Shawn – Victim Location 73072 Type of a scam Debt Collections Caller gives a # to call with your attorney info so the IRS can take you to court for taxes owed. I am a retired person and receive disability and do not owe taxes. It’s a scam.
Neil – Victim Location 41035 Total money lost $2,600 Type of a scam Credit Cards Instasmile Scam. Go to your local Dentist. If anyone here was to steal this kind of money they would be in jail! How are these companies getting away with this ! And why is our Country not doing anything about …
Wayne – Mar 05, 2020 Victim Location 76010 Total money lost $37 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order for two bottles of ifortisa amounting to $37. I had to request the whereabouts of the product three weeks later, as I did not receive a tracking number. Once again I tracked the …
Alexandra – Victim Location 74426 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Online Purchase I’ve never recieved product have no emails from them . Dont know how they got my debit card # tried to contact with # only # I can get by google.Only get a recording to leave message left countless messages …
Dale – Victim Location 48653 Type of a scam Government Grant Got a friend request from someone I know. On her Facebook she had no information except her picture. So I searched and found her actual Facebook with all her information. She kept encouraging me to text and email so finally I did. The more …
Logan – Victim Location 21108 Type of a scam Employment Initially contacted me via LinkedIn. Had an open position that I might fit. Asked if I had a security clearance. Was unsure if my security clearance was still active. Offered to check their database with my social security number. Provided that information to them. After …
Olivia – Feb 26, 2020 Victim Location 48174 Type of a scam Government Grant Used a picture of a friend on Facebook messenger pretending to be them and told me about a grant. Told me to text an agent at 3187070083 to apply and than let them know when I was done. *Technically I feel …
Terrance – Victim Location 28451 Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I went on the computer where there were money making opportunities that were said to be the best. My husband and I decided to try this one. We were told that if we allowed a person to put signs …
Wesley – Mar 11, 2020 Victim Location 77049 Total money lost $1,905 Type of a scam Employment Contacted by Monica Arroyo stating I hired to send and receive packages . I would be payed for in a month and after I week, no response and could not get in touch with the company after numerous …
Stefanie – Mar 09, 2020 Victim Location 92555 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company identifies themselves as a IDS whom is collecting a debt, but refuses to provide me anything in writing or render proof of ownership of debt. This person is threatening me, calling me names, cussing at me on the phone …
Miranda – Mar 10, 2020 Victim Location 41071 Type of a scam Other they are claiming that they are discontinuing my social security number do to suspicious activity Nina – Victim Location 45251 Type of a scam Tax Collection I was contacted by a recording that stated that i had a warrant for my arrest …
Victoria – Total money lost $75 Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter The site looks as official canada government site Will ask for payment up front before access to the application is granted All questions in application are the same as pdf form on canada government site so it make you think you are …
Robyn – Mar 18, 2020 Victim Location 45011 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase The business sent me the wrong product, so I emailed them about it asking for a refund. They said they would only give me a 30% refund. I looked at their return and refund policies on their …
Victor – Total money lost $125 Type of a scam Online Purchase The words “ios” in the name lead you to believe this is a reputable company associated with Apple products. After placing my order Nov 30 I received an order confirmation stating shipping would happen in 5-10 days due to high volume demand. It …
Ross – Victim Location 94110 Type of a scam Employment Claimed to have reviewed resume and wanted to conduct an interview over google hangouts or skype. Conducted an interview on hangouts for an hour asking generic questions, and claimed to be making a job offer. Asked for address and email for next steps.
Keith – Victim Location 27292 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Gentleman with a very thick accent and poor grammar called to inform me my phone number had won me a check for $350,000. Stated his company managed the game show The Price’s Right. Was then contacted by "another man", sounded like the same one. Wanted …
Jonathan – Mar 13, 2020 Victim Location 76354 Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter I got a call saying they were from the IRS, and that they had a warrant out for my arrest. Kathleen – Victim Location 21093 Type of a scam Tax Collection I receive an automated call from someone claiming to …
Olivia – Feb 27, 2020 Victim Location 44146 Type of a scam Utility Recorded message stating power disconnect emminent in 45 minutes due to unpaid utility bill, if incorrect please press 1. Man (in a phone bank) said he was in disconnect dept stating December and January bills were unpaid. Asked my name and address, …
Tyler – Victim Location 38701 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill WE RECEIVED AN INVOICE FROM THIS COMPANY. THE INVOICE HAD ONE OF OUR EMPLOYEE’S NAME ON THIS INVOICE SAYING THAT SHE PURCHASED THIS BUT SHE DID NOT. THEY GOT HER NAME WHENEVER THEY CALLED OUR BUSINESS BECAUSE THAT IS HOW WE ANSWER THE …
Hilary – Victim Location 90001 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan They contact you saying they can provide funds or investment for projects or start ups, in cryptocurrency or any fiat currency. They will ask you to deposit first or pay a from fee of 3% of the request amount, then from their web …
Katelyn – Victim Location 30318 Total money lost $2,300 Type of a scam Other These people send you a check an a paper with instructions on were an how to do the shopping an then you can’t cash the check you have deposit it in your bank accounts an buy time you get were they …
April – Victim Location 77378 Total money lost $387.80 Type of a scam Credit Cards I gave my credit card information to a Google site online, and the page flipped and came back that I had purchased "GOOGLE "Dream Zone g.co/helppay# CA" for $387.80. I immediately called United Bank’s customer service to see if that …
Luis – Feb 27, 2020 Victim Location 40218 Total money lost $175 Type of a scam Phishing I’m currently a driver for postmates this number called me stating they were from postmates support and swindle me about of bonus money I earned told me me I was getting an additional $150 but I would have …
Jerry – Mar 05, 2020 Victim Location 44281 Type of a scam Phishing A woman called and left a voice mail. She said her name was Mrs Meyers. She wanted to talk about our supply charges statement with CEI. She wanted me to call her back at 234-246-4700. She said to have our statement when …
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Danielle – Feb 25, 2020 Victim Location 99207 Type of a scam Employment *** *** [21.02.20 07:14] I am ready when you are available for an interview. Charles Watkins, [21.02.20 07:17] Hi this is Charles Watkins and how are you today? I believe you are here and available for the interview as instructed? Charles Watkins, …
Raymond – Mar 09, 2020 Victim Location 38637 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was sent a letter to be a mystery shopper along with a check for$2,350. I was told, in the letter, to text them at (703)595-2721 so the funds would be made available to me to purchase 4 gift cards …
Micah – Victim Location 92335 Type of a scam Employment Received a text to be a secret shopper and couple of weeks later they send a check and a paper with instructions.
Caleb – Victim Location 39047 Type of a scam Employment I received this email and did not remember applying for the position, however, since I have applied to so many, I thought I had just forgotten this company. Dear Applicant, We received your application for the Administrative Assistant position and are interested in discussing your …
Carla – Victim Location 06480 Type of a scam Debt Collections "There is a legal enforcement actions filed on your social security number for fraudulent activities. So when you get this message kindly call back at the earliest possible on our number before we begin with the legal proceedings that is 262-229-9280. I repeat 262-229-9280. …
Nina – Victim Location 11237 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This old lady claiming to be a ‘Sugar Momma’ sent me a check for $1000 as an allowance and I do not trust it at all and I believe it is a scam.
