Deborah – Victim Location 33982 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise These people high jacked an email sent to a customer of mine and are using my name and my work office information to defraud people we don’t do business with. They are using their email address as the sender and in my signature …
Natasha – Victim Location 90713 Type of a scam Tech Support The company called me and stated they were with Microsoft technical support and they wanted to refund my computer services. They said I was owed a refund of $299. Then they said I needed to go to a specific website which would grant them …
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Jake – Victim Location 80201 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill This fradulent company posts various high end Audio visual and other electronic products on Quikr. com, when you offer a bargain price it gets instantly accepted and they contact you on your email. When asked to proceed for payment …
Evelyn – Victim Location 84066 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product The screen below appeared with an alarm sound. I called the number assuming it was Microsoft. They called me back from two different numbers, 1-855-6480 and 1-855-532-1333. Immediately after I was called from the Microsoft number 1800-642-7676, which was being …
Stefanie – Victim Location 98387 Total money lost $505 Type of a scam Online Purchase We bought a puppy from them (Leonard Bedsours); paid with moneygram that covered puppy and delivery $505.00. Shipping was free. Then once they got their moneygram they said they need additional funds to deliver the puppy in s special transport …
Stephen – Victim Location 05262 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a TV from this online website called Mitt Mall. After I ordered the TV I got an email saying the order was confirmed and I would receive addition emails with the tracking information. After that, I received and email a few days …
Randy – Victim Location 48101 Type of a scam Debt Collections I recently got a new cell phone at work, and now I receive one or more daily calls from a "robo"-caller from this Mohela attempting to collect debt repayment of a student loan. I have never had a student loan in my life. And …
Douglas – Victim Location 11231 Total money lost $9.99 Type of a scam Credit Cards I received a charge for 9.99 on 01/17/17. The charge has a name, ungtve.com. Upon going to that web site, it says "If your credit card statement directed you to visit this web site, then your credit card was used …
Christy – Victim Location 80019 Total money lost $47,883 Type of a scam Romance I met maria lords on facebook 2yrs ago,she told me she is from spain and selling diamond and gold i believe her because she is very beautiful,i loved her alot and she lied to me she has her mom in spain …
Crystal – Victim Location 02905 Type of a scam Online Purchase We are a mfg co. and received a RFQ to make 8,000 springs, but he would only pay by credit card. We quoted, and sent a picture of the part. He stated part was exactly what he wanted, but since first time doing business …
Seth – Victim Location 19056 Type of a scam Credit Cards I received a Money Network Debit Card in the mail today saying it has been activated and Per the Patriot Act please verify my Information via Fax. I tried to call the customer Service # it requires my SS# and Birthdate to access. Another …
Hector – Victim Location 34987 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Home Improvement Hired Marian Wright AKA Marian Laykin designer/Home Makeover Central LLC to make and install drapes for my entire house I was told the dining room wouldn’t be done until January 15 called her and she said they weren’t ready another …
Alisha – Victim Location 57366 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Online Purchase Placed add in craigs list SD. Got paypal acct same day. This month. Got email and purchase wanted by buyer. Sent over nite requested and did see receipts below. Received by buyer and said he refused package, then sent another …
Ronald – Victim Location 33647 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes "I received a survey email: " Hello , We need participant for a paid focus group on financial services. Participants who complete the focus group will be paid $300 for their time and opinions. Click here for participation info. Regards Dianna Brown Research Analyst To …
Eddie – Victim Location 33417 Total money lost $77.99 Type of a scam Credit Cards I reviewed my bank account to discover this company had fraudulently charged my account. I have never used this company or even heard of it before today. Somehow they obtained my credit card information to charge me. A quick search …
Samuel – Victim Location 63383 Type of a scam Tech Support Something showed up on my computer 199.00 to fix that issue from "Microsoft" Changed his story and would fix the issue for 149.00 Macro PC Tech
Nathan – Victim Location 21120 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Caller calls from different numbers up to 12 times a day. Wants to sell me some type of medicare insurance. I tell them no and to put me on their do not call list and they just hang up and call back from a different …
Roy – Victim Location 70115 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Booked hotel room in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and paid in full six weeks in advance, through PayPal as requested. Received confirmation and payment was sent. Received an email the day before arrival stating that the hotel had overbooked but …
Molly – Victim Location 86323 Type of a scam Phishing Kyle Mackey advertises as a mobile mechanic.He asks for 20 to 70 dollars for a diagnostic check .then he gives a bogus reason for car problem ,tells people he needs money for certain parts ,then takes money and me or returns to fix car or …
Claire – Victim Location 02061 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange see attached fax.
Ernest – Victim Location 90245 Total money lost $4,600 Type of a scam Employment After being offered a position in online product research for a company by the name of ‘OOO FIVE Stars’ which I made initial contact with on indeed —> https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=748ab3bcf9b87388&from=myjobs&tk=1cn7kr…⇄ Here is their storefront —>https://www.amazon.com/s?marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=AZS2MGJJ0FCTD…⇄ was eventually directed to transfer money to …
Misty – Victim Location 34758 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went to purchase a Maltese puppy from them, and he asked for a Western Union payment. I immediately had red flags, and asked for a picture of the puppy with my name, and date next to it. He never produced it, and stopped …
Aimee – Victim Location 63026 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Man wanted authorization for a check from Publishers Clearing House to be deposited in my Wells Fargo account. I do not have an account with Wells Fargo.
Allen – Victim Location 48025 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan The scammer new my name and the last four digits of my social security number
Chase – Victim Location 74074 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This man wanted to buy my boots off of the app "Offer Up". He said he was out of town on business and wanted to secure the purchase by sending a check. He even offered to pay more money. He then notified me …
Amanda – Victim Location 32955 Type of a scam Online Purchase I wanted to advise you of a scam using advertisements listed on the internet that involves your community. This website: http://www.mmmotorsales.com <http:> and this email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> are involved. This is a long story, and if you are interested, I can give you many …
Mary – Victim Location 80501 Total money lost $7,000 Type of a scam Tech Support I paid $7000.00 to the company for services and am unable to locate anything about the business in the BBB. It’s as though they do not exist. In return for my money, I received 4 thirty minute phone calls from …
Jordan – Victim Location 91381 Type of a scam Phishing This phone call happened today at 12:08 January 30th, 2017. I was asked by a fake person if I could hear them and I replied, "Yes." Then, I realized it was a robot and a phone scam.
Carrie – Victim Location 53228 Total money lost $1,960 Type of a scam Employment Company claims to employ mystery shoppers. After you apply they send money & info on how to mystery shop. They have you cash a check, buy gift cards, send them the info and then by the time your bank figures it …
Amber – Victim Location 60639 Type of a scam Employment I applied to the position through indeed.com…Received an email about an interview. The interview was done over hangout messenger. They asked typical interview questions then asked what bank do I use. When I told them I don’t feel comfortable giving that type of information via …
