Steven – Type of a scam Employment I received an email on a job that i applied for on indeed.ca this person has been emailing me saying that he will be sending me my first weeks pay and assignment. I’ve done some research and can’t find the company on any web search. the phone number …
Rachael – Victim Location 91766 Total money lost $260 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Thought I purchased an item online that was supposedly shipped. Tracking number was sent and I was getting emails requesting an extra $** for a refundable insurance I had to pay. And to contact seller to pay and I …
Allison – Victim Location 89509 Type of a scam Other I was sent an e-mail with an offer to interview for a position as an Administrative assistant to work from home from a company in India HBLglobalpvt. I had an interview with Dickson Freeman on google hang out his address was [email protected] .com. other emails …
Darren – Victim Location 13034 Total money lost $86.31 Type of a scam Online Purchase i ordered rings 3 weeks ago an they have not sent them yet or responded to my emaials
Corey – Victim Location 28334 Total money lost $45 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered an game console. Can not get a response from company. Shipping label printed but has not shipped in over 4 weeks.
Benjamin – Victim Location 92110 Type of a scam Employment I was first contacted via telephone by this "staffing company" that had found my resume online. They told me they had a job opportunity through the county available for me. I would need just need to email them my I-9’s, and fill out a TB …
Tanya – Victim Location 85041 Type of a scam Online Purchase I tried to order a Pilot Metropolitan pen from this website, but my credit card was denied with a "declined. Your request was in test mode, but used a non test card". Other reviewers online say they called the number and it seems to …
Autumn – Victim Location 60707 Type of a scam Utility On Friday May 5th this company came door to door stating they were plumbers for Nicor Gas. They stated 2 years ago when our gas lines were replaced some sewer lines were damaged and they needed to run a camera in the lines to determine …
Bridget – Victim Location 10032 Type of a scam Employment I applied to a position for HEK IHCGroup inc Payroll/In-call Representative on Indeed.com. About 2 weeks later received a text from a young lady asking that i use google hangouts to conduct an interview. It was set up as a chat with the HR representative. …
Sheena – Victim Location 33578 Total money lost $43 Type of a scam Online Purchase I made a purchase while shopping for sunglasses.This website is a copy of the Brand name lens producer. They offer attractive prices on sale . Once you place your order and verify the check pout, you never receive a confirmation, …
Tyrone – Victim Location 48309 Type of a scam Other Calls come in 4-6 times per week. Line connects, hear backround noise, then line goes dead
Ann – Victim Location 30004 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order HMT LLC offered employment, then requested I buy equipment and ship to them using wire transfer of funds to my credit cards.
Charlotte – Victim Location 32225 Type of a scam Government Grant Was contacted via facebook messenger by a friend talking about a grant he just received for home improvement. He told me about the program and send a phone number to text for information. Text was responded to by Michael Parker. He asked instructed to …
Summer – Victim Location 88012 Type of a scam Online Purchase They are "selling" shih tzus on-line and are part of a rip-off scam. They will not provide any information about their location until you give them yours. They then "magically" are in your same location. They pressure you to western union money to them …
Gina – Victim Location 43078 Type of a scam Government Grant Told I was receiving $300,000 free
Naomi – Victim Location 31525 Total money lost $8 Type of a scam Online Purchase The company listed had a special for organic hair products running, and listed it to support black businesses. Of course I took the opportunity to buy from them but in 2 weeks I haven’t heard from them while money was …
Julia – Victim Location 13790 Type of a scam Employment I have been scammed by a person with email address as follows [email protected] He claimed to be working as a recruiter for HNI health.com. They gave me a link to their website. Said it was a customer service work at home position. They sent me …
Janelle – Victim Location 65270 Total money lost $95 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Was told that as long as I paid a $4.99 shipping fee, I would be given a 14 day trial period to try some vitamins. If I didn’t absolutely love them I would be able to cancel as long as …
Danny – Victim Location 37865 Type of a scam Debt Collections Caller stated they were from a financial institution bank (HSBC) collecting on an old debt, but could NOT tell me the dates or what the loan was for. Caller even recited the last 4 digits of my Social Security number. Scammer stated I needed …
Jacquelyn – Victim Location 98513 Type of a scam Other They call, and hang up before you can answer so you call them back. They called me twice at 4:30am even after I selected ‘2’ to be removed from the call list. Natasha – Victim Location 44146 Type of a scam Employment I APPLIED THROUGH …
Maria – Victim Location 34652 Type of a scam Debt Collections The gentlemen stated that I owed money for a bank account the was closed in 2009. He stated that they were trying to serve but had the wrong address. I was confused about the debt because it doesn’t show on my credit report. I …
Carl – Victim Location 92126 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product This company is going around pretending to be representing the athletic department of local high schools. They pretend to be a third party vendor that is selling advertisements for sports posters. The schools are not contracted to work with them. …
Brittany – Victim Location 30223 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I ordered a ring in July free but for the shipping charge of nine dollars and ninety five cents it still hadn’t arrived by November I contacted them and they told me to choose another ring for free it was twenty dollars plus the …
Kelsey – Victim Location 98802 Type of a scam Tech Support My black would not print so I googled online help for HP. all kinds of numbers popped up. I called the first one and he said he was with HP and the problem was internal so he needed access to my computer. he had …
Alexandra – Victim Location 12206 Total money lost $275 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went to buy a dog they went through happy tails pet services which is a pet sending place and they told me that i needed to pay pet insurance which there is no thing and they wanted 1850 and …
Bradley – Victim Location 43050 Total money lost $66.50 Type of a scam Credit Cards I used a prepaid card through Walmart. Found out someone used $70 for a scam on that card.
Jerry – Victim Location 53711 Type of a scam Debt Collections They say (recorded message) "This is Harris and Harris Limited we are debt collectors contact us immediately at 312-460-3916 They have called MULTIPLE times." We have reviewed our credit checks. All ok Can you help?
Ashley – Victim Location 15701 Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered a blanket online from them, after a week email to find out status was told 1 to 2 weeks to manufacture and 1 to 2 weeks to deliver should’ve had it at the end of November still don’t have …
Joseph – Victim Location 35611 Type of a scam Phishing I’ve received numerous calls from different numbers saying I applied online for health insurance rates and I did not. I’ve asked them to remove my name from their solicitation list & they say OK but the calls continue. I truly believe this is some sort …
Danielle – Victim Location 96712 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes They sent an email saying we had won an award for the best of "recreational vehicle" and when you click on the link it offers you to buy a plaque for an outrageous price.
