Noah – Victim Location 96822 Total money lost $54.15 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an online ad for women’s clothing on instagram. I purchased two shirts, and promptly received a confirmation email, saying they would notify me when it would be shipping. A week later, I tried emailing them to ask when …
Alberto – Victim Location 77011 Type of a scam Utility I got a call from 1877-688-2953. They told me that they were calling from Reiliant and that my lights were going to be turned off in 30 minutes due to not paying my bill. I don’t have Reliant as a carrier for my electric company …
Matthew – Total money lost $517.28 Type of a scam Online Purchase Looking at news online a pop-up add showed about beauty product. I usually never buy online and that was a free product for the first 250 people. I was tempted to order right away which I never order online. That’s why I think …
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Bobby – Victim Location 75246 Total money lost $360 Type of a scam Rental This website posed as a vacation rental website with property in multiple states. They only accepted PayPal payment with friends and family. They are a complete scam!! I am trying to warn other people not to fall for this scam. Emily …
Peter – Total money lost $517.28 Type of a scam Online Purchase Looking at news online a pop-up add showed about beauty product. I usually never buy online and that was a free product for the first 250 people. I was tempted to order right away which I never order online. That’s why I think …
Hannah – Victim Location 84780 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I posted on facebook about needing a job, someone commented and said to email this person because she is hiring a nanny, I emailed her and I shoudve known the job was too good to be true! she said she will send me a …
Jeffery – Victim Location 93215 Type of a scam Investment A person claiming to be Paola Terrones made contact with one of our parents claiming to be with the Migrant Education Program. During the initial contact, she claimed that they were giving away free computers and software to migrant eligible families. They were told to …
Corey – Victim Location 60462 Total money lost $799 Type of a scam Tech Support My computer locked up with loud voice and music saying the my IP address was compromised and I should call a phone number listed as Microsoft. They worked on the computer for about 45 minutes and said I needed protection …
Carla – Victim Location 06282 Type of a scam Employment Job offer with a mailed check of 4,900 dollars which was to purchase work equipment but check doesn’t clear and they ask you to buy gift cards. They ask you to fill out a employee information form with critical personal information. Ask for your drivers …
Brooke – Victim Location 80911 Type of a scam Employment I was initially contacted by a text message with confirmation of an application I had put in for a job on Indeed. In the text, the "HR" associate requested that I add [email protected] on Google Hangouts for an interview. Denise Blue replied to me and …
Maggie – Victim Location 02919 Total money lost $15.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase Received Instagram ad about free board shorts. Product was not actually free received no order confirmation or has customer service been compliant Cynthia – Victim Location 83646 Total money lost $30 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a …
Nina – Victim Location 53704 Type of a scam Credit Cards Robo calls seeking credit card and Social Security numbers
Clayton – Victim Location 30906 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order A few days after applying for a bunch of data entry jobs I got a text message claiming to have reviewed my resume for a data entry position, asking me to invite somebody on "Gmail Hangout". When I did so they began to …
Christy – Victim Location 73505 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase I bought the retro 720 online after seeing a facebook advertisement. I filled everything out and clicked the confirm payment button on an early friday and it went thru. An hour later I got a confirmation email thanking me for …
Jasmine – Victim Location 84720 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product While attempting to sell a car, I posted a listing to several websites and social media platforms. After a couple of days, I received a text from a lady who said she was interested in the car, but would like to send an email, …
Sandra – Type of a scam Government Grant They went through my friend’s Facebook they got my number I took my number off Facebook now, they’ve text me back and forth saying that they want money for a government grant have not yet given nothing
Seth – Victim Location 11704 Type of a scam Employment A work friend asked me if I need help figuring out my finances, savings account, life insurance, health insurance and to get out or stay out of dept. He made it seem like its was an originzation to help families finance properly. I said yes. …
Emily – Victim Location 83628 Total money lost $97.50 Type of a scam Online Purchase On November 5 I was on Facebook and saw an ad for couches that gold into beds. I couldn’t believe the price, so I ordered one for my daughter’s room and one for our basement. I played $97.50 for the …
Roberto – Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Unfortunately I was scammed by a company which had a website, Instagram and Facebook page. The entire process was very legitimate and I received an invoice etc. I spoke to them at least 10 times before sending any money. They had reviews …
Neil – Victim Location 32034 Type of a scam Government Grant Me:I understand I might be eligible for a grant. Is that correct? RKMorman RKM): GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU, YOU’RE HIGHLY WELCOME DEAR,GIVE US YOUR FULL NAME SO WE CAN CHECK IF YOUR NAME WAS STILL AVAILABLE ON OUR DATA BASE WINNER’S LIST. THIS …
Luke – Victim Location 31312 Type of a scam Employment Hello, I’m Frank Mohov from ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK ADVERT, Check your email for next step, A payment of $3450 will be mail to you. Take out your first week payment of $400 and Send the rest to the specialist being payment for the installation and …
Priscilla – Victim Location 93221 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Received two letters (the last letter received was by certified mail) regarding a building construction project listing our names as property owners and that we had contacted a number of companies for projects. We do not own this property, nor are we constructing any …
Nina – Victim Location 30223 Total money lost $12.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered an incubator from them and never recieved anything but an email saying I bought it. No other info. No tracking #, no way to contact and when I went to their website it doesn’t exist and the phone …
Caitlin – Victim Location 33150 Type of a scam Identity Theft They are dealing with outside dealers and allowing people to use other ppl identity to register vehicles. My son had 9 vehicles registered in his name. Dmv gave me their information and I called and the lady said I will have someone call u …
Dale – Victim Location 63456 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product This company was going to take my money for a dog that they don’t have. I found the same exact dog on FB from puppy to full grown ran by a blogger. I am very disappointed but glad that I followed my instincts and …
Mathew – Victim Location 80027 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill We received a bill for a surgical assistant for a surgery my husband did have. Indicators it was a scam: 1. The business was not listed. 2. The date of service was incorrect and only titled vaguely "date." 3. The address is a …
Sheila – Victim Location 71322 Type of a scam Phishing Tells me that I had an abandoned vehicle that was confiscated from on side of road by Roulette Texas Police Department with Drugs in it & The D.A. Office turned over the information to contact me for verification of this matter so I would not …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 50003 Total money lost $54,000 Type of a scam Romance My wife is the victim of a online romance through an app called “Word Chums” over a 4 month period this scammer gained the trust of my wife my romantic sayings through endless amounts of text messages that would go on …
Tamara – Victim Location 48180 Type of a scam Phishing The call my phone everyday and say can you hear me okay
Allen – Victim Location 90716 Type of a scam Identity Theft They had contacted me on Facebook then again email telling me their father died and they wanted me to claim their fund in the bank. Pedro – Victim Location 31201 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange Hello, I hope you are doing good …
