Morgan – Victim Location 60609 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from a company call HBLC, Inc. and they said I owe them some money from a Citibank account that I never had. Then they told me a address that I have never lived. Then the next day a sheriff came …
Cody – Victim Location 52806 Type of a scam Online Purchase Multiple emails back n forth and send videos n pictures of his said family. And families that receive puppies from them. Even used went to a retreat to serve God, along with a passage. Than they wanted gift cards paid with cash and scratch …
Meagan – Victim Location 77373 Type of a scam Government Grant Posed as family friend to tell me about URGC, a federal grant that awards $150k to old, retired, disabled persons. Was given a name and phone number, but nothing else, even when I request specifics (web site, address). Insisted on calling or texting "Agent …
Shana – Victim Location 02476 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief Received a "Final Notice" letter via U.S. Postage (out of Sacramento CA, permit # 1827) suggesting a settlement/debt balance on a fictitious account (I do not have one). Letter indicates A+ ScamPulse.com rating. Search of publicly available databases indicates: 1) the address space …
Michele – Victim Location 33139 Type of a scam Online Purchase On Sep-6-2018, I searched for a specific TV model that I wanted to purchase online (Sony XBR65X930E) and results from Google search showed that HD Vision Max had the lowest price for that particular TV model. I placed the order online, including billing address. …
Stacey – Victim Location 97007 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Scrolling through Facebook, I saw an ad for "Hawaii Tumbler ombre Hydroflask" water bottles. The Hydroflask logo was on the water bottles in the photo, and when I clicked the link, they were on the website’s product photos as well. Because Hydroflask does have …
Alyssa – Victim Location 39402 Type of a scam Phishing I received a phone from my "HOA" which stated that they need to talk with me about my home. The phone had a bad connection so he asks if I can hear him. I said yes…then the phone hung up. I knew I had been …
Ana – Victim Location 33579 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking for a dog to purchase, found the website. Stated they would send the dog. Had to pay by wire transfer. Once money was sent, I received no more emails.
Jillian – Victim Location 55443 Total money lost $7.70 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a pet bed from a pop-up ad on social media. Everything looked completely legit. They even offered a 10% off my first order. I got a confirmation of my order and an order number. Bed was never delivered. …
Nathaniel – Victim Location 27282 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This company sends consumer 3 blue and one yellow postcards in the mail. They claim to be the "Urgent noticed Health Alert Hotline" and they offer a pain relieving neck, back or knee and ankle brace cost or not cost depends of liability.
Brianna – Victim Location 41230 Total money lost $125 Type of a scam Online Purchase There selling puppies but when they get the money when time to ship wants more money the shipping company wants money to.So they never sent puppies
Kate – Victim Location 19310 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Other Vehicles are overpriced for not being properly looked over and fixed , they tell you they are fixed and all good to go but break after you get them. Doesn’t stand behind his vehicles and doesn’t cover his part of the …
Sandra – Victim Location 13605 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Jennifer asked me if I could hear her. I stupidly relied yes. Then the line went dead. I called the number back & was asked the same question. I replied no & not to call me again.
Martha – Victim Location 42420 Type of a scam Online Purchase Acting as if they sell puppies! Website contains no other contact information for business.
Levi – Victim Location 45402 Type of a scam Phishing Hello After going through your information over the Internet i decided to contact you for friendship and assistance for distribution of my inheritance towards charity. My name is Mrs *** ***s,from Sydney Australia .I am a dying woman who has decided to donate what I …
Ross – Victim Location 53719 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I have received 20 phone calls regarding health insurance. My colleagues at work have received the same calls on their work lines. A friend received 75 of these calls yesterday. Below are the numbers that contacted me. They refused to give a business name when …
Noah – Victim Location 19518 Type of a scam Online Purchase They told me in the beginning of December that Sasha was available for purchase. She was a 9 1/2 week old. She cost 600.00 and would either be shipped or pick up. At that time they stated they were located in North Carolina. When …
Sierra – Victim Location 23842 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan applied for a loan online at a site called cash loaner. day later i received a call from a lady claiming to work for hawksley financial telling me my loan was approved and i would have to put up 960 dollars before i …
Terrance – Victim Location 98105 Total money lost $359.68 Type of a scam Online Purchase Hello, Back on 1/17/17 I requested a free sample product of Flawless Spring Cream through through their website – www.FlawlessSpringCream.com. During the online checkout process, there was no information indicating auto-enrollment into their auto-ship program or that my credit card …
Dale – Victim Location 96708 Type of a scam Credit Cards Called to offer lower interest rate on my credit card. Caller obviously from India. Hung up when I told them I was reporting them to the ScamPulse.com as a scam. When I called the number back, the call didn’t go through (as usual with …
Darryl – Victim Location 46236 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call on my cell phone that I did not recognize or answer. The party left a message to call Harris & Harris Ltd and they identified themselves as a bill collector. They did not reference my name, any account number, and …
Meredith – Victim Location 60623 Type of a scam Debt Collections Attempting to collect a debt on a balance that was redeemed with the Cook County Assessor nearly a year ago. Falsely claims to have the City of Chicago as a client.
Ana – Victim Location 12534 Total money lost $9.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase This site has been giving away “free” rings for months. Claiming it’s onky for the day only and only have to pay shipping. Have not received ring and there is no way to contact this “company “. Also received an …
Jenny – Victim Location 62249 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking for a Havenese puppy and went online. I found this site that offered puppies. I contacted the "owner" by email and he responded stating he had 5 puppies for sale at $500.00 each and would have a "nanny" deliver the pup …
Kathryn – Victim Location 53716 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Over the past week, I have received about 100 calls via these numbers offering discounted healthcare, with a warning about what could happen to me if I don’t take them up on it. I already have healthcare, don’t want theirs, and don’t know where I …
Allison – Total money lost $3,600 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan My friend was desperate for help and ending up sending over 3 payments totalling $3600 via Western Union. He was supposed to have the money deposited to his account and it never showed up. Since the last contact in February/2018 their website …
Shanna – Victim Location 15301 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Victim was contacted by someone at "Health and Human Resources" stating she and 150 other people have been selected to received $9,000. To collect $9,000 she would need to purchase a $200 "registration card" and then the funds would be sent to her via Western …
Alexandra – Victim Location 17603 Total money lost $10 Type of a scam Online Purchase Saw an ad on Facebook. Clicked on it and filled out the info to receive a "free" trial. Once filling out the info it takes you to a page to buy their product. Nothing free at all and very expensive! …
Ebony – Victim Location 43334 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Tech Support I texted Hewlitt Packard printer assistance. The person said if he couldn’t fix the printer he would sell me a new one. Buy an Apple iTunes gift card for $25.00, call him back and he would tell me how to …
Joy – Victim Location 14051 Total money lost $1,750.55 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Craig’s List Scam – I was selling an item (freezer for $250) on Craig’s List. A Bruce Michaels contacted me by text from 650-900-5762 indicating that he wanted to purchase the item and that he was sending me a …
