Jeremy – Victim Location 76058 Type of a scam Debt Collections Raven Jones left a message stating she had documents to be delivered to the address on file, they would be a court case attempting to collect a debt and I could go to jail. They used my previous last name, and did not have …
Jeremiah – Victim Location 14568 Type of a scam Phishing I got this response from an ad I posted on Craigslist re: motorcycle sale: Hello again, I’d like to be sure the bike is good before I decide to come to see it . Please a history report, obtain it from spymotorcyclevin.com because they are …
Latasha – Victim Location 32765 Total money lost $52.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order several months ago after seeing an add on Facebook for affordable swimwear. I even checked if the website was “legitament” via a fake site checker. After not recieving the order in the allotted time, and unable …
Brianna – Victim Location 63304 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes This guy keeps calling me, has called me for the last 2 months, he wanted $4000 to deliver "the gift," he said I’ve been refusing the gift for the two months online and this is my last chance to have it delivered to me, he’s …
Theodore – Victim Location 37040 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I was browsing Instagram, a sponsored ad came up and the user name was "ray bands," they listed a 90% off sale on almost all of the rayband products.
Armando – Victim Location 12144 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Beware of current ‘Record Transfer Services’ mail scam Please be aware of a new scam that is in the mail. A company by the name of Record Transfer Services out of Wilmington, Delaware is sending out ‘Deed Processing Notices’, requesting that you pay them …
Cassandra – Victim Location 31419 Type of a scam Other Email proposed I become a secret shopper, naming Walmart & other stores, I applied (somewhat confusing) got a response email which didn’t function. I deleted it not making connection. Today I got Priority USPS ebb with check ($3575.98 on Suntrust Bank Atlanta) and letter saying …
Theresa – Victim Location 97070 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I don’t know how the person behind this got my information. I don’t remember replying to any kind of "shady" email. But today (04/14/18) I received a check (via priority mail) for $4250, just like the previous person’s post. The check is from …
Dawn – Victim Location 98335 Type of a scam Investment Pretty sure they found my email when i was searching Google for home loans.
Devin – Victim Location 62002 Type of a scam Debt Collections Two men have called saying owe for a loan from a payday saying in 2011. I know I have gotten a loan but not that year I was working full time in 2011. They stated want me to do moneygram or western union payments …
Lydia – Victim Location 92399 Type of a scam Rental This place is a joke after taking copies of your checks and IDs and social security cards they never get back to you. Every time you call they say a supervisor will call you back which they never do. And new things have shown up …
Jorge – Victim Location 35750 Total money lost $27.36 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order with this company on November 3, 2018. By November 30 I had still not received an update on my purchase or the product I ordered. I contacted the company about my issue. They expressed their concern …
Jeremiah – Victim Location 90621 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise Sponsored by: PaidForResearch N19W24400 Riverwood Drive Suite 350, Waukesha, WI, 53188 March 16, 2018 Kathleen, This is my second attempt to get a hold of you. As your rep, I’ve been informed about a surplus of money, and with your Paid For Research …
Sierra – Victim Location 35630 Type of a scam Other I received a message that legal action was pending for my daughter in Coffee County, AL (a place we’ve never been). Messages were left with her mother, father and sister as well as with my daughter within 15 minutes. When we called back, they were …
Grant – Victim Location 29608 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Was contacted by this person to install a new water heater. Information was received through Angie’s List. This person did not give me an address for installation. According to e-mail no water heater has to be purchased, because he has already purchased one …
Isaac – Victim Location 01020 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Received a letter in the mail from Registered Asset Advisors stating I am guaranteed to be a cash prize winner. The letter states that I am the winner of amounts totaling as much as $3,062,814.00. I had to fill out a …
Denise – Victim Location 12903 Total money lost $552 Type of a scam Tech Support This company is a fraud. Someone at the company was able to take over the screen of my wife’s computer, blaring loud repeated warnings that it had been infected and that she should call Microsoft, giving a number on the …
Robyn – Total money lost $280 Type of a scam Online Purchase The product offers a trial and says they will send you a 30 day supply for the cost of shipping only. What is not stated is that they start a 14 day trial the day you place your order and if you do …
Erika – Victim Location 31052 Type of a scam Charity Caller stated- He was on facebook and saw an ad that stated " Give money to Reba Mcintire and band for us to come play in Macon".
Mallory – Victim Location 93015 Type of a scam Home Improvement I receive at least 1- 5 calls A DAY from different numbers. They say they are are "Remodeling Center" based out of Tarzana, CA. and they are doing home modifications/home fixes in my area. When I continue to ask more about them and where …
Todd – Victim Location 23451 Total money lost $272 Type of a scam Online Purchase Sent $272.00 to purchase a Westie Puppy from [email protected] Texted back and forth repeatedly. Everything seemed to be good. We chose our puppy from the website. Puppies images could not be found on Google. The night before we were told …
Philip – Victim Location 33180 Total money lost $1,330.75 Type of a scam Other We were paying for a shipping service from Miami to Portugal and they never gave us the service and are not responding our emails to give back the money.
Roy – Victim Location 10462 Type of a scam Employment I put my resume on indeed, career builder, and monster. I was contacted from someone from Redlife Healthcare telling me they came across my resume on career builder and with my background and qualifications that I would be a perfect fit for their company. The …
Paul – Victim Location 33445 Total money lost $5,050 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order My father received a solicitation for a $14 contribution to be listed in this company’s directory. The day his check cleared, a second, counterfeit check for $1825 was also deposited from his account to this company (using the account …
Eddie – Victim Location 78962 Type of a scam Debt Collections They called from 979-341-0805 which is not a working number. Left a message to call back about a fax order at 855-225-9711. At that point when I called, they gave several business names, said I owed a payday loan, wrote a bad check to …
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Todd – Victim Location 60436 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I was called from a number in my area code, and when I answered it was a voice asking me about a hotel experience. I was then asked if I could hear her. She went on to inform me of a sweepstakes I’d won, and …
Cara – Victim Location 55304 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I was using the internet browser on Friday, February 17, 2017 and a pop up screen appeared and it said that our computer was infected with a virus, malware and Trojans from foreign country and the computer locked up. The …
Jared – Victim Location 23504 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Scammer calls, the automated voice system doesn’t begin until prompted by the victims voice. They describe what prize you’re being selected to win, then they say if you’re interested press 1. After pressing 1, you’re then transferred to a live operator who asks "are you …
Dennis – Victim Location 30624 Type of a scam Phishing Trying to give us a trip or hotel stays. Sick and tired of calls fro “Elizabeth” Marcus – Victim Location 78758 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Resort Rewards has an auto-dialer call and offer a fake resort week. Sierra – Victim Location 61201 Type …
Melody – Victim Location 70506 Type of a scam Employment This scam is related to the Indeed Chapman Consulting Company. The Ren Cooperation company notified and apologized to me for the Chapman Consulting Company stating that the Receptionist position had already been filled and that Ren Cooperation were now offering me an Executive Assistant Position …
