Lauren – Victim Location 80202 Type of a scam Charity Man, claiming to be a veteran, now working on a degree, told me of a competition where votes for him are based on # of magazine subscriptions he sells for "magazines for troops". When I asked how to pay him he said "cash"…red flag Eric …
Antonio – Victim Location 51601 Type of a scam Government Grant Using messanger to offer governament grant through computer drawing. Asks for photo of drivers license or state id. Wanted name, address, income, age, sex, email, phone number. Asked question about income before or after taxes and was told info was not needed.
Brian – Victim Location 27292 Total money lost $23 Type of a scam Employment June 20th ad in Lexington Dispatch. Sent money to start home mailing business, they never sent the kit, but they did charge my card from Advanced Marketing Group.
Cindy – Victim Location 43211 Type of a scam Rental I was looking for a house to rent online. I got an email from Mark Hicks at [email protected] which reads: "My apologies for getting back with you late, i have been on the road because of my new job. The house is still available for …
Natasha – Victim Location 23234 Total money lost $39 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a purse from them. Online it was described as leather. Upon receiving it was like plastic sewed together. I didn’t find out about the extreme amount of complaints about their deception until after I paid. The only way …
Julia – Victim Location 92264 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Claim I was a finalist in their 2019 Tesla giveaway. If responding within 7 days you get up to $100 Walmart gift card. Then says to call within 72 hours to RSVP and also receive a complimentary 3-day 2 night vacation to locations such as …
Frederick – Victim Location 46219 Total money lost $1,025 Type of a scam Rental I had applied for a home through Zillow, two days I was contacted by an individual from [email protected] stating the home I originally inquired about was no longer available then the person directed me to a second home. I researched the …
Krystle – Victim Location 92307 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare BRAD ENGLE with Marketing services and STEVE DAVIS contacted me regarding advertising for my Insurance Business, fortunately I did more research online and found out that he was a scammer, and that the magazines he said I would be in that were in the High …
Stephanie – Victim Location 77036 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I have been involved in a fraudulent and a business transaction with a Nigerian in Southwest Texas in which I gave my social security number. I gave my social security number because I was registering for the money transfer card from the company …
Rodney – Victim Location 93730 Type of a scam Phishing I believe it was part of the ‘yes’ phone scam. Initially a pre-recorded woman spoke of a free marriott rewards bonus. Then an Indian man came on the line to ask if I was 18 or older, to which I said yes and was put …
Molly – Type of a scam Employment This company emailed me with an offer of employment, but I was unsure where they would have received my resume from. I asked for more details & they sent me this. Along with the attachment, I looked the company up on google & couldn’t find much info other …
Toni – Victim Location 31768 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking on Craigslist for a puppy and came across 2 golden retrievers. I had done a search for within 50 miles of where I lived. When I found the puppies, I had requested more info. He/she had explained why they needed to …
Cole – Victim Location 55417 Type of a scam Employment I applied for a job on indeed for champion milking systems LLC for a front desk position. I then received an email from them telling me to forward my information to [email protected] I received an email that said: (copied and pasted from email) "Hello, Thank …
Ruben – Victim Location 19004 Type of a scam Tech Support While internet shopping, on Sept 2, 2018, a message popped up that a virus has corrupted my computer, via a pornographic website, with a phone # to call 1877 762-2942. I spoke to Thea Winchester. I called the number and was informed that a …
Ruth – Victim Location 49885 Type of a scam Phishing just got a call from mark on a recorded line from the medical reaearch inc., started out and asked if i could hear him clearly, this was just on the news the night before as a scam, so i said no and hung up
Kristin – Victim Location 06067 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I put an ad out to sell my car and I got a message from this man stating that he was looking for this vehicle and that sight unseen he would overnight a cashiers check to me. They did but it was $5000.00 …
Emmanuel – Victim Location 75034 Type of a scam Phishing I found this comapny by googling "apple customer support". I called them explained my problem and they proceeded to tell me what would fix the the problem was going to a walmart, purchasing an ebay gift card for which I would reimbursed. They tried to …
Meghan – Victim Location 30047 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company is used by scammers to get your money from fake product ads on multiple city Craigslists and other sites. The ads have hijacked photos of someone else’s products or items for sale. The seller (SCAMMERS) always say they are selling the product …
Gregory – Victim Location 89502 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking to buy a puppy and I’ve paid $500 and they’re website says I can get a full refund within 30 days. I just paid today 11/16/2019. Now they are saying that they are going to hold our …
Marie – Victim Location 43130 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I was involved in a phone scam 10.21.16. Checks and money wire went to: Melissa Landers, GA, USA. I wired $800 from the Meijers store at 8300 Meijer Dr, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 at 2:43 pm. Then I wired $400 through …
Leah – Victim Location 77065 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Maximus is an innovative, energetic and professional mineral exploration and development team, with an Ausralian focus on a small suite of strategic commodities, with extensice tenement holdings in Western Australia. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before …
Danielle – Victim Location 11221 Total money lost $1,153.80 Type of a scam Credit Cards This company has been fraudulently deducting funds out of a little used business account of mine for the past 18 months to the tune of $1,153.80. Charges vary from $19.95, $24.95, $39.95, $49.95 and $139.95. They have a website up …
Terry – Victim Location 71107 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a letter in the mail stating that I was a 2nd prize winner in the second category of USA Mega sweepstakes. I would be paid by cashier check delivered by a special courier company. Enclosed in the envelope a check for $3850.00 and …
Martha – Victim Location 60410 Total money lost $52.98 Type of a scam Online Purchase My husband placed an order with this company and never received shipping information. Nobody answers emails or the phone number listed. Order number RG-37296-38933.
Dominic – Victim Location 44105 Type of a scam Other ScamPulse.com STAFF AR 10/22/19 I called a phone number that sells hair products, claiming to be under the business name of Miracle Growth. Also, they stated that they were also under the name of Mink. They told me that the hair products would cost me …
Emmanuel – Victim Location 12414 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare The caller asked if the name she had was my correct name. I said "yes", then the caller started telling me I qualified for a Medicare hearing aid. When I tried to stop her and tell her I didn’t wear hearing aids, the call ended.
Ronald – Victim Location 78045 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes My 64 year old brother received a message (on his phone number) that he won $2.5 million and a Mercedes Benz. He did not know how to replay the message. On 9-22-2019, he asked me to call (929) 369-1736 and speak to "Michael." On 9-23-19, …
Kaitlin – Victim Location 70802 Type of a scam Phishing They sent me a message saying that they can give me 500 dollars a week just from putting a Minute Maid sign on my car Armando – Victim Location 32563 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was to have my car wrapped with …
Randy – Victim Location 14172 Type of a scam Phishing The number used was within our area code. When I answered, a male voice said "it’s me". When I didn’t answer he said the call was being recorded and he was calling from a medical alert company. He then asked if I could hear him …
Charlotte – Victim Location 95054 Type of a scam Tech Support This company claims that Apple or Mircosoft has a refund for me and asks to remotely connect to my computer to fill out a form for a refund.
