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Tech Support

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, I was attempting to contact StubHub regarding concert tickets that I had listed for sale through the StubHub app. During this process, I believed I was communicating with a legitimate StubHub customer support agent regarding my ticket listing. As a result of this interaction, $500 was taken from my bank account. I did not knowingly authorize a $500 payment or withdrawal, nor did I intend to purchase anything or send $500 to anyone. I believed the steps I was being instructed to take were part of resolving the issue with my StubHub ticket listing. I later realized that the transaction was not a legitimate part of StubHub’s process and that I had been deceived. I did not receive any goods or services in exchange for the $500. I am disputing this transaction and requesting that the bank investigates the circumstances and refund the $500 that was taken from my account. Later I noticed that they had taken from my bank account $650 more which I immediately took action by calling Chase to put a stop on that payment which was been made to PayPal. I zelle my money immediately to my sister's account. I can provide supporting documentation, including transaction records, screenshots, phone records, messages, and information regarding my StubHub ticket listing, if needed.

Dollars Lost: $500

Victim Location: Huntington Park, CA, USA - 90255

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Stubhub - IMPOSTER

Counterfeit Product

I searched for a local garage door repair company when one spring broke on my automatic garage door. This service was on June 15, 2026 The company presented was Precision garage repair service. based garage door company established in 1998. I called 657-208-0304. The person that answered stated they were located locally. I scheduled service for the same day. After disassembling the 2 rod springs and wheels the technician quoted an astonishingly high price of $1340.00 Under California law, a contractor's license is required to perform work on garage doors. Any home improvement or construction project over $500 must have a signed written contract before work starts. No such contract or estimate was given before my garage door was disassembled. Required details on the contract must include contractor's name, address, and license number; scope of work and materials; start and completion dates; and a payment schedule. On the "service request" form I was given AFTER completion of work, there was no contractor’s license number or address. The only contact information on the form was a phone number: (855)595-0220. As of today October 8, 2026 my garage is non-operable and when I tried contacting the company that provided a 10 year warranty on my parts the technician came out and stated that the wheels for the cable need to be replaced again for $380.

Dollars Lost: $1340

Victim Location: Gardena, CA, USA - 90247

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Precision garage repair service

Online Purchase

Saw a golden retriever rescue page on Facebook, specifically one post about a dog named Teddy. I reached out to the number they provided. They said they would hold him for a $500 deposit, which I sent. We confirmed the meeting time to be October 7th, “halfway” between them and us. I sent a pin of a public place to meet and they agreed. Day of, no response to my messages or numerous calls.

Dollars Lost: $500

Victim Location: Westerville, OH, USA - 43081

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: English Cream Golden Retriever Kennel

Online Purchase

The dentures were advertised and shown as bendable, flexible and indestructible, long life and comfortable fit for all sizes and shape mouths. When they got here they were nothing like they had been described or marketed. Totally unusable.

Dollars Lost: $39.99

Victim Location: Columbus, OH, USA - 43207

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: HK Feimuko Management Limited

Phishing

Knowing that this was a solicitation, I called to ask to be taken off of the contact list. I am certain that I have done this with this company numerous times. As soon as I began to ask to be taken off of the contact list the seller hung up on me. When I called back, a different person answered and as soon as I told him that the previous person hung up on me he literally said “oh well let me go ahead and hang up on you as well!” I called back a third time and spoke to a decent human being who hopefully took me off of the contact list

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Evansville, IN, USA - 47725

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Advance Fee Loan

Hi, I was contacted by this person Soul Whiteman, who said he will be offering me money as loan and asked for personal information. He represented Loansforall Canada and asked me to input my personal information. However something ticked and I got curious to know more and found this person is fake.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: QC, CAN - H3G 1C2

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Lendsforall Canada Impostor

Advance Fee Loan - All Credit American Advanced Fee Loan Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

I received a text saying my loan was approved. Clicked the text link , I was sent to a agent I provided information then she asked for money

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Grand Prairie, TX, USA - 75052

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: All Credit American Advanced Fee Loan Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

Online Purchase - Shop Urban Ridge

I found Shop Urban Ridge (shopurbanridge.com, a Shopify store) through an online ad and on Sep 2, 2026 paid $109.00 (plus a $1.09 foreign transaction fee) by Visa debit card for a pair of boots. The charge appeared on my statement as "SP SHOP URBAN RIDGE LONDON GB". On Sep 3 I received a "shipped" email with a USPS tracking number (9214490424544800427982), but USPS has no record of it ("Tracking Not Available"). The boots were never delivered. I requested a refund by email ([email protected], contact "Emily Carter") on Sep 20, Sep 29 and Oct 7; each time the refund was refused and I was offered only a discount code and a third-party foreign return form. The domain was registered Jun 8, 2026. I have also reported this to the FTC, Shopify and the Minnesota Attorney General.

Dollars Lost: $110.09

Victim Location: Monticello, MN, USA - 55362

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Shop Urban Ridge

Other

Advertised on the web site SODATIDE supported by Opera Winfrey for weight loss. Unsuccessful product no loss other than money. They charge your cc under the name BUYGOODS.IO Rather than a full refund as promised they will only give you back 45% of the total. i ACCEPTED THE OFFER FOR FEAR OF NOT GETTING ANYTHING BACK

Dollars Lost: $1700

Victim Location: Tucson, AZ, USA - 85755

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Sodatide

Online Purchase

This company does not return emails regarding returns and does not offer any support post purchase even though their return policy is within a 30-day window, they will not respond to emails.

Dollars Lost: $100

Victim Location: Hollister, CA, USA - 95023

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Niivira

Phishing

They knew my name and my daughter’s name. They said she recently checked a box asking for ACT/SAT study material. They also knew my address. They said they’d send material and a flash drive but the flash drive had to be returned or we’d have to pay $240. I asked for their phone number and they hung up. The person said her name was Maria. I never paid for anything.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: New Orleans, LA, USA - 70122

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: SAT/ACT testing center

Debt Collections

The scammer contact my elderly mother attempting to collect money from her for my alleged debt. When i called the number back they refused to provide their business information and told me i owed a debt to a company i never even heard of.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Sacramento, CA, USA - 95821

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: None

Online Purchase - The Lookout Towers

Same as everyone else- claimed a $50 VIP deposit, then accepted a booking for $1600 for a luxury stay being built in Breckinridge/Alma Colorado. AI generated images, fake social media account, VIP support won’t issue refund or give an address. Just received an email saying the stay won’t be ready and they’ll book another luxury stay but they won’t actually do it.

Dollars Lost: $1600

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80247

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: The Lookout Towers

Credit Repair/Debt Relief

J’ai acheté des pantalons et je les ai jamais reçu malgré que j’ai eu un avis de livraison…je n’ai jamais été capable de joindre quelqu’un de cette compagnie

Dollars Lost: $37.32

Victim Location: QC, CAN - J7C 2N7

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Hinzoonal.com et AtomLLC

Online Purchase

FREEFLEX TECH WORK PANTS WITH seven pockets…. 8 pants of different colors purchased on September 12/26 they promised 2 weeks delivery finally they said they were delivered las Saturday to my house. When I wrote to them saying that I didn’t get the package they asked me to asked my neighbors but not one has signed for it and then they said to contact my post office….. I did that today and at the post office as they saw the link. HTTPS://t.17track.net/en#nums=ZS23386124199 they told me it was a scam and that many people had come to the post office with the same issue NOT RECEIVING THEIR PACKAGES……. AND ALSO AT THE POST OFFICE THEY SAID THEY DO NOT DEAL WITH THAT CUSTOMER….. in knowing that I just decided to inform your office to alert the community of this scammer business…..

Dollars Lost: $40.47

Victim Location: Columbus, OH, USA - 43204

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: LUYTAS LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Debt Collections - Debt Collections

Received text: "your Relias Healthcare account with CF Medical LLC has been assigned AssetCare, a Debt Collector, and shows a remaining $200.98 balance. Phone# 855-403-0146.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Flowood, MS, USA - 39232

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: AssetCare

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Geek Squad Imposter Fake Invoice Tech Support Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received email that geek squad charged me $234.99. I do not have them. Called FL&T commission and spent five hours with them saying I did things I did not do.

Dollars Lost: $234.99

Victim Location: Richardson, TX, USA - 75081

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Geek Squad Imposter Fake Invoice Tech Support Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Phishing - Phishing

I was contacted via email signed up for the online workbench with Ayvens, they did not ask for any personal information. Then after workbench was established and I did do some work I was able to withdraw some money and continued working then eventually they kept saying I had a negative amount so i paid it and I still have not been able to withdraw any funds as it says I have another negative amount. This work was rating vehicles for Ayvens, I was contacted email and then they wanted to use Whatapp. The name of the person associated with this is Amanda Garcia (says she is from Toronto Canada)

Dollars Lost: $3600

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V0G 2G0

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Ayvensonline - Imposter

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

Multiple emails asking for invoice to be paid. BetterUp created a fraudulent email on behalf of the supervisor and sent to the accounting department saying it will be paid. Accounting caught that it didn’t appear to be a service the company would use. No email response after telling them we thought it was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Houston, TX, USA - 77043

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Better Up Coaching

Other

I was scrolling through TikTok when I got an ad from a business (noclout) that was using a stolen video from a creator I follow. Looking more into the website, it’s clearly a scam website and I don’t want other people to fall fo this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA - 95403

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Noclout.

Online Purchase - Onniest

I order repellent online through paypal and never received the product. I called and held on the phone for over 30 minutes and there was no answer. I also tried to email [email protected] and no contact received. It said I could get money back in 90 days if I did not receive or if item wasn't what I ordered. I order September 28, 2026 and today is October 7th and have not received my order nor been able to contact the department at number or e-mail provided. I believe fraud is happening hear and would like to receive my funds back.

Dollars Lost: $84.97

Victim Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA - 55104

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Onninest

Counterfeit Product

I was looking for a tshirt and was send an ad for a knock off Varvatos shirt.

Dollars Lost: $54

Victim Location: San Marino, CA, USA - 91108

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Cali Burns

Counterfeit Product

I ordered 2 dresses from online store trueformboutiquemiami.com on March 4, 2026. I received the items in the mail, but they were not linen material and were of poor quality, incorrect sizing and did not look like the photos posted online of the items. I reached out to customer service: [email protected] for instructions on how to return. They offered 2 solutions: 1) Return the items by mailing to distribution center to China, pay for shipping and once items were received at distribution center, they will refund full purchase price. 2) Keep items and they will offer 15% refund of total purchase price. I chose to mail back to distribution center. I had to pay $50 for shipping. I never heard back from the company until October 1, 2026 when I received the original unopened package that I mailed to the company (via the address they provided me for their distribution center in China). I emailed them to question what happened and the emails have been undeliverable. I am upset that I am out $200 for this ordeal.

Dollars Lost: $200

Victim Location: San Jose, CA, USA - 95118

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: True Form Boutique Miami

Counterfeit Product - Harper & Wells Boston

I searched on Google for a particular clothing item and Harper & Wells and The Maison Valeur populated having the image of a gold shimmery bolero jacket. I clicked on Harper & Wells -Boston first and ordered two sizes. Each jacket was "on sale" for 49.95 usd down from the original price of $249.95 usd. After receiving a confirmation email I then received multiple follow up emails about working on my order etc, (non of them necessary and kind of odd). After taking over two weeks to arrive I opened the package to find two extremely cheap brown elastic shrug type cardigans with some glitter like shimmer. I then tried to return them only to find out that returning them would require me to ship them back to China - filling out forms and paying 40-50 dollars to get them there and then only being assured of the return of my purchase price once they had received the items. Given this wasn't ideal they offered to return me 15% of the purchase price but I could keep the items. I sent them an email questioning their need to return to China, given they were advertising as being in Boston. They then offered 20% and finally 30%. I still have these two pathetic cardigans on my dining room table as I am working with my credit card company on this transaction. See pictures for what was advertised and what arrived.

Dollars Lost: $89.91

Victim Location: Sandpoint, ID, USA - 83864

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Harper Wells Boston

Counterfeit Product - Blake and Weston

I ordered a shirt for. Facebook. It appeared to be cotton on the ad. They advertised “easy” returns. It arrived from China. It was 100% polyester, different colors and just horrible. I emailed to return it and they offered me a 10% refund and to keep the item. I resisted and the. They offered me 20% and a furture credit on the site. Now I am waiting to get an address to mail my shirt back to China. They advertise a NY address and phone number. No one ever answers the phone with no option to leave a voice mail. I have little hope of getting any refund but I am planning on sending the shirt back to China at my own expense.

Dollars Lost: $69

Victim Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA - 55116

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Blake and Weston

Advance Fee Loan - Lending Club

I was called and given the following information to enter on www.lendingusaca.com Lending Club mos 192.50 10,000 loan approval ID: AG7107. Allen Smith 6283129309 x109 The website asked for my name ssn, address and bank information, all of which I provided prior to realizing that this was a scam site

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Commerce City, CO, USA - 80022

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Imposter Lending Club

Phishing - Sullivan's Associates

Good Morning I Douglas McCastle received a phone call on yesterday from a Sullivan's Associates stating that I have a credit card from 2017, outstanding balance.They said they have information on me like where I stayed,ss#, birthday and etc.The phone number registered as a spam call.They say it is a Providivian National Bank card.The phone number is 1-510-682-2929. I was wondering do you have information on how can I get a free credit card credit score for free.Thank You for your diligence and support,God Bless

Dollars Lost: $388

Victim Location: Sacramento, CA, USA - 95833

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Sullivan's Associates

Phishing

"Andrew from the Civil Process Dispatch" Had my name and address and asked if I was going to be home to deliver documents about a complaint against me. Gave me a fake reference number and asked me to call 866-504-2803, supposedly a law firm that would defend my case. Said I had to call within 1 hour or this couldn't be stopped. I knew it was a scam so I did not call, just want to report this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Youngsville, LA, USA - 70592

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: CIVIL PROCESS DISPATCH

Online Purchase

Taking money from me to do business with Amazon and all ended as a big lies

Dollars Lost: $2216

Victim Location: Elk Grove, CA, USA - 95624

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Ecomefy

Online Purchase

I placed an order through TikTok and never received the product

Dollars Lost: $25

Victim Location: La Place, LA, USA - 70068

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Oblant US

Counterfeit Product

They charged my credit card, said they had refunded it, but I never received a credit.

Dollars Lost: $60

Victim Location: Sun Prairie, WI, USA - 53590

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Memo Honey

Online Purchase - Cj International Cars

Found car for daughter’s 16th birthday on the website. Contacted company and they emailed Purchase Agreement for me to sign. Also sent Car Fax for vehicle. Told me to wire $12,000 to them and they would hold the money until we received the vehicle and were satisfied with it. Said the vehicle would be delivered on 9-7-26. It was not. Contacted them said it was in transit and would be delivered on 9-9-26. It was not. Car transport company called me and said vehicle would be delivered on 9-11-26 guaranteed. It was not. I tried calling the transport company and CJ International but the numbers had been disconnected. Automotive Integrity LLC is the transport company and their number has also been disconnected. I pulled up their website and it is identical to CJ International except the company name and address has been changed. CJ International still has a working website so they are still scamming innocent folks like us. We are a retired couple in our 70s and on a fixed income. Losing $12,000 really caused a hardship for us especially with no car for our daughter. Something needs to be done to get these crooks put away.

Dollars Lost: $12000

Victim Location: Brighton, TN, USA - 38011

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Cj International Cars

Online Purchase

I ordered two items, but one item rang up twice. I was charged for three items but received two. Have not received a refund for the third item, nor the third item. When I received the two items I requested to return them due to very bad quality of clothing and get a refund. They said no. After numerous emails they gave me $150 store credit. I placed my order and I have not received those items yet. I continue to ask for an update, but no response. I messaged them on Facebook and they said that they are having "intern issues." Have not received my refund or any products yet.

Dollars Lost: $150

Victim Location: Daytona Beach, FL, USA - 32124

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Madison's Seaside Boutique

Other

Shawn Miller called Temp Staffing in East Hartford, CT saying he was calling from JP Auto/Jersey Primary Auto and was opening a new office at 100 pearl Street, Hartford, CT 14th Floor. He was looking to hire 4-5 Payment Processors for his company to start on Oct 13th in the Office but before they started would need to complete 2 weeks of training remotely before the office opened. He wanted to conduct 10-15 min phone interviews with the potential candidates. I sent over a Direct Hire fee agreement which he signed and emailed back to me. We called potential candidates and setup about IO phone interviews. 2 candidates were selected. Once selected Shawn called and offered them jobs and got their personal information. I asked for a written job order which he emailed me. Once the candidates started the training, (they needed to use their own computers) he used I site Ultra Something to access their computers and banking information. He was having the candidates process orders and then put money in their personal bank accounts and then wanted them to verify the received the money and sent it back to him via bitcoin but take 10% as their commission. The candidates called me and I told them to call their banks and close their accounts. This is the information I found while googled numbers and email addresses. Shawn Miller 629-216-0497 [email protected] 1661 International Drive Memphis, TN 38120 Jeff Thompson 629-216-0548 All connected to the same address Express Merchant and Express Auto 307-400-3655 Found a BBB scam posted Dec 11, 2025 where a Shawn scammed someone is a similar manner. They are targeting Staffing Agencies. Description I applied for a job on through The account handler for IS Staffing conducted an interview to get to know me for the Staffing agency. Shawn was the Rep for the Express Merchants LLC job; whom I accuse of Fraud. Maiyah contacted me via email for a Customer Service Job for a car parts dealer. They got me in contact with Shawn. Shawn Called me on Dec 1 and went through my resume via phone. The conversation was 10min. He said he like my resume and wanted to proceed with me. He said I would have a job the following week on Monday December 8. I would meet the team via virtual. Shawn had a southeast Asian accent so it sounded odd his name was Shawn. I would get two weeks of training via online and also step into the office work for work after two weeks at an office called VIZENS CORP in Fairfax, Va. 11350 Random Hills Rd suite 800, Fairfax, VA 22030. I filled out a Background form for Express Merchants LLC and sent it to him asap. The BG form was odd as it did not have an option for Latino. I am Latino. I was too excited about having a job again that I ignored the red flags. Maiyah Stayed in contact with me to keep up to date. On December 5, Shawn contacted me again at noon and tried to offer me a job as a franchisee for his autopartS dealer. He was giving me more details as it was going to be more than 39 dollars an hour plus commissions. He tried to settle that agreement via phone. I asked if he could send details via email but refused. He was adamant it was a "now or never" deal.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06103

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: JP Auto/Jersey Primary Auto Corp

Online Purchase - 805 Night Market

paid for a vending fee for an even that the 805 night market was putting on in Medford, OR. The organizers cancel the event 1 week before the event and they never issues us vendors our vending fee. It's been a month passed and they have not refunded us.

Dollars Lost: $1750

Victim Location: Montague, CA, USA - 96064

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: 805 Night Market

Online Purchase

Dog breeder advertised on Facebook Showing many pictures of puppies for sale I could not find a link or a website and I contacted the person and told them that I had lost my two dogs and I was looking for another one and she said she charged $500 which I thought was ridiculous price for this dog they’re very expensive not like I could afford an expensive dog but $500 was a red flag and then I told her about my story. I’m in a very major transition and lost my house and my dog got run over and killed and etc., etc. and she said oh I’m so sorry. I’ll give it to you for $100 and I thought well there’s a real red flag that I have read about online when people That’s A scammer and so I let it play out a little bit and then she kept sending me? And I wrote her back and said I knew she was a scammer. My sister did research on her and she didn’t have any links and and I looked it up online and it said MELLYS KIBG CHARLES SPANIELS is a scam . So I recently wrote her back and told her and she wrote me back and was very mean and I was very mean back and told her that I reported her and she’s evil and she’s a witch, and KARMA will get to her. She didn’t like that. I’m reporting this now to the Better Business Bureau. These people are pariahs and evil that they would do this to someone who’s lost their dogs and try and rip them off. I want the full weight of the law to come down on her. She should not be allowed to post anything online she’s evil.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Richmond, CA, USA - 94804

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Nelly’s King Charles cavalier spaniels

Phishing

I reside in North Chesterfield, Va. a suburb in Richmond, Va. I have been receiving unsolicited packages on a daily basis from Speedx. The packages and contents are all the same which is a small black frame box with clear plastic fim inside. I never heard of or done business with this logistics company. The packages are always delivered on my doorstep by individuals driving their personal vehicles. The packages are all addressed from Yanwen Express. CEO is Chris Zheng. This is deffinitely a scam. Please help with investigating this company and Chris Zheng. I want it to stop. Thank You for your time!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Richmond, VA, USA - 23236

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Speedx

Online Purchase - Lolli & Lace Online Retail and Counterfeit Product Scam

I purchased a costume from their website and the costume I received is completely different than the picture and description on the website. It doesn’t look anything like what I thought I was purchasing. It’s impossible to return. Customer service doesn’t respond. It’s a complete scam.

Dollars Lost: $55

Victim Location: Argyle, TX, USA - 76226

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Lolli Lace Online Retail and Counterfeit Product Scam

Phishing

They contacted me saying that a company wanted to buy my trademark. They wanted me to pay $1,050.00 to become current with my trademark and then could sell it to the new company for $21,000. They were going to keep 15% of the $21,000. They said that if it doesn't sell, the $1,050 would be refundable. I looked them up on the Secretary of State for California and their business did not exist. I also looked them up on BBB and could not find them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Kalispell, MT, USA - 59901

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Trademark Protection Bureau

Phishing

I received a VM (unknown number) from someone named Jamie Davis stating I had state and federal violations associated with my SSN. They referred to me by both my maiden and married last name in the voicemail. They also called my husband repeatedly but left no message. They then called my Mom who did answer. They said they were from VICB in Atlanta Georgia. When my mom googled the phone number they left her with, it showed a landline in Oklahoma.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Homestead, PA, USA - 15120

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: VICB

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Purchased 1 item. Never ships. Charged an extra $49.95 for bogus "subscription" that was never authorized. No responses to inquiries except the automated ones.

Dollars Lost: $74.84

Victim Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA - 89149

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: KylieBloom

Debt Collections - Shepherd Outsourcing

Visit https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/1XVsLzp0NI or call 888-251-9830 to take advantage of payment options on your outstanding balance of $760.03 for your T-MOBILE USA INC account. Pay: - $380.02 in up to 5 monthly payments. 50% off, that's a savings of $380.02! - Payments as low as $50.00 - One time payment of $760.03 This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector. License Number 10916-99 Reply STOP to opt-out NOTE: Received messages about this “debt” from two different phone numbers posing as automated messages from a business - 530437 & 68642

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Castle Rock, CO, USA - 80108

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Shepherd Outsourcing

CryptoCurrency - Bitcoin Phishing

They tried saying I ordered bitcoin when I didn’t and trying to get me to call cuz it look like legit order but yet PayPal would have you call them. I’ve been scammed similar n the past n messed up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Findlay, OH, USA - 45840

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Paypal

Phishing

They called my place of employment, when i never gave anyone my work number. Nor have I given anyone permission to call my job. They claim they were doing an income verification, when i never authorized any one to do one.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA - 32218

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: My Quick Wallet

Phishing - Bluechips Youth Sports

In short, I discovered this flag football program called Blue Chips Youth Sports, based in California. They had multiple locations across various states, including Oregon, where we reside. I made the payment online using a payment plan starting at $77.88 on my credit card through their entire system. The way they advertised the fall 2026 flag football season in Beaverton seemed quite legitimate. Everything appeared organized, and I’ve encountered other programs that have looked less trustworthy and have actually fulfilled their promises to provide a sports season for kids. Therefore, there weren’t many red flags at this point until we approached October. We were supposed to start on October 12, but we were nearing the end of September, and I hadn’t received any communication from them. So, I decided to contact the schools they mentioned would be their venues, only to find out that they had never rented those places out. They would contact the schools, pretending to rent the facilities, and then never follow through. They would continue to collect people’s money without delivering on their promises. I’ve tried to reach out to them multiple times, but I haven’t received any response via email. I even attempted to find a phone number, but it was difficult to locate one. I also had to lock my credit card and receive a new one so they did not take anymore payments. It’s been very stressful and my son was disappointed. Despite my efforts to contact them, they have intentionally provided false information to steal people’s money and disappoint children. This is deplorable.

Dollars Lost: $77.88

Victim Location: Beaverton, OR, USA - 97003

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Bluechips Youth Sports

Retail Business

I had an item for sale on facebook marketplace the gentleman that I quoted and purchased it showed up at my home seen I had a lot of scrap and offered to “make us both some money” he knew my husband had just went to prison and ended up taking things he knew not to take and keep the money for himself.

Dollars Lost: $1500

Victim Location: Cuba, MO, USA - 65453

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Light Scrap Metal

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I never signed up for ANY subscription. I purchased ONE ITEM and the email confirmation STATES ONE ITEM PURCHASED. Never received item and then charged $49.95 extra and no responses.

Dollars Lost: $47.84

Victim Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA - 89149

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: KylieBloom Shop

Identity Theft - Fake Traffic Violation Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Multiple text from this number about a closure file/inactivity flag/file needing a response on my 20xx Make Model.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dallas, TX, USA - 75238

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Fake Traffic Violation Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Online Purchase

My employer wanted to purchase door locks from Horolia but his card was not going through so I offered to use my card. I paid for it on Septermber 12. The next day my card was blocked by my bank and I had an extra $50 charge to WAGLIOPETS in California which I did not approve. Horolia says its address is in UK and support email and phone number don't work. You are also not able to sign in to their website. Lastly, my clue that they're a scam should've been no shipping or taxes were added to final payment.

Dollars Lost: $41.97

Victim Location: Athens, AL, USA - 35611

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Horolia

Online Purchase

purchased the golf cart for the price they quoted then started adding fees after fees and more fees , when they wouldnt give me a address , i figured out i got scammed

Dollars Lost: $6500

Victim Location: Pineland, TX, USA - 75968

Date Reported: October 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Jakes Limited used and new golf carts

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