Brandy – Victim Location 35601 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received a phone call from an automated call…"This it the IRS Crime Dept, there is a warrant for you for past due taxes, please call this number, 661-221-7787" Called the number they kept asking for my name, told him this was a business, did …
Cara – Victim Location 93611 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a phone call in regards to my husband. They told me that they were calling about a claim pending I’m court. The lady i spoke with said she was calling in regards to a claim and needed to speak with him. When …
Chelsea – Victim Location 14542 Type of a scam Tax Collection Final notice from the IRS. They are preparing a lawsuit. Call the number for more information on the case file.
Ana – Victim Location 96706 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a letter claiming to be from IRS Commissioner David Kautter notifying me I won a contest or sweepstakes but need to submit a lot of personal information, including my social security number, before it could be sent to me. Phone # 424-252-5785
Mario – Victim Location 35744 Type of a scam Debt Collections Rec’d phone call stating they were from the IRS & that an arrest warrant was pending unless my attorney called them back. I called back. They gave their name, badge#, all legit sounding. After they told me what I “owed” the IRS in tax …
Nicole – Victim Location 68602 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call from the "IRS". I did not answer the call but they left a message. In the message they claimed that they were the IRS and that there was legal action against me. After that they said I was to call …
Shanna – Victim Location 49224 Type of a scam Identity Theft Caller called a resident of an AFC home. Asked for banking info, SS number, address etc., the caller claimed the resident would receive a 100 dollar gift card if he paid 8.00. The person is developmentally disabled, not understanding he gave the person the …
Tony – Victim Location 17322 Type of a scam Tax Collection The very persistent caller claims we owe back tax money and threatens that we are trying to avoid calling a federal agent at one of two numbers: (541-397-0029 or 206-973-2394)- and facing having to appear before a Magistrate judge and jury if not completed.
Christina – Victim Location 06260 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill email says order…progression payment…recieved…$1712.79,pending…verification dear customer…thank you for purchasing our product. then proceeds to give a 12 digit order number gives info on how to cancel order or say it was not purchased….i did not read additional pages noticed that the email was …
Meghan – Victim Location 32256 Type of a scam Other We received a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS on 5/2/17. This person stated that the IRS had issued a warrant for our arrest and that we and our residence was under surveillance and we needed to contact her immediately at 1-843-534-5734. …
Alicia – Victim Location 65807 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Tech Support When I went to my Verizon account, a pop up ad came up. There was a message that my computer system had a virus. There was a phone number for me to call, which I did. They wanted to clean …
Brenda – Victim Location 55594 Type of a scam Tech Support Man with accent calling from a call center said it was an emergency and there was something wrong with my computer.Then he asked where I called from.I said what? he said why are you laughing?I said there is nothing wrong with my computer and …
Kari – Victim Location 85015 Type of a scam Employment I was originally contacted by Amanda Shepherd who claimed to be HR for Neato Robotics about a customer service job. After initially talking with Amanda via email, I was contacted by Nicole Himler, who said she was taking over for Amanda. We chatted on skype …
Susan – Victim Location 39564 Type of a scam Debt Collections On Facebook a guy named Steve Bonton posted he help families pay their bills for a small percentage fee of the amount that he would pay. He charges $300 for every thousand that he pays. However, he stated the companies name is “Onemain Financial. …
Tara – Victim Location 95125 Total money lost $150 Type of a scam Credit Cards They hid information that it is a trial and you need to cancel. They charge $97.70 Then charge $98.15 and give you a $49.07 credit hoping to get $150 from you. I called them, I called the CC company- they …
Kendra – Type of a scam Investment One of a million cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes going around right now. Here is a list that seems to be regularly updated with "HYIP" listings.
Grace – Victim Location 46835 Type of a scam Identity Theft Independence University has used my social security number is enroll me into their online program without my permission. I specifically told Saul M***, the man who was contacting me through phone and email, that I did not want to enroll or continue to pursue …
Douglas – Victim Location 95070 Type of a scam Phishing Received 4 calls today from this number claiming a breach has been detected in my Apple iCloud account and to call them to address it.
Zachary – Victim Location 60402 Total money lost $46.32 Type of a scam Online Purchase The event was a scam it was originally scheduled for 6-16-2018 than on 6-13-2018 they send out an email saying it was reschedule to 6-30-2018. I emailed them trying to get a refund but got no response. On 6-30-2018 when …
Logan – Victim Location 57108 Type of a scam Debt Collections I was called today (01/28/2016) stating that I owed $550.00 for a payday loan from 2011 to Insight Capitol LLC. The company calling me to collect the money was MCO Legal LLC phone numbers to call them was 1-866-487-6580 or 1-844-279-7431. I requested a …
Corey – Victim Location 50021 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Romance They pose as a vary good looking girl she developed a relationship with me for about7 months then said she has a uncle that has a lot of money & that if I give her my bank info to her that …
Tina – Victim Location 06779 Type of a scam Utility I receive calls several times weekly informing me that I am eligible to receive discounts on my Eversource Energy bill. I do not have, and never have had Eversource energy, and I have requested 10+ times to be places on a do not call list, …
Holly – Victim Location 53132 Total money lost $1,800 Type of a scam Other They call you stating they have free tools to send you. They ask you to try them out and give a review. They tell you what they will send and then ask if you would be willing to purchase something and …
April – Victim Location 92675 Total money lost $86.19 Type of a scam Online Purchase I bought an item and received an email saying item is no longer in stock and I will receive a refund. I never recived refund and went to go to the website and it is shut down. When I googled …
Joy – Victim Location 83713 Type of a scam Utility Antony called stating he was a technician from Idaho Power and that he was going to disconnect our power in 45 minutes. He gave a "reference" code, 9691T01. I said I would have to contact the person responsible for bill payments and asked for a …
Mario – Victim Location 70816 Type of a scam Employment Re: Adam Barnhizer applied to your job: COPY: COPY: Customer Service Receptionist (Baton Rouge, LA) Inbox x DAVIS WILSON 12:27 PM (3 hours ago) to me Dear Applicant, Thanks for your application to [InfoBeans Systems Pvt. Ltd]. Your resume has been reviewed by the appropriate …
Shanna – Victim Location 53223 Type of a scam Identity Theft I received a phone call from someone calling themselves Rebecca from Chase Bank stating that I had wrote out a check to Rameriaze (not exact spelling) for $4500 to purchase a car. She was not clear as to the person’s exact name and stated …
Summer – Victim Location 38017 Type of a scam Employment I had been looking for a new job on Indeed for several months. Ryan Atlas contacted me for an interview through IM for a position as a virtual assistant for Omada Health. Then a few days later he contacted me again to say that I …
Jeffery – Victim Location 62702 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I got a call with an automated message saying : "This method is intended for ———– I received a fax order regarding a complaint that was filed against you I have there were trying to serve you with documents to appear at either …
Mitchell – Victim Location 54302 Type of a scam Tax Collection A message was left on my answering machine stating that I must call the number back asap regarding me and the IRS. Instead of calling back I contacted the ScamPulse.com about the call.
