Brittany – Victim Location 59701 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw post from a friend on Facebook about $24 dollar Ran Ban sun glasses. Website has no link from official websites and no security validation for credit card input.
Susan – Victim Location 13501 Type of a scam Phishing Scammer called my employer in attempt to gain verification of my SSN and whether or not I was employed.
Gina – Victim Location 30338 Total money lost $5,000 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I posted employment on Craigslist needing a CDL Driver with a clean MVR report,Mr Drake called me and asked for my email address,he then emailed me a copy of his CDL and MVR so i scheduled him for Saturday …
Craig – Victim Location 35603 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product An old acquaintance posted a “one day sale” on RayBan sunglasses shared on Facebook. I almost bought one but upon looking at the website found grammar problems then noticed copy right signs for RayBan were blurred out. I did not order anything but wanted …
Jared – Victim Location 48095 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Home Improvement Eric Mitchell going door to door requesting work. He requires I/2 down but does not do the job.
Christian – Victim Location 46122 Type of a scam Debt Collections Caller stated they were from Regent Capital calling on behalf of Western Logistics, to collect a dept from an old bank account I use to have. This caller new my address, phone number, cell number and work number and last 4 digits of my …
Suzanne – Victim Location 78040 Total money lost $100 Type of a scam Other Great American readers located in Florida scammed me by selling me magazines and charged me, without authorization from me. never received any magazines!
Meagan – Victim Location 29745 Type of a scam Employment This company recruits people to let them use their facebook page to run ads in the background. They send you a box to hook up to your modem, and you allow them into your facebook page with a generated code. Everyday you can earn up …
Phillip – Victim Location 65753 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I’ve won round trip tickets to anywhere in the continental USA, two nights at any of over 1000 Hilton, Marriott, etc hotels. Prize equals over $1070. Call within 48 hours to get a complimentary dinner at Red Lobster.
Oscar – Victim Location 30132 Type of a scam Online Purchase They start off saying this couple (Dr Lauren Miller & Dr Mike Miller, Phd) passed up the biggest Shark Tank offer. When you go to their website they tell about how their Facial Serum gets rid of lines, wrinkles and more. I ordered the …
Austin – Victim Location 75963 Type of a scam Identity Theft A company going by the name "I FIX PC" and "REPAIR ALL PC,LLC" hacks into your computer and puts up a screen telling you to contact Microsoft to fix the problem. They gain access to your computer and steal sensitive data. Then they try …
Logan – Victim Location 33168 Total money lost $527 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from this company named "Regional Processing Services LLC" to my cell phone back in August of 2018. They stated that they were a debt collector and were attempting to collect a debt I owed from a …
Shaun – Victim Location 28023 Total money lost $73.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a quilt 11/4. Website states it may take 2-4 weeks to arrive. I emailed to check @2 weeks and was told it could take 4 weeks. I have emailed 3 more times since it is now over 4 …
Latasha – Victim Location 92116 Total money lost $89.92 Type of a scam Online Purchase Just overall rude employees there, their "Customer Service Representatives" are argumentative and combative and state they are unable to give Refunds for their products.. Also the CS Representative I talked to was very rude and full of double talk, and …
Shawna – Victim Location 20002 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan We were sent notice in the mail about qualifying for business cash. We never applied or requested this funding. In addition, we received a 2ndary piece of mail that looks official, stating we haven’t activated the cash.
Brenda – Victim Location 83709 Type of a scam Identity Theft A person I know has been receiving e-mails for about 1 year from the above e-mail scammer asking for money to pay a vender. This scammer has used my name and has obtained my friend’s e-mail address to ask for money. We are both …
Misty – Victim Location 55066 Type of a scam Other Quote request for our companies products, not able to reach the customer by phone and their headquarters is listed as an apartment complex. We have seen requests like this come through before for scams and they try to purchase our product but then not pay …
Steven – Type of a scam Tax Collection I keep getting phone calls, sometimes four times a day from these people saying I owe Revenue Canada money. They leave a number and say if I don’t call back they’ll come and put me in jail.
Carrie – Victim Location 48104 Total money lost $895 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company claims to give leads to Realtors who are seeking buyers and sellers of real estate. They don’t deliver and don’t ever refund. They will call you and tell you to hold on the leads are coming. It’s end …
Ricardo – Victim Location 98272 Type of a scam Phishing I’ve just read about the "Can you hear me?" scam in which if you say "yes", which I accidentally did, they may record it and use it against you financially. So the phone number is listed above, I stopped the call after I said, "Yes, …
Johnny – Victim Location 90712 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Rental Found this company on craigslist and they said that they offered rental properties for a 1 time fee of $40. Once I gave them my information I logged onto the site and begin calling the so called listings that they had. …
Sergio – Victim Location 38133 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I signed up for a mystery shopper position through an email I received. Shortly after, I began receiving money orders and checks in the mail with "orders" for what to do with the funds once deposited into my personal account. After the first …
Lance – Victim Location 50325 Total money lost $77.75 Type of a scam Online Purchase Offered online resume help. Signed up for a one time use at a one time fee of 2.90. Then used my card and charged it for months. It was I card I don’t use often when I called to ask …
Mario – Victim Location 50263 Type of a scam Other He asked to check vehicle background and sent a link to Ricks road review. When I tried to google that business, it doesn’t exist.
Jaime – Victim Location 53051 Type of a scam Employment Multiple, vague voicemails and calls about employment opportunities in my area. The caller I spoke with began with telling me he was contacting me about a job I applied for (I have not applied for any jobs). When asked what type of job opportunities I …
Kurt – Victim Location 78228 Type of a scam Phishing I received the following email Thursday, April 20, 2017 from a Ricardo Casiano and I have no idea who this person is or much less recognize his name. I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it …
Andre – Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Online Purchase Several months ago, I wanted to check my 95-year-old mom’s bank statement and went to rbc.com as I usually do. Immediately a questionnaire of approximately five questions popped up. I tried leaving the site and coming back to it, but the same thing …
Naomi – Victim Location 22153 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I think I was scammed by Ricardo Mancini. I met him through POF through someone else, he wasn’t on there. He got a contract in South Africa and lost his ID and credit cards. I gave him money, a lot of money. First …
Aaron – Victim Location 80249 Total money lost $79 Type of a scam Online Purchase 12-29-2016 RE: FRAUD / UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MY CREDIT CARD / 1ST TIME CUSTOMER COMPLAINT AGAINST Allegro™ Instant Wrinkle Eraser Créme / REVIVED YOUTH CREAM 1ST YOUR WEB AD IS DECEPTIVE IN THE AMOUNT YOU ARE CHARGING FOR YOUR TRIAL …
Rosa – Victim Location 17566 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I was not scammed, I’m only suspicious. They are advertising teacup Pomeranians for $550. including shipping. I was to send the money by money gram, then he would ship the puppy. I asked for proof that he does have the puppy by asking for …
