Impostor- Marriott hotels
Roy – Victim Location 78572 Type of a scam Phishing Asked me if I was over the age of 28. I said yes.. then I hung Up
IRS??
Kathleen – Victim Location 87110 Type of a scam Tax Collection message states IRS has lawsuit
Impostor- Centerpoint
Aaron – Victim Location 77040 Type of a scam Utility I received a phone call from "Centerpoint" from a guy in dispatch who was being sent to disconnect my power. He gave me the above phone number to get my account in good standing. "Edward P Miller" was the contact. After asking for my account …
IT Innovarors
Carrie – Victim Location 29745 Type of a scam Tech Support Telephone call from IT Innovators and L&E Grice regarding proposed refund. Phone calls from 704-464-6127 and 919-592-2026 phone numbers two different days. Because I have had a previous account with IT Innovators, I gave the 704 caller access to my computer. IT Innovators caller …
Impostor- INTERNAL REVENUE FEDERAL DATABASE
Mindy – Victim Location 77498 Type of a scam Tax Collection The scammer left a computer generated voicemail saying "there is information about a case file from the IRS with arrest warrant from federal database and you know the consequences what might go wrong. Please call immediately after this recording at our headquarters number (234) …
IT services and security
Victor – Victim Location 66736 Total money lost $32,400 Type of a scam Tech Support I received an e-mail stating my Subscription for IT services and security had expired. I would be charged 1500 for the services or to call to cancel. I called the listed number 319/455-6266. I told Edward I wanted to cancel …
Impostor- Publisher Clearing House
Emmanuel – Victim Location 77583 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I finally hung up because he was asking questions about what bank I used and needed information. I knew it had to be fake! I reverse looked up the phone number used and it said in parenthesis (Jamaica)!
Imposter Kemper Life Insurance
Dane – Victim Location 94607 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Two women by the names of Neomai Fisiiahi and Lily Ventura tried to gain entry into my home claiming they were Insurance agents for Kemper Life. They presented refund checks for my ex mother-in-law who is 92 years old has never lived at …
Infinity Jungle
Rafael – Victim Location 21228 Total money lost $35 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order over two months ago. I never Received my order or a refund . I’ve been emailing this place for over a month in reference to getting a refund and canceling my order and they were just …
Imposter PC Experts 24/7
Larry – Victim Location 60657 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Tech Support A year and half ago, I clicked on a link that "gave me a virus" and I was instructed to call the number to get rid of it. I did so, and ended up paying $400 for a four-year virus …
Impostor- Publishers Clearing House
Wesley – Victim Location 77095 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes An individual named Michael Carr called claiming to offer a prize from Publishers Clearing House. The prize was 3.3 million dollars and a Honda CRV. Mr. Carr claimed to be from New York, though the caller ID stated "Kingston, Jamaica." When asked about the location, …
In Recognition
Katherine – Victim Location 06360 Total money lost $170 Type of a scam Online Purchase We received an email to our business that we had been selected for the "2018 Best of {our town}" award in our business category. The crazy thing is that {our town} actually has a "Best of {our town} Magazine" award! …
Ice tray godz / goldstorestop
Candice – Victim Location 98662 Total money lost $12.97 Type of a scam Online Purchase Originally seen the post on Facebook regarding free jewelry all you at is shipping so I made my order got the confirmation and waited on a tracking number about 3 days pass and I email them and ask where is …
Impostor- Career Advisor
Marco – Victim Location 77074 Type of a scam Phishing Potential scam telephone call: A caller claimed he was Joe from Career Advisor and asked some general questions which included educational back ground and whether I was working, etc. Anyway he claimed I didn’t qualify for whatever he was calling about and he hung up. …
Independent Landlord Association
Latasha – Victim Location 90067 Total money lost $4,660 Type of a scam Other The Independant Landlord association (NAIL) has a rent collection program that collects money from the tenants and then transfers into landlords bank account for a fee which is deducted from the rent collected. NAIL automatically collects the rent from the tenants …
Iconic french bulldog puppies
Armando – Victim Location 62040 Total money lost $648 Type of a scam Online Purchase The website advertised french bulldog puppies for sale for $ 600 and showed pictures of 6 cute puppies for sale all 9 weeks old. I responded that I was interested in buying one. They responded via email wanted to know …
Impostor- moneygram international wamart2walmart
Tara – Victim Location 40272 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order received email to become a store secret shopper. was sent by priority mail a $984.00 money order with instructions to purchase a money gram from Walmart for $804.00 and send to address listed above. $10.00 was to be spent at checkout and $20.00 …
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In-spectrum LLC
Cody – Victim Location 77073 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Employment First I was called by a number+1 (866) 811-3623 her name was Lisa told me that they view my resume online. I was looking for a job and posted my resume on indeed. Then I was emailed with a contract to …
Independent Feedback Agent
Gary – Victim Location 24084 Type of a scam Employment I got a cashiers check in the mail today for $1,490.18 along with a letter congratulating me on being chosen as a Secret Shopper. The letter told me to deposit the check into my bank account and as soon as the funds become available to …
Inspector General of Soc. Sec.
Misty – Victim Location 19083 Type of a scam Phishing I received a robocall from Linda who claimed to be from "the Inspector Generals office of Social Security" stating that my "social security has been suspended". I don’t collect social security and understand through SS’s website that they would never contact anyone by phone. I …
Indiegogo
Ivan – Victim Location 33707 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I received a phone call from a person with a thick accent from India or Pakistan telling me that I bought a security software from him a year ago and it was now corrupted and should be replaced. It cost …
Inspired Artwork Studios
Wendy – Victim Location 30014 Type of a scam Employment I was hired for a gig on freelancer.com and the gentleman going by the name Wilber Benjamin immediately wanted me to message him from hangouts. He was offering to pay me $300 a week for two hours of work a day. He shared a google …
Indy Electonix
Eduardo – Victim Location 70056 Total money lost $1,300 Type of a scam Online Purchase Nov. 08, 2017, I go to website alibaba.com and saw the add selling smart phone and the business name was Indy Electonix, we communicate to WhatsApp. I’m dealing with the name Nonos Olzhas sales manager and he send me the …
Intact Mystery Research Group
Kelli – Victim Location 31036 Type of a scam Employment Today, my 13 year old daughter received a check for $1960.42 along with an acceptance letter as a secret shopper. Contact person Kenny George 800-757-4074, 716-444-2181, or 705-500-1450 Ext 800 Katherine – Victim Location 60628 Type of a scam Employment I’m a high school Personal …
Infinite Loop 1- IMPOSTER
Maria – Victim Location 95521 Type of a scam Phishing The phone number is 408 606 5775 and tracks to Infinite Loop 1, Apple Cell phone store. An automated warning is issued regarding Apple devices and ICloud. A request is made to call back.
International Human Rights Organization
Valerie – Victim Location 80016 Type of a scam Phishing "Dear Participant, We thank you for your interest to participate in the 2018 world symposium meeting, on Violence, Human Slavery & Abuse, Raped, Trafficking and Solution to Global Economic Growth. The symposium meeting will be taking place from December 17th – 21st, 2018 @ Western …
Inherent Beauty
Hector – Victim Location 17601 Total money lost $11.85 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I clicked on an add on Facebook for Shark report’s free sample of Ingerent Beauty and ys cream. It stated it was free but I had to pay shipping. I entered my debit card info and had to pay $4.95 …
Internal Revenue Services Spoofed
Nathaniel – Victim Location 32776 Type of a scam Tax Collection This number calls and leaves a message after a several second delay. It is a female voice recording telling you that you need to contact them regarding an “enforcement action” and to call them back at their Washington state area code phone number or …
Infranil Software
Ruth – Type of a scam Employment The company emails you saying that you have qualifications for a new job that has been created, which is fullfilment of customer orders,and market monitoring. They send you a Labour Agreement and Job Description. Everything looks legitimate, with their Corporate Seal, you sign it and send it back. …
Instant Motors Group
Nicole – Victim Location 02642 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw listing on Boattrader website. Price to good to be true. When contacted they attempt to get 50% deposit just to see the boat. Checked with company directly across the street from this address and was told it’s an empty warehouse and they had …