Crystal – Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered two games that I saw advertised on Instagram for Christmas. The posting and the order confirmation had indicated that the delivery would be before Christmas. I contacted them after Christmas to inquire about my order. They indicated that sometimes they get …
Catherine – Feb 26, 2020 Victim Location 61866 Total money lost $52.50 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was looking to buy a cheap coffee table on Google so I typed into Google cheap coffee table this website came up along with others. So I clicked on it, it had a lot of nice …
Rodney – Victim Location 62269 Type of a scam Rental This online rental company advertises properties available near your location, however, they list oddly underpriced rents, which are completely false. They advertise that pets are allowed, and they are not. They list contact numbers which are not real, and emails go unanswered. I sent text …
Peter – Feb 28, 2020 Victim Location 19081 Total money lost $1,600 Type of a scam Online Purchase through google search royalshibainupuppy.com popped up for what i was looking for "shiba in puppies for sale". I clicked on the site and browsed the puppies that were for sale. I fell in love with one "Sasha". …
Michelle – Mar 02, 2020 Total money lost $375 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I received a call from a company asking if I would like to try their printer ink, which was supposedly much better quality and would last longer than other products. Two months later I received another shipment of ink. …
Andrea – Victim Location 61614 Total money lost $59.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a hooded sweatshirt from this company on Dec 5th 2019, as of this complaint, i still have not recieved my product. This company says that it is in ohio, but after looking at my tracking info, they are …
Fernando – Mar 14, 2020 Victim Location 98275 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I reached out to Ruth Sweet Pups via their website and was texted and emailed very quickly. Something about the communication and process seemed suspect and there were many spelling and grammatical errors in the communication, so I proceeded with caution. …
Levi – Victim Location 45648 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website is claiming to sell $600.00 Husky 12 drawer tool box that the home depo sells the exact ones for less than $70.00. There is another web site identically set up its name is www.pattesale.com. Advertising same price same item. I have been …
Ramon – Victim Location 30062 Type of a scam Employment They reached out via email for customer service and executive administrative position. The pay was $28.65. The conduct the interview via Google hangout. They say they will issue a check to cover the cost of startup. The entire process seems really shady.
Lori – Total money lost $750 Type of a scam Investment DO NOT TRUST Rubi Khatun She contacted my business partner stating that she had investors in India looking to invest in new projects however she needed a marketing fee up front. As hesitant as we were she seemed trustworthy enough so we sent the …
Pamela – Victim Location 91776 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company sent me ripped clothing I sent them an email saying the clothing was ripped and sent photos and they told me they could only refund me $2 which doesn’t make sense to me at all.
Vanessa – Victim Location 37110 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Contacted me through phone asking me would I put budlight wrap my car for 400$ weekly sent me check that looks real wanted me to deposit the check an send money
Benjamin – Victim Location 34953 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Tech Support Yesterday I received a call from “Apple” and they said that my iCloud was hacked and since I have an iPhone I was concerned. Then they told me to to go to my computer and told me to get my …
James – Victim Location 60450 Type of a scam Phishing Showed up at door telling me I didn’t fill out necessary paperwork required for my electric bill. Showed me fake copy of a bill saying they needed to correct my information. I knew from past they were lying. I asked about permit and they didn’t …
Julia – Victim Location 83687 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Consumer received a text message asking to click on a link. Business claimed it was representing Rock Star – decal service. They received a check in the mail. Could not deposit. Devin – Victim Location 37388 Type of a scam Employment 3252609850Hey, Place …
Audrey – Victim Location 76118 Total money lost $80 Type of a scam Home Improvement googled for a appliance repair. Google brought up Richland Hills A. Called them last Monday. Tuesday they came out said I needed a new motor in my dryer. They did not have it in stock but Thursday they would get …
Darrell – Type of a scam Employment The email I got from the scammer is offering job in NYC. Her message is not legit due to lack professionalism and her email looks templated that bogus recruiters are sending to most of all victims.
Casey – Victim Location 32817 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order This person found me on a tutoring app and long story short sent me a fake check claiming they put too much on it and asked that I give them the remainder. Super sketchy, I called them out on it and they stopped …
Joshua – Victim Location 53066 Total money lost $120 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Rolly Chic uses false images to represent the product they claim to be selling. I did receive a package from them two months after I placed the order. The product was a complete knock-off of what was pictured to the …
Ruben – Victim Location 91945 Total money lost $2,500 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan The website looked legit. The documents you had to sign was legit. However, sending money to get a loan didn’t seem legit. Plus, they stated it was a private lender and that is why the money was needed to …
Jimmy – Victim Location 32765 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I have been looking for a resonably priced Boston for a while as mine died. I have looked at rescues and have had no luck finding a young female. I then started looking at websites. I found this one and …
Jorge – Victim Location 35226 Type of a scam Home Improvement We received an email from "Robert Feinberg" with a subject "Message Sent from BBB.org" requesting we provide a quote for a roof repair. He provided the details of the address and the sqft of the roof repair needed but said he could not meet …
Mary – Victim Location 85716 Type of a scam Employment This "employer" said he found my resume and contact information on indeed. I had not communicated with him through indeed which made me curious since my phone number is unavailable. Other reviews of the company told me they send fraudulent checks to employees to buy …
Philip – Victim Location 65802 Type of a scam Debt Collections They said they were the collections company for a bank account that was written off over 10 years ago. They refuse to provide a website, or send out any formal documentation. They demanded payment of over $200 to “stop” the proceedings of my being …
Charlotte – Victim Location 75701 Type of a scam Phishing Social Security scam call
Cory – Victim Location 53066 Total money lost $79.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I bought a facial massager from this company’s website. They took money from my account and sent a receipt via an email. I have tried to contact the company to get info when item will ship. After several emails I …
Ernest – Victim Location 53172 Type of a scam Employment Received a voicemail from "Jenna" (414-249-3066) explaining that her company "Rococo" was excited about the resume I submitted and wanted to interview me. Fun fact, never applied to said company, so I called back to figure out what was going on. The original phone number …
Diane – Victim Location 11377 Total money lost $169.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a piece of furniture through the website Rivemall.com. Other than the original confirmation of order, I have recieved no further communications. I have tried to reach them through the customer support email, and the paypal listed email. The …
Tara – Rockcostals.com, huge scam they generate fake tracking numbers, then they claim to put a hold on your package delivery until you pay $900 to insure the delivery. You will never receive the package and more than likely the item you ordered was never really shipped. I was contacted by three different accounts on …
Tanya – Victim Location 23220 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes The Richmond Business Recognition group contacts you with the news you have won the ‘best of…’ award. However, this is a fake program and they are simply trying to sell you a plaque with your business name on it.
