Carmen – Victim Location 46122 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I posted an ad to sell my violin on Cragslist for 65 dollar. I got a message immediately that this man’s wife" was interested in the violin and I should message her with her email. Upon contacting this person she said she would …
Christie – Victim Location 79935 Type of a scam Debt Collections Rec’vd private # call 8/7/2017 didn’t leave message.They called again 8/8/2017 left message stating Bradley Lewis from Direct Delivery Services needs to me urgently call as they have received a complaint against me. Gave file# 95777.Said if I didn’t respond adverse action would be …
Martin – Victim Location 92354 Type of a scam Online Purchase Sale of British shorthair kittens for $640. Provided photos of kittens with a story that his mother died (cats and kitten belonged to his mother) and can no longer take care of them. He wants to send them to a good home asking for …
Heidi – Victim Location 55025 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Secret shopper, approved letter with cashier’s check for $1,655.92. States to cash it within 24 hours, keep $170, divide the rest into 2 equal amounts and wire them from 2 separate western unions to Sarah hecker, 12736 Edison hwy, Birmingham Ohio 44816. This …
Andre – Victim Location 32211 Type of a scam Charity He talked a few days, then quoted poetry, then asked for me to send a bible. When I said I bought the Bible he asked me to put $1000 in it and send to an agent who checks for bombs in Dubais. Name: Basiru Sikiru …
Natalie – Victim Location 57701 Type of a scam Debt Collections This guy named Mark Kamarowski called me on my work cell number and his number appeared as a private number. He had my name, my ssn, my old address from 3 years ago, an old telephone number he said was mine (which it wasn’t, …
Randi – Victim Location 98270 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Automated system called states that you have a free room coming…to opt in press one, to opt out press two. I keep pressing two and they call again with another number
Paul – Victim Location 32348 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This company calls me up to 16 times per day claiming to work for Medicare when they do not. The man on the other end of the phone is trying to get me to say "yes" or "ok". This is so he can send me …
Micheal – Victim Location 35040 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise I received two checks by priority mail First one 9500 I tore it up one week later 2500 I tore it up don’t fall for this then they are putting Capital one on it
Ashley – Type of a scam Employment Without an interview or even applying, I got offered a job online with a Malmac Innovations. They wanted copies of my ID and other information. They sent a badge and QR Code for bitcoin to access once you sign contract. Everything seems good up until THIS POINT! They …
Charles – Victim Location 45040 Type of a scam Romance Ok this person says needs money so we cAn do a video chat using a phone
Audrey – Victim Location 60653 Type of a scam Debt Collections I have been told to pay this money and left phone messages to pay or I’ll be arrested tel:855-365-0246
Megan – Victim Location 15323 Type of a scam Tech Support Windows Virus support scam. They call several times a day and since I work in the IT field, I know how to avoid these [censored]. They troll for you to give up your computer via remote access and lock your computer. Then they demand …
Nancy – Victim Location 35967 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a check for $2,250 to evaluate my local Walmart (mystery/secret shopper). The check was to be deposited into my checking account and then I was to wire out $1,850 supposedly to evaluate the Walmart2Walmart Money Transfer Service.This was to be done …
Ricardo – Victim Location 04091 Total money lost $96 Type of a scam Employment I signed up for this scam. 96.00 dollars . If not satisfied in 90 days they refund your money, if you make a try of it. Well it was to much time just to go through the instructional videos. I gave …
Denise – Victim Location 75367 Type of a scam Online Purchase 1. First scam is their email that says they’re giving something away free that they usually charge for. The free item is only a long video ad without an answer. 2. The second scam is the 60 day moneyback guarantee. when I clicked on …
Clayton – Victim Location 32404 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Online Purchase A ad was on my Facebook talking about a Major sale for Massage Chairs,Now keep in mind I have ordered things in the past that have advertised on Facebook and never had any issues.So on Sunday Nov 26 2017 I …
Kimberly – Victim Location 84029 Type of a scam Credit Cards unsolicited credit card for my business with high credit limit. Dont be lured in to a position to be exploited. Real banks and healthy institutions dont send out high limit credit cards…dont be greedy or stupid!
Kristopher – Victim Location 28601 Total money lost $1,300 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan This company scammed me out of 1300.00. He promised a home loan with a down payment of the loan. Well he sent documents and i signed them. Wired the money to his partners acct. Turns out he said he …
Hillary – Victim Location 89128 Total money lost $10 Type of a scam Online Purchase I represent a nonprofit organization that depends on membership fees to support our work. I found MemberPlanet when I was looking for software that would manage membership and membership renewals for us. I created a profile on their website and …
Ian – Victim Location 08109 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase Valley French Bulldogs & Midwesteasternexpress (pet delivery) cruelly abused me for weeks demanding money for a french bulldog puppy. I have PTSD/Social Anxiety I suffered multiple seizures over this and all I wanted was to adopt a companion ESA. My …
Jeffery – Victim Location 92543 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted by someone claiming to be Patrick Hittle working for Medecor Pharma LLC and they said my resume was sent through indeed. They said the position was for Data Entry paying $17 per hour for training and $25.75 per hour after training was …
Mallory – Victim Location 53191 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a call and voicemail from this number (855) 202-9532. Since they left a voicemail, I called back. They asked about a complaint with my computer. I told them that I do not have a complaint with my computer. They said that they …
Felicia – Victim Location 96797 Type of a scam Home Improvement A woman calls from (808) 218-9536 and asked if someone came to your door by the name of "Chevelle" or "V’. If you say no, she continues to say "really no one came". I quickly hung up the phone.
Carla – Victim Location 37191 Type of a scam Other I was contacted stating my name and phone number (cell phone) were given to a company called Medical Healthcare Center. Supposedly this company was given my information based on a survey for which I was informed either myself, a family member or a friend filled …
Micah – Victim Location 73008 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a letter in postal mail at my home in July 2018. It was sent from Canada. The return address on the envelope did not match the business address on the letter inside. At the top of the letter was the name of the …
Kendra – Victim Location 92592 Type of a scam Online Purchase The following companies and individulas have very suspicious business practices. April Matelijan aka April Quackenbush, Diego Rojas and his brother Manual Rojas are allegedly operating two business without a "Bussiness Licence" as mandated by the; USDA and the City in which they conduct business. …
Jaime – Victim Location 15237 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare They called and said they have pain relief ointments and assured me that this was affiliated with our insurance/medical provider. Asked questions as to where I experience pain, put a nurse on to ask health questions; what meds do you currently take, allergies to any …
Krystal – Victim Location 65202 Type of a scam Debt Collections Someone called pretending to be from the city of Columbia saying they were part of a merchant business and that they were going to come to our restaurant (Ranch House BBQ) and shut our electricity off for non payment. I knew this was a …
Shawn – Victim Location 30303 Type of a scam Employment The job description for the Travel Assistant/ Logistics Agent says they want me to receive packages at my house open and examine the contents, forward packages using FedEx labels, and keep records of what has been shipped and received. Inquired about the position over a …
