Isaac – Victim Location 23188 Type of a scam Government Grant Person on phone asked me to call Gov’t Grant Dept, Health & Human Services at 202-600-9815 to receive $7000 by the end of the day. Even gave me a Grant ID # to use when I called. (did not call the number or provide …
Heather – Victim Location 63051 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Tech Support Keep getting a call from these folks. Hubby didn’t understand on 1st call that was scam and bought program. I deleted it when I got home and found out. I cancelled with the company, left us alone about 6 months. …
Joseph – Victim Location 92335 Type of a scam Business Email Compromise I decided too look for a puppy for my elderly grandma. I found this website I immediately fell in love with one of the Goldendoodles by the name of Leticia contacted the seller regarding information she told me the price was $500 I …
Ramon – Victim Location 35298 Type of a scam Government Grant the guys name is Marvin he said to give him this code B n 1 2 9he said I have 7000 dollars of free government grant money and all I need to do to receive the money on a prepaid debit card is send …
Keri – Victim Location 84341 Type of a scam Government Grant Want$250 registration fee to be refunded grant amount $9,000 go to western union bring ID pay the $ 250 and then you were to get the check for $9,000
Francisco – Victim Location 55359 Type of a scam Phishing I believe it was a YES scam. Someone called asking if I had made recent changes to Google Business (which by chance had recently occurred), then asked me YES questions -if this was my business name, phone number, and address- all which I responded yes. …
Jason – Victim Location 43338 Type of a scam Government Grant I got an IM from my sister’s Facebook page. She told me she had paid a fee for a government grant and that she got a box of money, $250,000 through the mail. The number she told me to call was 832-974-0673. I texted …
Shanna – Victim Location 17050 Total money lost $45,000 Type of a scam Other I believe Susan Eliya defrauded me. When I lent her the money and I was given a Deed of Trust on the property, she failed to disclose the existence of Deed of Trust given to another party securing a loan of …
Marisa – Victim Location 12051 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product A Man came to the house and asked if we would like to hear of his frozen meat deals. He went through his whole spheal. We listenaed to the whole thing and brought some chicken from him. We gave him …
Devon – Victim Location 53178 Type of a scam Online Purchase Facebook ads that target people by selling gracco baby strollers and car seats. New sketchy websites only days old and from a Turkey ip address. Doesn’t offer pay pal option. Risky sites. 70% off on products full price is too good to be true. …
Claire – Victim Location 06606 Type of a scam Online Purchase A facebook ad came up on my timeline for a great deal on NHL Jerseys. A website looks legitimate with all of the official logos (NHL/Fanatics). I signed up for the account and attempted to purchase a couple of jerseys. I received a denial …
Sandra – Victim Location 14047 Type of a scam Government Grant THEY CALL UP AND SAY THERE FROM THE U.S . GOVERNMENT AND I WAS CHOSEN OUT OF 15000 PEOPLE AND I HAVENT FILED BANKRUPCY, I PAY MY TAXES ON TIME AND I CAN GET THIS GRANT USE THIS MONEY FOR ANYTHING AND DONT HAVE …
Jimmy – Victim Location 77640 Type of a scam Government Grant Award a grant for $11,300.00 for my rental. Michelle Frances called me from 786-496-2275 at ext. 300 give her a call, she will give me farther instructions. She gave me an activation code: CR2506 then call Mr. Jones and he told me not to …
Brandy – Victim Location 46171 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was contacted about a buyer wanting to purchase one of our AKC Labrador retrievers. The lady, Katie Wood would text me and say that she is hearing impaired and in the hospital with a baby. I did speak to her "husband" on …
Chase – Victim Location 78655 Type of a scam Government Grant Scammer claimed I won a $10,000 government school grant to use in anything I want whether for school or for personal use. Scammer called constantly every 30 minutes from “United States”, “Washington DC”, “Las Vegas” and “Unknown” on caller ID with same dialogue or …
Felicia – Type of a scam Business Email Compromise I received an email whereby the person was looking for a representative for their company. The email address it came from did not match the reply address. Here is the email cut and paste in this form. I deleted the email. "Good Day, Gradco Japan Ltd …
Christina – Victim Location 80002 Total money lost $8,000 Type of a scam Credit Cards Gregory Perdriel is promoting unlicensed securities such as DAVOR coin and Bitconnect coin, as well as many other MLM scams. He is also promoting royaltie gem, and takes credit card info and charges later without the victim ever signing up. …
Kayla – Victim Location 38103 Type of a scam Yellow Pages/Directories I received a call from "Google" wanting to update my information. As I listened more the person would not confirm that this was a free informational update. He said he wouldn’t know until he completed my information update. I declined. I received a call …
Rodney – Victim Location 78602 Type of a scam Debt Collections Call threatening a lawsuit if I did not pay a settlement for a credit card that I have never had. Also claimed to be representing first bank of Delaware, which no longer exists.
Sheena – Victim Location 94043 Type of a scam Tech Support Male voice with heavy accent of an individual from India called cell phone identifying himself as a third party investigator acting on behalf of the San Jose BBB. He stated I was a victim of an internet scam and he wanted access to my …
Abigail – Victim Location 80474 Total money lost $3,000 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations This company is very cruel to have the intent to take advantage of military members and their families. I signed up two years ago and every time I have used them, there has been some kind of catch. I have booked …
Ross – Victim Location 92509 Type of a scam Government Grant I have been getting calls for months from a group saying they are from the federal government grants department. They state that I qualify for a grant because I was randomly selected after participating in a consumer report in December of last year. Also …
Lee – Victim Location 04742 Total money lost $10 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order These people contacted my 12 year old son about buying his *** *** on an online classified add. They told him she would like to purchase his *** ***for her husband for their anniversary. This was supposed to be …
Keri – Victim Location 15601 Type of a scam Phishing I received a phone call from a number that had called me multiple times and because I was still tired I answered the call and when asked if I was who was answering the phone I said yes. I signed up for Lifelock immediately due …
Joe – Victim Location 02324 Type of a scam Utility Scammer said his name was Chris from Greenbrier energy company and that they were running a program in my area. He said “i understand you’re the homeowner right?” To which i replies “no, we rent”. He immediately hung up. The male voice also sounded like …
Luke – Victim Location 94115 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Online Purchase Purchasing a year subscription of service and then banning subscribers from using service without partial refund of unused months of subscription
Ruben – Victim Location 83642 Total money lost $6,000 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Sept. 15, 2016 I received a call from a person saying he was my Grandson and he was in Jail. He knew things that did not alert me. I thought I was talking to my Grandson. He told me he …
Raul – Victim Location 94105 Type of a scam Scholarship Was in the market to buy a tea cup Maltese puppy, found this site but suspected it. See full email below from the company, that aren’t any puppies for sale. SCAMDetails of Sandy the Micro teacup Maltese Puppy. Details of Sandy the Micro teacup Maltese …
Gary – Victim Location 48038 Total money lost $30 Type of a scam Online Purchase T shirt/military clothing store who took my money and no one will return calls/emails. Don’t use this company. They use military’s good reputation and don’t follow thru with promises.
Ashleigh – Victim Location 30134 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Government Grant government entities, businesses, private foundations or trusts. Those applying for grants include non-profit organizations, education A grant is an award of money or other assistance that does not have to be paid back.There are grants for business, grants for education …
