Morgan – Victim Location 59715 Type of a scam Employment I answered an ad on the Castivate app. It read "Bryanston Productions is seeking real Military Veterans". Upon sending my headshot and resume to [email protected] Although, I sent my request to [email protected], I received two response emails from (Brandon Cruz) [email protected], and a "Success Letter" …
Emily – Victim Location 26143 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This person has called from several different numbers saying he is from Medicare payment center. Questioning about my husbands pain. Like where is his pain and says that he is approved for a back brace that he already has. The last time he called I …
Charles – Victim Location 97070 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase I came across Mollyca on Pinterest. The shirts looked great and prices were good. I ordered 2 shirts. When I received them several weeks later, the shirts looked nothing like they did online. I emailed the company asking how to …
Nina – Victim Location 32351 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Today I received a text message "Hello Nyesha, How are you doing today? Survey Payment was scheduled to deliver to you today/tomorrow by USPS courier service. It contains a check which covers your allowance for your evaluation service worth $300 for this survey …
Edwin – Victim Location 91784 Total money lost $300,000 Type of a scam Investment I was talking to a friend who’s a broker asking him and how I should invest in a property with money that I got from my Father’s passing. I guess he mentioned it to somebody he worked with. They invited me …
Christine – Victim Location 95437 Type of a scam Home Improvement This person got in touch with me via text, he said he found me through "BBB" Best Business Bureau. According to this person he just purchased a home at : 19251 Del Mar Dr Fort Bragg, CA 95437 He said he is at the …
Brandi – Victim Location 80215 Type of a scam Phishing I received a call from a man stating he was from a mortgage company, it was really hard to hear him and I was really busy, but he then said "can you hear me" and unfortunately I said yes. He hung up immediately, I didn’t …
Lacey – Victim Location 55734 Type of a scam Other Minority Success Network (minoritysuccess.us) called my agency and stated they were with the compliance office, they led me to believe that they were part of a government agency on affirmative action. They walked me through their website when I signed up for services. After hanging …
Joanna – Victim Location 62893 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Please note you were randomly selected among (19) other lucky winners this morning you have won in the freebies mom giveaways to be receiving $1 million dollars and a new Toyota Fortuned 2017 car !!!! We all would like to say a !!!!Big CONGRATULATION!!!for being …
Victoria – Victim Location 77469 Type of a scam Employment Received a legit looking interview offer. I’m on a job hunt so my resume has been sent all over! So when I received an email about an interview- no red flags went up. Even when I was told it would be via Google hangouts. The …
Lori – Victim Location 95608 Type of a scam Online Purchase I had posted an ad to sell my motorcycle on Craigslist. I got a text from someone who seemed VERY excited to buy the bike but requested a vehicle history report first. I was sent a link to a website to get the report. …
Roger – Victim Location 90032 Total money lost $398 Type of a scam Credit Cards Duplicating credit card charges, failure to reconcile refunds, and literally run-around customer service. Extremely poor management operational practice for billing, customer resolution, and borderline abusive charging practices. If I could prove INTENT, I would take time off work to make …
Henry – Victim Location 07105 Total money lost $800 Type of a scam Online Purchase After text emails and phone call I was sure they were legit, they even have a puppy scam warn while shopping. They requested to send money through PayPal through friends cuz it would take only few days while businesses would …
Omar – Victim Location 78207 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I have been sent 2 checks for a large amount & was told to deposit in my account, which I couldn’t cuz my bank said they were not valid. So when I called them they never answer.
Tonya – Victim Location 37208 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan They said their name was money Mutual. They offered me a loan and I said no. I called them back to ask more questions and they said you already hung up. I asked for the manager and they then started cursing me out. …
Armando – Victim Location 98273 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Purchase of "award" for being "best in the industry".
Patrick – Victim Location 85364 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found this website on Facebook pop adds. Haven’t bought anything from them as they claim to have secure sockets for payment information and I see none when you go checkout. Website does not have a physical address nor any phones to call. Prices …
Jamie – Victim Location 60542 Type of a scam Other I received the call from a guy saying he was from the Illinois Survey Research team and then he said, hello? i said, yes. he hung up.
Erika – Victim Location 87557 Type of a scam Debt Collections They call me 2x a day and request I call them. I do not. Probably is a debt collection scam. I do not have debt. This has been occurring for months but now every day. Stacey – Victim Location 83642 Type of a scam …
Whitney – Victim Location 44133 Total money lost $27 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website appears to sell t shirts, however, when you place an order you never receive confirmation or any shipping estimations. You will be charged plus an international fee tacked on (despite business having a Michigan address) by your bank …
Cassie – Victim Location 87505 Total money lost $80 Type of a scam Online Purchase Mystery Comic Box will take your money every month automatically from PayPal, but they’ll never send you a thing.
Morgan – Victim Location 39272 Type of a scam Employment He contacted me via text message then stated the interview process would be via hangouts. Claims to work for BMD group and that they are expanding. This is supposed to be a “work at home” position. This didn’t seem right when he requested to interview …
Dawn – Victim Location 32503 Total money lost $104 Type of a scam Online Purchase They were advertising shirts and sweatshirts with family last name, so thought it would be a good family conversation piece. The order was to be by 10/03/18, but I continue to check the web site and it continues to say …
Spencer – Victim Location 33176 Type of a scam Online Purchase Site has rentals far below fair market value. The phone number on the site doesn’t go to anything except dead air. The site lists an office address as an intersection, not an actual street address.
Stacey – Victim Location 98499 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I received letters supposedly from Methow River Ranch HOA. These letters were received form an unknown P.O. Box address not listed in the official documents of the HOA. There is neither name nor title of the person assuming authority to make the requests …
Misty – Victim Location 32725 Total money lost $731 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief They continue to pull money from my account and I cannot get in touch with this company. And can’t stop the withdraws
Logan – Victim Location 98513 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was contacted regarding a vehicle I posted online for sale. The supposed interested party requested I provide a report through MyVinVerification.com. The site appears legitimate and provides sample reports. I entered an email to send the report to. The …
Jerry – Victim Location 92101 Total money lost $2,394 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I applied for an ad on Craigslist looking for a personal assistant for an entrepreneur on 2/19/16. I received a response from Michael Rituder on 2/20/16, and was chosen for hire on 2/21/16. Additional contact was made via SMS …
Micah – Victim Location 41094 Type of a scam Tech Support Received urgent message on computer concerning security breach. Told to call no. MHC stated my I Mac had a virus or trojan and for $ 299.99 they would install security and sweep viruses. Told to sign with Authorize.Net. I’m afraid this was a scam …
Robin – Victim Location 10005 Type of a scam Investment I’ve been offered an IPO share offer in Ant Financial Group. Minimum investment USD $10000 for 1000 shares. Im am in Australia
