Seth – Victim Location 06330 Type of a scam Tech Support While trying to get help from the CANNON Printer Support group to resolve a software issue with my printer I was informed by them that they could not assist me until a virus was removed from my new Dell PC. The virus was call …
Jon – Victim Location 32259 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise I am currently job searching through Indeed. I received an email saying my resume was selected for an Interview and it came from [email protected] I followed the instructions and connected through google hangouts as the messaging system to conduct the interview. The asked …
Brad – Victim Location 37072 Type of a scam Tax Collection Elderly lady (92 years old) that is a family friend received a telephone message on answering machine that the "IRS was calling regarding Tax Issue". She panicked and enlisted our help to get to the bottom of it. We Googled the number they left …
Bryan – Victim Location 23320 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill They mail this requesting a ridiculous amount for storing and trademark in their database when their is no need. Tired of ** scams and terrible people like this. Just don’t want anyone who may be young, innocent or naive to fall for something …
Natasha – Victim Location 43730 Type of a scam Government Grant My son’s ex-mother in law sent me an IM from her Facebook account, telling me she got $50,000 and she didn’t have to pay it back. She said I could get a grant from IMF Grant US Government United Nations Fund to fix up …
Mario – Victim Location 46256 Total money lost $1,471 Type of a scam Utility A person named Samantha Reid called my office number and left a message and return phone number with my receptionist. The message said that she was calling from Indianapolis Power & Light company ( IPL). Our electricity for the commercial building …
Darrell – Victim Location 40031 Type of a scam Online Purchase Don’t be a fool! This lady sent my 90 year old Uncle a threatening letter telling him there was a curse on his family’s name and if he would send her $20.00 she could lift the CURSE! I believe this is mail fraud and …
Kelly – Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Requesting payment of $1470.00 for what appears to be some sort of international registration of trademarks.
Isaac – Victim Location 76133 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Tech Support a message appeared on my screen saying to call a number immediately and to not do anything else on the computer because its been compromised. I was skeptical about certain things that they said and asked a lot of questions …
Evelyn – Victim Location 92114 Type of a scam Rental I was looking for apartments on the app zumper and I ran across an apt for 1000$ rent I asked for info and recieved this, upon research I saw others across the U.S that also got the same reply and some were even scammed into …
David – Victim Location 33432 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Yellow Pages/Directories Man going by the name of Terence Hibbert came into my store in person. He was in his early 70’s, looked trusting. He sold advertisement in a small directory mailer. He used the name Ikonos Pocket Directory. I’m sure he …
Virginia – Victim Location 49034 Type of a scam Tax Collection They called me telling me that I was audited but the irs and that if i didnt pay a 1000.00 or the that the IRS was going to send out a warrant for the police to come arrest me for fradulate IRS filing. They …
Grace – Victim Location 46280 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I truly feel compelled to share my story with all I can. With that said…I have known the owner of this business and her husband since high school. I considered them to be great friends, so it saddens me that …
Michele – Victim Location 36117 Total money lost $3,000 Type of a scam Employment College students seeking marketing business internships are hired and offered a position described in the attached offer letter. The students are told during interviews that their salary will be $300-$350/week. There is no mention during the hiring or offer process that …
Carmen – Victim Location 75028 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call from the office of David Gray, on behalf of the U.S. Treasury, telling me that I need to call a different number back to discuss settlement of back taxes owed, or I would be taken to court over it. I …
Nikki – Victim Location 53597 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I received a phone call from 888-635-4744. I didn’t answer it but the scammer identified themselves on the voicemail as a representative from Humana, and that they were calling with "important plan information." They left a "unique 7 digit code that I should use when …
Matthew – Victim Location 83715 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Company has over 250 employees. The invoice came from IP Data, with an address to the Czech Republic. It ordered business to pay for trademark protection internationally. There was no phone number or contact information other than the return address.
Preston – Victim Location 89436 Type of a scam Tax Collection He called saying that I was in a Federal Investigation for the IRS. I asked for information first and then I asked for someone that I could understand also. He said why can’t you understand me, I told him because of his accent and …
Frederick – Victim Location 92883 Type of a scam Debt Collections I had a phone message from supposed I.R.S. rea final notice and that they are going to file a lawsuit against me. The name appeared as Jim Watson (right). The call back number is 202-239-8365. They left the message on 10-5-16 at 1:56 p.m.. …
Melanie – Victim Location 92612 Type of a scam Phishing This is not a real business, presents itself on Google as a computer training school..
Kaitlin – Victim Location 35208 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a call 3 times back to back at around 9 am I have 2 voicemails saying that there 4 serious charges against and that I have 24 hours to respond or the local cops would arrest me . I knew it was …
Angelica – Victim Location 48880 Type of a scam Tech Support Received a message that said I needed to contact Microsoft technical support because spyware was found on my PC and it was serious. Was told not to close my browser pr turn off my computer or I would lose data. I did not contact …
Raul – Victim Location 44718 Type of a scam Employment Approach through text message , then ask to download google hangouts. And went through a text message interview. Sent some information about the company but the website seems kinda fishy
Jon – Victim Location 31326 Type of a scam Tech Support A Google search on soil popped up as a error and said to contact the 855*** number. We called and a man named Danny Hawk answered and claimed he needed our laptop turned on so he could find issue and fix. Then I have …
Caitlin – Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Applied for a loan few days ago. Today I get a call from an anonymous number saying i was approved for a 10K loan from Imperial Lending Group. But I would have to provide a security fund in order to get the loan. I looked up …
Barry – Victim Location 46516 Type of a scam Other This robot message has been calling me for weeks. I’ve never called back or talked to anyone. However, it’s a threatening message saying that I have committed tax Fraud and they have been trying to get ahold of me. Since I haven’t responded the message …
Bobby – Victim Location 70433 Type of a scam Tax Collection I got a call from a machine, even though I answered. Call us, the IRS has 4 major crimes against you. Blah blah blah… I know I do not. Be careful, I did not call the number back, but god only knows what they …
Erik – Victim Location 53186 Total money lost $299 Type of a scam Phishing My laptop computer froze on 11/9/2018 and I got a full page, red ,urgent alert screen message to contact the Microsoft phone # listed on my screen. I called this number and got Econosupport , and the person gave me ‘information’ …
Brittney – Victim Location 97086 Type of a scam Tax Collection I got a voice mail stating that this was my last reminder (I hadnt received any other calls) that the IRS was filing a lawsuit against me. The IRS stands for Investigating Reporting Services. When I called the number back there was a ton …
Kendra – Victim Location 46140 Type of a scam Other I originally signed up for a free sample of the supplement called headlock. I also agreed to a free sample of a muscle builder form of headlock. I paid shipping and received the samples in about a week time. After another 2 weeks I received …
