Jason – Victim Location 90077 Type of a scam Identity Theft Received letter from TurboTax requesting update of credit card info. I went to website which requested name, birthday, and social security. I stupidly gave this info and heard nothing back from them.
Lacey – Victim Location 94132 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I receive these calls ever morning at 9:00. Clayton – Victim Location 53002 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare 5 to 6 calls a day asking me to confirm information on myself and my medicare. I hang up when they ask for [email protected] number Paul – …
Jaclyn – Victim Location 81647 Type of a scam Phishing Received a phone call stating that if I did not respond that my failure to appear before the courts magistrate would cause my social security number to be suspended. They even provided a case number to make it seem more realistic. Rebecca – Victim Location …
Tamara – DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS COMPANY! I ordered four bottles of wine from Institution Wine and was billed $171.92 on September 7, 2019 . The wine did not arrive by September 26th so I contacted the company to inquire about the delay. I was told that the wine was out of stock and …
Vincent – Victim Location 66044 Total money lost $900 Type of a scam Employment I did a survey through Survey Monkey, I was chosen to be a secret shopper at Walmart. They sent me a letter and a cashier’s check. I deposited the check into my bank account. The letter detailed instructions on how to …
Rodney – Victim Location 93561 Total money lost $11.98 Type of a scam Online Purchase I did not receive my items i ordered, yet they cashed on one of the items on my credit card. I called first number 855 739-0298, it is a trucking company. Called the 936 228-8071 they never returned my call …
Karl – Victim Location 37129 Type of a scam CryptoCurrency I received this email twice today from my work computer. I had heard about this scam going around a few weeks ago from WKRN channel 2.
Desiree – Mar 11, 2020 Victim Location 13118 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase We called stubhub or what we thought was stub hub from the phone number on the internet and were directed to some Indian guy whom just took us for 400 dollars. Claimed the only way to receive …
Caitlin – Victim Location 53951 Type of a scam Phishing She said in a recorded voice (robocall) something to the effect of: "Fraudulent action with your social security number, when you call us back we can explain more" that is all I can remember because I hung up and then blocked the number.
Renee – Mar 18, 2020 Victim Location 42141 Type of a scam Tech Support I was contacted from what appeared to be a local number every day around the same time for about two weeks. Somehow, I always missed them by accident, so I tried claling back and was given an "All our operators are …
Dane – Victim Location 94112 Type of a scam Identity Theft Claiming to officer from Social Security and that a legal action against been started against me. To prevent further legal action I am to call 800-985-7168
Robin – Victim Location 15679 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Online Purchase Initial contact via Facebook ad "too good to be true:" Low, low price (under $2) for Trial Product. After giving my contact, address, and credit card information and attempting to finalize agreement, was prevented from doing so by a new …
Trisha – Victim Location 63021 Total money lost $39 Type of a scam Online Purchase Once you sign up for the less than $3 3-day trial period, it automatically signs you up for the monthly renewal of $36, even if you ‘cancel your subscription’. The website itself has a lot of fake accounts (honestly outlined …
Evan – Victim Location 96744 Type of a scam Other ASKED FOR MY HUSBAND BY NAME, AFTER HE ANSWERED "YES" HE ENDED CALL Kelly – Victim Location 96744 Type of a scam Phishing ASKED FOR MY HUSBAND BY NAME, AFTER HE ANSWERED "YES" HE ENDED CALL
Alan – Victim Location 99501 Total money lost $6,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase Put in an order for a website to be made from ITResources, after the first payment was made I lost all contact with their team, couldn’t contact them through any of their phone lines posted on their website, can’t reach …
Allison – Victim Location 37862 Total money lost $89.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a set of HID lights from this company what seemed a good price I paid 89.95 for them received them in the mail 3 days late by fedEx, I had the lights installed and they immediately started showing …
Luke – Mar 09, 2020 The same happened to us. Both my husband and I are not totally tech savy and fell for the scam. By the time we wanted to cancel the service it was to late. Now each time we call for help since we sign up they demand an additional fee usually …
Billy – Victim Location 59401 Type of a scam Phishing Calling local businesses to buy advertising on their "sports boards" for local High Schools saying they are selling advertising space. They say they are representing Great Falls High School and CMR. They are NOT. Melissa – Victim Location 91208 Type of a scam Charity Called …
April – Victim Location 11354 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Employment This is my second letter to you all. I am not going to stop writing until I am heard and something is done about this so call company, I worked for this company for a month they sent packages to my …
Curtis – Victim Location 92120 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Online Purchase I received an email about this "event" happening in San Diego on Sept 30th. I paid a "refundable" deposit of $100 (which I will have to get back from my bank), and then as time has gone on, and I …
Caitlin – Victim Location 14609 Total money lost $800 Type of a scam Home Improvement Ryan Frawley ( claimed to be Ryan york) replied via Thumbtack for an electrical problem. He quoted me 1500 to replace all breakers and upgrade me from 100-200 amp box and new wiring and outlets in the finished basement. Made …
Stephanie – Victim Location 44094 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a text message with an assignment. It said I would be receiving a package the next day with my assignment details in it. The next day I received a Priority Mail package with a check and a half piece of paper …
Jonathon – Victim Location 11373 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from [email protected] claiming to be from Hamrock Inc on 03/30/2016. I copy and pasted the letter below: "Dear Applicant, This is to inform you that your resume has been reviewed here at the Hamrock Inc. We apologize for the delay in …
Keri – Victim Location 65203 Type of a scam Debt Collections I called this number back. They have repeatedly called my house phone claiming that I have an 8-year past due bill and immediately asked for my debit card. They guy that answered refused to give me his name and the account number that he …
Erika – Victim Location 49684 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise Crypto Virus Ransomware was installed on system when user opened attachment in an email. Changed all file extensions to an unusable ext and sent message that bitcoin or prepaid cash be paid to release files.
Leslie – Victim Location 87507 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I received a phone call this evening from Health Org claiming that I or someone else using my email had ordered braces. They did not specify what kind of braces but just kept repeating over and over that it was covered by Medicare. They had …
Catherine – Victim Location 37127 Type of a scam Home Improvement Looking for electrician in my area code. And 3 sent messages. This one replied instantly with quoted price of 173.00 by card payment to book appointment to come to work. I said, how can you quote me price without coming and looking at work …
Johnathan – Victim Location 80126 Type of a scam Employment Interview online using google application chat Hangouts,
Diane – Victim Location 33018 Type of a scam Employment So I live in Central America, and I work as a freelancer mostly for call centers. I contacted this guy named Rene Figueroa, who was supposed to be a manager or team lead for this company Health Solutions. He told me first that they were …
Shaun – Victim Location 33222 Total money lost $29 Type of a scam Online Purchase They advertise a dog’s teeth cleaning device for $29.00. I ordered the item thru their website and paid with a credit card. It is over 30 days since my order, I contacted them thru their e mail several times and …
