Carrie – Victim Location 95126 Type of a scam Online Purchase Caller called to be Microsoft Tech Support saying my Windows 7 license was expired (windows licenses do not expire). He could not provide any info on my license or what version i was using so i knew it was a scam. They asked for …
Jermaine – Victim Location 21227 Type of a scam Tech Support They wanted me to pay them $299 for them to remove a virus they put on my computer. Thankfully I have a wonderful it technician who caught this and didn’t allow them to take my money and infect my computer with virus’ Elizabeth – …
Jeremiah – Victim Location 76051 Type of a scam Employment Welcome to MITSUBA Corporation – You have been added to the team! I strongly advise that you review this message in full: I just received word from our HR department that the Payroll Registration Process is now complete. Starting today you are officially a part …
Jeremy – Victim Location 78701 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received several calls and messages stating only that a package delivery was attempted but unsuccessful. Called them back and inquired about all the scam reports online and was told I was not allowed to call a company and make those accusations and then they …
Jessie – Victim Location 14905 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Tech Support John Cooper claimed to be from Microsoft world technical support and that my computer was sending information to mcrosoft that there were problems. Then gave me Kevin Smith who claimed to be the senior service manager. Contact information given – …
Tabitha – Victim Location 92027 Total money lost $2,700 Type of a scam Online Purchase Known and certified Manufacturer of driver suits protective wear, karting/racing/motorsports/sfi/nomex/gloves/shoes provided fake products. Paid upfront 2,000.00 to rush an order and never received products. Will not reply to emails or any requests.
Colleen – Victim Location 37207 Type of a scam Other Business is claiming to deliver maltese puppies to your door for 50% off ($500.00). Claim they are located in Co but use a Delaware phone number. Ask for money up front, but are not willing to provide paperwork until your puppy is delivered.
Elizabeth – Victim Location 18942 Type of a scam Employment So I was emailed by a friend who got a job offer to miracle foundation. Well he couldn’t take the job so he sent it to me after they denied him because he was a student and didn’t have the time. Well after barely a …
Sean – Victim Location 63304 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes My mom has received phone calls for months from someone claiming to be with Missouri Mega Millions saying that she needs to send up to $1000 through Western Union and have even requested her routing number.
Jonathan – Victim Location 24360 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase I Ordered 32 pairs of shoes off of this site,( ioffer.com). Made it look like he had shipped them out, plus, he charged me 50.00 for a border fee. I received an envelope with paper towels in it, and on …
Caleb – Victim Location 90062 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Other Insurane malpractice SHADY shady SHADY billing practices. They write codes and recommend treatments that they know aren’t covered under your insurance so you have to pay out of pocket. Had a treatment plan, 3000$ copay. ABSURD! Don’t get me wrong, this …
Kelly – Victim Location 85205 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare They first harassed me with a phone number from New York which I Also reported. I have told them repeatedly to leave me alone but they’ve only increased their harassment. I have never inquired about health insurance and when I contact them and tell them …
Olivia – Victim Location 37311 Total money lost $4,700 Type of a scam Home Improvement Michael Eachus, the owner of this business is dishonest and a CROOK!!! He said he "needed to be paid upfront so he could purchase the supplies to do the job" ….we trusted him and paid him $4,700.00 and gave explicit …
Chad – Victim Location 32533 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency YOUNG MAN ? on the phone, calling me Grandma, identifies himself as " Mikie" and said he was my grandson. I told him he wasn’t my grandson, then hung up.
Christopher – Victim Location 53203 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill This company sent us an unauthorized invoice for Business Advisory Services to the tune of $60,874.00. They must have gotten one of our employees’ email addresses. Our employee said that he had no knowledge of this. Subsequently, I sent an email saying that …
Ronald – Victim Location 95436 Total money lost $134.94 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was offered a "free gift" (OK, so I am naïve) for filling out a survey for CVS or Rite Aid – had to pay $4.95 for shipping of a bottle of Garcinia Cambogia. It came. Then another, which I …
Summer – Victim Location 29678 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Online Purchase bought a dvd months ago. never got it,no refund,site will not email me back
Jon – Victim Location 79118 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Also claiming to be licensed mortgage company with no actual names, in a virtual office, and no license numbers
Evan – Victim Location 55413 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Text message for secret shopper respond and they send you fake money order to deposit to your account and buy gif cards and text them the code from the gift cards Trisha – Victim Location 96795 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order …
Kevin – Victim Location 48192 Total money lost $176 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company is a scam. I was given a price on Amazon and then charged 2 different prices afterwards. They will not refund the price or take the unopened product back. I was told it was in the terms and …
Eric – Victim Location 44121 Type of a scam Utility A "Mrs Gordon" contacted me requesting I call back regarding "the supply charges on your electric account." She states to have your statement ready for review and use reference #E0071182. She never gave a specific name of her company. My utility company has confirmed no …
Edwin – Victim Location 76309 Type of a scam Employment Advertisement for Personal Assistant. Pays $100 a week. No matter how much you work. $200 if they sell a house. Hi Stephanie, I received your email in response to our Craigslist Ad regarding our Personal Assistant position available. I would like to give you a …
Cynthia – Victim Location 94111 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Phishing Computer was hacked, a warning came up flashing indicating to call 844-592-0159. Consumer called the number and was charged to get the computer repaired. The scam artist was given remote access and they ended up deleting the malware software the consumer …
Samuel – Victim Location 45420 Type of a scam Phishing Consumer rec’d a letter that appeared to be a copy of a handwritten note stating the sender was interested in buying her property. The address listed is for a retirement community where a relative who recently passed away had resided.
Autumn – Victim Location 91402 Total money lost $179.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase The company was offering a health supplement (PowerTestro) for free pay only shipping for $4.95. I responded to it and yes, I received the a bottle of product. After about a month, I saw that my card was charged $89.95 …
Caroline – Victim Location 18951 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Received a friend request from him. Started chatting on yahoo messenger (1st flag) building a relationship. After a few weeks I noticed he was really not providing much information about himself. Said he live d in Tampa Florida, was an …
Savannah – Victim Location 11355 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased hair from this website for $500 to try and make a few dollars as a side business. After I received the hair Upon review, I noticed right away that hair was NOT 100% human hair. Item not as …
Scott – Victim Location 75043 Total money lost $460 Type of a scam Home Improvement Micheal Lingo a carpenter was hired by the trails homeowners association to replace boards on my home to prepare for painting. He came to my home on 10\29\2015 to advise me that i needed to pay for the materials, i …
Tara – Victim Location 55060 Total money lost $229.85 Type of a scam Other This "company" calls itself Mega Marketing – touting/selling magazine subscriptions at a discount. The scammer reaches out to the elderly and other vulnerable adults by phone and convinces them to give out their credit card number for purchasing years of the …
Wesley – Victim Location 34778 Type of a scam Other mwcourier.com pretends to be a courier service, but is apparently a part of a scam. They hold on to a package that they say is in violation of their terms, and will only deliver it if a "fine" is paid of $2000. Couriers don’t assess …
