Walter – Victim Location 91030 Type of a scam Phishing I received a message from a woman named Olivia Rhodes, saying that there was a complaint about to be filed against me, and they were calling to mediate. She then went on to never mention the firm, nor the complaintant. when calling the number someone …
Michael – Victim Location 22973 Type of a scam Online Purchase This individual is a dog scammer he has stollen images from another person and is having people pay him the total amount or half for the animal up front in order to hold in the form of a MoneyGram. The name on the MoneyGram …
Raymond – Victim Location 37166 Type of a scam Employment I was applying for work through Indeed.com as Human resources and administrative assistant. I applied for a position I thought was through Met life as an Administrative Assistant. I received an email from a Christan Robinson wanting to set up an interview for the position, …
Allison – Victim Location 83202 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found a great RV motorhome online and a great price. The individual says she cant make the deal until this Carrier Services Industries has possession of the money. Then they will release the motorhome to us for a five day inspection and if …
Natasha – Victim Location 34222 Type of a scam Online Purchase Person claims to be selling French bulldogs. He will ship them to you for a fee but would like half up front and half when received. Will only accept Zelle. Won’t take PayPal after explaining PayPal will cover the transaction. Won’t send photos of …
Dominique – Victim Location 61554 Type of a scam Home Improvement He called and asked right off the bat "Can you hear me?" I answered "yes" but told him I wasn’t interested when he said he was with Michael’s Roofing. When I hung up, someone told me they’d heard of a scam where they ask …
Brent – Victim Location 62221 Type of a scam Government Grant What can i do for you? How did you get on my private facebook page? Ola Fulton gave me your information and said to get in touch with you right away Okay, She was one of our Grant Beneficiaries that received $90000 last three …
Meghan – Victim Location 96001 Total money lost $96.51 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased something from this website on November 23 2018. Within 24 hours I received an email stating they were out of product and that they refunded me and based on my banks timing I should get my refund within 7-21 …
Katie – Victim Location 39571 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Originally contacted by a friend whose account (I later discovered) had been hacked. I was instructed to contact Micheal Frank to take part in a money distribution. I contacted and applied, then was told that there was an up front fee of $2000. …
Zachary – Victim Location 29681 Total money lost $725 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Loan company approved me for 3000 told me I had to pay 250 to prove I could pay and then told me I had to pay another 525 on federal taxes now I’m out 725 and no money
Sharon – Victim Location 31201 Type of a scam Investment Attn!, I am a financial consultant to an investor from a Mineral-Oil Rich African Country with sensitive political background who wants to invest outside his country and without the appearance of him on the investments. As stated above, my client had approached me with a …
Michael – Type of a scam Tech Support I clicked on a flashing pop-up warning me my computer had a Trogen virus. I called the number on the pop-up (888-838-5495) and a rep from Micro [email protected] took remote control of my computer to supposedly remove the virus and download software. She charged me a fee …
Spencer – Victim Location 53219 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order They propose to pay for reporting how a business operates. They mail u a check to deposit into your personal acct asking to send them funds from that check minus your pymt. But their check is a phoney that bounces Robert – Victim …
Mario – Victim Location 99173 Type of a scam Other I answered the phone, "Hello. A female said "Hello?" and paused. I said "Yes?" She said, " Hi, this is Monica. I just missed your phone call." I informed her that I did not call." We hung up. I traced her phone number to a …
Paula – Victim Location 29715 Type of a scam Debt Collections According to my caller ID the Voicemail came in from Spring Hill Tennessee. The caller identified herself as Mindy Sawyer and said she was an independent legal consultant and that she had some legal documents to deliver to my home or place of business …
Jesus – Victim Location 60618 Type of a scam Employment DEFINITELY A SCAM, received an email: We’ve received your resume at Ziprecruiter and would like to offer you an Order Processor position at Morano Store. We hope that this e-mail will give you the full understanding of your new job at our Company. Position title: …
Matthew – Victim Location 44515 Total money lost $530 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Received loan documents through email signed sent back.Notify by phone need to send 500 dollars through Western Union. Company then states need more money. I cancel loan company to refund money in 30 business day. Never received.Do not fall …
Jay – Victim Location 78733 Type of a scam Tech Support purporting they are Microsoft Corp and they are calling because of an "error message" they received from my computer; trying to sell me software that will protect my computer in the future. i have asked them several times to stop calling and they continue …
Latoya – Victim Location 30141 Type of a scam Phishing I had applied for fear factor through this website and a woman named amber Jackson called saying that I was selected to be a part of the show asking me to send her 7 pictures of me and also verifying my address etc she said …
Frank – Victim Location 75201 Type of a scam Investment Received this email at my job: —–Original Message—– From: Miss Guei Nadia Nina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 4:40 AM Subject: Expecting to hear from you, — Dearest One Compliment of the season. I am Miss Guei Nadia Nina, the only …
Christian – Victim Location 11236 Type of a scam Phishing My daughter was doing her homework for school and went to print it out. Printer would not print I went to HP support online and was in a chat with James Walker 800-675-4139 x 343. He told me he was going to have someone give …
Kristi – Victim Location 48234 Type of a scam Employment I applied for this work at home business. They do their business only through Paypal. They send money to your paypal account and want you to transfer to your bank account. After they send you a tracking number, they want you to send money to …
Candace – Victim Location 48183 Type of a scam Employment At first the position did seem legitimate, as I had just posted my resume online and the service says it posts it to many job sites as a means to get my name out there. He explained his company, the positions available that my resume …
Casey – Victim Location 55125 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I attended the St. Paul Ice Show and signed up for chance for side by side ATV or $5000.00. They called me on Dec 9th to say I was a finalist, and since one of finalist, I would receive a Android tablet and chance to …
Dennis – Victim Location 66606 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I had an email from this gentleman Philip Johnson saying that I was supposed to email Diplomat David Charles dinardo and he is supposed to get on a plane and come to my house and bring me over 10.5 million dollars he is asking for …
Eduardo – Victim Location 86426 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Utility BBB received a call from a consumer reporting he received a call at 6pm Saturday evening claiming to be from Mohave Electric and claimed the business owner had not paid the electric bill for several months. They proceeded to tell him …
Emily – Victim Location 29642 Total money lost $3,800 Type of a scam Tech Support I was having issues with my computer. Company called Capital One (Brian) called and stated he is affiliate with Microsoft. Told me they would replace your computer under the warrant for a deposit of $1800. Gave him the deposit. Then …
Seth – Victim Location 95051 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a letter in the mail asking me to become a secret shopper. Attached to the letter was a check for $1,945 The company Mulitshopprspro stated for me to deposit it in my bank account and keep $120 for myself and use …
Denise – Victim Location 41653 Total money lost $19.95 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product THEY OFFER SEVERAL DIFFERENT ITEMS….THEY SAY THEY ARE DIFFERENT SIZES, BUT THE ITEMS ARE ONLY ONE SIZE…..
Deanna – Victim Location 17967 Type of a scam Tech Support While doing a Google search, a window popped up with a voice message telling me that my computer IP address was stolen and my computer was not secure. There was a telephone number to call immediately to correct the hack. The number was identified …
