Cole – Victim Location 30274 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a call on my home phone today. They identified themselves as a law firm by the name Madison Snow & Associates in Indianapolis IN. They represent Publishers Clearing House. Jack Lopez. Stated I won $500,000. Gave me their phone number 317-516-0731. He requested …
Clayton – Victim Location 28516 Total money lost $199 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order received a call on business line asking for an interview about my business. was told that I would receive a check for 25.00 for my time. when check arrived, it was for 30.01 and I had to write a …
Brad – Victim Location 90002 Total money lost $198 Type of a scam Online Purchase Dear all, My story beggan when I said "Yes" and I’ve decided to cut some of the expences for the wedding. I loved one dress from a boutique in Bulgaria but it was very expensive for my budget. After checking …
Shannon – Victim Location 53705 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received a phone call saying that I was delinquent on my electric bill and would be shut off immediately-TODAY unless I paid up. When I asked how much I owed, he, Charlie, said, "look at your bill". I then asked him to tell me …
Jay – Victim Location 55014 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Was contacted by Jonathan Reiney from Marketing Financial Services looking to buy my timeshare. The website for this claimed company is www.marketingfinservices.com After a couple of phone conversations, Jonathan said he sent me the offer letter of 59,436 and if I excepted this amount that …
Kelsey – Victim Location 08731 Type of a scam Other I received a phone message stating they were looking for the resident at the phone number called. The magistrate of trenton has issued a bench warrant for my arrest because i did not appear. To release the warrant, please contact the justice department of trenton …
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Nicole – Victim Location 53802 Type of a scam Romance Friendly at first than about a week was in love with me. Then he told his colleagues I was his finance. Than wanted an iTunes card. Did a video chat for a few seconds cut off before I could see his face. Than it was …
Ronald – Victim Location 89147 Total money lost $425 Type of a scam Home Improvement On 2/4/2016 someone knock at my door offering Roofing Services his name MICHAEL KELLY, he pass me his piece of paper with an address 2405 Arena Street, Las Vegas NV 89102 (which now I know is a regular home) the …
Kristopher – Victim Location 95820 Total money lost $250 Type of a scam Rental Takes holding deposits, via wire transfer, then disappears. Uses the name "Robert Weiss" via expired ID to collect money, but real name is likely Mark.
Jaime – Victim Location 63110 Type of a scam Debt Collections The business called and said I owed money due to a closed People Bank account. I remember closing the bank account myself because it was too far from me and all was settled. I called the bank and they verified they never sent me …
Luke – Victim Location 70364 Total money lost $1,700 Type of a scam Online Purchase We bought two English Bulldogs from Nathan Omenji, it was a scam. They took our money and we didn’t get the puppies.
Susan – Victim Location 71646 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief I have received multiple calls from this number, caller ID shows Eddie R. Black as the caller. I know this to be a fraudulent call because I personally know Mr. Black. I have spoken with representatives two times attempting to obtain address and …
Francisco – Victim Location 32256 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website looks very legitimate as if it is operated in the USA but it is a total scam. They offer products at super cheap prices asking for your credit card. Once you give your credit card, they send an …
Ronnie – Victim Location 77338 Type of a scam Employment I applied for a job doing shopping evaluations. Did not hear back. Thought oh well no job. Received a letter with a cashiers check yesterday telling me to deposit the check within 24 hours. The bank was in Hawaii. The mail envelope was from Ohio. …
Terrance – Victim Location 30901 Type of a scam Employment I was looking for work on Craigslist and then several days later, I finally get a response on my gmail account telling me to go to this website for further information regarding mystery shopping. I proceeded and this person is telling me, I will be …
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Tracy – Victim Location 43031 Type of a scam Debt Collections I was called by this guy claiming to collect a old pay day loan. I started to ask questions and the more i asked the more his story changed. He claimed to be a paralegal with the Mason Douglas Company in Cleveland Ohio, I …
Nina – Victim Location 43207 Type of a scam Employment I was actively searching for employment on craigslist. I had sent out several resumes out to different positions. One that I applied for was a front desk coordinator/ assistant. I was then contacted through my email from Lakita Williams. she told me that my resume …
Karen – Victim Location 48502 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Credit Cards I used an Netspend card and place $1200.00 onto the card to make a purchase. The cash was placed on my card at a local walmart store. Once the cash was placed on the card I attempted to make a …
Mallory – Victim Location 98374 Type of a scam Online Purchase looked at this add in my email, lucky I saw the complaints, they are still at it.
Chelsea – Victim Location 78028 Total money lost $199.99 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I called to order a product advertised on Facebook called Metabo Choice. I only ordered 2 but was sent 7 and when product came no money invoice was with it . I also got a product called Luna Trim instead …
Allison – Victim Location 90028 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from a 845 number claiming that someone was trying to send me "documents" and that they had been unable to deliver them. The caller claimed that there was "a case against" me. A few days later someone contacted my ex …
Charles – Victim Location 84074 Type of a scam Government Grant I received a message from a dear and trusted friend who said he received a grant for $50,000 from Michael Batten, who is a trusted and honest person who gives money to people to buy a house, pay bills. I trusted my friend, but …
Ivan – Victim Location 73566 Type of a scam Online Purchase posting on craigslist for 289c skid steer, replied and was sent e-mails of equipment for sale and talked to him on the phone , was given two options to buy equipment 1 to look at in person and 2 to wire money to escrow …
Caleb – Victim Location 46321 Total money lost $310 Type of a scam Online Purchase My minor son saw an Instagram post regarding a DJI drone for sale. He purchased the drone from the website. The price seemed to good to be true ($300 for a drone package valued at over $1,000) so I started …
Jeremy – Victim Location 14221 Type of a scam Online Purchase Robert Cornwill — and a Danny lied – demanded and tried to scam 520.00 from my family for a dog that doesnt even exist.. refused to send video – blocked calls after I said I would come pick up puppy instead of accept their …
Hannah – Victim Location 94597 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes A tag is stuck to your front door with your first and last name and address. The tag says "This Has Been Our: 2nd Attempt Please Call When you call the number they get your phone number and ask for your email address and put …
Lindsey – Victim Location 15104 Total money lost $99.99 Type of a scam Tech Support *** *** *** was given a number for Yahoo, Yahoo then referred her to the Myas computer service saying they were the third party support. She paid them 99.99 did not get access to her email or the access codes …
Nancy – Type of a scam Rental As per the ScamPulse.com’s Rental Scam Tips, this guy "lives in the US" and rent out a property that is not his and wants to a deposit sent to him in order to send the keys to the apartment.
Danny – Victim Location 49622 Total money lost $58 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company claims they will send you this health supplement for the cost of shipping. Without warning you, they will charge the same credit card used for the previous shipping cost and charge you an additional $89.95. Nowhere on their …
Samuel – Victim Location 41240 Type of a scam Debt Collections They had my name and birthdate , they called my brother and my husband saying I had a court date.
