Micah – Victim Location 40328 Type of a scam Other The scammer sent me an email with only my last name as the person being addressed. As a female my last name has changed only by marriage. I t said that a distant relative had died and there was a large sum of money left …
Ryan – Victim Location 71270 Total money lost $101 Type of a scam Online Purchase My friend ordered to pair of shoes, and he didn’t nor hasn’t received a conformation. As, I go through their website I noticed that there isn’t a contact number nor address. He has emailed them several times; yet have they …
Jay – Victim Location 06018 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington,D.C in conjunction with some other relevant Investigations Agencies have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly by the Central bank of …
Ruben – Victim Location 60621 Type of a scam Debt Collections This person called from two different numbers one number I called back which is 496.276.2988 which I called back and the number didn’t go though they had a file number and saying that I had a bill with us cellular in 2005 and I …
Noah – Victim Location 53705 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from someone saying they had a case # for me 19H04602 and that it was from JPM Group. That they would transfer my call immediately to settle the debt owed. When I advised the person I was transferred to that …
Shaun – Victim Location 63045 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order The scammer ordered a dress that I was selling for $75 on Mercari and he contacted me about wanting to buy the dress. So we spoke through email for a few days and then I sent the address of where the person had …
Theodore – Victim Location 01520 Total money lost $189 Type of a scam Online Purchase Was offered a trial of their face cream for shipping and handling fees. I agreed to this only. ($4.95) I received the cream and was then charged $94.95 twice for a total of $189.00 I called to ask why and …
Terrance – Victim Location 85323 Type of a scam Employment I responded to a on line employment ad for a care giver. The ad was for a care giver needed in my area. My inquiry was answered by someone who said his name was Joe Mighty. He said he was a very busy business man …
Noah – Total money lost $49.23 Type of a scam Online Purchase I had purchased a foot pedal from the website jvpmshop.xyz for my serger. I have tried to contact them with no answer from them at all. I have tried through the email they sent stating if I have any questions to contact support. …
Nancy – Victim Location 10703 Type of a scam Debt Collections This group contacted my brother and said I had 2 days to get in touch with them. I called not knowing what the call was about. The lady on the phone stated they were taking me to court for $560 for a phone bill …
Calvin – Victim Location 96813 Type of a scam Debt Collections Debt Collections and Collection Company threatening my family with legal action and jail time. Did not give their name and did not get anything in the mail.
Christian – Victim Location 46218 Type of a scam Phishing I was contacted by someone claiming to be Jeffrey Robinson who told me he paid Facebook a fee to get my contact information. He said he worked for Model and Talent Midwest and wanted to offer me a chance to be a model for his …
Alyssa – Victim Location 49670 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I was called and they left me the message to return call to Jamaican Lottery at 876-394-5559. They said I had won Mega Millions and I would have to wire $495 from Walmart to them. Once they received that money then they would deliver the …
April – Victim Location 19128 Total money lost $180 Type of a scam Phishing I received a message on the app called let go from an individual named Lee. They asked if I could email them instead of using the app as they claimed they did not have it on their phone. They wanted to …
Jennifer – Victim Location 83657 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order James logan biz checkers/ Pauleen Stevenshon. Â Secret chopper first assignment, they sent me a check for 1760.10 dollars. I was told I needed to deposit immediately. And I needed to send them back $200 after shopping at Walmart.Â
Randy – Victim Location 95307 Type of a scam Other Victimization of average Americans desperate for an easy legitimate career.
Kathleen – Victim Location 43230 Type of a scam Government Grant I got a text message yesterday from my friend who used to work here. She said she got a grant from Lion’s Club International and said that I had as well. Then I got a text message from Jackson Smith at LCIF Grant, Lion’s …
Alejandro – Victim Location 06360 Type of a scam Phishing Frequent email promised income from online contact. Googled address and could not verify "James Bank" with supplied address in Beaverton. Did not enter into email exchange based on this disconnect.
Dale – Victim Location 60181 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase African Grey ( Congo ) That got never booked or shipped despite the fact the agreed amount was paid on time, gill he pulled a quick one on us to sent the money to Cameroon which will cover the insurance …
Kelsey – Victim Location 78640 Type of a scam Phishing I had just tried to reach my Vet, when my phone rang, I answered and the man said his name was Jacob, and he asked if I could hear him. I said yes and the connection was broken so I tried to call him back …
Monica – Victim Location 60614 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase Scammer posted Cubs tickets on Craigslist and was responsive immediately before game time to an offer of 4 tix for $50. (Normally this is way low, but it was raining that night and also ten minutes before the game was …
Martin – Victim Location 53936 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare at 2:30 pm Friday February 10, 2017 I was driving to work and I answered my Bluetooth on my car and answered and the caller said this is Joe from Healthcare Services. I had been on phone 2 -3 times today about my new insurance …
Karen – Victim Location 03246 Type of a scam Phishing A recording or woman called me from this Texas number and I finally answered it after it attempting to call me 3x today and she said "hi, this is Jenny I’m calling from long distance, can you hear me" my response was "I’m not going …
Shawna – Victim Location 98903 Type of a scam Government Grant I got a call saying that I was getting free money from the government, they told me that I needed to go to a West Union to claim the money,they told me that I had to buy a iTunes to get your money
Gregory – Victim Location 47240 Type of a scam Phishing Received call from ‘Joe from Horizon’??? "Can you hear me ok?" I instinctively said, ‘yes’ and then hung up. Sun glare on phone screen. I typically do not answer unknown calls.
Shaun – Victim Location 10026 Type of a scam Debt Collections Greetings, I have just received a voicemail as well as telephone call from and gentlemen by the of Mr. Anderson from a bogus company Jacob and King as Associates, citing I owe them 5,000 I would like to report this company. there contact number …
Carmen – Victim Location 80005 Total money lost $450 Type of a scam Other jaydenpitbullhome.com is supposedly ran by Jayden Frazie in Dover, Delaware USA selling full bred pitbull puppies very good looking. $450 for males and $500 females free shipping or they offer door delivery services. Unfortunately I contacted them via email and they …
Sheena – Type of a scam Employment I received the following email after applying on a job on indeed by employer "lettalktotheworld" https://www.indeed.ca/viewjob?jk=e7adaf61853f5b1a Hello, Thanks for your email about your interest in the Admin Assistant position.You have an exciting personality from your resume, and you are a better fit for the job. Its part-time Executive/personal …
Alisha – Victim Location 30041 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase Fake seller pretend to put puppies for adoption. <span title="http://dogs.oodle.com/view/keryhsa-english-cocker-spaniel-puppies-for-sale/4172424653-artesia-wells-tx/http://dogs.oodle.com/view/keryhsa-english-cocker-spaniel-puppies-for-sale/41724…⇄ /> He uses different names and locations for different puppies fake photos and all the ads refer to his phone: He asks you to ensure you’ll take care of the …
Tara – Victim Location 01862 Type of a scam Employment David Logan introduced himself as a consultant at Jansen Pharmaseudicals. Offered $30 an hour pay for a part-time personal assistant job he urgently needed to fill. He included a screenshot of my John application to another company I applied for on Ziprecruiter app.
