Mary – Victim Location 53222 Type of a scam Phishing I received the following email. I did not order this. The tracking number and the order number are not real. I spoke with someone on the phone who wanted me to connect with billing. Couldn’t take the time because I was due somewhere in 15 …
Jon – Victim Location 17055 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Other I put a deposit down for a puppy and was never aloud to get the puppy. I called multiple times and they kept telling me the dog needed to be spayed before i could get her but couldnt give me a …
Corey – Victim Location 75116 Type of a scam Tech Support When I logged into my computer, there was a pop up that said my computer was corrupt and to call 888-852-1563. When you call, they answer the phone as Microsoft Online Tech Support or Windows Online Tech Support. They will ask you if this …
Kristina – Victim Location 91767 Type of a scam Government Grant My grandmother contacted me telling me about a new federal grant that helps the elderly, disabled, or poor. She said the website had gone down but she had the private phone number of U.S. Attornery Micheal Snow. She said he was in charge of …
Anthony – Victim Location 77660 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Had a mower on Southeast Texas.com for sale and was contacted by text using the name of "Mitchell Lewis" that he wanted to buy the mower. Since he lived in Colorado he was going to send a cashier’s check for the amount of …
Alberto – Victim Location 84047 Total money lost $115 Type of a scam Online Purchase Thought the website was a little amateur, but due to the copyright I thought it was a newer business. Should have been charged $80 US and instead was charged $115. Order never shipped and customer service is not responding. Most …
Claudia – Victim Location 78299 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Tech Support Individual claimed to be with Microsoft and wanted me to give them access to my computer thru remote access pngage the first time they sent lock out malware and wanted $300.00 to remove it but I didn’t pay them I …
Janelle – Victim Location 66605 Type of a scam Phishing I answered the phone. Call indicated it was from Ottawa, KS (where I received a call from Baker University with follow up educational questions) which is why I answered. They stated they were were calling from Millennium University on a recorded line. They asked if …
Heather – Victim Location 29414 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Craigslist ad Responded. Received text message from local number Woman said she was selling car for mother and I wouldn’t be contacted via email shortly Women (Megan Price) claimed to be 61 years old selling car for way under market value due to husband’s …
Pedro – Victim Location 20171 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They say they no longer provide computer support and want to refund $300; turn on your computer; when I told them NO, they hung up and subsequently it says their voice mail box is full. Stacy – Victim Location 22044 Type of a scam …
Karen – Victim Location 31201 Type of a scam Investment Attention: Sir/Madam, Firstly, I must solicit your confidence in this transaction and please accept my apology for sending you this sensitive information via mail without meeting you in person, this is due to the urgency and importance of the matter at hand. I am Miss …
Jenny – Victim Location 83706 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes left message on answering machine telling me call and said I won 2 1/2 million $ and ask for Michael Anderson at ext 509
Karl – Victim Location 75043 Type of a scam Tech Support A guy that sound from India said that he is calling from Microsoft. because they received a report that is at risk of phishing. He told me to go in front of my computer and give him my IP address. I never did and …
Austin – Victim Location 74014 Type of a scam Tech Support phone number is 188-796-0599 and a blue screen pops up on your computer saying your system is crashing and to call microsoft tech support and i called them and his name is john and he claimed he was with microsoft but i called microsoft …
Natasha – Victim Location 53190 Total money lost $35.50 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Took in authorized money from my account with fraudulent check. Called only could get an answering machine. Has caused me much grief!! Sarah – Victim Location 49337 Total money lost $390.50 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Memo Storage …
Willie – Victim Location 16509 Type of a scam Tech Support I had a scam voicemail from Windows Security Department on July 13, saying that they were going to shut off my computer if I did not call 1-844-280-8979. I did not make the call. My computer is still working. The organization called my phone …
Sabrina – Victim Location 48823 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Online Purchase This isn’t a real company. I purchased a tech product off their website, and had not heard from them in over a week. I tried to call to ask about my order, but the phone number on their site has …
Marvin – Victim Location 70809 Type of a scam Credit Cards I was called by someone claiming to be a representative of Heartland (my current credit card processing company) the lady said that she was going to reduce my bill and would send a new terminal and contract. When she asked for my bank routing …
Sharon – Victim Location 12790 Type of a scam Tech Support Unavailable number phones cell phone stating he is from the Outlook team. The email has been compromised. The address on file ***@outlook.com has been sending spam emails to California and Georgia and the HOME NETWORK is not protected. They then want you to pay …
Nicolas – Victim Location 45238 Total money lost $105.32 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I thought this was a site you could buy womens clothing. Purchased 3 items for 105.32. Still have not received. You can’t call them and they are not responding to messages. Kendra – Victim Location 68144 Total money lost $28.65 …
Marvin – Victim Location 33177 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company leaves you a message they are “Miami Dade county government” Leading the person to believe they are a government entity. They are a scam credit and collections company. Beware
Evelyn – Victim Location 98229 Type of a scam Phishing Was flipping though a FB post when I got a message that completely took over my computer screen saying my computer was blocked and infected and that people could access my personal details and to contact Microsoft repair ASAP. Called the number but it sounded …
Naomi – Victim Location 33567 Type of a scam Debt Collections Company called and told me that I would be served with papers if I didn’t clear a debt. Debt that they were talking about was AT&TI knew I have personally never had AT&T when I hadn’t called AT&T to verify to make sure I …
Bethany – Victim Location 90275 Type of a scam Credit Cards While online, my computer began beeping and across my screen was an extensive message that my computer had been infected with virus(es) and I needed to contact Mac immediately. Called number on the screen and a man answered. I explained to him what happened …
Diane – Victim Location 27501 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a phonecall with a computer voice which left a voicemail message that went almost like this, "Microsoft Security and Fraud Department Critical Alert Bring to your kind notice we have received error and warnings and committing some fraudulent activity from your computer …
Jonathan – Victim Location 43231 Type of a scam Government Grant I got an IM from my Facebook friend. My friend said "Have you heard the good news?" My friend told me she got a grant from the Monetary Grant from the Government. My friend submitted my name. She told me to call 908-768-2753. I …
Michele – Victim Location 71203 Type of a scam Credit Cards I am retired (over ten years) and I received a letter in the mail concerning my "money network payroll card" informing me that my fee would be $2.95 per month beginning January 15, 2019. When I telephoned to say I had no such card, …
Luke – Victim Location 21702 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Mr. zukeenberg,recently put on vanity fair mg. This person used different people from Facebook, were emailing me letting me know that I won some money, the sum of ,Never came through with the prize!!! In stead he has been monitoring everything I write on Facebook …
Gerald – Victim Location 28304 Total money lost $196 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was receiving information about bundles (hair extensions) I was interested in from an Instagram account, and I proceeded with looking into the site posted in the bio of the Instagram account. I purchased the hair and never received the …
Nathan – Victim Location 21629 Type of a scam Debt Collections Phone call from Mark Wolf Miles Copeland & Associates Stating two allegations against me to be filed at the York County Clerks Office. Stating that there office will be actively pressuring my place of employment and residence. That I have legal right to resolve …
