Meredith – Victim Location 07042 Type of a scam Phishing Called asking me first if I could hear them okay, I mumbled uh huh, then they asked if I had any health and safety issues, I said no. Then the caller proceeded to say they would send something to my home. I said no thank …
Meredith – Victim Location 91364 Total money lost $43.57 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a blouse from heyjue.com on 3/7/19. On 3/24 I emailed them because I hadn’t received the item. They emailed back on 3/25 saying the item is delayed and ship in 7-10 more days and offered a 5% return. …
Tammy – Victim Location 90046 Type of a scam Rental Received unknown contact call at 6:23 pm -May 11, 2018. I answered and recording began: "Hello, thanks for calling Hilton Hotels…" At that point, I tried to interrupt and could not since it was a recording -and having NO business with ghat company for over …
Valerie – Victim Location 85730 Total money lost $4.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Received emails offering a free trial on a CBD oil, just pay shipping. I purchased. then I read in small print that I will be charged full price monthly and receive another product automatically monthly. As soon as I recived …
George – Victim Location 30534 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase I recently responded to an ad for a golden retreiver puppy and was scamed for 1000.00. The puppy was never received and they kept asking for more money. Three individuals were involved a Brenda Harris @ [email protected], [email protected] and Smith …
Raymond – Victim Location 83644 Type of a scam Online Purchase Son was selling a car part, he was contacted and the individual sent a check for $2450. My son was told to keep $700 and mail the difference back. The BBB says this is a scam that the check would be canceled after the …
Carla – Victim Location 16601 Type of a scam Phishing Asked if you can hear them. When yes was said silence for a few seconds then my wife hung up!
Scott – Victim Location 27310 Type of a scam Phishing I received a postcard stating this letter was authorized by the federal court and was about a Chapter 7 bankruptcy settlement and that I could possibly receive benefits for a class action settlement. It also stated that I was a resident in California and I …
Jessica – Victim Location 90291 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill This man claimed to have beagles for sale. After a few days of communication and him trying really hard to get payment from me I happen to come across the same video he sent me (which he said was current) that was from …
Darrell – Victim Location 49087 Total money lost $93.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Order a trial face cream for 4.99. They then charged my card for 93.95 without authorization. Do not have contact information on site and unable to cancel trial. Unable to obtain refund or speak with supervisors. Took an hour on …
Karl – Victim Location 13021 Total money lost $40 Type of a scam Online Purchase Have contacted 10 times for a refund through email and phone cannot reach anyone
Cory – Victim Location 04260 Total money lost $65,285 Type of a scam Investment The person presents himself as a bitcoin investment miner. My initial investment at the end of December 2017 was $1500.00. After there was a funding need to cover mining expenses, fraud security etc. The mining was to take 72 hours and …
Christine – Victim Location 38106 Type of a scam Government Grant I supposedly was chosen because of good citizenship from apple company to recieve a grant
Darryl – Victim Location 90660 Total money lost $260 Type of a scam Rental These people ask for $*** to help you find a rental from people that supposedly hire their services. All properties listed are of people who never heard of them and are owner occupied. They promise a refund if you rent outside …
Curtis – Victim Location 30288 Type of a scam Employment Thanks for getting back to us with your interest about the job. (HYDROCK LLC) Is a construction company, we offer construction services to our clients all over the globe. We have suppliers in United State that that make supply of construction material to the company, …
Kenneth – Victim Location 44644 Type of a scam Other I am 92 years old. I’m sick of getting calls from home security companies. Last call was yesterday. A couple of weeks ago, I got three calls. They always say "How are you today". I say I’m not interested and they keep calling anyway.
Maurice – Victim Location 46176 Total money lost $670 Type of a scam Government Grant Consumer was contacted through messenger on Facebook. She was told she would get a grant for $250,000. Consumer paid $670.00 for processing and taxes. A consumer paid through an Amazon card. The man said his name was Kato Jones.
Nichole – Victim Location 32246 Type of a scam Employment I cannot say for sure if this is a scam or not, but I was really interested in this opportunity, (it sounds too good to be true), but I could not get very simple questions answered and the lady was very slow responding to my …
Christina – Victim Location 01119 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief I thought it was strange when I receive a phone call from a company under Health Wellness on my caller ID to find it was for student loans forgiveness. He didn’t say what the company name was but I can receive student loan …
Dana – Victim Location 78006 Type of a scam Phishing This company is claiming to file homestead exemptions for homes who’ve already filed exemptions in Texas, for a fee.
Rachel – Victim Location 98109 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I was sold a brand new vehicle with aftermarket components (Radio, Navigation, Rear view Camera ) which was not disclosed. Then the dealership sold me a platinum warranty stating this will ensure the Radio, Navigation, Rear view Camera would be covered, and if I …
Nichole – Victim Location 46038 Type of a scam Employment Company claims to be Homesoft Systems a home security company based out of Minneapolis, MN. They emailed me wanting a phone interview after I accepted their terms, one being a $3,000 deposit for equipment! I looked them up & sure enough no reviews to be …
Cassandra – Victim Location 98028 Total money lost $72 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an add for a sale on hydroflasks on Instagram and when I clicked on it, it brought me to what I thought was the real hydroflask website. I purchased 2 hydroflasks “on sale” for about $68. My credit …
Alejandro – Total money lost $109 Type of a scam Online Purchase I had an add pop up on Facebook for some tools at an insainly cheap price. So I went ahead and ordered something. First of all. You can apparently track your order on their website as it makes its way to you. They …
Cindy – Victim Location 78209 Type of a scam Employment I received a text message from a "Mr. Faris Shamon, the head of HR & Admin of (Hyflux Limted)," saying my resumed had been received and forwarded and "let me know once you get this." I responded and was told that my resume had "been …
Raymond – Victim Location 85301 Type of a scam Employment BBB received a call from a customer regarding a job offer she received through a Career Builders listing. It was to process payments. She found it unusual, however, that the company was based out of the UK. They would be sending her a check.
Adrienne – Victim Location 19014 Type of a scam Home Improvement On December 11, 2017, I received a text message from someone claiming to be an employee of H & P Contractors, Inc. which is based out of Chicago, Illinois. In the initial text message, a man, whose name I cannot recall, had asked me …
Ruben – Victim Location 75401 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product I ordered a hoverboard and was sent a faulty device that never worked and after 6 phone calls and 6 emails nobody will get back with be over a 3 month period. Hannah – Victim Location 44281 Total money lost …
Christina – Type of a scam Employment FYI Email I received Dear, ***. Welcome to Harold Personnel Staffing INC! My name is Thelma Wise. My position – senior manager. I am glad to inform you that our HR department recommends you, as an excellent member for our team! We are a young and growing company. …
Krystle – Victim Location 78641 Type of a scam Phishing Calling several times a day though I’ve asked them to stop and pressed prompt to be put on do not call list. Sabrina – Victim Location 97213 Type of a scam Other Spasm my phone daily, always a different number
