Miguel – Victim Location 48131 Type of a scam Debt Collections Mr. Greg Barker called both my personal phone and my work number (which we do not accept these types of calls as this is a place of business). When returning his call, he did not state the company name, just that his name was …
Miranda – Victim Location 53589 Type of a scam Other They keep calling my parents claiming that they have to call back because they owe restitution to someone. (I’m putting 0.00 in the how much money have they tried to get box because they won’t tell us how much we need to pay, because i …
Jessica – Victim Location 45066 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill I received an email at 9:18 pm with the following message: Your subscription started at June 29, 2018. It is now active and will be automatically renewed on July 29, 2018. Your payment method was billed $600.00.
Steven – Victim Location 90066 Type of a scam Debt Collections a "third party" company called me and immediately asked me to confirm my address with them without even knowing what the call was pertaining to. They then informed me that Goldstein and Weiss Law firm was serving me court documents and intended to garnish …
Dennis – Victim Location 83646 Type of a scam Online Purchase Many Chihuahua puppies advertised on the site. The attached photo is one of the dogs. The email I received seemed phishy, so I did an image search and discovered that the pic from the web site matches one from this (Italian?) site: <span title="http://www.bachecaannunci.it/25_Catania/posts/27_Animali_da_compagnia/173_Cani_in_regalo/http://www.bachecaannunci.it/25_Catania/posts/27_Animali_da_compagnia/173_Cani_i…⇄ …
Edward – Victim Location 30312 Total money lost $125 Type of a scam Online Purchase They tell you you can get public records report on people. Charge you a dollar. Get your card information and run up debt
Taryn – Victim Location 02903 Type of a scam Online Purchase scammer attempted to buy item from my depop online store, and pretended that she accidentally sent a check that was too much and “couldn’t trust me with the funds” and requested that i refund her the balance via zellepay once the check was deposited …
Brett – Victim Location 14127 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes They call, have foreign accents and ask you for money telling you a story that you won money but you need to provide them with an account etc.
Russell – Victim Location 32091 Type of a scam Government Grant Scammer used a friends Facebook to contact my wife about “Free” money, scammer gave phone number to text and give basic personal info, date of birth, name, zip code, etc. I contacted person over text and it was said that I had been approved. …
Jaime – Victim Location 67152 Total money lost $50 Type of a scam Government Grant My nieve self, fell for i was chose to accepted a 9000.00 grant is never have to pay back. At this time I’m struggling with a non functioning kidney, my thyroid needs removed asap, I suffer from heart failure due …
Evelyn – Victim Location 57350 Type of a scam Debt Collections Asked to call number back for verification purposes. Claimed legal documents would be sent to address concerning 3 judgments. When called, they were rude and yelled. We were unable to get any other useful or helpful information concerning the supposed judgments as she hung …
Omar – Victim Location 89104 Total money lost $5,000 Type of a scam Government Grant This scammer keeps calling several times a day harassing me.
Shawn – Victim Location 90026 Type of a scam Employment job offered via craigslist for PA position. I was accepted after sending in resume and contact information for "week trial" position with specific instructions to receive check in mail, deposit and send to various charities on behalf of this film production company. Available Position: Production …
William – Victim Location 30506 Type of a scam Phishing I received a call from this number (which is (spoofed) from Langley, VA), when they finally picked up their end from their Robo caller, a man with a strong Indian accent stated he was "with the Government Claims Department." Being that I used to work …
Cody – Victim Location 98620 Type of a scam Government Grant A guy named Gilbert called my grandmother informing her that she has a free grant of $7000 waiting for her from the ARRA 2009. They wanted some of her personal information ect in order to release funds. I called and "Gilbert" didn’t seem to …
Mitchell – Victim Location 32835 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Told me I won a cruiseline. Asked me if I could still hear him. I think he was trying to get me to say yes.
Alicia – Victim Location 85730 Type of a scam Utility Solar. Asked if I was Jean or Robert. Gave my address and I responded Yes and asked if I have good credit and I responded with Yes. Said someone would contact me about solar panels. I asked if you had to meet a certain income …
Justin – Victim Location 99501 Total money lost $7,000 Type of a scam Investment Was phoned from asset management company, they convinced me to invest in some shares. I had to open an account with them. They have 10 year old website and I believed it to be legit. Is transferred money into their account. …
Ruben – Victim Location 75051 Total money lost $229 Type of a scam Online Purchase My colleague received an email from the Grand Prairie Award Program. It stated that our business was selected for the 2019 Best of Grand Prairie awards in the category of Retirement Home. It had a link to click to view …
Haley – Victim Location 80206 Total money lost $56.50 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product A guy walked through our work building claiming to work for Spray La Vie Sun Spa, selling vouchers for $50+ that offered 3 different services. He had us make checks payable to Greenstar Marketing Inc. TOTAL SCAM when you try …
Monica – Victim Location 21704 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order First I got a text saying my Survey Assignment was on its way. I paid no attention to that. Then I received a Priority Mail envelope with a cashiers check for $2900.42 from St. Louis Community Credit Union. I was told to deposit …
Kathryn – Victim Location 87110 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was approached via email by someone through Indeed. He said he was the owner of a restaurant (Grandy’) and needed a personal assistant to help with package deliveries and running errands. He never called for a phone interview. Just used email and …
Darrell – Type of a scam Employment Guaranty-Service INC is a corporation established in year 2009 and registered with the New York Business Department. The Guaranty-Service INC complies with all regulations of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Canada Revenue Agency. Through Guaranty Service you can obtain help with the financial structure of the …
Sandra – Victim Location 64503 Total money lost $5,000 Type of a scam Employment was contacted by email for a job offer for a operations assistant pay was good had me fill out w4 and i9 and even signed an employee agreement I was told to send out invoice did so on my Paypal for …
Neil – Victim Location 57104 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan jackie freaman called and said I had an outstanding bill of almost $2300.00 from payday advance. told me had one hour to pay it in full or felony charges would be filed against me and a warrant would be issued for my arrest …
Krystal – Victim Location 07747 Type of a scam Online Purchase Seller is falsely advertising products. Products delivered are actually damaged then when you email they say that the product was supposed to be distressed and tears are purposeful. But ad and photos do not show tears or anything distressed. They won’t post feedback from …
Jacqueline – Victim Location 54739 Total money lost $99.99 Type of a scam Tech Support Received message on computer monitor, Ithey gave had a very sierious virus that included computer hijacking & to reveal card # which would cost
Summer – Victim Location 56031 Type of a scam Government Grant They were trying to promise me a grant for going back to school. They had me talk to different schools about different classes. And getting health insurance. And first Wednesday December 19th they promised me $7,000. Then they called me December 21 and had …
April – Victim Location 97391 Total money lost $200.20 Type of a scam Online Purchase I saw an AD on Facebook from a company called Grow Max offering a free sample of Natures Blend CBD Oil. I ordered the free sample and paid the $5.95 postage for the product. After receiving the free sample, I …
Omar – Victim Location 72209 Type of a scam Tech Support On 09/21/18 I clicked on a chicken recipe on facebook my computor screen was immediately taken over with a big red stripe and a non stop voive saying my computor had been taken over by a pornographic site. Call microsoft immediately to correct. I …
