Diana – Victim Location 16343 Type of a scam Employment I have been searching for employment for 4 months now and with multiple applications out there I received a text from Mr Patrick Prendergast stating he reviewed my resume on PA Careerlink asking if I would be interested in an interview. I responded and was …
Joseph – Victim Location 78410 Type of a scam Tech Support I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MICROSOFT TECH SERVICES WHICH SAID IT WAS FOR SECURITY AND IF I DIDN’T CALL THEY WOULD DEDUCT $200 FROM MY ACCOUNT. I COULD HEAR LIKE A LOT OF VOICES AND THE GUY WAS INDIAN OR SOMETHING
Jenny – Victim Location 75137 Type of a scam Tech Support I have received two calls stating that McAfee security and Windows has had some computer problems and for this reason they are refunding $199.00 was the first call and the second was a refund of $300.00. I need to fill out a refund verification …
Robert – Victim Location 30605 Total money lost $52.82 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased what was advertised as 100% Human Hair Lace front wigs. I bought one that was advertised as a 24inch curly wig and the other was supposed to be a 24inch straight mixed with brown, black and gold. Instead …
Jake – Victim Location 95222 Type of a scam Debt Collections Somone who knows me told me they had received multiple calls 9/2/19 with my name and number listed under caller id with recording of a woman saying her Microsoft Subscription was due for renewal and there would be a withdrawal of $299.00 made from …
Rosa – Victim Location 45405 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Do not accept numbers from anyone with a number begged Ning 937516—- they are scams or area codes 1407———
Marc – Victim Location 34744 Total money lost $1,990.95 Type of a scam Investment I found Menzi Investment in Craiglist. I was told if I invest a minimum of $500.00 I will get $5,000.00 in 18 days. On the 18th day it showed an investment balance of $6,490.95. I was told that before they can …
Carly – Victim Location 45039 Total money lost $299 Type of a scam Tech Support called and said my computer had a virus. Then after I paid the 299.00 fee six months later they called and said that there was a error and they wanted to refund me my money on my credit card. However …
Sara – Victim Location 46323 Type of a scam Other I was contacted via text message by a recruiting service for Medexus Pharma Inc. for a position I applied for on CareerBuilder.com. I was asked if a I had a google account and to sign up for "Hangouts" for an interview. I went through the …
Nikki – Victim Location 44221 Total money lost $20,000 Type of a scam Romance She Would offer to pay off my credit cards and would first ask me to get her gift cards
Krystle – Victim Location 72601 Total money lost $239 Type of a scam Online Purchase Over 60 days no delivery. Will not answer email or phone. No tracking provided.
Meagan – Victim Location 44312 Type of a scam Identity Theft Requested my email and phone number for confirmation call, but no one called and no email arrived. He claimed he could lower my utility bills and asked to see them also. He claimed that his internet connection was not working and that he was …
Alison – Victim Location 66701 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Received a phone call from a computer that was female voice and said that they could reduce the debt of my medical payment because there was some kind of program to forgive it. And it did say it was Mercy med. I live in a …
Heidi – Victim Location 27258 Type of a scam Tech Support Hacked my computer acting like Microsoft sending me an allert that they had blocked/locked my computer& I could not cut off my computer & had to call Microsoft tech support @888-668-4835. He remotely entered my computer and was charging me $447.99 for fixing the …
Alexander – Victim Location 06515 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare They falsely advertised the fact that you qualify for lower Medicare premiums. They also told me to press a button, complete a form, and a “Medicare expert” will take care of the rest. He or she would help decide which plan works. But, however, it’s …
Randi – Victim Location 25428 Total money lost $1,500 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Was initially contacted via email from [email protected] via SurveyMonkey to do a "$350 customer evaluation". About a week or so after filling out the walmart evaluation, I received priority mail envelope from Mary Mouammar at 12344 Flat Shoals Road, …
Emily – Victim Location 84003 Type of a scam Other My husband received calls and texts saying: Yes this is Karen Harris and I’m calling in reference to your federal student loan. I need to discuss your repayment options with some new changes that have taken effect recently so if you could please be sure …
Jodi – Victim Location 80303 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Offers for FREE knee or back braces.
Nathaniel – Victim Location 35760 Type of a scam Phishing A man with a foreign accent (sounded Indian) called my 84 dad yesterday and today. He mentioned something about my dad’s bank account. I called the number today (8/26/19) and a man with an accent answered. I asked him why he had called my dad. …
Marisa – Victim Location 49519 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Won a Cadillac and 7.5 million dollar. In order to claim a prize to get a certified check or money order of 1500 to Yury Gekht, the CEO of the Company awarding the prize. Gave a badge number of the person who was dropping off …
Javier – Victim Location 48088 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I get a call at LEAST twice a day from these people telling me i won 2.5 million dollars. I need to send a $225 money order to a "bank" in California. I’ve already had callers from Jamaica and Mexico admit it was a scam. …
Toni – Victim Location 37172 Type of a scam Tech Support Insisted multiple viruses were on laptop. Gave phone number to call. Once called, man said he would protect PC with anti-hacking IP firewall for $299.99 for 2 years or $399.99 for 3 years. Several types of software were installed. Several emails from "Microsoft" were …
Terrance – Jan 26, 2021 Scammer’s email [email protected] Country United States Type of a scam Online Purchase Initial means of contact Email Person contacted me to quote him 32 blinds . After I gave him a price he proceeded with this elaborate instruction to contact a logistics company… wasted precious time. Emmanuel – Victim Location …
Angela – Scammer’s phone 01134604217612 Scammer’s address Calle Rios Rosas 32, Scammer’s email [email protected] Country Spain Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Initial means of contact Not applicable Received letter stating i won, but have to go to Spain to claim it…spam huh? Brandi – Victim Location 63033 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a …
Jonathon – Victim Location 99203 Type of a scam Tech Support I received a voicemail of a automated message from Arlene from microsoft refund department stating to call them back to receive a refund for the tech support that I paid for two months ago because their company closed down. I have not sent them …
Ana – Victim Location 35130 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise The message pops up after visiting the Birmingham Craig’s List page. It says someone is trying to steal my bank login and account information and that I need to contact the phone number listed. They called themselves Microsoft Support/Mozilla fire fox critical error. …
Virginia – Victim Location 76856 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a key to Microsoft Windlows 10 Pro which was turned out to be phony. The MilkyWare company would not respond further to my complaint. They kept the money and i have nothing for it.
Kristopher – Victim Location 35173 Type of a scam Tech Support An alleged Microsoft software engineer called to help me remove a virus from my computer. When I refused and hung up, he called back and threatened to cancel my Microsoft license. The name ID in my phone display *** *** *. The number used …
Carl – Victim Location 76544 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from a company that did not disclose it’s name or any initial information to me, except a reference number and a telephone number to a company called Morris and Meyers. After many attempts to get someone on the line, i …
Joel – Victim Location 33060 Type of a scam Other Caller claims to be my mortgage company (they are not and couldn’t provide an ID# to me) wanted my bank details to submit mortgage payment via western union or moneygram (AS IF!) but someone may fall for this scam if they are promised a lower …
