Jenny – Victim Location 80128 Type of a scam Phishing My mother was contacted via phone by a recorded message purporting to be an Apple security alert. They have called continuously over 5 times. When she picked up, a recorded, monotone voice explained how there may have been unauthorized access to her apple account. The …
Justin – Victim Location 92586 Type of a scam Phishing Received a call, caller said that my IP address was hacked and the information could be used to commit banking fraud, said I didn’t do any banking on line, she then asked if I could here her, I said yes and she hung up
Rebecca – Victim Location 49107 Type of a scam Employment I filled out an app. Advertising Wal-Mart secret shopper job..making 500.00 every shopping experience..A week later I received a check for 2600.00 and instructions two purchase two visa Wal-Mart brand at two different stores near me…etc..
Amber – Victim Location 70448 Type of a scam Other I received a call saying that I needed to cancel my subscription to Microsoft internet security or I would be charged $299, which will be automatically deducted from my checking account. I returned the call and was told that I had to cancel online. I …
Denise – Victim Location 06254 Total money lost $700 Type of a scam Credit Cards booking.com need to do some refaund for me $350 then they give me that number and told me to call when I call them kevin said I can’t refaund that $350 until you don’t buy me a gift card worth …
Christy – Victim Location 27284 Type of a scam Tech Support Good day, Below is an email I have received 4 times from this company and I have called twice to have them remove me from the correspondence with no success. It is not a service I ever subscribed to. Not that it matters but …
Caitlin – Victim Location 77008 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a call from a person claiming that there was an order to disconnect electrical services at my address due to unpaid electrical bill and they asked an amount of $295.00 be paid so service would not be interrupted.The person spoke in Spanish and …
Justin – Victim Location 02492 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from a 208 number (deleted and blocked the number so I am unable to report the number) asking for my address or PIN for verification without even stating who they were first. I asked who was calling and the man …
Oscar – Victim Location 04344 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from Eardley Choroski ([email protected]) on 7/8/19 inviting me for a job interview for a Data Entry/Administrative Coordinator/Administrative Specialist/Administrative Assistant and Customer Service Position at Medtep Inc. The email explained that I needed to contact Medtep’s hiring manager through Google Hangout & …
Maggie – Victim Location 99156 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Caller trying to promote some kind of medical testing. Says it is supported by our insurance. For several weeks they call at least a couple times per day. Other phone numbers used are 253-244-9757 and 206-224-0125 and 253-321-8092
Joanna – Victim Location 06511 Total money lost $12,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Had an idea about a mobile game and needed a company who wouldn’t charge me much but could deliver a nice bang for my buck so I evaluated a few options and found about ITR they showed me a few …
James – Victim Location 93722 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Erica called from 385-249-1893. Said she was with IMS, Internet Marketing Company. Asked for a call back number which was provided as 800-380-4438. She informed that they are introducing the company to the area of Fresno Ca. They are offering a three night stay at …
Sophia – Victim Location 06461 Total money lost $23,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I found myself in the opportunity of a bussines deal, it was regarding opening a small callcenter for bussiness around the comunity, so i found myself in the need of a company who could provide mi with guidance and who …
Kevin – Victim Location 77505 Type of a scam Phishing I received a call at 3:04 pm on January 16, 2020, from the number (877+244-9686) listed above–the source of which is unknown to me. A man left a voice message, which I thought for sure was a scammer. "For a federal criminal offense, this is …
Amber – Victim Location 30350 Type of a scam Phishing A computer voice-message that said: “From all four departments IRS, DEA, FBI, NSA, when you get this message call back our department number before we begin with the legal proceedings at 678-224-9828… I repeat 678-224-9828 thank you…”
Grant – Victim Location 60430 Type of a scam Home Improvement I received a call on my cell from Ricky Ramirez of Illinois One (roofing). He had my husbands name and our home address. We have been looking for a roofer so I did not initially think there was concern. I set up an appointment …
Abigail – Victim Location 97444 Type of a scam Phishing I recieved several texts in a matter of a few minutes telling me to stop sending texts to them. total of 19 people got them. I did not send them they are coming from Indylend of oakland california. They somehow hacked my number and sent …
Eduardo – Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Hi Team, the above website naming https://idpcbritishcouncilielts.com is fraudulent they are openly declaring the can alter the score people achieved with their hard work in Ielts (Language test for university admission ). Please take immediate action to them and if possible return every …
Nancy – Victim Location 07501 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan They contacted me saying i was approved for a loan and sent me all kinds of documents and loan agreements and told me that because my credit score was under 680 that i needed to make a few transactions …
Colleen – Victim Location 71229 Type of a scam Phishing My daughters iPad is connected to my Apple account and I received a invoice for a purchase of a game. I clicked to cancel it and entered my login info. I quickly realized I entered incorrect login info however it let me proceed, it died …
Roy – Victim Location 74006 Type of a scam Phishing Scammer used a friend’s phone # and texted me saying go to this phone number they put in text (I got rid of it) and I could get 100,000 cash from Dept of Health and human services but they were using :DHHS instead of DHS …
Kendra – Victim Location 28306 Type of a scam Other we received an email from them with a picture on our website they were claiming we didnt have the rights to. however the screenshot they sent and ‘link’ dont even go to a page on our website! We DO have an epoxy page, but not …
Fernando – Victim Location 60616 Type of a scam Home Improvement I received a phone call on my cell phone advised that his company, Illinois One, will come to my neighborhood for free inspection on the roof damage due to the recent severe storm. However he, Dustin ***, doesn’t know my name and provided a …
Marisa – Victim Location 45692 Type of a scam Tech Support WHEN YOU CALL THE NUMBER WE PROVIDED, THERE IS A RECORDING THAT STATES THEY ARE CONTACTING YOU TO UPDATE YOUR GOOGLE LISTING. WE HAVE BEEN IN OUR NEW LOCATION FOR A MONTH, AND VERIFIED OUR INFORMATION WITH GOOGLE, SO WE KNEW IT WAS CORRECT. …
Jose – Victim Location 85339 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I received a phone call from an "unknown caller" ID that was a man asking about our copy machine. He said he needed to verify our copy machine model number before sending out toner to us. This struck me as odd, because I …
Armando – Victim Location 60402 Type of a scam Home Improvement Multiple unsolicited calls from individuals saying they’re from "Illinois Service One" and saying "They’re in my area to do roofing inspections." No website or phone number exists for the company, but there are previous reports of scammers using this company name
Nathaniel – Victim Location 37814 Type of a scam Other Got call on answering machine. "your computer service has been renewed, order #5246 and $2000 will be charged to your credit card. If you want to cancel your subscription and receive a refund call 810-512-7193, repeat 810-512-7193" Lady on phone talked really fast, no interruptions, …
Tara – Victim Location 37909 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product My boyfriend ordered a set of lipsticks that I wanted. We never recives the product. The money was taken from his account. The phone number listed is never answered. It goes to a message that states the text coustmer you ha e contacted is …
Devon – Victim Location 05855 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered 2 pairs of leggings from this sight, after a week I e-mailed them to let them know i hadn’t received a shipping confirmation. I was told to be patient. I checked in for the next few weeks it …
Barry – Victim Location 25971 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam CryptoCurrency Our company needed a new billing system that could support our plans to expand with 2 new locations and as the company that we were using got more expensive we needed a cheaper alternative, so I started looking into options so …
