Cassandra – Type of a scam Government Grant This is second one I have received in two weeks. This one says there is a lottery and Workmans compensation is giving away $200,000 to you if they have your name on list. Was sent a web address with this lady aboves picture and was to message …
Mandy – Victim Location 98946 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes A phone call letting you know that you have won a free cruise for 2 is sent to you. You have to verify your age and enter a phone number to be contacted at. You then have a website to go to so you can …
Dane – Victim Location 27408 Total money lost $29.95 Type of a scam Employment I applied for several jobs and got this email back. Thank you for sending your resume, but the Boston Sci. surgical sales position requires coronary stent surgery experience, and they will not interview you unless you have it. My best suggestion …
Shawn – Victim Location 82052 Type of a scam Tech Support Scammer wanted $500 sent to and check made out to Help4Access L L C 3040 Oasis Grand Blvd Ft Myers, Florida 33916 for removing virus called "creepware". Looked up legitimate business and talked to owner Help4Access in San Francisco, CA and said it was …
Krystal – Victim Location 29172 Total money lost $97 Type of a scam Employment *** *** and *** ***’s Work From Home scam- CNN interview. "Homecashcode" one of the sites names it will redirect you among many others. The changing variations and names to the links is one giveaway. They get credit card number for …
Sabrina – Victim Location 80228 Type of a scam Home Improvement I purchased a voucher from L*** S*** for a Whole-Home Air Duct Cleaning Package. The promotional value was $240.01 and the voucher was $34.99. It was advertised to clean up to 8 ducts, intake/return and dryer vent cleaning. I scheduled an appointment. Nothing was …
Sheila – Victim Location 23834 Type of a scam Credit Cards Called my number looking for my mother from "Hemmingway and Associates" in regards to a discover card. My mother called and they got really angry stating they are pursuing legal action that they would be at her residence between 3-4 pm to serve papers …
Melinda – Victim Location 95688 Type of a scam Online Purchase I found an apple product on Facebook Marketplace for WAY cheaper than anyone else was selling them. The man messaged me back saying he was an affiliate of their website. He sent me the link and I instantly knew they were doing a scam …
Dominic – Jun 24, 2020 Victim Location 99027 Total money lost $1,275.10 Type of a scam Tech Support I had just bought a new computer and was trying to contact Geek Squad when these people took over as the tech support. I told them the problem I was having and they said , let me …
Alyssa – Victim Location 02557 Type of a scam Phishing This appears to be a fraudulent/fake business that was inquiring about doing an event. Just wanted to put in on their radar.
Maria – Victim Location 20877 Type of a scam Online Purchase This website offers shipment of puppies for $600 but they have no address or contact number and they ask for a deposit even if you’re picking up the pup. They keep changing their address and don’t deliver the puppy at all after you pay.
Jaime – Jun 26, 2020 Victim Location 06606 Type of a scam Phishing it was a automated phone call stating that they have criminal charges on my SSN and I should call this phone no. 469-426-2603 or charges will be filed
Jake – Victim Location 97338 Total money lost $550 Type of a scam Online Purchase Listed Maltese puppy for 550.00.Seller, Hilton, Daniel. Requested funds been sent via Walmart or Western Union. Express Pet movers then requested 975.00 to be sent for a climate controlled crate
Ruth – Victim Location 34470 Type of a scam Phishing I received a voicemail on my phone from an unknown caller. The voicemail sounds like a man who urged me to complete my online application for a job where I would be "posting links to Facebook and Twitter". The voice told me to visit "hometype.org" …
Melissa – Victim Location 46835 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order My son got the following when they replied to a guitar he is selling. I told him it looked very suspicious. From: Hector Moore Thanks for getting back to me so promptly,the conditions of the item are greatly acceptable.I am ready to make …
Manuel – Victim Location 53597 Type of a scam Online Purchase I emailed with interest in a vehicle that the dealership had listed on truecar.com. The contact person sent very concise emails, half of which had no signature line, all of which had poor grammar, and none of which replied in-line with previous responses. I …
Frederick – Type of a scam Other I bought a phone that they claimed was brand new. They even made it look new. They put plastic protector on it, put it in a new box with a new charger, and manual, etc. When I turned the phone on it still had someone else’s information in …
Christy – Victim Location 07869 Type of a scam Other got call from 540-628-9534. was automated system offering free home security service promising that it was free to be connected and that it would be connected to local police, medical and fire services. Message said I could press a number to be put on do …
Rachel – Victim Location 06416 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Dear Sir/Madam, 2017 Honda Stage at Music Festivals Sweepstakes is open only legal citizens of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. One grand prize winner will receive A …
Shane – Victim Location 28681 Type of a scam Employment Contacted via email in response to job ad listed on Indeed. Offered my husband a job based on reviewing his resume. Several emails and voicemails, but never could make personal contact. Office based in NY, but company in Switzerland. Offering 100,000 salary to complete purchase …
Jerome – Victim Location 35006 Type of a scam Online Purchase I searched online the Meteor Garden Ep21 and this add pop up wants me to sign in to view the episode and says that i am in 5 days free trial so there will be no charge. However, it is charge my bank account …
Spencer – Victim Location 80261 Total money lost $275 Type of a scam Employment This company runs career opportunity ads on cragslist under skilled trade job searchers. They offer a career opportunity as a home inspector for their company. It’s a huge scam! They entice you with training/certification and more importantly work orders(income) after training. …
Pamela – Type of a scam Employment It’s listed a Indeed.com with job postings. The job I applied to was with Hopstones Food. The called me on a VOIP number, showed up as an Albany, Georgia number to offer me the job. When I said but you didn’t interview me and when do I meet …
Jermaine – Victim Location 34109 Type of a scam Online Purchase I was inquiring about purchasing a Bernedoodle puppy. The Breeder’s website seemed so great!! There are stellar reviews, photos, and a lot of extremely helpful and knowledgeable information about this breed of dog. The price was only $1900 for every puppy on their website, …
Eddie – Victim Location 44123 Type of a scam Employment I initially signed up for a secret mystery shopping assignment via the Internet through a company MSPA. I was contacted a few weeks later via my email given instructions sent a check for $1,985.20, told to shop with $30.70 at Walmart , take $200.00 for …
Gary – Victim Location 75020 Type of a scam Online Purchase $400.00 needed to pay right away to the shipper which had a few names but none showed on my internet search. Pay by western union. I asked for a copy of her DL and she sent a sample of one
Marissa – Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan Applied for loan on this site , received a call saying I had to give $1450 to secure a $20000 loan.
Bridget – Victim Location 44512 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I had attempted to buy a shirt from this company . Over a week went by and I realized I made the mistake of typing a wrong address. So I had tried to contact hoody boss and they told me there was nothing they …
Tasha – Victim Location 18621 Type of a scam Online Purchase After searching for a mini dachsund, I came across dachshundbabieshome.com After receiving multiple texts and emails from "Gabriel Fosac" supposedly located at 8027 Arrowhead Ln Houston TX 77075 I decided on a puppy. When it came to payment information, he wanted me to do …
Tracy – Victim Location 46815 Type of a scam Other Beware of Lori Hoover, Hoover Acres, huggable puppies and pampered puppies. They are puppy brokers, not breeders. They broker puppies for Amish farmers in and around the Lagrange IN area. They have multiple accounts on puppyfind to prevent you from realizing how many different breeds …
