Frederick – Victim Location 43551 Total money lost $570 Type of a scam Online Purchase I located a website, www.mochacorgishome.us online in searching for corgi puppy. The website looked legit. I did all my communication through email and text only. I picked out the puppy "nala" and was told to wire $570.00 via Walmart to …
Adam – Victim Location 01013 Type of a scam Tech Support After clicking on an email from what looked like Apple Corp., screen was taken over by what looked like a virus. Saying i had downloaded a virus embedded in porn. Stated i had to call 801-305-1660 within 5 minutes in order to save the …
Lauren – Victim Location 36301 Type of a scam Other I received a call on 06/16/2017 from a Rich Williams from a student relief company regarding a follow-up that because I had inquired about a student loan relief program. I have NEVER sought relief for my student loans. Anyhow, I told him to call me …
Marco – Victim Location 98223 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered $100 worth of insoles. They didnt send them and they never responded! SCAM ALERT!!
Ross – Victim Location 78652 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Romance He started with romance and being friend then offred me to send an iphone . I said i dont need but he said wants to gift me first then ask me to pay to the shipper with this fake website.
Katherine – Victim Location 44830 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I have an elderly female client that has called me and asked me about a phone call that she has been receiving from a Gentleman by the name of Mr. Anderson from the Million Dollar Lottery. He tells her that she has won a prize …
Angelica – Victim Location 36022 Total money lost $104.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order with them on 11/19/18. 5 days later I contacted them to find out when my item would be shipped by email. I received an email back that was a return and refund of item. The website, …
Charles – Victim Location 32211 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from a friend from college, and so thought nothing of it and believed it to be legitimate. Soon as I agree to things and receive more emails from this “Larry Martinez” I begin to have a feeling inside me that I’m …
Emily – Type of a scam Investment Received an email from an unknown source. The subject was "Reasons Why clever People Always Come Out on Top". Promising easy money, simple enough a child could do. I didn’t fall for it.
Dominic – Victim Location 92705 Type of a scam Rental Scammer had a add on craigslist, when I contacted, he asked for $800 security deposit, then he promised to mail keys and documents. luckly I was able to put a hold on the money I transferred via money gram and got it all back. scammer …
Victoria – Victim Location 06032 Type of a scam Credit Cards My elderly father (age 97) received an email supposedly from CitiCards indicating that he would receive a free watch if he completed the on line survey. Once the survey was completed, he was asked for credit card number to cover shipping and receiving charges. …
Meredith – Victim Location 15683 Type of a scam Utility She started she was calling with an important message about my aunt’s electric usage. Since I am in visiting from Canada and staying with her we could not believe that I was adding that much to the electric to send an alert to the company. …
Carl – Victim Location 62233 Type of a scam Charity My son is an inmate at a correctional facility and received a letter from a supposed "Not for Profit" organization stating that he was an eligible candidate in reference to new laws being considered to pass. They asked for his name, date of birth, inmate …
Dana – Victim Location 37601 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was contacted to build a fence on a property recently purchased by the "scammer". He sent a check that included money to pay the "painter" which I found odd but didnt think anything of it at first as …
Sean – Victim Location 95667 Type of a scam Online Purchase Answered craigslist add via text for a tractor that the asking price appeared to be lower than market value. Received a text saying the tractor was still available and it also asked for my email address so they could send additional pictures and their …
Peter – Victim Location 95816 Total money lost $14 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an add on Facebook for this website that sells children’s clothing. They advertised having a sale so I placed an order and paid with my debit card. 6 weeks later I have received no tracking number, no package, …
Suzanne – Victim Location 38194 Type of a scam Debt Collections My husbands 86 year old grandmother was notified that there was a company trying to collect a debt for my husband. She gave me their phone number (901)316-3007. When I called I found out the name of the collector was Montgomery, Hunter, and Associates. …
Austin – Victim Location 60551 Total money lost $51.89 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered from this company which I found their page on Facebook, they took my money off credit card but never sent item.They claim they have but can’t find it anywhere in tracking and they just keep making excuses now they …
Carl – Victim Location 55025 Type of a scam Employment When I post my resume on indeed and career builder, there is a [email protected] sent me email asked me whether I was interested in work with a travel company, which was the leader company in Italy, with 2350$ base salary, 3% commission, home based part …
Ruben – Victim Location 22033 Total money lost $29 Type of a scam Online Purchase this website lists no phone number and doesn’t confirm proof of purchase upon purchasing products listed. Their return location is in North Carolina but their address is in Alexandria Va. I’ve received no confirmation email of proof of purchase and …
Anna – Victim Location 32177 Type of a scam Employment I initially replied to a "yard cleaning" ad on Craigslist and received the following email: Hello Applicant, Thanks for responding to our Job Ad regarding the cleaning position. My name is D*** S*** and I’m the CEO of a bridal store that has been operating …
Katie – Victim Location 85340 Type of a scam Tech Support A man keeps calling my 93-year-old mother telling her he is with a company called "My Direct Tech" and that she has "hundreds" of viruses on her computer. He needs payment of $400 – $500 to rid her PC of them. I cleaned her …
Jonathon – Victim Location 15767 Type of a scam Phishing A phone call was placed to a family member (looking for information ) on another person. Said to have that person call this number and referenced a case number. A document was going to be delivered the following day. No other information was given.
Jill – Victim Location 38401 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Receiving packages from this organization and repackaging them to be resent elsewhere (they have him downloaded shipping labels). Boxes were never opened, just relabeled. This began around a week ago. He has emailed them saying he doesn’t want to do this anymore & any …
Noah – Victim Location 20011 Type of a scam Employment Through email I received an offer to wrap my car in a Mountain Dew Drink sticker and be paid approximately $300 weekly. The person I was communicating with was Anthony Smith and presented himself to be a representative from PepsiCo. However, his credentials did not …
Larry – Victim Location 38637 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted after applying on line for employment. Shortly after sending in my resume I was contacted again regarding a telephone interview. I was then called for an interview over the phone. Company is supposedly moving to the US and will be opening an …
Lacey – Victim Location 80631 Type of a scam Identity Theft I went to check my checking account balance this morning and there was a 750.00 Credit to my account. When I looked into it, it was a loan from this company, Myloansite.com . I did not authorize or request this loan. This was done …
Denise – Victim Location 45504 Type of a scam Employment Make money at home – MMAH advertises itself to be ScamPulse.com accredited. I could not find them anywhere in your database.
Glenn – Victim Location 75080 Type of a scam Romance I met Mark on Tinder. He asked me to move over to WhatsApp to communicate. Mark said he lived in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas. He was 38 not married and had a 4 year old daughter Amy. Amy’s mom died in 2016. Mark …
Joseph – Victim Location 51023 Type of a scam Employment It says your making money by paying their link to your facebook site or any other social media site. So much per click. Then says you’ve made money.Then you have to do surveys to collect but you never get done with surveys.
