Deanna – Victim Location 44420 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Voicemail left for me stating “ Hello, (my name), this is grandma. Just wondering how you were doing. Any other news? If you can find time , give me a call. Ok, I love you,
Alexandra – Type of a scam Employment the "Operation Manager, John Smith" emailed a potential job candidate offering them a position for their new office located in Edmonton Alberta. He is requesting their address to send their full legal name for a cheque they will be sending the candidate, as well as their complete mailing …
Rodney – Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Offered $3,000 a month plus commissions on money collected. Somebody phoned and went over everything. Gave us our 1st collections for $57,000 with an invoice with a phone #, PO Box and gmail account which was strange not having company name. Phoned customer which had an …
Levi – Victim Location 65722 Type of a scam Government Grant I got a call that I had been one of 20 people who were selected for these grants. It was because I had no outstanding debts. The asked me to wait 5 minutes and call this number 9292732914. They wanted me to go to …
Lydia – Victim Location 25309 Total money lost $79.78 Type of a scam Online Purchase PLACED AN ORDER FOR TWO SWEATSHIRTS IN JANUARY AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED THE ITEMS. THE TRACKING INFORMATION SIMPLY SHOWS PROCESSING, AND APPARENTLY COMING FROM CHINA ACCORDING TO THE TRACKING INFORMATION. THE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER IS A LORAIN, OH PHONE NUMBER …
Colleen – Victim Location 53719 Type of a scam Phishing October 4, 2019: @1051 phone rang. 387-8161 Tomah, WI o I answered it with “Hello” and she said “This is Grace from Administration and I’m on a recorded line. Can you hear me ok.” o I responded with “yah, but I don’t know who you …
Wayne – Victim Location 96739 Type of a scam Government Grant The number 360-112-0000 called me and said I was selected to receive a $40,000 grant that I do not have to pay back. The voice sounded of India decent. She gave me a code with 2letters and 3 numbers and to call 360-369-4486 and …
Diane – Victim Location 53951 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations Received a fax saying "Give the gift of travel" with holiday pictures. Says "Cyber Monday BOGO sale!" Lists prices for 3 days/2 nights to FL, NY, DC, etc. for $129.98. Get "10% off one package purchase" or "Buy One Vacation Package, get 2nd package free." …
Jacqueline – Type of a scam Phishing I just received a message from who I thought was my uncle and they asked a bunch of questions, then sent me a number to text and give a bunch of info to. Of course the info is email address, mother’s maiden name, and a few other details. …
Robyn – Victim Location 25064 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went to various websites looking at or for teacup Yorkies. I found the Green T-Cup Family site which is also listed as Greenfield Yorkies on the email. I got in touch with the owner by email who returned my email to let me …
Kayla – Victim Location 91324 Type of a scam Debt Collections This company claiming to have records from gti holding if you had a loan calls to ask for money but they say there called RAM LLC Marisa – Victim Location 70669 Type of a scam Debt Collections Person called and said that they were …
Shanna – Victim Location 47112 Type of a scam Government Grant They already knew my address. Just needed to know if I was single or what and my age. Then wanted to have me get a card from family Dollar to get $250 on it. That’s when I hung up. I let them ramble for …
Oscar – Victim Location 55987 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange The following rather emotional-sounding e-mail appeal (headers included) should speak for itself: X-Apparently-To: [email protected]; Sun, 07 Apr 2019 04:48:15 +0000 Return-Path: X-YahooFilteredBulk: 64.254.32.52 Received-SPF: none (domain of service.ricoh.de does not designate permitted sender hosts) X-YMailISG: aREhd1sWLDteBV5VkJn1F3egQ87xX_HWLvQooLxDKi8._Zx1 1CrxW90xMh1MYm.1iUR_JWmH2DeC4O9nUHD94S1xexy4q0xCAWaJcG6ahejO AS4FPgIsikntVGpJQj2tgAeafs4Q59Dc3QbKnQNp2IJEOc_bfo3HkbAlyw4q vCSGE2HkRE4DXfcEEusec8WQ2GWA76r5YcrsoQR1wTY20Ghdeup4BBH4Cqkx BgDOuWTiySa.uM7l7vQFKpuveXz7VrFgB4L30Ipz5376rOlL673GgX1NErBS rrea9vaHqR54kdm1GLoJrdrpu_m0hSmy5e2t05k5IENmPOtBZsB8Jj3N4jAP 2dMyp98iEX5c2MB7Ss7ajg59r7AgJoDfoRiO0sMe7XIlB18U6M50prx0gkxX 9b7LQTU2Z2eVWfmkBfoziVMVkjB.RmDrzqTM8FaCYbF0q60_Pv6B1QJt86_N …
Bridget – Victim Location 32803 Total money lost $59.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase Promised money back for product then charges a 19.95 restocking fee. So of the 79.95 you actually only get back 59.95 after paying 4.99 for the trial period. Neil – Victim Location 32344 Total money lost $299.80 Type of a …
Darryl – Victim Location 90002 Total money lost $1,300 Type of a scam Employment I met this guy on Facebook, Then he referred me to this company that do web designs and I went to the vetting process with this company. Interviews and orientations, after signing their contract they offer me a Brand Identity Design …
Aimee – Victim Location 80231 Type of a scam Employment Was contacted via LinkedIn by a man named Gregory Jones in Denver, CO about a Virtual Assistant position. I sent him my resume thinking it was legit. His profile indicated he worked for Nutrislice, which had a website and seemed to be a real company. …
Patrick – Victim Location 80513 Type of a scam Debt Collections Called and said they were going to file in Larimer county court for a loan from ace cash when I said I had never heard of them the woman became abusive and said I needed to pay back the loan with a green dot …
Evelyn – Victim Location 48235 Total money lost $820 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered a puppy online only not to receive it worse experience of my life
Cole – Victim Location 54956 Type of a scam Employment I received a text message at 12:42am yup that’s right – in the morning. Who in there right mind would be hiring people at that time in the morning. I don’t know any Elena either however I do have a new yahoo email I just …
Kristin – Victim Location 16510 Total money lost $15 Type of a scam Online Purchase Tried to buy a Xbox gold membership card online,was told it would take 10-15 minutes to receive the code I purchased, they wanted my number to call to verify that I wasn’t an imposter (they already took my money off …
Andre – Victim Location 84070 Type of a scam Government Grant Received info from friend’s Facebook account saying she had applied for a grant free amount. Then she gave me a phone number to text to start the application process. After giving my name, address and phone number, they asked how much I wanted.i am …
Raquel – Victim Location 97007 Type of a scam Debt Collections I got a very disturbing phone call from GDS Solutions, saying they were arbitrators for an internet pay day loan company. I was not in the area of california, when this was obtained and they listed my mom and *** *, who I have …
Krystal – Victim Location 59635 Total money lost $43.94 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased an item on behalf of my father from www.gadgetrocks.com on July 23rd, 2017. No product was ever received and communications were met with generic runaround emails promising updates. However I was never able to get tracking information or …
Carmen – Victim Location 44320 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I started getting phone calls from them, caller ID says (GYB) I don’t answer the phone I just block it. After I block the phone number, they call again with a different phone number always saying (GYB) on caller ID. They just won’t give up! …
Tony – Victim Location 62298 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare I was transferred to Getmehealthcare.com agent when calling to inquire about medical insurance options for 2018. They boast how good their plans are and offer extremely cheap quotes for deductible, office visits, ER,etc. etc. However, they will not email any information about plan stating they …
Bethany – Victim Location 75119 Type of a scam Romance She tries to seduce you then she sends pictures and she expects you to send her some pictures then she ask you for money or she will contact your family and send the pictures or conversation she had
Ann – Victim Location 37716 Type of a scam Tech Support Received a pop-up warning message while on facebook saying my computer had malware and was going to be shut down and gave a number to call. Party indicated they were with microsoft, even had a microsoft address and wanted control of my computer to …
Samantha – Victim Location 97230 Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief I received a call from an unknown # saying I would served for a debt collection between 1200-1700 on 2/14. They called at 11 AM. The voicemail said if I have questions I need to take it up with the collector and to …
Lori – Victim Location 30324 Type of a scam Online Purchase The website itself looks like an Amazon knock off. However, they have next to no customer service, no way to unsubscribe from the daily spam emails they send out, nor do they have an option to delete an account once one is made. Upon …
Lawrence – Victim Location 61537 Type of a scam Tech Support Men repeatedly call my place of business (after being asked to stop calling) to tell me I have a security breach & wants to remote into my computer to "fix" it. I have told them no numerous times but they won’t take no for …
