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Debt Collections - Debt Scam

localk number used to call t also 1 866 number left message to call Document Services owing a debt to lowes ge money consumer eagle

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Pueblo, CO, USA - 81001

Date Reported: October 15, 2026

Business Name Used: document services


Online Purchase - Mower Parts Shipping

Scammer ran a business ad on Facebook marketplace advertising used mower parts and accessory's for sale. I sent a message to the business page describing the part I was looking for and was contacted back and after further communication back and forth they provided an image of the exact part I requested. Scammer accepted chime as payment, took my shipping info, payment and said that it would be shipped the filling Thursday. Scammer after taking my payment immediately started to distance themselves and wouldn't provide me with a receipt, order number or any other info that I requested . Instead would occasionally message me telling me that I needed to contact their shipper because they had been busy with their sick son and i wouldnt communicate with the shipper like i was ordered to by the scammer. Shipper finally messaged me with this message: "Your package is on the delivery van set and ready delivery . You're required to pay a bill of lading which is a legal document that's issued by a transportation company to a shipper. It details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. A bill of lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier delivers the goods at a predetermined destination. It can help prevent the theft of goods being transported to your address.You're required to pay a sum of $100 for this document. This fee is 100% refundable tomorrow upon delivery, Sorry for the inconvenience caused and we assure you to be refunded in full upon arrival

Dollars Lost: $130

Victim Location: Mansfield, OH, USA - 44903

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Lawnmower parts and accessories for sale


Online Purchase - Whop shop

Never received the wheelchair,or confirmation # this information is on facebook for a wheelchair it's a AI SCAM

Dollars Lost: $49

Victim Location: Yuba City, CA, USA - 95991

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Whop shop


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

I get this call at least 5 times a week …. For a couple of years. If I try to,call back and it answers and says Thank You.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: New Bedford, MA, USA - 02740

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Luxury Resorts Jessica


Phishing - Mortgage Scam Postcard

This notice is regarding your mortgaga on july **/****. We need you to call us about an important matter regarding this loan.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Wichita, KS, USA - 67203

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Mortgage Scam Postcard


Online Purchase

I am reporting an internet-enabled advance-fee scheme connected to a rims shipment. The communication used the business nameAccess Route Logistics and the website www.accessroutelogistics.com. The person communicating with me appeared in Messengeras “Emmett L...” or “Emmett Lamont.” I was also sent an image of a purported Maryland driver’s license bearing the name EmmettLamont Avery. I cannot verify that document or confi rm that the pictured person is the individual who communicated with me, so I amproviding it only as an investigative lead. I report three completed payments totaling $1,899: $600 described as a handling fee; $499described as a Carrier Liability Assurance Fee and reported as sent to a personal PayPal account in the name Treshon Murray; and$800 described as a city permit fee and sent to Luvan Botha on September 24, 2026. The $800 payment was funded throughPayPal Credit. My screenshots also show a separate $400 payment attempt to James Callands dated September 18, 2026 as failedand another $400 payment to Adegoke adeleke adeleke as processing. I am not including either $400 attempt in the $1,899completed-loss total. The payment instructions changed repeatedly among personal accounts and services. A September 19Messenger exchange directed me to try Venmo or a resent Zelle destination. Another message supplied Venmo details for KeirraFavre, handle @Keirra-Favre, with the number 7785 and asked for a friends payment. After the earlier payments, I was asked to buyApple gift cards from a pharmacy or Walmart. I did not buy or send gift cards. No rims were delivered and the additional charges didnot produce a legitimate shipment or resolution. I believe the changing recipients, escalating fees, non-delivery, and gift-card requestare evidence of an advance-fee fraud scheme. I request that law enforcement preserve and trace the recipient-account, registration,device, login, Internet Protocol, linked-bank, and transaction records associated with the communications and payment accounts. Ihave retained screenshots, payment records, the full communications, and the purported identity document, and can provide themupon request.

Dollars Lost: $1899

Victim Location: Franklin, MA, USA - 02038

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: accessroutelogistics


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

I am normally alert... My flight got delayed and the flight agent said- since she cant help everyone personally please get on the phone and call a rep... I googled AA customer service and 8004337800 popped up. Spoke to the agent and since I wanted to get a booking done soon I followed everything he said (had a accent- 1st red flag, asked for bday 2nd flag, asked for dont remember what else :( , asked for 99 $..gave company card...they said it did not go through...asked personal card...went through- got an email but not from american airlines. Freaked out called banks cancelled cards...called other banks to gather money for the travel back home... Who ever you are Mike ... ask yourself... are you realllly happy today? Will you be happy on your last day???? Learned a lesson to slow down.

Dollars Lost: $99

Victim Location: OK, USA - 77777

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Revoraco

On TikTok i clicked on a page that took me to a site to buy a PSP

Dollars Lost: $59.98

Victim Location: Zillah, WA, USA - 98953

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Revoraco


Phishing

She left a voicemail stating her name was Rebecca Ford and that I was placed on her schedule to be served court sealed documents and that she would be out to my residence this week or place of employment and will need my signature and 2 forms of ID

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dayton, OH, USA - 45410

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Advance Fee Loan - Imposter Lending Club

The scammer identified themselves as Loan officer and Finance officer They offer a loan approved for $8000. I must provide them bank info and password.

Dollars Lost: $2250

Victim Location: Houston, TX, USA - 77088

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Lending Club Imposter


Phishing - LoanDepot

I received a letter for refinancing with the Loandepot letter head but the lender works with loandepot. Their mistake was sending the letter with my mother in-laws name instead of mine which i am the home owner. I played along with the call until i said i was the owner and not the name on the letter. He started to insult me and was not happy that i exposed him. I have a image of the letter but it wont fit on the upload.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mooresville, NC, USA - 28115

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Loandepot.com


Phishing - Jennifer from Civil Processing

Just left a voice mail to call Jennifer from Civil Processing in the dispatch Office with case number 26023914 and to call legal office back at 844-211-866-6411.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Ogallala, NE, USA - 69153

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Jennifer from Civil Processing


Advance Fee Loan

Wanted to give me a loan that I never looked into and wanted a loan fee for processing one

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Davidsonville, MD, USA - 21035

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Calvary Oak Financial


Online Purchase - Product Not As Advertised/No Refund

targeted ads on social media offered a product to clean car windshield, buying in a bundle offered a discount. Once purchased goods were delivered --however they automatically enroll you into a membership of $46.71 +tax every 28days. this membership does not include any of the products and mainly grants "early access" to new releases and a member pricing for future orders. Upon noticing the 2nd charge (1st was initial purchase) i emailed them and told them i didn't authorize this and thought it was fraud. They replied explaining in the fine print there was verbiage and no refund could be offered only cancellation for future charges. Cutting my loses i asked for cancellation, was countered a promo, asked for cancellation again and 7 days later was told i need to manually cancel via their portal. i replied and asked to cancel once more for good measure, via documented email request. I also attempted to cancel on their site as suggested and was met with 4 different prompts preventing me from cancellation. They purposely delayed my responses and cancellation requests to process by the next "renewal" and billed me again stating i didnt cancel 3 days prior to my renewal date. However if they honor my in writing request from 7 days earlier i'd be in compliance. This is a scam and the product was faulty at best. the process to cancel was not frictionless and the ability for 1 click cancel per CA is not an option. Please save yourself time and money.

Dollars Lost: $50.33

Victim Location: Irvine, CA, USA - 92606

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: ClearVision US


Online Purchase - Product Not As Advertised/No Refund

Ordered a pair of heels online. They were too big. Their website's refund policy states if the "order isn't quite the right fit, our return process is simple and stress free." To start the return I messaged them saying they were too big. This was the same day I received the. They responded and requested me to send them clear pictures of what I had received including the size and any tags. I sent them that info right away. They answered right away saying they needed to be returned to their address at my own risk and offered me a 15% discount on my next purchase and that I could keep the shoes that do not fit. I replied again that they do not fit and want to return them. They replied with a 30% store based credit and to keep the shoes that don't fit. I replied back stating I still want to return the shoes. Once again they came back with another offer of 45% store credit and to keep the shoes. I responded to them with pictures of their refund policy and once again stated I wanted to return the shoes, noted their phone number listed is not in service, said they have yet to provide me with their return address and that I wanted a full refund credited to my original form of payment and not store credit. I also told them I was contacting the Attorney General. They came back offering me a "final gesture of goodwill" a 60% store credit that can be used toward any product in their store and I don't have to return the shoes that don't fit. I told them I was reporting them to the Attorney General. I responded back stating I didn't want store credit, I wanted a full refund to my original form of payment. They came back and said they will forward my issue to the relevant team and wanted me to wait 2 days. I responded right away quoting their return policy and that I started the return request on Sept 21st and now it is 23rd and they still have not provided me with their return address after all these back and forth messages. Their response was them offering me two options: a 70% store credit and I can still keep the shoes that don't fit, or I can return them to their designated return address at my own risk and once received they will give me 100% store credit. Also stated they are attaching a return form. They finally listed the return address which is in China. I researched this address and phone number listed for the return. The phone number listed is once again not a legit phone number. The address is incomplete. They gave me an address for a warehouse hub. They did not provide any kind full address information according to international shipping requirements. I messaged them back asking for their user id/shipping mark, member id, unique customer code, VALID LOCAL phone number, etc. and that I did not receive the return form. They responded back acknowledging that I do not want store credit and would like a full refund or my original payment method. However, they still have not provided the missing information needed per international shipping requirements. On Sept 24th, I responded again asking for the addition return shipping information and told them the return form was not attached. They came back saying they are unable to provide the return form "but have already provided me with the complete designated return address." Stating once I have shipped the shoes to give them the tracking info. On Oct 4th I messaged them again stating according to international shipping requirements they still have not provided me enough info to get the shoes exactly where they need to be as they gave me an address for a warehouse hub. Told them I have asked for this information numerous times and again am requesting a full refund to my original form of payment. They responded saying they understand my concern that the return info previously provided may not be sufficient for the courier to complete the international return and acknowledge I asked for additional missing shipping info. Said they do not want to provide me with incorrect or unverified information and have therefore forwarded my request to the relevant team to obtain the complete return instructions required by the courier. They said regarding my refund request they will update me as soon as they receive confirmation regarding the return requirements. They are asking for my patience. Oct 7th I messaged them again as I still have not received compete return shipping info. Told them they are purposely dragging their feet and I'm one again requesting a full refund to my original form of payment. They came back and said they have already given me their designated return address and to return it there at my own cost and risk and one received they will inspect it. They request tracking information. It is now Oct 14th, I still have the shoes that do not fit, their return policy laughing at me and an incomplete return shipping address and valid phone number.

Dollars Lost: $89.95

Victim Location: Lincoln, NE, USA - 68516

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Walkourpath


Credit Cards - Credit Cards

Concerns:  1. The sender is using Gmail! The email supposedly comes from Upgrade Loans, but the address shown is [email protected] (as displayed in your screenshot). A legitimate loan officer representing a major financial institution should normally be communicating through a verified company domain. 2. The website doesn't match the lender. They're directing you to securelendingfunds.com, rather than Upgrade's official website, upgrade.com. 3. That $8,000 approval letter has suspicious math. It says you're borrowing $8,000 for 48 months at 10% APR, with a payment of $183.17. But it also claims the total interest is only $800 and the total repayment is $8,800. Those figures don't properly match a conventional 48-month amortizing loan. 4. They're mentioning a 'credit repair amount' of $50–$2,500. That is especially alarming. Scammers frequently invent processing, insurance, verification, or credit repair charges that you must pay before receiving your loan. 5. They're promising to get the money into your account today. That urgency can be a tactic to get you to provide sensitive information before you have time to verify anything. I checked the actual company, too! Here's the clincher: Upgrade itself warns that scammers are using its name and logo to send fake loan approvals. It specifically says: Genuine Upgrade emails come from @upgrade.com. Upgrade does not process loan applications through email correspondence. Upgrade never requires an upfront payment to receive a loan. Help Center +1 I also checked securelendingfunds.com. One fraud-screening service rates it 12.9 out of 100, although automated website ratings aren't conclusive proof. Scam Detector You can verify this directly with the real Upgrade fraud team: Upgrade — suspected impersonation hotline 833-622-4249

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Benton, LA, USA - 71006

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: UPGRADE LoansBBB


Other

I had ordered two anklets and two hand, copper frequency pieces that fit on your hand and palm When I receive them, I knew immediately it wasn’t copper. I did the test with a magnet and the magnet stuck to the metal because it wasn’t copper copper magnets do not stick to. The hand ones I knew weren’t copper cause they look like metal covered with that gold plate and they were the wrong color to be copper the anklets I wasn’t sure and yeah those were not copper. This website says they sell copper jewelry. It’s not copper at all. I wrote to them when I received it on September 27 of 2026 and they could care less. They ignored what I wrote they didn’t offer me a refund. They did not deny it and they did not admit it. They gave me I’m assuming an AI response. So I am posting this so others don’t buy this fake jewelry. It’s fake.

Dollars Lost: $63.98

Victim Location: Nashville, TN, USA - 37220

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Vera’s Copper Jewelry


Employment - Swiftgrid Delivery

I was called about a delivery job , said I would get paid in 30 days, they sent items to my home for me to deliver, they sent labels through there portal, I entered bank info to receive pay, didn’t receive pay called couldn’t get no one, sent messages through portal nothing, so soon as I sent a message about it being a scam I was no longer able to log in

Dollars Lost: $4300

Victim Location: Florissant, MO, USA - 63033

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Swiftgrid delivery


Home Improvement - Service Not Received/No Refund

HVAC, paid for an ac part and owner cashed check and never returned. Would not respond to my texts or calls.

Dollars Lost: $149

Victim Location: Greeley, CO, USA - 80631

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Qwik Plumbing


Advance Fee Loan - CNFI USA

Alexis sent several text messages over a two week period claiming I had been approved for a $30,000 personal loan. And wanted to know if I was still interested.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Rocklin, CA, USA - 95765

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: CNFI USA


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I'm writing to formally dispute the final decision regarding an order I sold for $15, which was canceled and refunded to the buyer after she reported that the mask arrived damaged. I strongly disagree with the conclusion that the damage was caused by insufficient packaging. The costume and mask were in good condition when shipped. I packaged them carefully in a large padded box, with the costume and mask placed in bags and wrapped, using bubble wrap for protection. I provided original photos showing the items before shipping, and I also explained how the package was prepared. However, the response I received simply stated that the packaging was insufficient without explaining what evidence supported that conclusion or how my photos were assessed. I cooperated with the investigation and offered the buyer a $2 partial refund for the mask, which she declined. The costume itself was not reported as damaged. I understand that Vinted has called this a final decision, but I am requesting that my complaint be escalated to a senior support specialist for an independent review. Please clarify the following: 1. What specific evidence was used to determine that the damage resulted from insufficient packaging? 2. Were my original photos and explanation of the packaging reviewed when this decision was made? 3. Is there any possibility of compensation for the canceled order, given that the item had already been shipped? 4. Is the buyer required to return the costume, or has she been permitted to keep it after receiving the refund? I would appreciate a meaningful response addressing these questions rather than another generic explanation of the packaging policy. I have retained the relevant photos and correspondence and can provide them again if needed. Pictures are proof that it wasn't damaged Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response. Kind regards, Vinted seller: hazeleyes513

Dollars Lost: $15

Victim Location: Black Mountain, NC, USA - 28711

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: vinted


Phishing

Received a phone call from a local area code relative to Nashville, TN. The number was 615-258-9284 but it didn’t show a name or business. I didn’t answer the call. I received a summary text from my phone’s messenger app saying that the call was from Adam with Server Service Solutions and that they were contacting me to serve legal documents for a matter I’ve been named in and gave the Reference Number ***. They left a callback number of 844-218-6642 and then said “I’ve been notified.” Tried to look up the reference number but couldn’t find any information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Nashville, TN, USA - 37207

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Server Service Solutions


Employment - Merit General Constructions LLC

Dear Gina, Thank you for your interest in joining Merit General Construction. We would like to invite you to an interview to discuss your qualifications, background, and the responsibilities of the position you applied for. To help us coordinate the interview, please complete the interview confirmation form using the link below: Interview Confirmation Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/x90TSrua2B?origin=lprLink Please provide your availability and preferred interview format. Once we receive your response, we will follow up with the confirmed interview date and time, along with any additional instructions. We appreciate your interest in Merit General Construction and look forward to speaking with you. Best regards, Jimmy Waweru Merit general constructions LLC Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) 1200 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Signature Image

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Gibbsboro, NJ, USA - 08026

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Merit General Constructions LLC


Phishing - Phishing Call

Used toll free number for what I thought was ********, (888) 888-3973, and all I could get was a recording wanting to send me a "free" medical alert device available only today during this call. No way to get past the recording. All I was needing was to get a mailing addiress to send in a fraud alert which I was unable to find via the internet. When I didn't respond to the medical alert device scam I was instructed to stay on the line for more info which started in about medicare and plans available. That is when I disconnected.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Drexel, MO, USA - 64742

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Cozyahome

There was a video on tiktok advertising the product for 9.99 i clicked the link which led to their website and i purchased the boneless couch for 9.99 and a 7.99 shipping insurance fee. Tracking number never showed an actual location of package and said they made attempts to deliver after 30 days its no longer trackable and the tiktok post has been removed

Dollars Lost: $17.98

Victim Location: Morgantown, WV, USA - 26501

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Cozyahome


Phishing - Easy Finance

I received a text from 75438 saying my offer for 50000 for 859/month was available

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dunbar, WV, USA - 25064

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: EasyFinance


Employment - employment scam.

I got a text from “Jena” about a job I applied to on Indeed for AO Globe Life, but the second part of my application wasn’t finished. I never applied to anything like this. In the message, she said she sent an email but I never got an email, so I ignored it. A couple weeks later, I get an email saying the same thing, followed by the same text message again.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Kershaw, SC, USA - 29067

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: AO Globe Life


Other - Google Workspace Imposter

Google I HAVE NOT MADE ANY ORDER AS DESCRIBED BELOW - I DO NOT OWN A BUSINESS WHICH GOOGLE WORKSPACE IS DESIGNED TO SERVE! Order No: 79740065 Your Google Workspace Service Information Hello Siegelbooks, Thank you for your subscription. Below is a summary of your current plan and billing information for your reference. Subscription Summary Product: Google Workspace Plan: Enterprise Standard Token Id: 86V71ZAPQNW913 Users: 15 Billing Cycle: One Year Start Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Total Amount: $151.65 Payment Method: AutoPay Status: Active Your next renewal is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, subject to your subscription settings. To review billing details or access available invoices, visit your account's Billing section. For assistance, contact us. Thank you, Google Workspace Team +1 (810) 228-9972 +1 (864) 856-2122 Automated notification. Please do not reply directly. (c) 2026 Google Workspace. All rights reserved. Google Order No: 79740065 Your Google Workspace Service Information Hello Siegelbooks, Thank you for your subscription. Below is a summary of your current plan and billing information for your reference. Subscription Summary Product: Google Workspace Plan: Enterprise Standard Token Id: 86V71ZAPQNW913 Users: 15 Billing Cycle: One Year Start Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Total Amount: $151.65 Payment Method: AutoPay Status: Active Your next renewal is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, subject to your subscription settings. To review billing details or access available invoices, visit your account's Billing section. For assistance, contact us. Thank you, Google Workspace Team +1 (810) 228-9972 +1 (864) 856-2122 Automated notification. Please do not reply directly. (c) 2026 Google Workspace. All rights reserved.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Oakland, CA, USA - 94609

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Google workspace Imposter


Online Purchase - West Container Sales

saw an add for a model year 2023 new snowmobile trailer. I called to inquire and ask some questions. after deciding to purchase I was told that due to large amount of credit card fraud id have to wire payment. once that was completed I received a bill of lading from the shipping company which turned out to be fictitious as well. I called the shipping company and the person who answered had no idea what I was talking about. I called the company and spoke with the salesman who I originally dealt with and asked about the whereabouts of the trailer. he said he would call shipping company and get back with me. I called to day 10-14-2026 and no answer.

Dollars Lost: $6050

Victim Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA - 55431

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: west container sales


Other

Employment through online rating, they kept asking for more money. To receive my $877,777 bonus I had to deposit 20% of that amount. I didn’t, thank goodness.

Dollars Lost: $3500

Victim Location: Sanford, FL, USA - 32771

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Adthena


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I had ordered a braided wig on 9/18/26 and haven't received it. The money was already taken out of my account. I had tried several times to reach them by the email provided on their website, but unable to reach them with the phone number provided on their website. Today is 10/14/26 and haven't received a response from them almost a month now.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Charlotte, NC, USA - 28269

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Email Concierge: [email protected]/Customer Support: [email protected]


Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

These scammers call me regularly from different telephone numbers saying I have an outstanding payday loan from 2021 and owe $7000. I have never taken out a payday loan in my life. The first time they called me in July 2026, they said I had taken a payday loan from Advance Cash America. I called Advance Cash America and they did not have any record of me in their system. I called back and told the man they did not have any record, and he became very deceptive about where exactly the payday loan was supposedly from, then said he was going to file in court and would mail me paperwork if I didn't pay at least a part of the $7000. I told him to go ahead but never received anything in the mail. They called again today 10/14/2026 from a different number, now they are saying the payday loan is with another company (Paydayloan911.com or something like that). This is a fake company trying to scam you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA - 73118

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Advanced Financial Servicing


Online Purchase - Zapostore

I ordered an arm sling for $54.98 with $9.99 for shipping from Zapostore.Com on 7/28/26 when my mom broke her arm. I then felt suspicious of the website so I requested a refund and canceled the order. I received a full refund the next day, $54.98 from Zapostore.Com and $9.99 from Rilkofashion.Com. I have since received two recurring charges of $39.99 from Zapostore.Com on 7/26 and 9/15/26. I have also received two recurring charges of $34.95 from a site called Zentrasport.com on 8/24/26 and 9/24/26. I believe it is all the same scam. I have disputed these charges with my bank and canceled my debit card.

Dollars Lost: $149.88

Victim Location: Duluth, MN, USA - 55808

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Zapostore


Credit Cards - CVC

Received call and they left a voicemail "Ryan from CVC a recent investigation uncovered credit card companies and major Banks have violated consumer protection laws such as the fair credit billing act and fair credit reporting act because of this these businesses are not allowed to collect on their accounts meaning you are no longer legally required to pay back certain debt and those balances will also be removed from your credit report to hear which banks and credit card companies were found guilty and what will be removed from your credit call 866 951-6227 again that's 866 951-6227"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Saint Cloud, MN, USA - 56301

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: CVC


Debt Collections - Debt Collections

They call saying they need to talk to me about debiting my card for a certain amount and does not specify what company they are collecting for.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Canton, MS, USA - 39046

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Kirkland Myers


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Drive Roadside

I paid for roadside assistance, was eventually told they couldn't find anyone to do it and sent a link for a refund. The link was going to charge $99 for cancelling - which I didn't do. After spending hours trying to talk to someone, I gave up and attempted to at least get my $60 refund. The link lead to a page telling me there are no refunds for basic service. I did everything I was told and ended up being directed back to the original number. Along the way, I was rerouted over and over again; told there were no supervisors to talk to - then minutes later handed off to a "supervisor". Another person said they were just an answering service and literally had an instruction sheet that stated "there is no billing, customer service, or direct business phone number for the company." The so called service provider who cancelled my service in the first place are all heavily accented ********* who either didn't understand english or pretended not to.

Dollars Lost: $159

Victim Location: Rochester, MN, USA - 55901

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Drive Roadside


Phishing - Guardian Protection Group Home

Received mail stating the my home warranty was expired soon and needed to call to up date by home warranty. It never asked for a dollar amount in the letter but said to respond immediately by calling 888-283-8201. The name of the program Director was Jeff Morton. It also had information about my home address and the name of one of my banks which wasn't even the bank associated with my home.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: New Ulm, MN, USA - 56073

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Guardian Protection Group Home


Online Purchase - Aldi's Impostor

It was an add for an item that appears to be sold by Aldi's but the payment was to LP*JILLSSTORE.COM. A week later charges started appearing for metrotrans totalling $860.00 after a $1,000 charge was denied.

Dollars Lost: $860

Victim Location: Navarre, OH, USA - 44662

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Aldi's


Other - Book publishing

I was looking for a self publishing company to assist with publishing a book I wrote. I was initially contacted after making an inquiry about publishing services from a company titled Book Publishing Department in California by a person identifying themselves as Jordan Grey - who indicated they were associated with Amazon Publishing - Jordan conducted the early communication and contracting for the book publishing project. I was later transferred/ handed off to a person named Noah Smith, and again moved to a point of contact that was assigned to my book project named Amelia, and then contacted by a person claiming to be the supervisor for all the above named Matthew Duncan. I ultimately paid $900 in mid May 2026 for services including editing, and publishing on multiple platforms. Over the past almost six months we have sent multiple manuscript copies via pdf and google docs, had numerous phone sessions sometimes lasting 90 to 120 minutes and exchanged dozens and dozens of emails and text messages. I have provided spread sheets for revision requests and spent hundreds of hours doing my own editing and re-editing. to date I have received no tangible evidence that my book is actually making progress toward publication. The manuscript has actually gone backwards, missing photos that were not missing in previous editing versions, misspelled names including my own last name in places where it had not been misspelled previously, etc..

Dollars Lost: $900

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80925

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: book publishing - amazon


Credit Repair/Debt Relief

Caller said there was a small claims filed against me i checked and there is set for mediation an online loan that was taken out without my knowledge i believe by my deceased husband. I checked my credit files nothing.. so i called the legal office listed on the complaint and the would not budge.. no mediation agreement so when i got this call i was dumb enough to say ok. And they said 1000 would take care of it no problem.

Dollars Lost: $1000

Victim Location: Lake Alfred, FL, USA - 33850

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Element legal


Employment - fake employment opportunity

I was looking to make some extra money part time remotely. I inquired about this thru an ad posted on TickTock . I was greeted kindly by Grace and she asked me to download Telegram so we could talk privately. She guided me thru setting up my Handmade account. She explained that I would need to complete some tasks with other members to.move up to a permanent employee. She explained that I would need to make some purchases from the Handmade site and when completed, I would make a commission and it would go to my wallet and I would be able to withdraw to my Cash App or Bank or PayPal. She would then send me to finish tasks with Cora. I didn’t finish a task within 5 min and my account was frozen. I was then told I had to pay more to get it unfrozen and I would stand to make even more money and also get my money from my wallet. I did not get my funds withdrawn within 5 min so they locked my account again. They wanted about double what is in my wallet to unlock it. I have refused and requested at least half what is in the wallet back. I was told no and if I did not do it then I would receive a court summons by their legal dept. I asked for names of CRO, merchants, legal team, phone numbers and addresses of her company. She refused but told me to wait on the summons by the legal team.

Dollars Lost: $5000

Victim Location: Troy, NC, USA - 27371

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Handmade Community


Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - Medicare Billing

This company submitted 2 claims to my health insurance totaling close to $15,000 (one dated 9/21/2026 and one dated 7/27/2026). I do not know this company, nor have I ever received any of the services they submitted. I am now concerned that my health insurance information has been compromised. I have reported this fraud to United Healthcare.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: West Bloomfield, MI, USA - 48324

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Jobesh Solutions Corp


Phishing

I received a physical letter by postal mail titled "FINAL NOTICE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE NEEDED" that is designed to look like official government correspondence ("Official Business / Penalty for Private Use $300", "FORM 9550-WARR"). It claims the recipient's vehicle warranty is expiring and urges immediate contact. There is NO company name anywhere on the letter or envelope. The only contact listed is 1-888-927-1829. The notice references a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze and carries a document number. This is the THIRD nearly identical deceptive vehicle-warranty mailer I have received in about three weeks: the first identified itself as "Athena Protection" (1-888-671-8210), and the second was an anonymous "MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE NOTIFICATION" (1-833-273-0546). These appear to be a coordinated pattern of deceptive mailings that impersonate official or government correspondence to pressure consumers into buying vehicle warranties. I previously filed reports with the BBB about the first two mailers.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dayton, OH, USA - 45405

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

Here is the voicemail left: This is Madison Espinoza. I'm calling about a personal financing option. Hi, this is Madison Espinoza. Based on your preapproval, you may quality for up to $51,000. Call me at 833-662-5734. I just need to confirm a few details to see what's available. Whether you're looking to pay off some bills, take care of a big expense, or just have a little extra breathing room. This could be worth looking into. We're seeing rates starting around 5.7% with estimated payments around $820 a month for qualified applicants. Now, the important part is finding a payment that makes sense for you. Call me at 833-662-5734.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Erie, PA, USA - 16510

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Debt Collections

This company has been calling me ANONYMOUS and leaving harassing messages. Now, they called my elderly father and my teenage son and left harassing & threatening messages. This has to stop! This is a transcript of the message they left my father: "Hello, the reason for my call today is because we have you listed as a reference for. Tiffany #co. You or you know who this individual is, please press one now, or give us a call back at your earliest convenience, as this is an important matter. The phone number to contact us directly is 409-761-7631. Again, you can press one now to be transferred over to a live agent or call us at 409-761-7631. Thank you for your time and have a great rest of your day." Attached is a screenshot of the call to my son. I have more screenshots from my voicemaill.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fall River, MA, USA - 02720

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Mediation Recovery Services


Online Purchase - Danny Bloom

I bought from their online store, they never delivered, posted tracking information, but NOTHING delivered, I have cameras, multiple cameras on my mailbox where it was supposed to be "delivered".

Dollars Lost: $48.18

Victim Location: Kirksville, MO, USA - 63501

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Danny Bloom


Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Bank of America Imposter Purchase Authorization Scam

I received two text messages from 37994 that said Bank of America: VERITA LLC sent you $185.85. Visit bofa.com/veritallc to accept. Conf#q1sg65909. Text STOP to stop/HELP for help. Bank of America: VERITA LLC sent you $60.44. Visit bofa.com/veritallc to accept. Conf#q1sg65909. Text STOP to stop/HELP for help.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fort Collins, CO, USA - 80524

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Bank of America imposter


Counterfeit Product - Rock Garage Door Repair Company Enumclaw

My garage doot was malfunctio ning. I called what I thought was a local company as i live in a small town and like to use local business. Their add was for "garage Door repair company in Enumclaw. I called their number and they said a technician would be out within a couple of hours. . The Technician arrived and saiid for $365 he could fix the garage door so it would work for a year as i told him i may move,. At $850 there would be a more detailed repair and $1100 a new garage door opwner and all the amenities. I said i only wanted the basic he was in my garage about 20 minutes and said it was repaired. It seemed to work. He said he diodnt take cards but cash or check. I was out of checks so i paid him in cash. He put his private phone number in my phone in case of problems.. The day after he did the "repair" the garage door stuck again. I called him on his number he put in my phone he said he was out of town on an emergency wuith his wife and two children he would see me on Monday. afternoon. I waited all day then called him around 3:30 pm where he began screaming at me that I needed a new garage door opener and he was not coming back to repair the door. I told him I wanted an refund minus the travel charge he screamed more telling me there is no refund. I called the company theyn sent out a second technician that told me i need a new garage door opener for $750 more. I said i wanted a refunc. I called the company at least eight times asking for a manager to call me back or I would turn them in for fraud. etc. No one ever called me back. When I asked for their physical address, they said they dont have one and they were only a mobile service. I have only a flyer I printed out from the internet if needed.

Dollars Lost: $3.65

Victim Location: Buckley, WA, USA - 98321

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: rock garage door repair company in enumclaw


Employment - Xael - Ai

I started working from this company called Xael ai and it seemed like every time I talk to our mentor Toby he would ask me to put in more money for a robot that could produce more money for me daily and I listen to him because I thought I could believe him in I asked about some of the money that I was missing in my last paycheck and he said he sent it but it wasn't on the support and Network so I have $500 sitting somewhere where I can't touch it because Toby's the one that sent it and he has a private keys or the 12 phrase seed. I asked him call Ms times for my money to get repaid back and he ignored me so now I'm going to go public with him and his disgusting ways of treating people.

Dollars Lost: $500

Victim Location: Ponemah, MN, USA - 56666

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Xael - Ai


Online Purchase

Jacket received was not as pictured in the ad, was very poor quality, and much too small. Website boasts easy returns which is not true. You can get a store credit minus the amount for shipping and handling of the product you received. The other option is to replace the item you received with another of the same for 50% of the original price (you keep first item shipped).

Dollars Lost: $60

Victim Location: Rockville, VA, USA - 23146

Date Reported: October 14, 2026

Business Name Used: The Clarke Family


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