Zachary – Victim Location 90255 Type of a scam Other I was texting with this guy that said he lost his wife and that needs to get rid of Jack Russell Terrier puppies. He will give them away free and I just have to pay carrier service $150 through nauticallogistics.com. This is the number I’m …
Tammy – Victim Location 27817 Total money lost $350 Type of a scam Government Grant She sent information using of friends Facebook account telling me that they received and is enjoying the grant money its free this how You apply send request to Joyanne Anderson and then it went down hill
Phillip – Victim Location 46770 Type of a scam Other I am not sending him any money; however he is being quite persistent. He wanted to buy my truck on Craigslist for $22,000, but he "sent" me an invisible transfer for $24,450 along with some emails from "[email protected]" instructing me to send the extra $2450 …
Brett – Victim Location 53545 Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange It reads: In 2009 , Mr D Richard came to our bank to engage in business discussions with our private banking division. He informed us that he had a financial portfolio of ($18.5M) Eighteen Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars, which he …
Cody – Victim Location 80903 Total money lost $44 Type of a scam Online Purchase Like the two complaints before, I ordered toys on December 19, and got the email that said they would let me know when it ships. I heard nothing. On December 26, and January 3, I emailed the support and asked …
Candace – Victim Location 84006 Type of a scam Phishing Chase [[email protected]] Undisclosed recipients: Dear Customer, There is a problem updating your acc ount state ment of the following month please update your online banking information by clicking on the link below. https://www.chase.com Sincerely © 2015 JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Stacey – Victim Location 53711 Type of a scam Tax Collection Scam Phone Number 2245920127, James Caston. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt. "Hi, my name is James Caston(?), and this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the United States Treasury, intending your serious attention. Ignoring this …
Tammy – Victim Location 45502 Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare ROBO CALL – SCAM ATTEMPT to Say YES. Came from multiple numbers during the last 2 days (known). "This is Joe calling on a Recorded Line to see if you are getting your SS Disability Benefits (pause) CAN YOU HEAR ME HELLO HELLO" The La …
Natasha – Victim Location 99205 Type of a scam Credit Cards When I answered the call, an automated voice asked me to press 1 if I wanted to get a lower rate on my credit card. I knew it was a scam right away, but pressed 1 to see what I could find out. I …
Craig – Victim Location 12748 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Somehow the scammer got the name of one fo my emailcontacts. I receive an email that appeared to be from her. She and I write checks to pay invoices for our charity. The scammer acted as if he was she and that she …
Kristin – Victim Location 32038 Total money lost $45 Type of a scam Online Purchase Jody’s Secret offered adjustable sports bras for $24.97 each. I bought two and was given an email receipt. The company said it would take 4-6 weeks for arrival. I have never received the product nor a refund. I have never …
Martha – Victim Location 33186 Type of a scam Phishing I have a personal Project in which i need your assistance I would like to be sure of your willingness, trustworthiness and commitment to execute this transaction with me, I cannot afford to compromise these virtues considering the money involved, it is necessary for me …
Autumn – Victim Location 63135 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I was messenger by a white male said he work for facebook headquarters saying i was selected randomly by facebook lottery for winnings the he proceeded to ask me to wire him money so when i told him i don’t have the money …
Sophia – Victim Location 48069 Type of a scam Phishing Person asked about jobs I was looking into – then asked if I could hear him. I replied "yes" and the phone hung up. Grant – Victim Location 61264 Type of a scam Phishing Phone call saying they were calling about a job search I …
Stephen – Victim Location 49349 Type of a scam Online Purchase Guy was going to send a check for a boat I was selling
Peter – Victim Location 54971 Type of a scam Other Hi there, thank you for your interest in buying my JD Gator. My 2016 John Deere RSX 860i 62 HP has 211 original miles with 52 hours, 4-cycle gas, automatic transmission 4WD . It is in perfect condition, no need for additional repairs,no scratches, dings …
Brianna – Victim Location 25304 Type of a scam Employment I never heard of this “place” and on November 5, 2018, I received an email!! I would love to know where these phishing scammers bought my email address. I have seen many compliments about this place. Don’t ever open an email from a place you …
Kimberly – Victim Location 03864 Type of a scam Online Purchase After sharing a few emails back and forth on an ad I posted in craigslist for my motorcycle, I started to get suspicious and started investigating. Here is what the most recent email said, "I want to buy the motorcycle and i will be …
Nathan – Victim Location 41005 Type of a scam Credit Cards I received a request to purchase some of my product *** *** *** *** to be shipped to Titan Stores in Germany from a James Smith. He provided the name of the company that would handle the shipping. I gave them a quote that …
Reginald – Victim Location 46327 Type of a scam Debt Collections first it was a woman that called my phone left a message stating I’m calling because of the documents on my table attached you can call us at # 1 800 589 2973. This is all that was left on the message I call …
Bethany – Victim Location 90069 Type of a scam Online Purchase BEWARE JAGUAR BUYERS. I responded to an advertisement by Jaguar for the XF V6 for 0 down and $399 a month lease agreement. It is false advertising. I agreed to pay $1800 down and the $399, chose the car via email (with Mike Hamadani) …
Trisha – Victim Location 35160 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Romance I started talking to this guy on a site, all was fine. Talked about his mother passing and he was raising his daughter. He sent mw pictures of diamonds. Sent pictures of i thought was he and his daughter. He started …
Katrina – Victim Location 52807 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I do not know if this is a scam or the real thing. I am asking for your advice. I received a check for $1900 to deposit into my current checking account, to use to go and buy gift cards from the local …
Robin – Victim Location 30350 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes I received a phone call from a "John Fisher" that informed me that I was to receive a 2016 Mercedes Benz, a cashiers check and a free cruise. The car was to be delivered today within one hour but I needed to pay 5% of …
Karen – Victim Location 32304 Total money lost $45.73 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product This person made an offer in a group-me chat about half priced bus tickets in which I was I need of a bus ticket , so I took the offer . Everything seemed cool . She had said she would …
Brianna – Victim Location 74848 Type of a scam Identity Theft Brain mask contacted me thru Facebook messaging claiming he was my cousin *** *** he told me there was a federal gov grant for disables and sent me a link thru messaging which I gave him a copy of my drivers license. I just …
Ronald – Victim Location 44333 Type of a scam Phishing Called. Said his name was Joe. Asked me if I could hear him. I hung up immediately.
Theresa – Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I have a kijiji add for a motorcycle, got a text from a John Paul asking me to email him back with condition of bike, when I emailed him I got the following email in return: Sound good I’m just asking about it to make sure …
Jason – Victim Location 90815 Type of a scam Phishing Phone rings and recording says " this is Josh at the Customer Service Dept., Can you hear me OK?" then says OK great. You’ve been selected (and then I hung up). I hung up before scam could be completed (I HOPE)
Melissa – Victim Location 20904 Type of a scam Charity 2800.00 check came in the mail to do a survey at Walmart, buy 6 gift cards at 400.00 a piece, keep the remainder for fee. I knew it was a scam.
