Mathew – Victim Location 25840 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill We received a bill that appears to be from Sprint. We do not have Sprint service and when you call the toll free number it is just vacation and magazine offers. When I searched the address on the internet it came us as …
Aimee – Victim Location 53804 Total money lost $215 Type of a scam Tech Support Said he was McAfee and took over my computer to install. Scam charged me 89.00 for tech service and 99.00 for program. No connection to McAfee.
Alex – Victim Location 63302 Total money lost $2,400 Type of a scam Tech Support They are providing an internet security service. This started about a year ago for $400 to cover web security for 3 different computers. After this time, we are having issues with one of the computers still. I am now wanting …
David – Victim Location 12839 Total money lost $87 Type of a scam Online Purchase Went on website to order a grill. Got confirmation email with order number. After a couple of weeks never heard anything from them about when it was going to be delivered. Went on website to send a question form and …
Seth – Victim Location 30549 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief I’ve received two voicemails saying my father is being served papers, my mom has received the same exact voicemail. It says it’s in regards to him when I called the place up and told them not to call my number again after the …
Chad – Victim Location 48183 Total money lost $530 Type of a scam Tech Support As I was using my computer, the computer made a loud noise and a message covered my screen telling me I had been hacked and if I tried to continue I would lose my photos, all my contacts and emails, …
Garrett – Victim Location 72326 Type of a scam Tax Collection They was saying their lawyer was going to contact me and that I’d be in trouble if I didn’t call them back. They have been calling me using different fake numbers. But this time they said their from irs
Brooke – Victim Location 06790 Type of a scam Phishing Called me up asked me if I was over 21 and I said Yes on the phone.
Randi – Victim Location 77532 Type of a scam Credit Cards Capital One verified this is a scam letter and to contact the BBB. The web address on the letter states application.capitalone.com. Capital One verified their web address as capitalone.com/application. The phone # on the letter 1-800-327-6592 are asking for your credit card account # …
Emmanuel – Victim Location 23116 Total money lost $9.99 Type of a scam Other I have an friend in jail who has been trying to contact me he has serious medical conditions that need us to be in contact. This company calls me, says hes trying to call and they can assist in setting up …
Brent – Victim Location 47401 Type of a scam Employment Scammer had an Indian accent. Probably found my Resume through online job portal. Asked me about work experience. Then said he worked for an IT staffing company, and that they would provide me with an OPT letter, as well as sponsorship, and that the job …
Samuel – Victim Location 77057 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan i received an email from this scammer saying I owed money in the amount of $976.45 for ACE Cash Services. The docket number is 9587722 – Case File # MT-7684, If I do not pay, I will be charged over $3,000 and they …
Wendy – Victim Location 21045 Type of a scam Charity They attempted to pressure a relative of mine to give a donation of $25 over the phone after they asked her questions which they would not let her answer. Benjamin – Victim Location 98005 Type of a scam Phishing Called and asked about Trump’s progress. …
Ashlee – Victim Location 76016 Total money lost $53.95 Type of a scam Tech Support I lost vital notes on my iPad (they randomly disappeared for unknown reasons). I purchased this software, as it claims to be able to retrieve lost data regardless of how it was lost. They have a free trial version but …
Mindy – Victim Location 13219 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a phone call on saturday morning at 7:45am. the woman on the other line claimed to be from a software company who had received automatic messages from my computer about an issue that they could fix for me if i allowed them …
Marissa – Victim Location 28052 Type of a scam Employment Job opportunity wanting me to submit personal information
Ashlee – Victim Location 96785 Total money lost $832 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product We received a notice that there may be "Chargeback" from Intuit Quickbooks Payments. We contacted what we thought was Quickbooks, which turned out to be Infinte Accountant, LLC, who say they are affiliated with Quickbooks. They went on to inform …
Kristopher – Victim Location 60089 Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an add on social media for a product. Went online to find the lowest price for the product. Innovgoods had the lowest price. I went through the website to purchase the product. Even received a confirmation email and …
Samuel – Victim Location 83651 Type of a scam Employment I found this company as a suggested employer by indeed.com. And proceeded to sign up. Got a phone call, person asked if I’d like to work from home, that the trial period would end in 31 days, after that I’d receive compensation. As the 31 …
Kaitlin – Victim Location 64093 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They called stating that they would give me free home security in exchange for me placing a sign in my yard. I told them that I already had home security and was not interested. They replied with my home security is so old and …
Grant – Victim Location 78413 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from someone claiming to be HR Director for a company called Infinite Tech Solutions. He claimed to have gotten my information and resume from Indeed.com and invited me for a phone interview. Then, I received an email stating that I had …
Paul – Victim Location 13090 Type of a scam Phishing Initially was called from # 814-240-1619 (Erie,PA) did not realize as I was vacuuming. As I shut off the vacume I heard someone talking on my answering mach. Was expecting a call and picked up. He asked for a man I’ve never heard of. After …
Gregory – Victim Location 46320 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Investment She said no bank info needed and she would turn my $200 into $2000 We Western Union and she? then blocked me on Instagram! She is scamming thousands of people Jake – Victim Location 75115 Total money lost $4,000 Type of …
Nicholas – Victim Location 49503 Type of a scam Employment Received email offering me a mystery shopping position. Company identified itself as Insights Research. Received and completed very official looking application and other onboarding documents. Received a check drawn from Eastern Michigan Bank, signed by Cindy Carrol and instructed to deposit the check and start …
Kristopher – Total money lost $70,000 Type of a scam Charity they claim to improve all life problems big or small, astrologers, hand/ palm readers, reading your stars. they collect money in claims of doing big prayers. saying they need more people to participate in the prayers back home india. advising they need more money …
Leonard – Victim Location 99030 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange Inspired Autos. Cars are shipped from Nigeria and sold in Spokane WA. Their website is www.inspiredautos.com. They only provide the Nigeria address. Their phone number is 509-214-2138. No licensing for this business through the Department of Licensing and Department of Revenue.
Tyrone – Victim Location 84057 Total money lost $14.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I put my car up for sale on KSL and got a text from a girl named Jessica saying that she was interested. She asked for my email to ask me some questions. This is the email she sent: Hi, …
Joy – Victim Location 60099 Type of a scam Employment I updated my resume and received an email about an at home job as a quality examiner for a company called inovagency. The job consisted of receiving packages, examine the package quality, then sending them on back the company or to another location. I worked …
Candace – Victim Location 60605 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order My college student received a two checks for nearly $3000 via US mail. Not knowing any better, and assuming it was for financial aid, deposited the checks to the school. Each envelope had a return address with a personal name from Austin TX. …
Russell – Victim Location 62301 Type of a scam Phishing We receive several calls on a daily basis (Sun thru Sat) at all hours of the day. We never answer. Generally, when answering machine picks up, all that is heard is a man (always same voice) saying "hello, hello" and then hangs up. Jorge – …
