Tyrone – Victim Location 90062 Type of a scam Employment This is a too good to be true work from home job opportunity scam. They appear professional and legit to begin with, they ask who do you bank with. they send a check for supposedly buy the material needed to work and tell you to …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 92117 Type of a scam Home Improvement He pretended to be nice stating that there was a deal going on for the street I lived on and he knew my last name. I asked him to put me on the “Do not call list” then he hung up immediately. Patricia – …
Lance – Victim Location 44128 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a message on my voicemail from someone identifying themselves from Homeland Security/ IRS, informing me that unless I returned the phone call immediately they will proceed with a warrant for my arrest. I returned the call and was told that I owed …
Andrew – Victim Location 96795 Total money lost $24.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an ad on Instagram about an "egg cooker kit" for $24.99. I clicked on the link and I placed my order. I placed my order on Feb 7, 2018. I received an email confirmation on March 2 stating …
Edward – Victim Location 45103 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I received in the postal mail a letter with a $2500 check. They’re asking me to deposit this check in my bank account and then text them and then the funds will be available they said $200 of that money was my Earned …
Sophia – Victim Location 41132 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Other The owner of the service garage in Hitchins, Ky (41146) promised to fix our vehicle on a few weeks basis. He was paid $600+ For the work. We also purchased all the parts, and the oil that would be needed. Months …
Shannon – Victim Location 04294 Total money lost $6.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Made my “purchase” on Sept 29,2018. Payment was accepted however, my purchase remains unfulfilled Tried multiple times to contact the company with no answer Another person disputed the charges and the bank said their company is listed as a computer …
Michelle – Victim Location 26250 Type of a scam Other Constant emails of no money or little down payment
Brad – Victim Location 27278 Total money lost $52.38 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was online searching for an outfit. > I order a black sequin romper from this honeybee line clothing website. > I received a text saying my item has been shipped but when I clicked the link nothing pops up …
Luke – Victim Location 47371 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Received in the mail a free offer certificate from Holsted Jewelers, with a statement of authenticity, for my choice of two rings valued at $60.00 each, for free, a free Wal-Mart card, and surprise gifts. I have a free gift code and instructions to call …
Jeffrey – Victim Location 62243 Type of a scam Phishing I have not answered the call from this number, but I have called it in return and it asks me: "Can I hear them ok?"
Jorge – Victim Location 92277 Total money lost $99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Found site on line .orderded baby stroller.sent tracking # which was bogus.dont respond back.no phone #.others have had same problem not receiving items and no contact
Clinton – Victim Location 53072 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Other Website for a supposed Husky kennel. Email to confirm order, "Free shipping with coupon" Western Union Money order $600 to pay for puppy. Day of supposed delivery received e-mail requesting more $$. Declined to send more $ and was told I …
Holly – Victim Location 10605 Type of a scam Employment This website has been advertising in the local newspapers of my hometown of White Plains, NY. It advertises that you can make great money at home by sending out letters, you only have to pay $26.00 in order to get their "introductory kit" to get …
Jaime – Victim Location 92392 Total money lost $400 Type of a scam Employment There was an add on Indeed saying work from home, as a Warehouse Distributor, They seemed legit, I had a interview dud my paperwork to work, w-4 , sent in my ID and ssn, I got my employee number and login …
Amy – Victim Location 55423 Total money lost $53.73 Type of a scam Online Purchase Order product and confirm order and charge you but don’t send product or respond to your inquiries.
Toni – Victim Location 38305 Total money lost $5.95 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare This company offered a free trial of their product with payment of shipping and handling. They advised that one would need to cancel the membership before the end of the trial date in order to avoid further shipments and charges. When …
Amber – Victim Location 94591 Type of a scam Employment I was contacted by Kathy Freeman her email is [email protected] america.com the Domain name for that contact info is a different IP address : 198.251.83.27 which is a scam then the business address at the bottom of the email which had a different company name …
Allen – Victim Location 48193 Total money lost $1,730 Type of a scam Online Purchase Wanting to purchase a puppy and they had just what I wanted for a really good price. So I contacted them through email and the process started. But they wanted to be paid through Walmart which I did. Then the …
Victoria – Victim Location 95831 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Rental Provided pictures. Spoke email and phone. Accepted checks but never provided keys. Requested money.
Miranda – Victim Location 70501 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Identity Theft These people are scammers. I was reaching out about unauthorized iTunes charges on my bank statement and was trying to get refunded. I was told that over the last year, there had been someone in North Carolina with access to …
Ricardo – Victim Location 78253 Total money lost $77.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Wow, scamming veterans! I am a veteran attempting to purchase a Salute to veterans jacket for my veteran husband. Email confirmation looked legit. NCAA Store ORDER #3803 Thank you for your purchase! Hi ________we’re getting your order ready to be …
Cole – Victim Location 36549 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare Person calling asked, "Is this Mary?" I replied, "Yes" Caller asked if I had ordered a back brace device. I replied, "No" They asked same question agai . I replied, "No" Line went dead.
Donald – Total money lost $317.90 Type of a scam Online Purchase This company has a professional looking website and facebook page, and they advertize products ship from the USA, when in fact the products ship directly from China. The products on the websites look fantastic and the received product looks like its from the …
Randi – Victim Location 32225 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an ad on a facebook sell site that stated Free English Bulldog puppy just pay shipping but when I went to gather information the individual said that they had my pup ready to ship but I needed to send the above company …
Colleen – Victim Location 91767 Total money lost $30 Type of a scam Online Purchase i bouth i sweater for my son cost me ** dollars with my debit card i received an email with the tracking number i tried to track it but always said invalid i tried to contact them but the said …
Jacqueline – Victim Location 41701 Total money lost $300 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Was scammed out of 300$ over a fake puppy I can provide more Info too and more emails claims to be in Maryland
Maurice – Victim Location 33873 Type of a scam Phishing We listed our vehicle on Craigslist and received a call and text at 1:04AM EST. Obviously, we were asleep and missed the call but the text read: Sorry my phone has terrible reception right now–was interested in your automobile. It looks perfect online but i …
Abby – Victim Location 10018 Total money lost $299 Type of a scam Online Purchase I tried to place an order on this website. After submitting the order, I did not get an order confirmation. After several emails to them, they did finally send something, but it was not what I ordered, or anything close …
Marie – Victim Location 35045 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Received in mail
