Aaron – Victim Location 54501 Type of a scam Tech Support They call and say I have a refund, from a virus protection plan I purchased 3 years ago. They say I did not use it. Then, they want my credit card numbers and I say I do not want to give them to them. …
Victoria – Victim Location 06418 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I purchased an LED mask from a website called I dermal light. The mask was not the one featured and I was not able to contact anyone over the last three months. The phone number is out of service and no one responds to …
Carla – Victim Location 94618 Type of a scam Utility Caller purported to be from local utility, PG&E, and caller ID seemed to confirm that [800-743-5000]. Female caller (who knew my name, address, and phone number) indicated that my power would be disconnected within 25 minutes, for 5 days, and PG&E employees were on their …
Meagan – Victim Location 98037 Total money lost $37.57 Type of a scam Employment I went on a website that stated I could make money everyday on line sendind emails. So I did, however it cost 34.95 to sign up. Ok so I thought ok. Not free, should have been my first clue. Then I …
Theresa – Victim Location 97016 Total money lost $39.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase First off I purchased a used iPhone that was locked, and purchased this software in an attempt to unlock it. This software did not work and they will not give me a refund. They emailed me saying they are in …
Suzanne – Victim Location 44094 Type of a scam Phishing Scammer called me advising that I was entitled to a refund for an anti-virus security system. The scammer wanted me to fill out 4 $100 app store, the scammer wanted e-mail address and go to "gift card". Then the website went to I-Tunes, after it …
Daisy – Victim Location 91405 Total money lost $2,700 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Yet another Craiglist ad gone awry, I was rushed and panicked to find a roommate last minute and so I didn’t check anything twice. These people took advantage of my disoriented and confused state, sending a cashiers check for …
Keith – Victim Location 06880 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product i filled out a survey and they gave me a gift which supposedly all i had to pay for was shipping. next thing i knew, i was getting $88 worth of supplements every month. i called and they gave me a portion on my …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 53005 Type of a scam Employment Text Message asking if you would like to shop at a local Walmart to evaluate services. Then received a text message stating you would receive a package and you should follow instructions.
Molly – Victim Location 78714 Total money lost $8,500 Type of a scam Investment I have everything in black and white saved from my texts. Nate O’Bryant made a claim that if I invested 7,000 into e-commerce he would make sure I made money on a daily basis. I’ve been disputing this with my credit …
Adrienne – Victim Location 46011 Type of a scam Tech Support I recieved a call quickly stating the were going to charge my credit card for what sounded like an anti virus for $300. When I called the exact number back they were rude, said they were with some grocery store and continued to hang …
Randy – Victim Location 31779 Total money lost $50,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase I had reached an agreement with Scott Freeman the CEO of ITResources, about how he would provide me with everything I needed to open my Internet Cafe, computers, networking, cabling, logistics and everything, I just had to put in the …
Diana – Victim Location 60510 Type of a scam Home Improvement Called from what looked like a local number claiming to be roofer giving inspections after storm. Phone was then disconnected. Javier – Victim Location 60453 Type of a scam Home Improvement Aggressive and rude person continuously calls from Illinois Services. We specifically have told …
Jonathan – Victim Location 19804 Type of a scam Tech Support asking if we had a computer and the information on the computer was being accessed by malicious sites and people Julia – Victim Location 53963 Type of a scam Tech Support Gentleman called saying his company was issuing a refund for a computer service …
Jesus – Victim Location 80004 Type of a scam Tax Collection This number called claiming to be the IRS and that I am under investigation for tax fraud. Message on the phone said to call back to speak to an agent. When I called back, they said they are the fbi and my location has …
Crystal – Victim Location 49234 Type of a scam Online Purchase I have a motorcycle listed for sale online, and received a text from potential buyer who stated they were interested, and lived in my area. They wanted to make sure that everything checks up with my car (when I am selling a motorcycle) and …
Katherine – Victim Location 98901 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product This company is one hundred percent fraud, they force you to take a photo of your id for like 2 hours till you give up and walk away. they will not deliver the items you asked for.
Emily – Victim Location 80525 Type of a scam Tax Collection This is one of many recent calls i have gotten informing me of a pending arrest or a lawsuit. There is usually a call center feel when someone answers. For this one, no one answered.
Angelica – Victim Location 78207 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Home Improvement The first thing; the Scammer promises the world based on years of experience and claims to be licensed by the city, however, when it comes to a contract, he fabricated believable excuses and ultimately doesn’t provide one. He then asks …
Robyn – Victim Location 74012 Type of a scam Phishing Received a call claiming that my social security just suspended my Social Security number because they found some suspicious activity
Carlos – Victim Location 38018 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief ScamPulse.com AR 4/17/19 Consumer searched online for loan forgiveness because she was an ITT Tech student. ITT Tech had gotten shut down from the federal because they were taking out private loans against students without the students knowing about it. The service that …
Amelia – Victim Location 78701 Type of a scam Phishing Most likely identity theft. Pretending to be a lender that needs auto insurance information. Directs you to their site that is NOT SSFCU, but uses its logos.
Kelli – Victim Location 60651 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Charity The person said they was attorney Mark Robert Filip & the imposter said that him & some other people would be here in Chicago on Monday September 16 2019
Seth – Victim Location 96753 Type of a scam Tax Collection Received call from 206-202-3947 regarding my social security number and taxes
Ashlee – Victim Location 11236 Type of a scam Employment An individual by the name of Michael Lee reached out to me for an interview opportunity and advised me to reach out to Roy Schonberg a hiring manager. I completed an interview with Mr. Roy and was offered a position. He informed me that the …
Donald – Victim Location 72212 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare The consumer received a call from a local number. The representative claimed to be from the IReach Corporation and that they needed his DNA for cancer research and they could tell him if he had cancer as well from the results. ScamPulse.com was unable to …
Evelyn – Victim Location 30055 Total money lost $15,000 Type of a scam CryptoCurrency Found ITR through an IT convention, Scott Had an amazing presentation and seemed very knowledgeable , I needed to get a nice IT company to advise us so they definitely picked my interest after the presentation I spoke with Scott and …
Taylor – Victim Location 60611 Type of a scam Employment This person tried to contact me via LinkedIn as a "recruiter". Then they tried calling me a bunch of times. When I finally picked up they started telling me about an opportunity with "Siemens". I was unable to find this job anywhere else. They tired …
Carrie – Victim Location 74115 Type of a scam Phishing This phone number keeps calling saying i am laundruing money and they are taking me too court
Evelyn – Victim Location 34145 Type of a scam Tech Support This company somehow received my credit card number and charged me without authorization $12.99 for IT support services. When I called to find out how they received my credit card number and who authorized them to charge it, they could only say they work …
