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Online Purchase

Saw an ad on TilTok near Christmas for cheap Hey Dudes shoes and clothing. Initially thought it was legit and then made a purchase. It took forever to get any tracking details and then all of a sudden it says delivered. So I emailed them and told them it wasn’t and I mentioned I felt it was a scam. They said no and resent the products. Again got a tracking number (a lot quicker this time) and then after a couple of weeks shows delivered. So I emailed them again and expressed my concerns. They originally wanted to give me 70% refund but I called them out and I am supposed to get 100% refund but I’ll believe it when I see it. I have all the emails from them still. .

Dollars Lost: $50

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Highprae Hey Dudes

Investment - GoldFX

Met person on Instagram which moved to WhatsApp. Against my better judgment, I decided to follow the person's advice. Attempted to withdraw money (USDT) but Website rejected attempted withdrawal.

Dollars Lost: $137.57

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: GoldFX

Online Purchase - runwayelle

Purchased a total of nine items via TikTok link using card payment a month later shipping stated delivered, but nothing was delivered. Attempted to request for a re-shipment of same items. Received another check waited for another 23 weeks nothing received. Overall, the total of two months now I have to wait another month for the refund.

Dollars Lost: $37.5

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: runwayelle

Online Purchase - Hand of noura

Purchased online home decor in Jan 2026 and never received it or received tracking info. Emailed in mid Feb and was told to expect the delivery in 3-5 days. It has been more almost 3 weeks.

Dollars Lost: $121

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Hand of noura

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Purchased 3 t shirts. Company claimed they were unable to deliver and only offered a partial refund even though delivery insurance was offered and purchased.

Dollars Lost: $70.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Ourtb

Online Purchase - VPIcern jacket

They had a really cute website with a picture of all kinds of people going through piles of things and supposedly getting really good deals on merchandise the site it was headed natural life, and having all kinds of Boho merchandise

Dollars Lost: $28.32

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: VPIcern jacket

Online Purchase - KLYRA

Made an online purchase from a Facebook ad regarding Klyra's luxury bags on Jan. 1, 2026. Purchased 2 bags and my order qualified for a "free gift" total for initial purchase was $35.00. It is now Mar. 13, 2026, and NO bags. I've received an email regarding order updates, click on the button and it takes you to a mail tracking website in China. Enter in the tracking # and no information. Today I checked on my bank app to get a screen shot of the initial payment and that is where I saw 3 separate charges for $39.99 (Jan. 8, Feb. 7 and Mar. 9, 2026). I will try my best to dispute the charges with my financial institution. Reached out to the company via email "[email protected]" requesting a refund of no product received since Jan 1, 2026. Still awaiting a response.

Dollars Lost: $154.97

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: KLYRA

Online Purchase - Zarino Originals

Advertisement depicting older woman closing her jewelry business, so selling last of her collection...at a reduced price.

Dollars Lost: $52

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Zarino Originals

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - EverBank Imposter - Phishing Scam

The email purported to be from my bank: Everbank. It stated that my 3 March 26 bank statement was ready and gave a number for any questions. I had already received the bank statement, which was dated 27 February 2026, after the bank's usual notification that it ready online. Everything about the scam email was suspicious.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Akumabox

Filled out their online form for their customized PSP Sony handheld PSP game machine, ordered it on September 2025 and as of March 12, 2026, they have yet to mail me my product. I attempted to contact them several times, and at first, they responded back with "due to unusually high volume" of online orders, there is a significant delay in processing orders, but in the last 2 months, they have stopped responding to my e-mail inquiries about my order. Lost about $160 in the online purchase.

Dollars Lost: $160

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Akumabox

Online Purchase - ameleura Scam website

Placed an order on 2/25/2026 and email confirmation of order sent next day. No further contact about shipping date. Have sent emails to the customer service email provided and still no response.

Dollars Lost: $91.21

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 13, 2026

Business Name Used: ameleura

Phishing - Home Service USA / Home Warranty / Andy Perkins

I am regularly sent a "final" notice that apolicy on maintanance & repairs will expire on my mortgaged(I don't have a mortgage??) home will expire.

RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE REQUESTED

ATTENTION: **** *******

It is important to contact our office at 888-508-7913 upon receiving this notice to avoid any unnecessary delays in your coverage before March 20, 2026.

This notice is to inform you that the property’s home warranty, at **** ********* **** *** ***** ********* ** **********, may be expiring or may have already expired.

Our records indicate that you have not contacted us yet to get your Home Warranty up to date.

Please call immediately as this will be our final attempt to notify you about activating your Home Warranty.

Failure to call and prevent a potential lapse in coverage could result in you being liable for all costs associated with any home repairs. However, you still may have time left to activate a warranty on your home before it’s too late. No inspection will be required and final acceptance is subject to your ability to meet eligibility requirements.

We reserve the right to revoke your eligibility for service coverage after the expiration date of March 20, 2026.

Please respond by calling 1-888-508-7913.

Sincerely,
Andy Perkins

Andy Perkins
Program Director
1-888-508-7913

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm PST and Saturday 8:00 am – 2 pm PST

Please Call: 1-888-508-7913

Refer to Property Code: HS0304-12019

Please be advised that the amount you spend on home repairs and maintenance will continue to increase over time. That means that the average cost to fix or replace your Air Conditioner, Hot Water Heater, Furnace, Appliances and others will only increase with the age of your home.

Not all consumers have previous coverage. Home Service USA is not affiliated with your current mortgage holder.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Home Service USA

Phishing - Camellia K. Talachi / Lottery Winner / Giveaway

Some lady named Camilla K Said I would receive 1 million dollars and that I had to contact Terry lewis at +1 (385) 513-1636 and text CDQ101:

Hello, my name is Camellia K. Talachi. I was blessed to recently win $60 million, and I’m giving back to humanity through a Mega Bonus Program created to change lives for the better. Twelve individuals will each receive $1 million to support their dreams, families, and future. Your number was randomly selected from the U.S. TAXPAYER database. This program is handled legally and transparently, so there’s no need for fear. To proceed, text CDQ101 and your full name to +1 (385) 513-1636 to connect with Mr. Terry Lewis, the authorized agent for verification. My hope is that this gift brings relief, opportunity, and renewed hope. Congratulations, and may this blessing make a real difference in your life.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Camellia K. Talachi / Lottery Winner / Giveaway

Phishing - All State Debt / Zero Balance Financial Imposter

Contact phone numbers for people spoken to regarding scam: 5173065290 Unknown name 2564017089 Monica 4192993938 Peter Black 6612410826 Scott Walker

Dollars Lost: $9500

Allen TX, TX

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: All State Debt/ Zero Balance Financial

Tax Collection - Phishing, tax scam

i get two calls a day from these people, they call from different numbers but call back is same. telling me my tax file is unfiled and all this stuff about my tax deadline

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing

THEY CALLED STATING TO BE FEDEX AND SAID THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DELIVER A PACKAGE AND ASKED IF THE ADDRESS THEY HAD WAS CORRECT AND IF IT WASN'T THEY WANTED THE CORRECT ADDRESS, I CALLED FEDEX AT 1-800-GOFEDEX AND ASKED IF THE NUMBER WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM AND THEY SAID NO, AND NOT TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION TO THAT NUMBER

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: FEDEX imposter

Employment

Shawn initially submitted responses for an IT Support Specialist role offered by Rachel. Rachel offered Shawn the position with a $50/hour rate and a March 23rd start date. Shawn provided required personal details and accepted the offer, requesting a start date adjustment due to a vacation. Rachel agreed to change the start date to April 6th, sent an updated offer letter, and confirmed receipt of the signed documents. Rachel confirmed receipt of the signed contract and ID, stated a setup payment check is being prepared, and directed Shawn to Google Chat.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Mill Valley, CA- 94941

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Frequence Inc

Employment - trailzen couriers

I was called about a job. They said I had applied for on indeed hang out with receive packages and get paid for checking them. They rushed me through and I had to submit my driver license and a picture of me holding The last four of the drivers license number

Dollars Lost: $4000

Missoula, MT- 59802

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: trailzen couriers

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Bank of America / impostor

Scammer said he was from making America and Lil Wayne 200 million and tried to send it to the Western Union try to send it through MoneyGram and try to send it to my cash app then you got hold of my bank account number and took told me I had to give him $150 to prove that I it's my account and took that number came back

Dollars Lost: $150

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Bank of America / impostor

Counterfeit Product - Optivell

I purchased F3buarary 23, 2026 six bottles of Optivell claiming to sharpen visual detail , boost night and central vision, shields eyes from blue light. took this daily nothing. no return paper or receipt just delivery label with this address in CO Posted phone number disconnected. Number on delivery package is 1-866-393-3483 is some company selling insurance and life alert alarms total fraud nobody answers. I lost $299.15

Dollars Lost: $299.15

Aurora, CO- 80011

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Optivell

Phishing - Phishing

I received a call from this number: 786-504-9257. They left a message: "Yes, this is Richard Newman; I'm contacting you from the process division. I received an order for you. It looks like 2 pending matters. Now, unfortunately, because I'm able to reach you by phone, I'll be actively pursuing you at your place of employment and your residence. You have the right to contact the client to resolve the case voluntarily. Understand when you are located, you forfeit that right. Your case number is 722440. You can reach our office at 502-233-6274. You have officially been notified.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Process Division

Phishing - Independent Process Services

Voicemail left for me: This important message is intended for (my nickname, not whole name used for finances) regarding case number (9-digit number provided). Date of birth (my DOB provided). This is Mike with Independent Process Services. We’re calling to make our final attempt to contact you in reference to delivery of time sensitive documents. The documents do require a signature for proper service and delivery, to make any changes on the location or to receive information prior to the delivery, you’ll need to contact the issuing firm at 877-778-5019 and reference your case number when calling. Failure to contact will result in further actions taking place without your knowledge or consent. You’ve been notified.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Independent Process Services

Phishing - Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles / impostor

Scammer claimed I owed the HDMV for some sort of infraction and would lose my license, etc. if I didn’t log onto the link and pay the fine by the deadline, which was that day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles / impostor

Employment - RCS wealth management

I applied for an online data entry position. I was contacted by [email protected] and was directed to an online interview with Stephanie Roland, via MSteams. After accepting a position, we went through the necessary paperwork. After an odd process to upload checks from “financial departments” in order to purchase equipment, Stephanie would not allow a few days for the check to clear. At that point, she began demanding my credit card information. I did not proceed any further but they had acquired PII by this time.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Littleton, CO- 80121

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: RCS wealth management

Counterfeit Product

I wanted to repurchase skincare products I was gifted, so I googled the company, POV Beauty, and the first result, claiming to be the "Official Site," was www.trypov.com (fake site).The site used the name, image, and likeness of the real brand's website (POV Beauty, www.povbeauty.com). The site used photos from the real website to market and sell their products, used the same descriptions, etc. The website did all this under the guise of being the "real" POV Beauty brand product. When I received the order, it was not what I had ordered. I had ordered the travel-size kit and received large bottles. The products are packaged the same; again, the packaging copies the brand to a T. However, the products are completely different. For example, the actual POV brand Whip-It face cream was whitish/clear and went on clear and was very hydrating, but the fake from the website is pure white, like sunscreen, has a sunscreen-like texture, leaves a white cast on your face, and dries talcy on your face. It dried so fast that it was like a powder/paste. The face serum, Drip-It from the actual POV Beauty brand, was milky in color, a little gooey, and hydrating, while the fake product was clear and had the consistency of hair oil. Then, the face priming rice water, Drench-it, from the actual POV brand had a water-like consistency, but the one from the fake brand was goop. Using all three fake products on my face felt like a dry clay mask, whereas the real products hydrate my skin and make it supple. Due to these immense issues, I emailed POV Beauty through their web portal with my order number to report them, and they confirmed that I had been scammed, had made a purchase through a fraudulent website that was not theirs, and that my order did not exist. Then, when I went back to my email to find the order confirmation and clicked on "view my order," the link no longer existed. This fake website stole my money by impersonating a brand and selling fraudulent products. I likely wasn't the only person scammed by this website claiming to be the actual brand. I reported this transaction to my credit card company and reported the website to both the FTC and Google. Google has since taken the site down from its search engine. My main concern is not only that this fake website is scamming people out of money by impersonating a brand, but also that it is sending skincare products that people use on their face/eyes/neck. The items are counterfeit and not affiliated with the legitimate brand. There is no indication that the products were manufactured under regulated conditions or subjected to any safety testing or quality control. As a result, the composition and safety of the products are unknown, which presents a potential risk of contamination or poisoning to consumers. This is very concerning, and I am reporting it to raise awareness of this fraud.

Dollars Lost: $75

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Point of View. IMPOSTER

Phishing - Amazon impostor / Amazon Brushing

I am a victim of Amazon Brushing. Amazon deliveries ten boxes unordered items to my house for a week. I called Amazon every time these boxes were left on my doorstep, but I didn't get any help from them. They kept telling me to refund. I didn't have the form since I didn't buy the items. My identity was stolen and these Third-Party Sellers are the ones that used my identity to promote their products by using fake buyers. The items were charged to my account and Synchrony Bank is trying to charge me for these items.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Seattle, WA- 98109

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Amazon impostor / Amazon Brushing

Advance Fee Loan - Nextfund

I received a text message stating I had applied for a 40k loan and “Alexis” would like me to call them back to discuss this

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Nextfund

Phishing

Unfortunately, our experience with Navirum has been deeply problematic and has resulted in material financial and operational harm to our firm. Navirum failed to meet contractual obligations and professional standards, misrepresented work performed, and retained funds for services that were not delivered. As a result, we are now left with a Salesforce platform that is not usable for our team. We strongly advise potential clients beware of engaging with Navirum for your Salesforce implementation needs. For context, throughout the engagement, we encountered the following issues: - Repeated lack of preparation for meetings and failure to complete agreed-upon work - Low-quality deliverables and material errors that required rework, for which we were subsequently billed - Inconsistencies and lack of transparency in hours reported and charges incurred - Significant internal time spent by our team to pause work, address deficiencies, and attempt to remediate issues - Ultimately, a breach of contractual commitments and retention of our service retainer despite non-performance Navirum has refused to return our deposit of approximately $5,000 USD. At this point, we believe that we are victims of fraudulent conduct by an implementation partner introduced by Salesforce. This experience has not only resulted in financial loss, but has also delayed critical internal operations and left our Salesforce platform in an unusable state.

Dollars Lost: $4960.1

Montréal, QC- H4M 2X6

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Navirum Inc.

Employment - Lightning Step

Applied for position for nursing on LinkedIn, I was contacted by a Krista Even and later spoke with a Mr Preddie. I sent back relevant employment documents like a W-2 an employment contract that looked legit as well as payroll information. I asked a number of clinical questions which they only allowed via text and then respond to a day or two later with what seems like reasonable answers. I was asked by my onboarding manager of team c, an Andrew “Drew” Sekrez to purchase a iPhone and iPad but not to open it, and told I would be reimbursed. Thinking that this was off I called the company number on the website asking to speak to these persons who had never heard of me and denied messaging me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Houston, TX

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Lightning Step

Phishing - Account Specialist / Brian Walter

My name is Brian Walter. I am the account specialist and working on your uh $36,000. You can reach me or one of my team versus Drew, 855-9090815. Have them. You or someone. Hello, this call is regarding the status of your personal loan request. My name is Brian Walter. I am the account specialist and working on your $36 on approval. You can reach me or one of my uh team members directly at um 855-909-0815. Um, if you have a 2nd call us back to speak with me or someone at my team, your file is preapproved for up to $36,000. Uh the underwriting notes show that we're just paying income verification. Um, if you're planning to use the balance transfer option, we'll need the, uh, account information for the balance. Um, once we receive that we should be able to move forward with the next steps. If you're still interested in reviewing your options, you can reach us before 6 PM today. Have a great day and looking forward to speaking with you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Mediation Department / Brittany

Said I owed us bank 9000.00 and that they had a pile of charges against me. I closed my us bank account in 2005/2006. This info was not on any credit report. The name used was Brittany. Didn't get any info about the company just that they are mediation*. They knew my name and social and address. Unfortunately gave them card information. I block my bank cards and order new ones

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Mediation Department

Phishing - Robo Collection call

Mxxxxxx: Your arrangement is now 30 days past due. Forfeiture of your payments applied and account are immediate. Call 844-607-9115. Test STOP to opt-out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Bank/Credit Card Company Impostor

Scammer called with the number same as Granite Credit Union and the caller ID came up as Granite Credit Union. They said they were from Granite Credit Union Recovery Center. They said that they stopped a purchase for $1000 at the Apple Store in Las Vegas. Asked if I was aware of this purchase, I said no, then they said I was being transfer to someone else. The next person asked if I had any other charges I didn’t recognize. I thought I didn’t recognize a purchase that was $15.50 on Feb 28 then he asked me the balance of my account before that purchase, which I didn’t think anything of it and gave him it. Then he continued saying that he needed to place a hold on all my accounts: checking, savings, money market. Then my husband called the bank on his phone and they verified that it was not them. I noticed that when they “transferred me” that a different phone number showed up. 1(415)653-6853. He continued to say that my accounts would be placed on hold until they figured this out. Now knowing that this was a scam, I asked if they could verify my account number and they said they could do that, then I said if you are calling about my account shouldn’t you know it. He started to get angry and told me to **** *** *** ****, then I heard a women and another man laughing in the background.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Granite Credit Union Impostor

Phishing - Phishing

I missed a call, and they left this message: Hi, this is. Sorry I can't think of calling on Thursday the 12th and the account status compliance unit with the Tax Assistance mediation group. I'm contacting you because your account was flagged during an active review where certain filing or balance matters still require confirmation before this review window closes. We're providing a direct response to verify your status. Our office maintains a dedicated proprietary verification line with no wait or immediate confirmation of your current standing. This brief verification helps determine whether any assistance or resolution options may still apply. Please return my call today at 888-693-1745. If you no longer need assistance, please call back and press 3 to be removed.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Tax Assistance Mediation Group

Phishing

The initial call was through a ghost number 855-209-5704. A person named Sherry Kensington left a message indicating my tax filing was flagged during a recent review. The call back number is 888-693-1745.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Tax Assistance Mediation Group

Other

this is Sabrina Williams contacting you from TSG in regards to your daughter J******I need either you or J******* to come take me at 844-976-0711 extension 116

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: TSG

Phishing

This is an urgent message for me. The reason for my call is verify the address we have on file we are preparing to file documention in your case. Our client has flagged you as evasive and non compliant. to avoid further penatly call 409-761-7631

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Debt Collections

Contacted my sister and asked to mediate with lawyers & gave a reference # t56113. Keeps coming up as scam on the phone. Have never added my sister to be contacted by anyone.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: True North resolution

Other

Non stop multiple loan offers daily and when I tell them to take me off their calling list they keep calling multiple times a day

Dollars Lost: $0.0

West Sacramento, CA- 95691

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: loan company

Online Purchase

The sent me a link for more of their products. We I went to the link I could not get out of the link without purchasing something. I tried and tried. The only thing I ended up with is $148.00 order that I didn't want purchase to purchase. I contacted PayPal, who authorized the payment and explained the situation. PayPal gave me the company email to cancel the order. I sent them 3 emails and then I sent them 7 email from my email address. The only response was a form asking for order number, which they had not sent me. A day later they responded with they could not cancel the order because they had shipped it out and sent me a tracking number. The site is a bait and switch con game. The site is set up to confuse you and insured you must place an order. I don't think I am the only one this company has cheated people out of money. I would appreciate it if you could find out if this is a business practice. This company does not honor cancelation or refunds.

Dollars Lost: $148

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Trybanboo

Other - MES Recovery

Mes Incorporated keeps saying I owe Vince enterprise his money around $300 they keep harassing me and they won’t leave me alone. I know I don’t owe him and they are threatening to put lien on my house which I know I can’t. I keep telling him not to call me now I’m just avoiding their calls.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Modesto, CA- 95353

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: MES Recovery

Phishing - American Tax Executive

They call me approximately 6-8 times per day. I never initiated their services, no idea who they are. Tired of them harrassing me!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: American Tax Executive

Other - Xfinity Impostor

Called and pretended to be Xfinity. Asked for information and wanted to give me a huge discount for being a member. I hung up and called Xfinity and they said it was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Xfinity Impostor

Phishing

The CEO, later ID, texted your number and name appeared in my old phone and was wondering if we met before? Then she would slowly continue the texting, back and forth. I sent mail to the business address which was marked return to sender. When I googled the address it was an apartment, not a business of 200 employees. "AA ENERGY LLC is a leading green energy solutions provider specializing in advanced energy storage systems" - this is a copy from their website.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Los Angeles, CA- 90025

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: AA Energy LLC

Phishing - Purist Label LLC

I was scammed by PuristLabel. They reached out to me first on instagram promoting themselves as a record label owner and marketer of music. They promised me a lot of things including: Radio play, Spotify curators list, Digital Billboard, real Instagram Promotion, and a written, published article on RollingHype. The services they provided do not offer real benefits and they lied to me about what I was getting with my purchase. I spent $400 on AfterPay (ongoing payments). Unfortunately, AfterPay was unable to refund me due to AfterPay automatically paying the merchant right away. PuristLabel told me they would put my song on a local radio station, called Hot Valley Radio, which was misleading and untruthful. They created their own radio (not a station) on their website, not an actual radio station people listen to. The mentioned radio station they stated word for word is: Hotvalleyradio.com. This is an invalid website, it does not even load. I paid for a Spotify curators list, which all emails have bounced. The Instagram promotion that I paid for in the marketing package got me a few likes (5-10) but no followers. Their engagement they use is unsuspecting followers or bots on their posts and comment the same thing with similar emojis. They are not a real marketing team and they are pretending to be a record label and music manager. The person’s Instagram handle is “daysmgmt” and also goes by 3 more Instagram accounts: daymgmt, pluggedmanager, and managerplug. These are all scam accounts they have created to target unsuspecting individuals who are using their trust in their word. They went on an Instagram FaceTime call with me and I can say truthfully, it is the same person in the posts. I have screenshots of the messages and evidence to provide PuristLabel is a scam company with malicious and ill-intent and they need their websites shut down and accounts banned, reported and to be charged. They are based in Roseville, in Sacramento, CA, they said. They are selling misleading products and failing to deliver on their promises. I talked to another individual on Instagram, KiddMalice, an artist, who was also scammed. They promised him the same services as for me. But he was not so lucky, he bought into their fake "Distribution music service" called "Atlas Music Distribution" which is bogus and brought up not a single google search. He was also scammed after paying $400 for their "marketing package" because once he finished his payment, PuristLabel stopped communication with him. KiddMalice warned me about their tactics. PuristLabel is also illegally selling online services on their puristlabelportal.lovable.app website including: $30 to pay to play each individual song on the radio, $150 for a digital billboard, $250 for a website and merch line, and the list continues. PuristLabel also created a fake website called "thestageconnect.com" which does not have any google search results besides the one website listed. Thestageconnect.com website makes artists pay money $10/month or $25/month as a subscription to pay to perform and have their artist profile on the website.

Dollars Lost: $400

Sacramento, CA- 95842

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Purist Label LLC

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

Received a text message like this "____ Harris&Harris-collects for STATE OF MARYLAND, CCU. Balance: $1,196.91 To Pay: " and then they inserted the payment link.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Harris Harris

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - 2026 Frisco Travel & Adventure Show

CONGRATULATIONS, XXX! Dear XXX, You and your spouse or partner are cordially invited to take part in the 2026 Frisco Travel & Adventure Show. Join us for a fun-filled travel, cruise and adventure showcase. In exchange for your time and opinion, you will receive a complimentary 5-day/ 4-night cruise for two adults aboard your choice of major cruise lines departing from most U.S. cruise terminals traveling to the Caribbean or Mexico OR if you prefer you may instead select (2) two complimentary roundtrip airline tickets, including (2) two nights at one of over 1000 Marriott's, Hilton's, or Hyatt's. (Option to extend)."The retail value is up to $1499 Cruise package includes a spacious stateroom, all meals, snacks, and on-board activities and entertainment for 2 adults. Roundtrip airfare is valid from most major airport within the continental US. Travel vouchers are limited, and this offer expires in 7 days, so call today and mention the RSVP code on the invitation. This is not a Timeshare or Real Estate solicitation Call 888-462-4261 -> RSVP CODE: FRI26The first (50) callers will also receive $100.00 dining savings card valid at establishments such as Longhorn Steakhouse, 0live Garden, Chili's Bar & Grill, and many more!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Albany, NY- 12211

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: 2026 Frisco Travel Adventure Show

Credit Cards - lending resource center

frequent almost daily phone calls from multiple area codes soliciting loans and phishing for personal data. I am on a do not call list and have reported the numerous call times and numbers to the FCC.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Nashville, TN

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: lending resource center

Employment - IMPOSTER SCAM

A job was posted as a graphic designer for indeed. I was foolish to think such things existed. I did lots of work rebuilding a brand. LOTS OF WORK while taking care of my fiancé while he was recovering from surgery. BOTH CHECKS BOUNCED. Which resulted in loss of lots of money i needed. Running errends, printshops.

Dollars Lost: $1300

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Marvin Smith Ink well vertias

Tax Collection

Good morning, it's Wednesday. This is Jessica Lee calling from the Active Relief Center at 877-875-2030. The reason for my call is that your account still shows unresolved back income taxes that may mean a remaining balance or additional penalties and interest that have been added over time. It's very common for people to feel confused by the letters they receive and not be sure what to do next. Right now, our office is reviewing situations like yours under a new option called the 0 Tax Program. Depending on how your file qualifies, it may be possible to reduce what you owe, limit further penalties, or even eliminate a qualifying balance altogether. My role is to walk you through those possibilities and help you understand what's realistic for you. To find out what you might qualify for, you can speak with a tax advisor by calling 877-875-2030. If your taxes are already resolved or you don't want to receive calls like this, you can call that same number and press 9 to be removed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 12, 2026

Business Name Used: Active Relief Center

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