Chelsea – Victim Location 32804 Type of a scam Online Purchase I have a car listed for sale. They will text you and ask for your email because they have “questions”. When they email you they say that they are very interested in the vehicle but the want a car report and give you the …
Ricardo – Victim Location 41017 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Using cars.com to sell my vehicle, was immediately contacted by multiple texts. One said they would pay full price, had a story out of town but would have their company come pick it up. They would send a certified cashiers check and once …
Jesse – Victim Location 94509 Type of a scam Online Purchase Contacted this lady saying she was selling a 2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport, asking for $2000, because her husband died a month ago, we believed it. We said we wanted it, she said everything works through *** because it’s more safe. So we kept exchanging emails …
Evan – Victim Location 27127 Type of a scam Online Purchase This appears to be a fake company that claims to sell cars and other products. The company claims to be located in Chicago, IL, USA and Tokyo, Japan however there is no evidence to support this. Google does not find the company’s website nor …
Bethany – Victim Location 90069 Type of a scam Online Purchase BEWARE JAGUAR BUYERS. I responded to an advertisement by Jaguar for the XF V6 for 0 down and $399 a month lease agreement. It is false advertising. I agreed to pay $1800 down and the $399, chose the car via email (with Mike Hamadani) …
Bonnie – Victim Location 90731 Type of a scam Charity – FRAUD ALERT – Fake "Foundation" in Tavares, FL 1) A reputable charity is a registered charity. The Jaxon Strong Foundation is NOT registered with the State of Florida or the IRS. 2) A reputable charity has a website with .org on it, not .com …
Jonathon – Victim Location 44410 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes This person claimed to be employed by Vin Diesel and stated that they started a new program that allows them to select followers to win prizes such as cash cars electronics and gift cards. He sent me a DM via instagram to tell me I …
Joshua – Victim Location 93908 Total money lost $7,000 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I am 63 yrs old and was on vacation in Honolulu with my 14yr. old niece. While looking at a snorkeling tour at the visitors center booth we were refered to IDS WORLD discovered travel club for a presentation. If we …
Chelsea – Victim Location 27407 Type of a scam Other Mr. West is the name this guy goes by. He is advertising several cars on Greensboro NC Craigslist. He advertises under import auto solutions. I drove 3 hours to see a car assuming I was going to a dealership. When I arrived, the car in …
Alyssa – Victim Location 75703 Type of a scam Online Purchase went to craigslist and found a listing for a puppy near me. contacted the person but was told they moved and their new landlord doesn’t allow pets (i know why would you rent a place that doesn’t allow pets when you have pets- flag …
Heather – Victim Location 29617 Total money lost $4,400 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found a 1965 Mustang on Oodle Marketplace for $4400. You could also click onto another link of classified cars. I contacted the owner, Dr. Greg Epstein, to get more photos. He sent more photos, and I continued corresponding with …
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Erik – Mar 01, 2020 Never got to give Christmas gifts to my kids too after waiting so long to receive the merchandise. Impossible to reach them. The purchase was charged on my credit card. SCAM! Nathaniel – Mar 01, 2020 I ordered two of there 2 motion cars for over 132.00 dollars and never …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 99129 Type of a scam Government Grant An Iranian called me (10/21/2019) 7 times today saying he was Steve from the IRS and that I was approved for a Federal Grant of up to 9,000.00 & he wanted to get it to me. He wanted my credit card or debit card …
Casey – Victim Location 19446 Type of a scam Phishing On 5-29-2019 at 1:47pm I was called by a scammer with the following phone number and town showing on the caller ID: "Bristol Township 215 486-7649." The caller was trying to convince me that my vehicle extended warranty is expiring and that I could extend …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 54452 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes "Private Caller" advised me that my name was randomly drawn to win $1.5 million from PCH in connection with the BBB, Walmart and Walgreen’s. I was to open a new bank acct. at one of 3 different banks the caller named, but I don’t bank …
Meredith – Victim Location 07631 Type of a scam Tech Support I have a 2-year lease agreement with Infiniti for a Q40 model with about 25,000 miles. I lease cars to make sure I have warranty during the term of my lease and selected Infiniti because I presumed it has a good reputation for customer …
Leonard – Victim Location 99030 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange Inspired Autos. Cars are shipped from Nigeria and sold in Spokane WA. Their website is www.inspiredautos.com. They only provide the Nigeria address. Their phone number is 509-214-2138. No licensing for this business through the Department of Licensing and Department of Revenue.
Christina – Victim Location 47390 Type of a scam Online Purchase So i got this email saying my cars registrations were almost expired. Then it gave a link to pay online… Well after i did so i realized… This site had nothing to do with the dmv…. Im so sick to my stomache waiting for …
Nicole – Victim Location 85203 Type of a scam Online Purchase These people seem to be scamming selling cars online, the are using the National Geographic name and email address in communication and posing as an out of the country Photographer that is on location. They have a tag on their web site that states …
Jonathon – Victim Location 73141 Total money lost $5,400 Type of a scam Other The owner at Ideal Car Solutions in South Oklahoma City, allows people to work for him and he pays them under the table. There’s one of the people who works there and gets paid under the table that stole $5000 from …
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Allison – Victim Location 37862 Total money lost $89.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a set of HID lights from this company what seemed a good price I paid 89.95 for them received them in the mail 3 days late by fedEx, I had the lights installed and they immediately started showing …
Philip – Victim Location 30308 Total money lost $2,000 Type of a scam Other In short: I was looking for vehicle to purchase. Someone recommended "Craigslist". I am not a fan of they site due to news stories/past negative history. I went against my better judgment and perused the site. I discovered a few cars …
Travis – Victim Location 92507 Total money lost $820 Type of a scam Other On two occasions I was wrongfully towed by H&N Towing. They have a contract with my apartment complex to tow cars WITHOUT a visible parking permit. I pay additional fees for my parking spot, yet I was towed both times WITH …
Daniel – Victim Location 48072 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Contacted company to reserve a party bus, they had the bus and date I needed so I booked, put down a 200 deposit and the "employee" named "Mike" said he would contact me in 3 days to confirm. A day …
Javier – Victim Location 78239 Total money lost $55 Type of a scam Online Purchase I have had this person on my FB page for over 2 years and I have always seen him selling stuff such as cars, purses, clothes, shoes, appliances, etc. Well I thought I would give him a chance and pay …
Alison – Type of a scam Tech Support I needed a user manual and legend for my new HP printer. Went on web and immediately a pop up chat (with anglosaxon name (Jane ?) and female picture pop up). I gave my request. I jotted down ph#’ on site. Told I needed tech support (I …
Preston – Victim Location 14534 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product A woman calls who knows the type of cars you drive. She asks a bunch of questions saying she works for Honda warranty service. When asked who she is , she will not answer but puts a " manager" on the phone. This woman …
Cheryl – Victim Location 55303 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Greetings ***! We’d like to bring to your notice that our representative have mailed out payment to your residence address provided on the application form you filled out. We have been informed that payment of $3600 was sent to you which covers your …
Jeffery – Jul 29, 2020 Victim Location 64057 Total money lost $3,400 Type of a scam Employment Emailed on July 10, 2020 for a REMOTE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Position with Intellectual Ventures. This is a remote position, i.e. Your assignment can be performed from any location. Your first assignment will begin on July 30th, 2020. …
Alison – Victim Location 93309 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Hello We like to bring to your notice that our representative have mail out payment to you and we have been informed that Payment of $2400 was sent. Payment covered the decal expenses and your first week payment for our "Tropicana" Auto wrap …
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