Maria – Victim Location 87112 Type of a scam Employment I received an e-mail about a film production job. After getting a lengthy e-mail detailing the proposed production, there were several red flags that I noticed. The wage was listed as a fixed amount as opposed to hourly like most Film Crew jobs. The proposed …
Darrell – Victim Location 60585 Total money lost $810 Type of a scam Online Purchase Contacted website We Care Chihuahua Home to inquire about the dog Snow White. They provided pictures and information on the dog.The fees for the dog was 650. Jaylon and wife Shelandria me sign a contract to start the delivery process. …
Suzanne – Victim Location 66048 Total money lost $23.31 Type of a scam Online Purchase I came across a website named Jeshank.com. They had hundreds of items of a huge variety from toys to cameras all for the same price of 12.95. I purchased two items and processed the order. After my card was charged, …
Heather – Victim Location 83442 Total money lost $1,000 Type of a scam Tech Support Well I bought a pre built sore from jim Starnes and he claimed he does al the “work” but instead I got some crappy website that my dog could have done better doing and I Would just like my 1000 …
Tyrone – Victim Location 50325 Total money lost $130 Type of a scam Online Purchase He made a PayPal email and pretended he was an agent worker for PayPal. Made me thing a lady named Sarah was emailing me. But it was him all along. Had me send my Xbox to a different country telling …
Dana – Victim Location 78249 Total money lost $200 Type of a scam Romance I was going to send this person money they was some one I was talking to and this person was their uncle. and was giving me threats to find me and arrest me if I didnt pay him. So I’m trying …
Alyssa – Victim Location 77449 Total money lost $3,500 Type of a scam Employment I wrote yesterday about this scam, but it has developed because now they have charged the money. I am from Mexico, i am looking to go to Canada when i graduate, so i was doing a Little research about it on …
Trevor – Victim Location 91356 Total money lost $6,485.50 Type of a scam Employment He contacted me via e-mail to see if I would be interested in assisting him with payroll functions. He said that I would only be printing checks and mailing them and other administrative tasks. I only needed to work 2-3 hours …
Garrett – Victim Location 60201 Total money lost $125 Type of a scam Online Purchase ticket scam through Facebook, Jody Cox "Transport Respiratory Therapist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Studied Adult Education at Capella University", send me a picture of her Indiana ID, I’m not sure if this was the …
Benjamin – Victim Location 01803 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Other I was looking to purchase a rag doll kitten. Came across this website, communicated via email and text with the "breeder". I asked for three references and received 3 phone numbers-spoke to one person and texted another-no problems except one supposedly …
Kate – Victim Location 11373 Total money lost $105 Type of a scam Online Purchase On July 10, 2019, I noticed an iphone X listed on Mercari for $105, the ad send if interested to text 502-221-9691 – seller name listed Jordan Hicks. I texted him right away and since the price was too good, …
Christopher – Victim Location 90007 Total money lost $186 Type of a scam Online Purchase Fake chinese site that advertises cheap sports jerseys. Do not buy from here
Seth – Victim Location 76133 Type of a scam Employment Scammer tried to make it seem legitimate that it was a real opportunity to let packages be shipped to my address. The website used was dealdally.com, a fake online shopping website with a "customer service" part. Did not accept and I am immediately reporting it. …
Russell – Victim Location 78613 Total money lost $5,000 Type of a scam Home Improvement They are complete frauds. They sent us a contract with 30% to be given before work started and rest to be paid afterwards. The moment money changed hands so did they. They demanded more money when we said honor the …
Tabitha – Victim Location 92111 Total money lost $66.88 Type of a scam Online Purchase I went to online site ray ban official it look like the real site, I saw the link to the sale on a friends Instagram and I went there made a purchase and realized it was a fake account.
Dana – Victim Location 99163 Type of a scam Tech Support Caller claimed to be from company that fixed a computer problem for me 3 years ago and now going out of business. Need to check computer that everything is running before business closes. Had me turn on computer. From that point on he stated …
Ashlee – Victim Location 94404 Total money lost $3,500 Type of a scam Rental I was looking for a new place to move into after my lease ends and I see an amazing apartment in my current location that is downtown and was available for 1,689 and I was very excited for this location. The …
Jessie – Victim Location 23701 Total money lost $46.95 Type of a scam Employment I received an email that the US Postal Service was hiring and the email directed me to a website. The website made me put in my name and other info then told me a needed to pay for my application for …
Rebekah – Victim Location 27504 Type of a scam Romance I matched with someone named John Strickland. He convinced me to download the WhatsApp. I started noticing that he was quoting love poems and other things verbatim. I wanted to see him or hear him. He kept making excuses then he got very angry saying …
Kevin – Victim Location 97086 Total money lost $20 Type of a scam Counterfeit Product Counterfeit Kate Spade wallet purchased on Topphatter online auction app by seller “Jimmy Fashionway”
Marc – Victim Location 44313 Total money lost $3,300 Type of a scam Romance On May 30, 2019, we started chatting on WeChat. He told me that he was chatting on the roof of the oil well for a month. He said that he received a big K death and went to work in the …
Brendan – Victim Location 11040 Total money lost $3,000 Type of a scam Online Purchase Craigslist ad for used pop up camper. Only accept amazon pay gift cards to secure payment they escrow account. Emailed pics and texts to confirm item for sale and delivery date. Once funds were confirmed sent, no more responses to …
Eddie – Victim Location 39662 Total money lost $96 Type of a scam Online Purchase Had seen a great deal online for a cordless tool kit just under a $100. Yes I know too good to be true. They have responded and sent me a tracking number and link but the tracking shows me nothing …
Devin – Victim Location 77057 Type of a scam Employment I received the following email, on my job posting and not sure if it is a scam? as it asked for personal information. I did not reply nor will but have attached for your review. Jason Richardson 8:25 AM (2 hours ago) to me Dear …
Megan – Victim Location 43068 Type of a scam Debt Collections 7.13.18 voice mail message saying : "My name is David Cooper and I’m calling from Jenkins Law Group". He went on to say there is a court summons and I’ve been notified. I called the number back. I talked to "David Cooper". He had …
Shanna – Victim Location 31093 Type of a scam Employment This individual Dedrick Middleton was to be an HR Manager for the company Allecra Therapeutics. Offered me a job as an work at home Administrative Clerk. Offering to pay $22.95 a hr for training for a week. Regular pay would be $27.95 after training. My …
Theresa – Total money lost $4,400 Type of a scam Home Improvement Chris Paton’s business CPR Roofing and his partner Joseph Dubbin – Dubbin’s Renovations from Midland/Penetanguishene Ontario are misleading, crooks! Deposit of $4400.00 for vinyl siding was given to them November 26th, 2018 as per their request. After inquiring I found out the siding …
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Shana – Victim Location 60451 Type of a scam Debt Collections I received a call from Lori from Jeffrey Sarah and Associates, stating they are taking legal actions against me on a payday loan that I never took out. When they provide me that address they had I haven’t lived at the address since I …
Ross – Victim Location 14201 Type of a scam Employment On Tuesday, January 8th, 2019, I was contacted by Mrs. Bailey, Human Resources employed from Jim Afler Construction Company, offering me a data entry/bookkeeping job that i was suppose to do out of my home. I was asked to down load "Hang Out" that is …
Samuel – Victim Location 39767 Type of a scam Government Grant I received a phone call stating I had won a grant of $9000.00 wouldn’t have to pay back. and I could use it on anything. They said I would need to register with Federal Reserve Bank and get a ID #. Then they told …
