Beth – Victim Location 45030 Total money lost $399.99 Type of a scam Tech Support January 31 was on computer and message popped up from Microsoft saying we had really bad problems with our computer. My computer was locked up and couldn’t x out. I called the numberand Sara Williams said we had 1,1712 hacking …
Tina – Victim Location 28138 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Relentless calling, I thought this had become a personal vendetta against me, because I finally threatened, and cussed him! He then continues to call, and call, and call. I block the #’s. Few days later He calls, and calls, and calls. Same guy! Same voice. …
Stacy – Victim Location 90638 Type of a scam Other Merchant Brokers Group called my business today. They asked for the owner and claimed they were our Merchant Service. We do not have merchant services. They asked if we accept Credit Cards, I stated we do not. Told her we were not interested and asked …
Abby – Victim Location 97383 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes A consumer reported to BBB that she received a call from someone who said she had won the mega million with Donald Trump Sweepstakes. They said in order for her to receive her prize of $7.5 million and a 2015 Mercedes Benz, she would need …
Jack – Victim Location 65201 Type of a scam Employment Was contacted by her for a work from home position. Was told what training and full time salaries would be. Asked if I had a bank I used. Was informed of daily duties and that a check would be sent to acquire the equipment and …
Courtney – Victim Location 53210 Total money lost $52 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a ticket 1/24/[email protected] 1:25am..I waited for the bus it never showed up at the stop..I was stuck at the bus station for 8 hours..Megabus does not open till 6:30am..When I called the lady lied and said the bus …
Toni – Victim Location 48197 Type of a scam Employment I got an interview request from Meridian Health. They said they were opening an office in my area, but for the next few months this would be a work from home position. I signed onto to Google to do the interview which started right then, …
Leonard – Victim Location 53085 Type of a scam Debt Collections they called me telling me they were going to have me arrested for a bad check to a payday loan place. They wouldn’t give me the name of the company it was threw and they only told me what year. They wanted me to …
Andrew – Victim Location 57032 Type of a scam Credit Cards We received a request for an estimate. We provided an estimate. And very quickly realized it was an attempted scam. On Tue 01/17/17 10:24 , Michael > > > Wantz sent: Okay here is the address: 1105 E Maple St,Harrisburg, SD 57032. sod including …
Alexis – Victim Location 06786 Type of a scam Tech Support Received call from people who identified themselves as Microsoft reporting that we had a MAJOR ISSUE with our computer. The call came from 877-697-3548. Told me to call 888-389-5646. It stated the problem was with the software of the computer. I was told to …
Claudia – Victim Location 86404 Total money lost $5,800 Type of a scam Government Grant This person offered me an IMF Grant list and I chose to pay $3,000 for a $300,000 grant. After I was told I was approved for the grant he asked me to buy $1,500 in ITunes & text pictures to …
Wendy – Victim Location 98103 Type of a scam Credit Cards Called to inform me they are working with Experian and multiple Visa and Master Card providers including Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, etc., to help credit card holders reduce their interest rates. Could not tell me which credit card account he was calling about. …
Erika – Victim Location 31216 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange Please carefully read. Sorry for the inconveniences it might occur to you, maybe if you??re not interested in this my proposal I will be offering to you now, and again also I will be very sorry if my English writings do not meet …
Charles – Type of a scam Online Purchase Did an internet search for French Bulldogs and came across this site. Inquired about a puppy listed for sale and received an email informing me of their experience with breeding and that they are raised in a home with children. They stated the puppies were $500 USD, …
Tyrone – Victim Location 27712 Type of a scam Tech Support Contacted by "Microsoft Tech Support" wanting to refund fees paid for technical support services previously paid for, that was being refunded ($199) due to "system crash" and department closing. Wanted to send a form for me to fill out, but required me to give …
Grace – Victim Location 76548 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Online Purchase Received an Email (attached) selling German Shepherd puppy’s for $300. After investigation I picked 1 (Breeze) signed the contract/agreement & application and sent payment by Western Union. The received a text from shipper (JetPets) indicating the crate was rejected and …
Calvin – Victim Location 30084 Type of a scam Tech Support I receive at least 3 calls a day with the person saying they are with Microsoft and I have a computer problem. Their accent is so thick you can barely understand what they are saying. Each time they call I tell them to quit …
Gabriel – Victim Location 66219 Type of a scam Phishing Received a phone call from Missouri Caller. The voice on the other end asked how I was and then immediately hung up after I answered "fine." Right after the call, I remembered hearing about a scam asking for "fine" or "yes" so that voice recordings …
Marissa – Victim Location 74129 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Debt Collections It does not matter what your account amount is, theyll charge you and the amount you paid will still be the same amount like you never paid. Or worse what you paid they add that to your balance. They ask …
Carl – Victim Location 16901 Type of a scam Tech Support While browsing the internet, my screen froze and a page came up ‘Microsoft Official Support, Do not ignore this critical alert. If you close this page, your computer access will be disabled to prevent further damage to our network. Your computer has alerted us …
Meagan – Type of a scam Employment The above contacted me as an employer who found my resume on the Internet (through Indeed.com) and offered me a job with very high salary and wanted me to provide my ID documents and to sign a contract without even asking me to come for an interview. When …
Lauren – Victim Location 80031 Type of a scam Tech Support Went online to access Wells Fargo and after I clicked on the site a warning came up from Microsoft Windows saying the website I recently visited may have downloaded malware. The warning said to contact Microsoft Windows help desk at 1-844-813-5760 to fix the …
Paula – Victim Location 30340 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted via email by a woman Christina Williams. Also Carina Williams. Don’t think she realized she sent me two emails from 2 different addresses and names. She stuck with Christina Williams apparently. First red flag. Told me she found my resume on ZipRecruiter, …
Joel – Victim Location 04240 Total money lost $80 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I don’t even know how they did it, I have been ordering Xmas gifts online. Today MintYou.site took $80.00 out of my checking account which I knew immediately was wrong. Don’t know who they are or how they got my …
Mark – Victim Location 48187 Type of a scam Debt Collections Repeated calls from ‘Dexter Holland’ (but really someone with a strong Indian accent) claiming to be from ‘Midland Capital Management’ to collect a debt. The calls are threatening and rude and they know no information about me, so it is clear that it is …
Jared – Victim Location 24015 Total money lost $60 Type of a scam Online Purchase About 22 days ago we had placed an order for an item; this purchase was supposed to be a birthday present and was ordered in ample time. To our horror the item hasn’t been shipped and when contact has been …
Cody – Victim Location 46992 Type of a scam Credit Cards First was a request for a quote on a piece of 220 volt equipment. Then the quantity was increased to 10 units. Then came the request to contact an unverifiable freight service so that the shipping charges to Egypt could be included in the …
Kendra – Victim Location 89102 Type of a scam Online Purchase I googled puppies for sale and came across basset hounds for sale. I filled out information to get more information on the puppy I was interested in and they called. I tried to use PayPal secure but it didn’t go through them tried their …
Jillian – Type of a scam Employment Applied to a few postings online for mystery shopper positions. I was contacted my phone about 2 weeks later, and was told I was selected to be a secret shopper. No interview, nothing. Then I was told I would be receiving a training manual and a list of …
Jillian – Victim Location 92337 Total money lost $150 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill You pay for merchandise with a CC. Funds are deducted from checking account. No merchandise is delivered in the period of time the website claims. I had ordered a camera drone for my daughters 25th birthday back in June. …
