Drew – Apr 18, 2020 Victim Location 32726 Type of a scam Other I Received a phone call from a person who identified himself as Benny Wagler with a phone number 715-540-6831 which is in Wisconsin, USA. He intimated that his organization had funds from a foreclosure that occurred a year ago. He gave me …
Sandra – Apr 20, 2020 Victim Location 12534 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Online Purchase I contacted these people when my boyfriend and I were looking to get a dog. At first it seemed legit and I messaged this website and they replied quickly and with all the pictures of the dog …
Jesse – Mar 25, 2020 Victim Location 85705 Type of a scam Other They talked about how they received money and how my name was on the list for this national help commission it just seemed very fishy and still is
Jesus – Apr 26, 2020 Victim Location 29006 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Scam sent in direct twitter messag
Steve – Mar 24, 2020 Victim Location 31620 Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter It’s a t – 2 form and it says 2002 benefit information for Georgia citizens as Georgia residents you are entitled to more benefits not provided by the government front you now have access to 2020State regulated program which will …
Jimmy – Apr 23, 2020 Victim Location 63376 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a phone call that was a recording stating they were Readers Digest and I had won 3.5 million dollars, I called the number back, but did not give them any information. Kristy – Victim Location 71047 Type of a scam …
Jenny – Mar 05, 2020 Victim Location 37615 Type of a scam Debt Collections they contacted my husband today adv his last 4 of his social and birth date. stating that he had 48 hours to take care of his debt or that they will file a civil suit on him and it will be …
Jaclyn – Apr 29, 2020 Victim Location 19541 Type of a scam Tech Support Susan Brown emailed me to let me know that she was going to refund the fee I paid for technical support. I would be receiving a refund because they would be suspending my computer services. She then asked me to provide …
Victoria – Mar 10, 2020 Victim Location 77493 Type of a scam Government Grant Received this mail through the post office from a “Records Division” with a T-2 Form asking for personal information and offering funds for Texans up to 35,000 dollars. The return envelope is a different address and the scan code in the …
Danny – Apr 07, 2020 Victim Location 35802 Total money lost $206 Type of a scam Credit Cards Caller knew my name and called my cell #. Caller claimed Alert of fraudulent charge on RFCU debit/credit card through Samsung Wallet. Asked for pin #. Referenced phone number for RFCU on card and caller ID showing …
Meredith – Victim Location 83709 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Mr. Bill Forbes of the Readers Digest Sweepstakes called me to inform me that I’m the lucky winner of 4.8 million dollars from the retired workers raffle. To collect my proze just call Mr. Forbes at 844-385-2522 Samantha – Victim Location 33801 Type of a …
Lauren – Victim Location 93955 Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations I was looking for a home for my daughter to live in until she got up on her feet. I went on craigslist and found a home that was perfect for my daughter. I tried to contact the person that posted …
Joy – Apr 07, 2020 Victim Location 46932 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Company offers hundreds of products but completes none. Paid a payment with contract and company deleted Facebook profile. Produced another profile under a different name and will not respond to messages
Carly – Victim Location 33463 Type of a scam Other Both my roommate and I received a letter from this scammer, telling us that our accounts have been breached. We have separate accounts from each other. The scam site wanted us to email, or to call them with our personal information.
Adam – Victim Location 55306 Total money lost $47.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase We ordered a pet print online 12/6/19, their site claimed it would be delivered before Christmas. We didn’t even get the proof to review until 12/21/19. We never did get the print that was ordered. They were quick to accept …
Cassie – Apr 01, 2020 Victim Location 43138 Total money lost $103 Type of a scam Online Purchase I clicked on an ad that said I’d receive the Amazin Brain supplement completely free only paying shipping and handling which was about $15. Then I found on my bank account that they charged me $103! I …
Craig – Victim Location 25271 Type of a scam Employment Priority Mail shipped a letter with detailed instructions to be a mystery shopper & a check to me for $2390.73 to purchase American Express gift cards from local businesses and keep so much of the money that was left ($295.00). A detailed report is then …
Adam – Mar 03, 2020 Victim Location 94062 Total money lost $2,600 Type of a scam Rental Posting on craigslist led to email exchange, rental application and them asking for one month rent (1600$) and security deposit (1000$) to be transferred via zelle. Their website is now down, their phone is not answered, and other …
Yolanda – Mar 24, 2020 Victim Location 76108 Total money lost $510 Type of a scam Online Purchase Renee did an online sell for Purses/Wallets she said the bags would be to us in 2-3 weeks. She honestly seems like a very honest and genuine business women, enough so that I fell for it. 3 …
Bonnie – Victim Location 53226 Total money lost $345 Type of a scam Debt Collections If you receive a call from a joe stevens or an anthony or a catherine adams these are scammers passing as a debt collector mediation litigation and will leave u threatening voicemails if u dont return the call and settle …
Alyssa – Mar 03, 2020 Victim Location 45638 Total money lost $980 Type of a scam Online Purchase was suppose to be a carrier for a pet service
Oscar – Victim Location 99354 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes received call about winning a prize from the consumer clearing house on 2/7/2020 from Reece Connor and associates 216–231-9500. prize was second prize of 500,000. said to verify status with the federal gaming authority at 202-838-5316. searched for that and was advised this was a …
Sophia – Victim Location 29456 Total money lost $110 Type of a scam Online Purchase Do NOT purchase from this site (riotsociety.com) I ordered 3 items on Dec 13th. I was not provided a tracking number for my order. I looked on the sites FAQ and it stated ""After placing an order, you can view …
Alexander – Mar 02, 2020 Victim Location 22407 Total money lost $580 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking for a new puppy and i googled sites that were selling puppies. i came across royalshihtzubreeders.com and they have a whole site with lots of information about their puppies. i filled out the contact …
April – Apr 15, 2020 Victim Location 46802 Type of a scam Rental Rental advertised on Facebook for an extremely low price. Lower than reasonable. Attached the email thread below. **** ******* **** * ****** ***** *** ** ******* ********* What was most telling is that the email received is word for word, the same …
Robin – Victim Location 30349 Type of a scam Employment I was made to believe I was going to be employed by a company called ride health and even got emails and acceptance letter after a full interview. after which I was told to use my own money to purchase ebay cards and they wanted …
Ashlee – Victim Location 90023 Total money lost $450 Type of a scam Other Good day, My Name is Lupe and I found Ryan’s Puppies House through and add on Montebello, CA internet classifieds. I was looking to either purchase or adopt a puppy. I sent a message to an add regarding purchasing a male …
Leonard – Victim Location 76063 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a $5.95 bottle of Rush Remedy face cream. Then I was offered a $5.95 bottle of Eye Serum. I never accepted by checking a box that I was opting in to a Monthly $100 per bottle per month. The billing to my …
Yolanda – Victim Location 97756 Type of a scam Phishing We use to have a small web site. It has been closed for over a year now and we only sell on venue sights like eBay to get rid of residual inventory we have. For the last few months approximately 9 months up to today’s …
Ernest – Victim Location 08854 Type of a scam Other An individual that I have recorded on my porch camera more than once has left a door tag with the name Rushmore and the above phone number hand written on it. It is unsolicited and the individual was trespassing on my property. After an internet …
