a out free money. So I messaged and sent a picture of my ID and Facebook email amd passwords. I was made aware of the friends not long along that they hacked his Facebook page so …
Hilary – Victim Location 32168 Total money lost $800 Type of a scam Charity Her husband died several years ago and now she does not have long to live and wants to disperse several dollars into your accounts and others.
Claudia – Victim Location 60085 Type of a scam Employment On July 16 2019 I receive an email from a HR manager in ALT Recruitment saying they would like to offer me a position in InterExpress Delivery company. There’s was a vacant position. On July/16/2019 I provide my postal address where all the shipments will …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 21601 Total money lost $2,226 Type of a scam Moving I did an online search of reputable mover. This company got great reviews. I received a call from the representative. She did an online estimate of our household goods. I received an email with the item list, the moving company’s information …
Tyrone – Victim Location 08204 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Hello Friends, Yesterday, June 28th, 2019 I received an email notifying me that I have won a substantial amount of money from a Visa Lottery. What is a poor disabled person like myself suppose to do? Naturally they wanted your basic information, name, address, phone, …
Christie – Victim Location 33330 Total money lost $49.97 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company promised to be a social media service where they help direct people to your account through giveaways they host. Being that I am trying to start a business I’ve been looking to develop social media engagement. They charge …
Rose – Victim Location 19132 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Had someone call crying hysterically (that we thought was a relative) , saying that they had been arrested for a DUI, bail was set for $100,000 and $10,000 needed to be paid within 3 hours or they were going to prison. Contacted the DA …
Brett – Victim Location 60619 Total money lost $167.77 Type of a scam Online Purchase December 27 i was on offer up and came across a store selling used iphones for a good price. After checking the profile i checked their website. On the site it shows their store location contact information and social media …
Joe – Victim Location 76446 Type of a scam Employment I believe this to be a scam. They originally contacted me via email about mystery shopping. I sent my name, address and phone number. I got an email back saying i was accepted and be expecting my first "jobs".. Today I got an envelope in …
Marco – Victim Location 75762 Type of a scam Government Grant Ph# was 208-505-4333 and the caller’s name was Alan Martin and he said her name had been drawn for a grant. If she paid $1000, she received $30,000; if she pays $2000, she gets $50,000 and on up and up! He contacted her on …
Russell – Victim Location 33701 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a sweater from this website on 11/30/19. Their site says it takes 2 weeks to get to you. On 12/11/19 I received an email saying the order had shipped and I received a tracking number, but now, one …
