Jay – Victim Location 92591 Type of a scam Other i contacted the website ot purchase a samoyed puppy. I selected the puppy I was interested in and within a few minutes I had a reply. I have attached a copy of the reply and the instructions on how to purchase the puppy. My daughter …
Gabriel – Victim Location 45405 Type of a scam Phishing call phone and says they are not soliciting that you have an account with them but you don’t and try to get personal information
Carl – Victim Location 01876 Total money lost $249 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a Gravity blanket on 1/23/2018 and I have not received it yet. I reached out to Gravity on February 20, 2018 with my first inquiry as to when I would receive my blanket. I did receive a reply …
Micah – Victim Location 65723 Type of a scam Government Grant I was messaged by *** *** through FB. She sent me numerous messages telling me about Gravient Grant Company. Told her I was not interested. She sent me a message with video showing her opening a FedEx envelope that contained $50,000 in cash. Still can’t …
Raul – Type of a scam Phishing Received an email regarding becoming a mystery shopper – wanting to know my name, address, postal code, current occupation, name of my bank, phone, email, company name and age/sex. Upon receipt of my information they will send me an acceptance confirmation and my first assignment packet. Tried looking …
Danny – Victim Location 89015 Type of a scam Government Grant Contacted me threw messenger on Facebook giving me a number to text for more info for a free loan that never needs to be paid back its to help stop poverty claiming its a one time free grant free of charge and they will …
Alexander – Victim Location 48094 Total money lost $145 Type of a scam Online Purchase Ordered pressure washer from this company for 145.00. Never received my order. Tried to contact company and there is no way to speak to anyone. Address and phone number is fake. Gary – Victim Location 28443 Total money lost $100 …
Pedro – Victim Location 68134 Type of a scam Employment They saw my resume on line and contacted me to do a google hangout interview. Asked about a dozen or so questions, said I was hired after 10’mins, looking to open an office in Omaha, would send me a check for all expense to purchase …
Julie – Victim Location 35953 Type of a scam Debt Collections I recieved a call on 12/12/17 about a payday loan that I supposedly made in 2012. I told the lady that I had paid said loan three different times and never recieved any kind of confirmation from it. She insisted that I had. I …
Christy – Victim Location 93551 Type of a scam Debt Collections A caller by the name of Investigator Peterson called the consumer threatening the daughter that the dad had an outstanding debt that he needed to pay. The caller stated he was with Great Lake Mediation, calling on a debt the father had with Platinum …
Hannah – Victim Location 79325 Type of a scam Government Grant Individual contacted me by cell phone, a friend of mine told me that I was on a list of people to receive money ARRA, and she gave me a number to call so I called it (669)237 1511, but I got a recording, but …
Stefanie – Victim Location 92702 Type of a scam Debt Collections i got a call 1st from 323-218-8504 asking where ill be at 9am the next morning, once I told them I wouldn’t give them this info asked for the info of the law office who was after me. he gave me the number 844-585-0539. …
Erin – Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill They call and make it sound like they have done business with you for years. They offer you something for free ( I hockey coat ) and in return they want to send you a few boxes of light bulbs or garage bags or something similar …
Joel – Victim Location 98275 Total money lost $699 Type of a scam Tech Support I went to online and my Mac Pro locked warning me to call this number, 1-800-517-8340 that my laptop had a virus. It also said that I wouldn’t be able to use the internet until I fixed this problem, it …
Derrick – Victim Location 48130 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations the say yes scam
Rodney – Victim Location 49024 Total money lost $2,600 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Said I would be a secret shopper. Sent me a check with a survey to fill out. The check went through my account so I did not realize it was fake. I was told to buy gift cards and …
Gregory – Victim Location 70003 Type of a scam Other This year, I have gotten a postcard from someone named "Jordin" wishing to buy my home! The first few postcards that I received from this individual looked like a student in middle school! This piece of mail is unsolicited and my home is not for …
Barry – Victim Location 78745 Total money lost $289 Type of a scam Online Purchase Griseldo advertised on Instagram (paid post) about a special on their remaining DJI Mavic Pro drones. Priced at $279…originally these same drones cost over $1,000. I purchased the drone, received a text message confirmation with an order number. After a …
Randall – Victim Location 28719 Total money lost $1,140 Type of a scam Online Purchase Found a website in which I could purchase a puppy and they would have it delivered directly to my home. I contacted the business through their email and eventually ended up paying $390 for a deposit for a moneygram and …
Hilary – Victim Location 70001 Type of a scam Other Called on cell phone (how did they get my number??) Told me my computer has been compromised by programs I don’t need that will slow down performance. Go to my computer, log on and they will give me a link so they can look at …
Kate – Victim Location 08844 Type of a scam Identity Theft Global Prime Taxation – This business operates through offshore consultants based in India. Their 3 phone number listed on the website – 773-273-7044 | 201-777-3218 | 630-929-7230 go directly to India. When asked details about the Chicago office, they reply they don’t know or …
Candace – Total money lost $4,000 Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan I was looking for a loan in order to pay my credit cards and some medical bills. The idea was to get a loan and pay off credit cards and then just pay one payment a month and make it easier. They …
Alana – Victim Location 52722 Total money lost $25 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Currently ordered a product and received a text message back regarding the shipment of the product. Been seven days and didn’t receive anything and no follow up. No contact information to reach out to follow up.
Jillian – Victim Location 91750 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a product from gypsylustco through an ad I saw on Facebook on July 20. It looked very legit. When I ordered the product it directed me to freespiritedshop.com where I placed my order. I received a confirmation email …
Hannah – Victim Location 91324 Type of a scam Employment I received an email to be a "Kroger Mystery Shopper", November 28, 2018. Then another one on January 10, 2019, saying "you’ll receive payment enclosed with the assignment memo through USPS mail with 5 business days which will cover the shopping at Kroger store and …
Ana – Victim Location 66502 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Other They offered to build a website for 200$ for Sprint that would get people to sign up for Sprint on my website and then my neighbor make money off of the sign ups. I called Sprint about this company and they …
Jamie – Victim Location 93001 Total money lost $138 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product They promised a 30 day full refund trial period. I canceled within 24 hours after the app was annoying to use and lacked information. They refused a refund. They also charged my account for a cookbook that I never ordered …
Donna – Victim Location 55117 Type of a scam Credit Cards The scammer uses a recorded message for you to either reply you want to speak to someone or not. When I pressed one and a representative answered they asked which credit card I use more of. When asked what company he was with he …
Adriana – Victim Location 55438 Type of a scam Other This was a "can you hear me" call. I unfortunately said yes. This just happened so I do not know what the consequences will be. It was first thing in the morning and I was not quite awake. I hung up right after I realized …
Rebekah – Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Because I am good at paying bills, I was entered in a draw and won a second prize of $8.5 Million. I am supposed to go to *** *** *** and send a certified cheque for $299. to *** *** at address in Port Stanley stated above. It …
