Tonya – Victim Location 95076 Type of a scam Employment I wanted a work from home job, so searching for it ‘granite construction limited’ contacted me and had me set up ‘google.com/hangouts so they can talk to me about the job, it seemed fishy, they are located in California, pay seemed unreal and the way …
Julian – Victim Location 85233 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase Gomezteacups is a scam! they claim to sell teacup size dogs but beware once you pay your $1,000 they promise to deliver your pet directly to your front door via a pet nanny yet this never happens. Don’t fall for …
Charlotte – Victim Location 46970 Total money lost $109.99 Type of a scam Tech Support The warning on my computer said it was Microsoft and they put me through to the Geek Store tech to fix the virus issue. Said that it was a Trojan Horse that was on my computer. Said they were going …
Angelica – Victim Location 14224 Total money lost $2,100 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Victim contacted by "Grandson" via telephone landline. "Grandson" arrested for motor vehicle accident required bail. "Attorney" advised Victim how to acquire Walmart gift cards and phone number to provide gift card numbers and pins.
Brooke – Victim Location 94085 Type of a scam Online Purchase I put my car for sale on Craigslist in Portland. A man called my number asked if the car was still for sale and then promptly disconnected. He did not answer when I called back but texted me the now was not a good …
Vincent – Victim Location 98595 Type of a scam Government Grant Received a text supposedly from a friend asking if I had heard of the Government New Grant Support program. Sponsored by Federal Govt and Facebook, I said " No, I hadn’t heard of this". She said that she just received $400,000 and that it …
Whitney – Victim Location 79015 Type of a scam Online Purchase When searching for college textbooks, this website offers multiple online pdf versions for $20. each. Some of these printed textbooks are worth nearly one hundred dollars and ebook versions typically cost upwards of $40-80 each. I searched this ISBN 9781284023060 and the website popped …
Spencer – Victim Location 39042 Type of a scam Online Purchase These people operate a nation-wide puppy scam through sites like Craigslist. They post videos of teacup Pomeranians but refuse to provide current pictures or proof the dogs actually exist. They tell a sad story about why they have to sell thousand-dollar puppies for $200.00. …
Megan – Victim Location 70737 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange I received email to Beneficiary. From a Helen Thomson. In regards to payment instructions. They requested…Full Name, Complete Address, Name of Country/City of Residence, Direct Home Telephone/Mobile Number, Age, Your Sex, copy of your id for identifications if any; Is this legitimate???
Ivan – Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief I applied for a loan thru this business..sent in money and personal info and have never recieved any loan
Logan – Victim Location 35051 Total money lost $24.96 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchased an item from the company December 18, 2016. The money was taken from my checking account immediately, but I have not received the item as of February 1, 2017.
Jenna – Victim Location 37216 Total money lost $649.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered a camera lens online, which never came. Business would not answer the phone for 2 weeks. After finally answering they assured me they would ship the lens once I confirmed the transaction with my credit card company, and that …
Rebekah – Victim Location 45217 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Received letter in mail from Green Trust Financial with check for $25,000. Was instructed to call Martin Gomez at 800-865-0214 for instructions.
Anne – Victim Location 53527 Type of a scam Tech Support Was browsing online for recipes when suddenly my computer locked. Had a message that Google was locked down due to a firewall breach and I should call the listed phone number for Google Chrome Support. A man with an Indian accent answered the phone …
Clayton – Victim Location 63136 Total money lost $600 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company posed as a legitimate student loan forgiveness but was just loan consolidation.
Philip – Victim Location 36420 Type of a scam Debt Collections These people contacted me in reference to Advance America they said that I owed $809 in order to prevent incarceration of a mandatory 90-day sentence they needed my card number on file I gave you my debit card number three days ago I noticed …
Christie – Victim Location 91739 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill They impersonated the owner of my company and sent me an email asking to pay an invoice. The from email however was from "[email protected]" I went along with the scam and they provided the following wire instructions below : Here you go: Bank …
Scott – Victim Location 78405 Type of a scam Scholarship I expressed an interest in more education on line. I was doing some surveys, stupidly. I did get some valid schools calling. But,then I got this call that came out saying Washington DC. I answered, barely understood the guy on the other side. But, of …
Megan – Victim Location 82501 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Saw an ad on Craigslist for a 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited in Witchita, KS. Texted number on add which was 719-751-8134 and said "Hey there, 2013 Subaru outback till for sale! The price is $9,800. for more info text me your email and …
Wendy – Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes This company had a booth at the Taboo show in Edmonton and had a contest to win a free trip to Mexico. To enter it was like a catwalk on stage in panties and a t-shirt and the winner won by cheers. I won and got a letter …
Julie – Victim Location 54956 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I apparently won $750,000 from the Great American Country Network. I was told I needed to send $1000 up front and to call Allen Goodwin at 866-978-4777 to give a code #, etc., etc. I then called the ScamPulse.com and was informed this was a …
Kate – Type of a scam Home Improvement A salesperson showed up at our door in Waterloo claiming that she needed to measure our pipes to make sure that filter would fit, a filter that had been mandated to be installed in our house. She said that the filter was free and said that our …
Cole – Victim Location 35033 Type of a scam Government Grant I received a phone call saying I had been chosen to receive a government grant of 8,000 dollars for free. I will not half to pay it back. To claim my money I should call 253 260 4390 and give code JN205. My second …
Ricardo – Victim Location 75180 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I was told that I was approved for a loan for 5 thousand dollars and had to send money to north carolina and using a name. then when it didnt work they told me to try using two new names
Ross – Victim Location 27410 Type of a scam Other Officer from the police department called stating his name was "Alex morgan" and he needed to talk to me regarding an urgent situation about my education. He had my personal information and said that an incident had happened and I should have received an email …
Katelyn – Victim Location 88260 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an ad online for AKC labrador puppies for $500. The price was a bit low, but the supposed owner stated that he had free shipping coupons to transport the puppy via airline to her new home, which is …
Taylor – Victim Location 68105 Type of a scam Debt Collections Got an email claiming I took out a electronic loan. Gave some info, but won’t give me their physical address as required by law.
Julian – Type of a scam Tech Support I recently received this email from Grounded Conceptz. I have never (from what I remember) purchased, subscribed or inquired about any products from this business. Earlier this morning, I received what appeared to be a spam email requesting me to click on a link to view some …
Devon – Victim Location 60455 Type of a scam Employment There was a posting online which I completed. I received a call for an interview. Once I "passed" the interview, I was advised that I need to complete an internship in order to be qualified for a position. The internship was to happen on my …
Jorge – Victim Location 07305 Type of a scam Debt Collections This place contacted me out the blue saying it was a payday loan which I didn’t use and they told me I needed to pay 390.00 or they were going to take me to court n sue me for 7800.00. I told them they …
