Ruth – Victim Location 01605 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a phone call today about winning a $550 million watch, and I would receive this watch if I subscribed to a few popular magazines that were mentioned to me. The name of the place that contacted me was called Readers Exchange Program Magazine. …
Katelyn – Victim Location 94533 Total money lost $260 Type of a scam Rental I try to apply for a house i even sing papers with them and they never gave me any information of any house avaliable also i live like 8 hours away from los angeles now i was trying to call them …
Timothy – Victim Location 65109 Type of a scam Phishing I have received many phone calls and messages from Regional Check Processing. They tell me I have passed a bad check and a lawsuit has been filed against me. When they call their phone number never appears on my caller ID. They ask that I …
John – Victim Location 94403 Type of a scam Phishing Caller asked “Can You Hear Me?" and hung up once I said yes. This just happened. I will check my bank accounts to confirm whether any suspicious activity occurs in any of my accounts.
Sophia – Victim Location 47132 Type of a scam Debt Collections This appears to be student loan scam such as those described in this Consumer Finance Protection Bureau news release:http://www.consumerfinance.gov/newsroom/cfpb-takes-action-to-end-student…⇄ The website lists a Buffalo, NY address, but was registered in October 2014 by people in India. It appears unlikely that there is a physical …
Emmanuel – Victim Location 35184 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Debt Collections Company said I owe them money for a pair due balance from advanced America it seems like a scam especially since it says there out business
Daniel – Victim Location 68123 Type of a scam Other Getting calls from someone claiming to be from Readers Club Home and they state that my wife had ordered magazines, but they have not provided any evidence that she ordered any magazines.
Lindsay – Victim Location 19808 Total money lost $198.80 Type of a scam Online Purchase I had googled *** *** ** *** *** ** **TV and was sidelined to another website which said that *** *** new beauty product was Dermafolia and I could get a trial size for the cost of shipping $4.95. That was …
Alex – Victim Location 95860 Type of a scam Online Purchase “Christina” advertised a blue French Bulldog puppy on Craigslist in the Modesto, Ca area for $350. I texted her and she responded after several hours. The information she provided seemed to conflict with some of the info on the website, which was only provided …
Albert – Victim Location 39073 Total money lost $89 Type of a scam Other Web site used Dr.Oz as backing these products as a 5.95 trial thought I would try it beings Dr.Oz was involved so I thought it would be a wonderful deal I then discovered that 5.95 was not just the trial shipping …
Cara – Victim Location 33321 Type of a scam Employment Below is the email that was sent to myself – David A Kirby Apr 16 (1 day ago) to Hello Applicant, Your resume has been reviewed by our HR Department in reference to our Job AD and we believe you are capable of handling the …
Claudia – Victim Location 80910 Type of a scam Phishing It was a recorded call where they had me saying yes. I believe it was this scam that records you saying yes and uses it against you.
Nikki – Victim Location 13090 Type of a scam Tax Collection We have rec’d 2 phone calls in the past 2 days stating that the IRS is trying to contact us regarding them filing a lawsuit against us. First call 1/14/16 came from Revenue Services at 202-390-0497. Second call 1/15/16 came from Revenue Services at …
Evan – Victim Location 48801 Type of a scam Phishing They called and were silent on the line. Then after a short pause an automated message said, hello can you here me? I had thankfully heard about this scam before. Had I said yes, they would’ve been granted permission to whatever they wanted access to.
Vincent – Victim Location 08205 Type of a scam Debt Collections Received call on my home phone and cell phone, I don’t usually answer if the number is unknown to me, I had a voice mail left on my phone telling me to call them regarding a serious matter, and that if I did not …
Ronald – Victim Location 99212 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Inquired to buy my artwork he viewed on my website. Said he was leaving town and wanted to send payment for shipping and payment. Sent payment for over the agreed upon price. The check was from Elder Service Health Inc. 5901 Palisade AVE, …
Crystal – Victim Location 39401 Total money lost $158 Type of a scam Debt Collections Some reason they told me there was a warrant out for my arrest for a debt that was erased from my credit report. I had to electronically sign an agreement that I never received a copy by mail or email. …
Wayne – Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I decided to call them and see if I could get more information from them. They said they do this offer once a year which is pretty accurate to how often I see them at work. I asked who they book for and they said Corporate Travel. I …
Brian – Victim Location 70634 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Online Purchase The people were advertising Boxer puppies that were $250 and $50 transport fee. After they would receive the MoneyGram for the 300, they would send the information from the shipping company regard when/where/etc of shipping. The shipping company then called …
Chad – Victim Location 90025 Total money lost $33,000 Type of a scam Other At a seminar they promise to educate one on one, give all the tools needed to succeed in Real Estate, Purchase of Deeds, etc. They do not follow through with anything and continue to ask for more money, even after #32,000. …
Mario – Victim Location 85284 Type of a scam Credit Cards Received several texts wanting to know if we handle ‘full house roof replacements’, second text wanted to know our method of payment. I was skeptical from the beginning but they provided more details than that of previous scammers so I requested they contact me …
Alejandro – Victim Location 31322 Total money lost $9,887 Type of a scam Online Purchase The ad was for a free sample of Moisturizer and Eye Serum and all you would have to pay is $4.95 for shipping for each. I saw no where that their policy was I had to call within 14 days …
Cassandra – Victim Location 85281 Type of a scam Debt Collections The company of Robert Bates Mediation Services called me and left a voicemail regarding a mediation that is mandatory. After I called back and spoke with a Melissa Williams, who knew all too much about how to get a PayDay Loan, where to get …
Tasha – Victim Location 60008 Type of a scam Employment During my searches online for a job in payroll, I came across job posting by "Automatic Business Controls, LLC" a local construction company in Rolling Meadows, IL. I interviewed with a person by the name of David Koehler who claimed to be a senior executive …
Cassandra – Victim Location 88587 Type of a scam Employment I was hired as a mystery shopper. I received a check for $2,450.00 in the mail. I was given a Digital Shopper Assignment Guideline. My 1st assigment was to cash the check in my bank. Then I was to start my Wal-mart evaluation. I was …
Patricia – Victim Location 02762 Type of a scam Online Purchase My name is *** ***. I live in Ma and I show/breed ragdoll cats as a hobby. My website is www.rhetoricalragdolls.com There is a definite scammer illegally using my name and scamming people to send money to them and they do not get a …
Brandy – Victim Location 90005 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Rental I found a listing for a 1bed/1bath condo by Robert. I reached out via Craigslist to see if the unit was still available as it was listed with an open house earlier that afternoon. He contacted me, said it was available, …
Ian – Victim Location 44053 Total money lost $97.66 Type of a scam Online Purchase Paid for a 14 day trial and paid shipping/handling of product. Received product, tried and did not like. Today a charge of 97.66 was taken out of my debit card. When calling they refused to refund any amount until I …
Javier – Victim Location 48198 Total money lost $12,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase Robert Sofiano had a 2005 Bobcat S250 Skid Steer listed for sale on Craig’s List for 12,000. I was looking to buy it so I contacted him via email and phone. We came to an agreement and he had a …
Kristin – Victim Location 94591 Total money lost $362.95 Type of a scam Debt Collections "Michael Rothwell" called me and told me I was going to be served papers regarding a Wells Fargo account that has been in collections for some time now. Told me I owed a total amount of of over $2,138.85 but …
