Scott – Victim Location 64030 Total money lost $90 Type of a scam Rental When I called the contact phone number, it was a sales representative who informed that there was a $90 fee for their company to assist me in locating a house. I was given their office address, and told that after I …
Kari – Victim Location 27591 Type of a scam Employment I was invited via email to do an online interview via hangouts. She (***) asked me a series of questions about myself and also told me about the job. The job was through Realty One. After the initial interview she said that I was hired …
Andrew – Victim Location 34983 Total money lost $7,500 Type of a scam Other If you receive a call from this number it is displayed at Westgate and the company represents themselves as doing business for Westgate owners. Do not fall for it is a scam. The company and its rep Greg Riley comes across …
Frank – Victim Location 02215 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased an item while on sale, read that their delivery time is between 10 and 20 days, and it’s been a month since I paid. I messaged them repeatedly and have heard nothing.. Saw that there were a good amount …
Nicole – Victim Location 83202 Type of a scam Investment Called my 86 year old mother in law saying the were an investment company. They wanted a fee starting with $1500.00 to give her monthly income from Amazon.com profit sharing. The income would be tax free. They wanted a Visa or Master Card but would …
Aimee – Victim Location 07052 Type of a scam Rental False house rental
Naomi – Victim Location 48838 Total money lost $169.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered free sample from Rejuvenem LLC, 3130 Tyrone Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33704. I did not authorize anything else to be sent to me, but they did, and charged my credit card with 89.95 and 79.95. They will not answer …
Latasha – Victim Location 64151 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Employment receive packages, check for damage, take a photo confirm the delivery and upload the photo and packing slip to the web site. Repack the box and place the new shipping label on the box and take it to the UPS or …
Stephen – Victim Location 08724 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Phone call from woman. Used the "headsets " line and then offered a 75 percent discount on resort package for a place previously stayed at in Orlando. Did not name it. I hung up phone number listed as from Teaneck
Kate – Victim Location 06120 Type of a scam Tax Collection An unsolicited phone call came into my business line as a recording representing themselves as the IRS and attempting collections to avoid jail time.
Jaime – Type of a scam Employment I got a job offer through e-mail. It was an HR position offering to pay $1100 a week. They gave me simple tasks to complete and called me for an interview on the phone. They e-transferred me a large amount of money and asked me to deposit it …
Alana – Victim Location 55363 Type of a scam Employment Received a phone call from this number which left the following voicemail: "Hello this is Sarah calling with retailpay.org a nonprofit recruitment firm I saw your resume online and I’m calling about an online opportunity working with Amazon you’ll be listing products and posting your …
Martin – Victim Location 60478 Total money lost $203.90 Type of a scam Rental I was on Craigslist looking for a,new home, when I kept coming across these rent to own listings. So I called and talked to a Will Cruz who promised me a list of reasonably-priced rent to own properties in my desired …
Lydia – Victim Location 02446 Type of a scam Phishing Attempted to purchase product from us through email. We realized the company was fake before selling. They wanted to pay with credit card and drop-ship to alternate location.
Tyrone – Victim Location 76273 Total money lost $80.71 Type of a scam Online Purchase This miracle wrinkle cream ad popped up when I checking my emails. I read the alleged reviews an opted to try their "risk free" trial for $7.95, charging it to my credit card. They sent an email confirming my order …
Summer – Victim Location 78261 Total money lost $29.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I first contacted this company after losing my tablet in the DFW airport. I was asked to pay a 29.99 fee in order to have help in finding my tablet. I was directed to a paypal website and entered my …
Jeffery – Victim Location 93402 Total money lost $4.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Claim to be associated with Kathie Lee Gifford and many movie stars, TOTALLY FALSE!!!! The product is loaded with chemicals and has not been tested or approved by FDA. They want your credit card info and bill you every month …
Bryce – Victim Location 31220 Type of a scam Phishing They call and leave a message saying that because of no response from me that they are going to report me to the government for intent to commit fraud.
Jessie – Type of a scam Employment I seen the ad on Kijiji from "Red Maple Mining" in the Sudbury, ON area for all kinds of positions. The website is full of spelling mistakes, there are no names anywhere, the contact email is undeliverable. When you open the application, it ask for the "required" following …
Albert – Victim Location 80134 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received a check in the mail for $55.60. It was through CarePoint, P.C. drawn on KeyBank. A low-grade photocopy of a form letter said that, "There was an over-payment. We are refunding the difference to you (patient refund)". I am not a …
Gerald – Victim Location 40601 Type of a scam Employment I received an email from a lady named Elise, no last name or phone number at all. This is what the email said: I’m supposed to click on the link that says "Finalize Your Salary." Dear Lisa Mayewski, Congrats! After careful consideration, you’ve been hired …
Sandra – Victim Location 11691 Type of a scam Debt Collections They called very unprofessional, said I owed debt from 2012. I looked it up the amount on my credit report and nothing matched, I asked for proof of debt they were very rude , yelling saying I am a bad creditor. This morning I …
Angel – Victim Location 02860 Type of a scam Rental i responded to this add on craigslist and through the email and texting communications I entered into a lease agreement with said Rhonda Louise Hitt for an apartment. I got concerned when the offer was too good to be true and the landlord was using …
Christopher – Victim Location 95621 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Rental The postings were located on Zillow and Trulia with an address of "www.applycitrus.com" to view more photos of rentals that are too good to pass up. Once you entire the address, you’re redirected to a website that provides no information for …
Kathleen – Victim Location 97006 Total money lost $29.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered items online. Got payment receipt from PayPal, but no confirmation email or shipping info from company. Product never came. Found both revo and icrea gifts Facebook pages and lots of people writting comments, upset about getting scammed as well …
Janelle – Victim Location 83647 Type of a scam Home Improvement I have person , Robertson, texting me about doing a job for him this is the txtx sent to me Hello,My name is Roberson ,do you do Drywall Installation, Remodeling. and do you accept credit card as a form of payment? We do these …
Benjamin – Victim Location 43204 Type of a scam Romance This person identifying as Robbie Ludetta Laurence contacted me on Okcupid. They said they were born in Italy but living in Dublin, Ohio. It started out texting and progressed to phone calls. However, the scammer never picked up when I called him. He did have …
David – Victim Location 88201 Type of a scam Online Purchase Scammer: Sorry my phone has terrible reception right now — was interested in your automobile. Vehicle owner: Sorry I am just now getting back with you. Is there any questions you have about it? Scammer: It looks perfect online but i have a few …
Natalie – Total money lost $368 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went online to pay bills and on the TD website a request to complete a survey popped up. I do not remember if they mentioned a free gift on the onset but after completing the survey, I was asked to choose a …
Felicia – Victim Location 31146 Type of a scam Employment I received an overnighted check for 2730. Later I received an email asking me to be a secret shopper and to cash the check. I was then told to western union 1100 to them and get a money gram for 1100. I still have the …
