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Phishing

I received an email stating that I just Sent a payment of $501.89 and if I what did you dispute the payment to call the number provided which was 845-406-8640

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Rochester, NY, USA - 14616

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Stripe - IMPOSTER

Credit Cards

Scammer call saying that they were capital one and someone had tried to open up a credit card in her name. They then said they were going to transfer her to a credit bureau. She spoke with some guy that was supposed to be a credit bureau and then they transferred her to the national debt relief supposedly she talked to the guy by the name of Jimmy Jay when I recognize that it was a scam. I told her to hang up the phone. He called back and asked to speak with her, and I told him that he would not speak with her. I told him he can end the call and he would not end the call and I told him I know it’s a scam and you will not speak with her at all. ask him to end the call again and he asked can I please speak with her one more time and I told him no you can end the call finally he held the phone for a few minutes and ended the call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Huntsville, AL, USA - 35810

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: National Debt Relief

Debt Collections

Same thing as the original person...threatening to serve me with papers, I have to be home to sign, Case number 1069877 and to call 8886031422.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Burbank, CA, USA - 91505

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

Payment proce company was supposed to charge 5.5% of every purchase and ended up taking the full amount of all payments paid in from my orders and charged me 2200 in crypto for Google and Apple Pay that I never got . They sent a fake ach the guy goes by nick but his real name is Samuel ballin suppose to be out of Boca raton fl the number I’ve talk to him on is out of Louisiana. The business has a New York City address I have never received any payout . There’s like 30 other companies that have had money taken by this company

Dollars Lost: $8400

Victim Location: Nixa, MO, USA - 65714

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Whitcomb payments

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Med Pulse / Web Envy

Fax of an invoice received from Med Pulse with Bill to / Customer Address for Accounts Payable - Office Administrator at my business address was received on paper fax machine. Invoice has detailed Description / service with Account number and Office address and fax number on the bill. fortunately this business was not recognized and the validity of the bill was questioned and query was started on-line and discovery of SCAM was found.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: East Islip, NY, USA - 11730

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Med Pulse

Government Agency Imposter

The website posed as a legitimate passport processing site, I completed the entire application, submitted the photo and paid the fee of $187.87. They in turn, put the information on the passport application (incorrectly) and mailed the application back to us to bring to a passport processing facility to pay the actual passport fee of $130. They provided no legitimate service, completed the form with incorrect information, and now have all of my husbands non-public information, including his SSN! Absolute scam!

Dollars Lost: $187.87

Victim Location: McGregor, MN, USA - 55760

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: USA Passports

Online Purchase

Made purchase on 9/12/26. Received email on 9/14 stating product had shipped. Got two different tracking numbers- neither were valid. Inquiries led to a response on 9/23 stating my product should arrive in 3-4 days. I still haven’t received it and they are not responding now. I still have no way to track this. My credit card was charged. I contacted my credit card company and they are investigating for fraud

Dollars Lost: $34.99

Victim Location: Lake City, FL, USA - 32055

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Villvia

Phishing - Lexcore Financial Services

Received monthly emails claiming I owed $1,254. for cash advance I never took. Asked for original documents, never provided.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Augusta, GA, USA - 30907

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Lexcore Financial Services

Online Purchase - Try Saphire

I placed my order on September 18 and today is October 1. I still haven’t received my product and I had emailed them several times because there wasn’t any tracking information. I finally asked to just cancel my order because I found another brand (much better, btw) that processed my order and I received last week. They said they couldn’t cancel because the order had already been processed…which clearly, it hadn’t because it hadn’t been shipped. They then decided to send an email to the warehouse to expedite my order instead of canceling it. As of yesterday, my order finally shipped. To add to the frustration, the evening I placed the order, I immediately began receiving robo calls from them saying that something went wrong with my order and to call them back. I immediately sent them an email asking about it and they said the order was fine and not to worry. I have continued to receive these calls and voicemails to the extent that I had to block the number. I will immediately be returning the product the moment it arrives…and I will be unsubscribing from the several email I’ve been getting asking how I like the product, etc…especially, since I have no product. P.S. Their website must be full of fake reviews because they have almost 5 stars. There’s no way to leave a review on their website either. This is the only place to leave one and the reviews are significantly lower than what they show on their website. They clearly have SEVERAL unhappy customers…pretty sure that’s considered false advertising.

Dollars Lost: $163.94

Victim Location: Coeur D Alene, ID, USA - 83814

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Try Saphire

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Med Pulse / Web Envy

Received fake invoice claiming money owed for: secure fax Secure Fax Routing & Encryption — Annual Plan Encrypted inbound and outbound fax routing, with 24/7 server monitoring, failaver and support for your fax number. Fax Number Spoofing Prevention Real-time spoofing detection and blocking, with senders verification against a trusted directory. Delivery Confirmation & Audit Log Automatic outbound delivery receipts and a searchable

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: New York, NY, USA - 10027

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Med Pulse

Phishing

The scammer said he was a UPS driver for Barbara Mandrell. And he STILL emails me trying to get MORE money. He said she sent me a package, but the UPS is holding my package and him till I pay all the money he says I need to pay.

Dollars Lost: $1500

Victim Location: Berryville, AR, USA - 72616

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: UPS Imposter

Online Purchase - Solmere

I PURCHASED SOME HOODIES IN NOV.2025 FOR WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SUICIDE PROVENTION MONTH, WHEN I DIDNT RECEIVE THEM AFTER 2 MONTHS I TRIED LOOKING THEM UP GOT NOTHING.

Dollars Lost: $43.98

Victim Location: Rescue, CA, USA - 95672

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Solmere

Online Purchase - Bamboo Blitz

i tried to purchase an ALO gift box for 9.99 from what i thought was there site om 9/28/2026. i paid for the 9.99 gift box, then i start getting charges of 54.84 then 54.93 then again this morning of 23.79. i reached out and told them to cancel everything with 30 mins of me signing me once i saw the other charges coming in. they told we can only refund 48.17 and the charges where for git cards i purchased to use on their site. that was never stated to me. i did a refund of 48.17 on 9/29/26 and they said all my billing was removed but then i woke up to more charges. they will not refund me and the order was canceled. i believe this site is also connected to Kitchbazaar.com which i will also be filing a compliant about, they also told me i signed up for gift cards and cannot refunded

Dollars Lost: $143.55

Victim Location: Peoria, AZ, USA - 85345

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Bamboo Blitz

Online Purchase - Tiny Explorings

They sell toddler shoes saying that they are a Denmark based company but then a day after payment they cancel the order and the product never arrives. I emailed them about the cancellation and requesting a refund but they will never refund and just keep sending the same fake order tracking number back saying the product is on the way. They don’t provide a company for the tracking number so it’s useless.

Dollars Lost: $38

Victim Location: Coeur D Alene, ID, USA - 83814

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Tiny Explorings

Online Purchase - "Win Leads Store" and "Only Leads"

The company promised me 75 service leads in one month. All the leads the scammer is sending me are phone numbers that do not exist or are disconnected. The few numbers that do get answered are people who never showed interest in my service. I believe this company took my money and sent me inactive numbers. I have quite a few different lead-generating companies and have never had this type of experience. I have attempted to contact the company through their AI chat box but got nowhere. I emailed the company and received an initial response that a request for a refund would be submitted, but have since been ghosted. I checked the website to see if there was a number I could call but there was no phone number of contact of any kind on the website.

Dollars Lost: $749

Victim Location: Benton, LA, USA - 71006

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Win Leads Store and Only Leads

Phishing - Employee Imposter

The HR person at my husband’s employer was sent an email pretending to be my husband. They said that we needed to change our direct deposit information. The information was in fact changed. The HR person texted my husband later, saying she thought about it and decided she better make sure it was legit. But after it was already changed. Thank goodness she contacted us before payroll next week or it would’ve been a mess trying to get that figured out and reimbursed. Scammers will go to any lengths ugh!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Wichita Falls, TX, USA - 76302

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Elvserver

This company is an employment scam. Even though the company provides legal-looking documents, conducts live training webinars with real people, has a functioning dashboard, and requires training assessments before hiring, these things do not necessarily mean the job is legitimate. You may even interact with real people while working—verifying information, checking orders to make sure they are not fraudulent, and completing tasks for additional earnings. However, when payday comes, you may discover that you cannot actually receive your money. In this case, the company uses USDT (cryptocurrency) as a payment method and directs workers to what appears to be a phishing/scam website. When you attempt to withdraw your earnings, you are told that you must first deposit $400. After you send the money, it may be stolen, and the company may refuse or fail to provide assistance. The result is that you perform work without being paid and may also lose your own money. Please be careful: modern job scams can look extremely legitimate. Scammers may provide an I-9, W-2, employment agreement, realistic job offer, training, employee dashboards, and even live video sessions with people who appear to be employees. Having official-looking employment documents does not guarantee that a job is legitimate. If a supposed employer requires you to send cryptocurrency or pay money in order to withdraw your wages, treat that as a major red flag. Never send money to receive money you supposedly earned.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA - 33409

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Elvserver

Home Improvement

Rami was hired to do a bathroom remodel of our home which required demolition of the existing tile and replacement with new tile, a vanity sink and glass enclosure. Rami required a deposit of $6000 to begin the demo and purchase materials. He hired a person that did the demo and dropped off some materials. He asked for an additional $5000 to purchase fixtures and a glass enclosure for the shower/tub which we have never received. Rami has never returned to complete the work and stopped responding to our phone calls.

Dollars Lost: $11000

Victim Location: Saint Augustine, FL, USA - 32092

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Elite Craft Cabinetry

Online Purchase

This website advertises mystery boxes of packages that got lost in the mail and were never claimed. Once you place your order, you get a fake confirmation number but never receive tracking information. When you reach out for updates you get no reply.

Dollars Lost: $250

Victim Location: Saint Charles, MO, USA - 63303

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Mystery Chick

Online Purchase

I was playing a game and an add came up. I bought some shirts

Dollars Lost: $41

Victim Location: Mayo, FL, USA - 32066

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Eloria com airenol

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Med Pulse / Web Envy

We've received this fax more than once now, and it looks very legitimate at first - has our company info, the right fax line information, and they even created an "account number" for us. I've reached out to the billing@ and the Stephanie Wray ([email protected]) several times and never heard anything back (and don't expect to!).

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Villa Park, IL, USA - 60181

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire

Employment

Sent text for job making 800.00/wk being personal assistant when I confirmed i was interested was sent fed ex certified check to deposit in my account and follow his instructions to receive 100.00 bonus on next paycheck

Dollars Lost: $275

Victim Location: Mobile, AL, USA - 36608

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Colony capitals/personal assistant

Phishing - SainSmart

Receiving daily scam emails from this scammer. The scam emails are being sent using "[email protected]". We contacted the domain registrar and the hosting provider to report the abuse, but they did nothing. We blocked their scam email address and IP address. Avoid it as much as you can and DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN THEIR EMAILS. Those are phishing attempts.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06515

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: SainSmart

Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

ClarityMD - Astaxanthin 12mg Softgels. - Naturally Restore Balance Inside and Out - Buy 2 × 1 Buy 2 I canceled it but it keeps charging me monthly

Dollars Lost: $79.99

Victim Location: Columbia, MO, USA - 65202

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: ClarityMD.co

Online Purchase

Paid a processing fee to the website to have them fill out the same forms for free on the actual passport website. They did not process the application but mailed it to me to process myself. The website has no assurances that my personal information and all other documents are protected from identity theft.

Dollars Lost: $115

Victim Location: Saint Louis, MO, USA - 63126

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: USAPoassports

Phishing - Phishing Faxes

Multiple unwanted or solicited faxes received at fax# (201) 768-6394. This is a ****** ******. On 4/7/26, we rec'd a fax for "AW Roofing & Asphalt". I then emailed "[email protected] to have our number removed. Then on 4/20/26 another fax for D&B Industrial Scrap Recycling" arrived. I again emailed "[email protected]" to have our number removed. On 5/1/26 "Affordable Roofing" solicitation arrived, I again emailed the same to have our number once again deleted. 9/1/26 "Cash for Cars", emailed again to remove our fax. 9/15/26 "Certified roofing", again emailed them. 9/30/26 "Van Buyer" and today "Hy-Tek Roofing Systems". Please please contact them and have our fax number deleted. We are a ****** ******. Thank you in advance. Our Fax number is ***** ********.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Harrington Park, NJ, USA - 07640

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: AW Roofing and Asphalt

Counterfeit Product - Potablf

I ordered a Halloween 3d rug,which was not 3d and the color was very poor quality. Nothing like what was shown in video.they gave me an email with their email if I had any problems”service@ potablf.com” .I tried several times. But got no results.

Dollars Lost: $36.99

Victim Location: Yonkers, NY, USA - 10705

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Potablf

Online Purchase - ARZE Brands

I was in market to purchase a freeze dryer and goggle searched harvest right freeze dryer and this company came up with best price and good reviews so I purchased. So time came and went on Delivery and never received a response from company so I called the phone number which is not this business number it belongs to a logistics company owned for over 40 years .. so I then searched the address on arzebrand.com website and address belong to **** reserve company. I have emailed and chat message several times and never get a response . I am attaching a photo of just one of the chats just to give you an idea.. it all looks ligeit but it is a scam. I have reported claim to my credit card company and at this time it is being disputed and the company has not responded to credit card company.

Dollars Lost: $1746.99

Victim Location: Caruthersville, MO, USA - 63830

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: ARZE brands or Azre & Zaruma

Employment - Amazon Ads

Required funds to be added in order to withdraw- amount required kept increasing and rules weren’t clear on how to withdraw

Dollars Lost: $6339

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06082

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Amazon Ads

Online Purchase - Online Retail Scam

When checking my purchase it showed rent copiers order#1401039 a pic. of pool cover through that site which sells copy machines no answer with phone tx but had a web site of [email protected] they cashed out the money out of my account.

Dollars Lost: $34

Victim Location: Oak Lawn, IL, USA - 60453

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: rent bay copiers but purchased a winter pool cover order #1401039

Government Agency Imposter - 2020 Tax Resolutions

They cold called me on my cell phone, representing to be "agents" of IRS. Advised me just 2 days ago a lien was put on my business by IRS in amount of $240,000. They sought to help me reduce payment if I acted immediately!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Iselin, NJ, USA - 08830

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: 2020 Tax Resolutions

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Med Pulse / Web Envy

The scammer sent me a fax this morning to my compan'ys fax number at ************, attempting to charge me for the services which I did not order. The total amount is $479.85. See attached. They also sent this stating my old address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA - 11201

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire

Counterfeit Product

Scammer is pretending to be a disabled veteran (this is disgraceful) and selling products that are no where close to as described and I'm sure inferior to what the actual vet is making and selling, unfortunately at this point I can't buy from him because I don't know what is his actual store.

Dollars Lost: $37.78

Victim Location: Westminster, MD, USA - 21158

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Uskewer IMPOSTER

Online Purchase

Order 8//28/26 aa of 10/1/26 still haven't received item and emailed the company and won't refund.

Dollars Lost: $32

Victim Location: Bumpass, VA, USA - 23024

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Shop to Save Paws

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Travel Postcard

I received this flyer in the mail for a free cruise if I join a zoom call and give me time and opinion. There is no company name on the flyer or anything like that just a phone number and a PO box address. Seems very suspicious to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Pisgah, AL, USA - 35765

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Travel Postcard

Online Purchase

I did order from them but my order was added to and now I've found that they continue to take money from my account in their name rovena and tamobooks who I have never ordered from.

Dollars Lost: $109.97

Victim Location: Hyndman, PA, USA - 15545

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Rovena/Tamorbooks

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Fake website, paid for t shirts and never received products. No communication from business.

Dollars Lost: $399

Victim Location: Zuni, VA, USA - 23898

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Brand wearables

Online Purchase - Old Way Remedies

This business is engaging in an illegal bait-and-switch operation. They heavily market a physical book on social media for $19.99. However, their checkout funnel automatically opts the consumer into a 7-day hidden trial for a digital database called "Herbert," which auto-renews at an exorbitant rate of $49.00 per month if not canceled. I never asked for, authorized, or consented to a digital membership. The invoice they sent me explicitly links the physical book printing process directly to the $49.00 subscription line item, demonstrating an intentional effort to obscure the true nature of the charges. When caught, they try to force consumers into a "50% partial refund" settlement via PayPal, citing deceptive Terms of Service. They are scamming hundreds of consumers using these exact dark patterns. I demand a full refund of $98.00 and an investigation into their business license.

Dollars Lost: $98

Victim Location: Trinidad, CO, USA - 81082

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Herbal solutions UAB

Romance - Danielle Jones

romance scams on discord and whatsapp to invest bitcoin thru subplatforms like "Jefferies" and Onchain wallet, having me wire money through bitflyer and cashapp

Dollars Lost: $20000

Victim Location: Cherry Hill, NJ, USA - 08002

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: danielle jones

Online Purchase

I purchased a necklace for my wife from this company on 8/30/2026, received product. But on 9/27/2026 I was charged 40 dollars for a rewards program which I never subscribed too. I have emailed the company everyday for the past week, there is no customer service number. The email I have revised says I can unsubscribe from the membership at anytime but when I got to my account there is no membership cancellation anywhere. I am going to my bank to start a fraudulent charge as of today

Dollars Lost: $39.99

Victim Location: Lawrenceburg, IN, USA - 47025

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Tulas

Employment

******; We received your resume as a potential new hire for one of our many Pharmaceutical Sales Rep openings and inquiring to see if you any interest in moving forward with us. At Paragon Pharma you will find opportunities to work in a dynamic, fast-paced sales environment. ******, if we both decide that this position is a good fit and you become one of our Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives your sales days will contain running a CRM system to reach out to physicians daily plus visiting 2 - 5 physician accounts daily with purpose influencing their prescription and therapy practices which will then positively affect patient's lives. We have added 2 innovative products (Alzheimer's & Neurology) that will be new to most physicians you will visit. With these 2 new products we are adding Pharmaceutical Reps in local territories across the country. You can review the complete Job Description and Pre-Requisites here on our website at: https://paragontechusa.com/Careers.html. Our Pharmaceutical Reps are well compensated with salary,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA - 70810

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Paragon Pharma

Online Purchase - Thorvald & Design

Intentionally selling an unavailable product and delaying shipping multiple times with no communication. Product never shipped. Offered partial refunds but no guarantee of product delivery. Consistent scam complains on trust pilot

Dollars Lost: $597

Victim Location: Seattle, WA, USA - 98109

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Thorvald Design

Online Purchase

I ordered product over two weeks ago. Supposed to ne here in 1 to 4 days. I was emailed said it was on its way. The tracking number says shipping label was created. I have asked for a refund 3 times and they will not tespond.

Dollars Lost: $85

Victim Location: Willard, MO, USA - 65781

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Smooche

Credit Cards

Atlas credit card is a scam they advertise that you get approved in minutes you don't. They don't explain how they take money out of your checking account for their credit utilization scheme and they end up having you in negative with your banking account and now they won't let me cancel my card and they're telling me about transactions that are not on my card and that they can't even find that need to clear before they will cancel my card this place is a scam they are still in money and they do not need to be in business

Dollars Lost: $100

Victim Location: Birmingham, AL, USA - 35242

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: ATLAS CREDIT CARD

Online Purchase - fundamentally fraudulent

I prepaid $1,178.85 in October 2025 for a January 2027 stay at a "Lookout Towers" property advertised as "Eagles Ridge" on Beech Mountain, NC. I booked through the company's "Lookout Towers VIPs" Facebook group and website, with full payment required up front for stays as far out as September 2027. Before I paid, the company posted a written "100% Refund Guarantee": refundable for any reason, no questions asked, processed within 24 hours of an email to [email protected]. The company also told customers construction was "on schedule." In September 2026, the Town of Beech Mountain confirmed to me in writing that the towers do not exist on the mountain and that no permits have ever been submitted. County tax records show the land is vacant with no buildings. The Town of Banner Elk said the company has no business at the Banner Elk address on its website. I emailed the refund address on September 27, 2026. No reply, no refund. Other customers in the company's Facebook group report the same, and Booking.com guests with 2026 stays report the property does not exist. Before booking any Lookout Towers stay or VIP access: call the town where it's advertised and ask if a building permit exists. I have reported this to the NC Attorney General.

Dollars Lost: $1178.85

Victim Location: Raleigh, NC, USA - 27615

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: The Lookout Towers LLC

Credit Repair/Debt Relief

They claim to have a website that helps with stokes and other personal financial services. They have you watch a video then attached the buy now pay later options to make you feel comfortable about your purchase and they keep going after the first payment they need another and so from their. But they never say or give a date when your product will arrive or be emailed. I'm trying to let Klarna know that they are using their names to get paid.

Dollars Lost: $125

Victim Location: Chicago, IL, USA - 60619

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Digistore24, Inc

Employment - Swiftgrid Delivery

This is a fake *** company got me made me send out stolen items that aren’t legit to the people who claimed to have order them I have already shipped out so far 2 an as of today have another 2 items that had came in but after me going down my own rabbit whole behind all of this I’m not going to send that **** out I just know stay far far far away from this company unless you wanna be like me looking dumb

Dollars Lost: $14.78

Victim Location: Sacramento, CA, USA - 95825

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Swiftgrid delivery

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I took one of those short IQ tests on an Instagram ad that came up. It then said to get my result it cost $1. I figured what’s a dollar. I paid and they showed me my results. Next thing I know I’m getting fraud alert texts from my bank a week later. MyIQ.com/us had tried charging my card $66.00 on Sept 29 , $44.99 on Oct 1 and again for $44.99 on Oct 1. at 2:11 a.m ( which was weird because where I live it was still Sept 30 at 11:11pm) so not sure if they are based 3 hr time zone difference from me in Vancouver or what that means. Eitherway, I did not authorize any payment aside from the $1 for my results. I contacted my bank and canceled my card and left a review at Trustpilot. There really has to be more done about online fraud. It’s only going to get worse. I hope this helps someone.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V5H 0K1

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: MYIQ.Com

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Aloha Hawaii Tours & Travel

They sold themselves as being affiliated with aeeivia a BBB certified company. They use their search engine for travel discounts. They sold me a membership for travel discounts. After signing a contract that says I can't cancel or get a refund I looked at the search engine and quickly found out the discounts were bogus. You are supposed to have 3 days to change your mind after seeing the services promised are not as such. I am out over 4k with no way of reoperating my money for a subpar membership service. The actual company has over 200 complaints in 3 years. I didn't have time to search any of this because you have to sign up while on the zoom call to get the "deal." I cancelled the card charged and filed a complaint with my bank, but the payment has to post before I can dispute it. I'm concerned that o signed something saying i can't cancel that I'm out all of this money. They have a photo of my driver's license as well.

Dollars Lost: $4250

Victim Location: Sugar City, ID, USA - 83448

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Aloha Hawaii Tours Travel

Online Purchase - Braston Machinery Hub

I found a used 2025 Bobcat T595 Skid Steer for $43,000.00 on Braston Machinery Hub's website, like new with 14 Hrs. on it. This seemed to good to be true. I asked several times for the person answering my inquiry to call me on a live video call to be sure the machine really exists. My request was refused and the guy with a Nigerian accent hung up on me. The website had an Angi's list review. I contacted Angi's list there was no listing on their site.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Delta, PA, USA - 17314

Date Reported: October 1, 2026

Business Name Used: Braston Machinery Hub

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