Candace – Victim Location 37205 Type of a scam Phishing Got an email this morning using the name of a friend. The message said she urgently need my help and to please respond immediately. unfortunately, i responded asking what she needed. The return message said she urgently needed a gift card for her niece’s birthday. …
Regina – Victim Location 30350 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received call text message about being a secret shopper, and followed the link which looked legit. Filled out the basics, mailing address and name and an envelope was at my door today and contained a letter, $4,500 cashier check and that’s it. …
Jenny – Victim Location 77545 Total money lost $3,519 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received an email from Ian Bergon requesting my help with a survey. I replied yes and was mailed a detailed letter with instructions along with a check for $3,519. I was told to deposit the check and use …
Darrell – Victim Location 98403 Total money lost $39.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went to this website and for $39.99 I was led to believe I could buy a Samsung Galaxy S9. Then when you try to check out they drop this bomb on you about how you have to complete these …
Kristine – Victim Location 08110 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This scam came through a college website. After filling out basic information, you hear a response in about three weeks to look out for the check, survey, and instructions. The first red flag was the amount differed from what was stated in the …
Colleen – Type of a scam Phishing I received two phone calls possibly from India boiler room locations asking for information on my property. The caller would not provide a real estate licence number or Canadian citizenship. He rePresented. Remax. I contacted local office who would not respond.
Priscilla – Total money lost $1,300 Type of a scam Employment Applied for a job on indeed. Also posted my resume on the job site. Was contacted by them via phone and text message to inquire about the job further with the response email as [email protected] This was supposed to be a work from home …
Katrina – Victim Location 75071 Type of a scam Employment Get the same recorded message from different phone numbers on employment opportunities at earnwithamazon.com. Then when you call back any of the numbers, the recording says its a retail recruitment company and go to retailhire.org. Both these websites are scams to buy their kits, No …
Logan – Victim Location 95401 Type of a scam Rental I am logging this because the company says that are a member of ScamPulse.com but I do not find them while doing a search on BBB. Am letting you know so that you can investigate. Their terms list this address: Renttoownready.com, LLC Attn: Legal Dept. …
Lisa – Type of a scam Phishing I received a telephone call asking me if I was (said my name) and would I be willing to provide a reference for my son who lives in another province. I said yes and then asked who they were and was told that it was private and I …
Anna – Victim Location 30236 Type of a scam Online Purchase In October 2018, I was browsing the internet one day and there was this article posted (supposedly from NBC News or CNN) that stated this new supplement pill called Reviva Brain had come out to help increase brain function. It was supposed to enhance …
Natasha – Victim Location 80219 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Payments not being posted money being drawn out of checking acount in irregular amounts and dates receipts dont make sense last two of them fake and according to their system i still owe outrageous amount
Charles – Victim Location 08755 Type of a scam Online Purchase Information collected to renew registration of my vehicle. Never asked for anything about the vehicle once I put in the information to pay. Rodney – Victim Location 27510 Total money lost $17.98 Type of a scam Other A site that seemed tied to the …
Emmanuel – Victim Location 70056 Type of a scam Employment Recieved a notification on LinkedIn to be a mystery shopper. They mailed me a check for 2450.00 and said to deposit it and text them when it clears and they would text what to buy at walmart and where to send it and I would …
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
