Monica – Victim Location 37115 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Received a text message from a Harles Vickie on 7/11 asking me to confirm that I received my package via FedX. I received a package the next day via FedX that contained a money gram from Security Service Federal Credit Union in San …
Alex – Victim Location 77373 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a phone call on January 21, 202 from a guy by the name of Mark King emp. # APL0816, phone # he gave me was 559-484-2920 however he called me from 800-934-2575. Told me my Apple account had been hacked by someone …
Tanya – Victim Location 68508 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a voicemail yesterday at work from this company, then I called them back this morning – they were alleging that I had an account placed in collections with them from a Progressive Business Publications. Progressive Business Publications has contacted me multiple times over …
Sara – Victim Location 36744 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Tech Support Called Netgear support. *** and *** scammed me bbn out of $200.00 and gained access to my computer
Misty – Type of a scam Other I went to Impact auto body shop in January 2019 My spouse got into a fender bender. My insurance paid the shop the amount .Then we got additional work done such as breaks and windshield. Then he decided to put winter tires on my SUV because he said …
Tara – Victim Location 48060 Type of a scam Charity The contact was made through Facebook messenger. They messaged me as one of my friends saying they had something they wanted to share with me. They said they had gotten money from this group and sent me the link. The link was to a Facebook …
Jordan – Victim Location 75071 Total money lost $12,000 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a text message asking if I received a package from FedEx early in the morning. The package contained a cashiers check totaling the amount of 2500$ + 20$ or 15$. It also contains a instruction list to …
Tony – Victim Location 30120 Type of a scam Phishing Received a phone call from this Informed Electo and was asked if I am happy with the job president trump was doing. I said no. Then was asked if they could call back ever couple of months oe so to ask the same question. I …
Derrick – Victim Location 56353 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a phone call telling me I had won a 6.2 million dollar sweepstakes plus a Mercedes Benz car. All I had to do is pay $1500.00 taxes and processing fees and they would deliver my package in person after paying. I suggested this …
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Eric – Victim Location 21213 Type of a scam Employment I recieved a Priority Mail Express envelope on 8/22/19 at my residence. i had applied for an at home based job and recieved this envelope and a check for a total $2,630.00 from a company called Intershop International and the bank infor was to a …
Nichole – Victim Location 53024 Type of a scam Phishing I received a social security scam call Krista – Victim Location 53211 Type of a scam Phishing Claimed to be "social security", had thick foreign accent. When I started questioning her she hung up.
Frederick – Victim Location 77389 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I purchased what I thought was a French bulldog from maliafrenchbulldogfarm.com. When it came time to ship the puppy International Freight Shippers said I needed to pay $900.00 for ventilated crate fee which was refundable. I paid this to the seller through the …
Carl – Victim Location 33917 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order They sent me a check for $2615.00. Told me to deposit it…send them text confirming I deposited it. Gave instructions to purchase walmart give cards 500 each…then scratch back and senf them pic of that. Meanwhile check is no good. You spent your …
Sean – Victim Location 54303 Type of a scam Other I received a robocall with a recording: “Ministration the reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that there’s a _?_?_?_?_ enforcement action filed on your Social Security number for fraudulent activities so when you get this message kindly …
Chad – Victim Location 43617 Type of a scam Government Grant I was contacted thru Facebook messenger from what I thought was a close friend. They began telling me about "free grants". Once it was all out they wanted me to pay $1,000 in advance so I could receive $30,000. They sent me bank info …
Tiffany – Victim Location 80134 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I HAVE REPORTED THIS BUSINESS TO THE FBI. I contacted The Italian Institute of Denver (http://www.italianinstitute.com)by email. This is a school that supposedly teaches Italian language to English speakers. I asked if they could help me with the paperwork required …
Anna – Victim Location 55108 Type of a scam Tech Support My computer was very slow and often would not boot up at all. I got a pop up on my computer screen indicating my computer and network were not protected with a number to call. The pop up looked like it was from Microsoft. …
Veronica – Victim Location 77354 Type of a scam Government Grant The scammer contacts you via fb messenger through one of your friends and asks if you’ve heard of the IFC or International Monetary Program. Then if you play along, they send you this link to contact-of course I didn’t do it! I was already …
Jeremiah – Victim Location 38108 Total money lost $47 Type of a scam Online Purchase The supposed company offers you a cheap health tracker to be mailed you you with no other obligation. They send you emails trying to influence you into buying more expensive products. Then they will take money from your account without …
Melinda – Victim Location 32277 Type of a scam Identity Theft Local elderly senior neighbor posted this up on her Facebook page asking about details and info feedback. Looking at the web site appears to be a data mining scammer at work. No specifics or details are actually disclosed until AFTER all personal info is …
Alexandra – Victim Location 91801 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Employment After applying to numerous jobs online through Glassdoor, LinkedIn, etc I received a text message saying I was being considered for a Data Entry/Administrative Assistant position and instructing me to email someone about it. The text message also said it was …
Crystal – Type of a scam Employment Received a job offer via email from Imtech Group even though I have never spoken with anyone from this company. They asked that I provide them copy of my passport or DL. Arthur – Type of a scam Employment The following is what I received after responding to …
Erica – Victim Location 53508 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I have not contacted this website, but it is the second time I have been notified of the following: Congrats Carol your code XCW9-OSC printed on your last receipt is among 7 we randomly picked for $1000 Walmart gift card promotion. I am assuming this …
Miranda – Victim Location 28079 Type of a scam Credit Cards IMCA Capital mailed me a credit card I did not request with an available balance of $150K. The card carried my name and my business’s name. Internet searches indicate it is a scam. I would like to be removed from their distribution list.
Nicholas – Victim Location 62035 Total money lost $160 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a pair of boots this company and they were never delivered. The post office says that it was, but it wasn’t. The price was too good to be true. Later they sent me a pair of sunglasses that …
Jamie – Victim Location 30281 Type of a scam Tax Collection It was a voice mail, threatening legal action if I did not contact them. Claiming to be the IRS. Abigail – Victim Location 30024 Type of a scam Tax Collection Scammer left automated voicemail message. Message stated "Hello we have been trying to reach …
Claudia – Victim Location 79423 Total money lost $28 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company was originally posted as a facebook ad for a power cleaning brush product. I was able to click on a quick link and check out with paypal. I’m currently to resolve the issue with paypal. After finally finding …
Jermaine – Victim Location 44824 Type of a scam Debt Collections I got an email prior with a demand for money and I ignored it…then today 10-8-2015 I received an email with a demand for money and it had a response that I was supposedly to have sent prior asking for time to pay an …
Jordan – Victim Location 74604 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Called me and said they were with Medicare they asked if anyone had cancer in my family and I told them. They wanted to come to my house and swab my mouth and test for cancer. Said they would come on July 9 between 10-11am. …
Ashlee – Victim Location 30318 Type of a scam Employment I discovered this scam by applying to a job that I saw on an online job board – I believe it was indeed.com. The company was seeking a photography assistant and I filled out the online application form, submitting my name, email address, phone number …
