Jeffrey – Victim Location 55128 Type of a scam Tech Support This company was servicing my internet. They contacted me from a private number telling me their license expired and they would refund me $490 that I paid. Originally, they told me they were contractors for Microsoft, They asked me to log into my computer …
Misty – Victim Location 37214 Type of a scam Tax Collection This was a "Last Chance" robo call from the "IRS" I’ve gotten the call – and answered it – twice in the past hour & 1/2. This was a call to my cellphone
Albert – Victim Location 34448 Type of a scam Tax Collection They said the IRS was suing us & to call back. I did not answer & do not remember the number they said to call. Terry – Victim Location 74006 Type of a scam Phishing Caller said the IRS was going to file a …
Kimberly – Victim Location 33056 Type of a scam Tax Collection This person claims to be a worker of the IRS Collection Debt, he insisted that I go to a local walmart supercenter and send money through an electronic card . If not I would have a warrant for my arrest. Danny – Victim Location …
Valerie – Victim Location 18080 Total money lost $27.91 Type of a scam Online Purchase This was an advertisement on Facebook for Free "Yeti" brand hot/cold stainless steel tumblers. Just pay shipping, handling, tax. I ordered 2 tumblers, extra lids, & handles. Total cost $27.91. Order was placed on line Nov 3, 2017. As if …
Kayla – Victim Location 55395 Type of a scam Tax Collection I received a voice message from # 323-471-1929 stating that I needed to call this number and contact Sarah *** – IRS or legal action would be taken. Courtney – Victim Location 55906 Type of a scam Other Someone left a message they intended to …
Louis – Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered through their website from an Instagram ad and they charged my credit card right away but have not sent shipping notification. I have tried emailing them multiple times for an update but no response. A lot of reviews on their Facebook …
Jacqueline – Victim Location 77904 Type of a scam Tax Collection Yvonne Richardson stating she was from IRS, Left a message requesting I call her back, and that she was returning my call. (This happened when I called 800-859-0943 on my cell phone, which had repeatedly called my cell phone, (which is my business phone). …
Monique – Victim Location 29212 Total money lost $168 Type of a scam Online Purchase Sell ladies clothing on Facebook & instagram,but never deliver items, don’t respond to emails,no answer phone and phone number listed with PayPal is disconnected, they take your money, never send merchandise Preston – Victim Location 77049 Total money lost $154 …
Nicholas – Victim Location 65712 Type of a scam Phishing Ask me to call them back, it’s the IRS and it’s urgent that I call them back, when I did they asked for my name and I told them I’d give my phone number and they hung up is this a scam I’m not sure …
Ashley – Victim Location 77042 Type of a scam Tax Collection The call generated from 646-213-2853 and they even do a spoof to show the IRS phone number. You will receive a recorded call telling you that the IRS has been trying to reach you and failed to hear from you and now a warrant …
Hillary – Type of a scam Tech Support I received a call from this number. The caller knew my name and address and stated they were calling about tech support for my Microsoft programs. When I asked how they got my information they hung up.
Allen – Victim Location 93105 Total money lost $499 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I have been scammed into purchasing a 5 days 4 nights all incluse vacation in Mexico. I paid $499 Their approach was that I had been selected because I stayed at a Hilton resort before with a time share promotion. Which …
Tyrone – Victim Location 95206 Type of a scam Tax Collection A man called me and said that my name was in their caseload and that I owe the IRS $3,989.62 I asked him what I needed to do to fix this then he told me to jump in the lake and died and hung …
Philip – Victim Location 98372 Total money lost $87.43 Type of a scam Online Purchase Was looking on Amazon for a Nest Camera. Found one on IZHOMEKITCHEN.com for a great price. Thought since it was listed on Amazon it was legit. Money was immediately taken out of my account, no verification email, no product ever …
Kristi – Victim Location 75006 Total money lost $20,000 Type of a scam Romance I met a man on zoosk online in 2015 he claimed to be in washington d.c After 1 month of conmunicating through email he went to london for business. To make along story short he scammed me out of over $20.000 …
Natalie – Victim Location 32218 Type of a scam Tax Collection I had a call on my personal cell phone claiming they were the IRS on the voicemail. When I called the number back they said they were the IRS I then asked the name and ID number of the person and they stated Daniel …
Jennifer – Victim Location 49267 Type of a scam Credit Cards stated i placed an order for Ikea UK of $122 but I have not and McAfee says not to open invoice or other attachments. see coy: IKEA IKEA UNITED KINGDOM Order acknowledgement: To print, right click and select print or use keys Ctrl and …
Carrie – Victim Location 77433 Type of a scam Utility Spanish speaking hispanic male called me stating he was from CenterPoint and that I have two past due bills. He said this was a courtesy call because the service was going to be disconnected in 45′ (as a matter fact, the address he was referring …
Teresa – Victim Location 53521 Type of a scam Tax Collection People calling saying they are from the IRS and I need to call them before action is taken against me.
Carmen – Victim Location 53546 Type of a scam Other The caller leaves a message saying that the US Government is suing me for fraud.
Suzanne – Victim Location 78216 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Seeking a personal loan and after several failed attempts, received a phone call from a woman named Melissa Brown, stating she was from Conservative Financial Services. She advised me that I qualified for a $5000 loan through her company, however because of my …
Alicia – Victim Location 89117 Type of a scam Tax Collection Caller #1 (id as Mike Johnson badge #10256) stated our income tax returns between 2009 and 2014 were audited and found to be in error. Stated we defrauded government $118080, in case number CP 10173. When pressed for who to pay and the address …
Lindsey – Victim Location 48322 Total money lost $3,000 Type of a scam Credit Cards I was called on march 16th during a busy time I was told by the caller who identified themselves to be from my web site host they had my client ID and told me the fee for hosting my site …
Frank – Victim Location 83709 Total money lost $116 Type of a scam Employment Doordash security scam pretending as IT staff to get your password for identity theft Karl – Victim Location 83709 Total money lost $116 Type of a scam Phishing Doordash security scam pretending as IT staff of doordash to get your password …
Logan – Victim Location 83646 Type of a scam Tech Support I plugged in new Dell computer, purchased online from Costco. No instructions came with it but right away a phone number appeared saying to call if you had questions. I called the number, the guy said he would install Microsoft Office and security and …
Kristi – Victim Location 60452 Type of a scam Utility Man going door to door in our neighborhood knocked and prominently displayed the ComEd and Nicor logos on a sheet of paper on the cover of a 3 ring binder. He said he was with ILG&E, a "third party representative of your electric company here …
Shawn – Victim Location 30350 Type of a scam Romance Person text me for months claiming that they are in the U.S. Army and In love with me.
Angelica – Victim Location 93906 Type of a scam Tax Collection Part of the message is truncated do to the automated message being delivered as my answering machine informs the caller to leave a message. The caller’s message states that I will be taken "under" custody by local police because there a 4 warrants in …
Nichole – Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They called claiming to be RICOH (who we use for our printing) saying that the price of our regular toner has gone up but they will secure us at our regular price. At our company, we do not even pay for toner (we have a contract) so …
