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Employment - Billy Club
I applied for a billing specialist position with a company called Billy Club on Indeed. I answered written questions after the initial application. I received an email from Matthew Garner telling me they'd like to move forward in the hiring process and provided the following link to start the next steps https://jobshiringpll.com/ . The link goes to a page asking me to request a credit report and explains the need for it. It explains that I would need to pay for the report and obtain reimbursement after my interview. There is incorrect grammar on the page.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Twinsburg, OH, USA - 44087
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: Billy Club
Identity Theft - Financial Services Fake Loan Application Vishing and Identity Theft Scam
They asked me to verify my ss# and bank info
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Melissa, TX, USA - 75454
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: Financial Services Fake Loan Application Vishing and Identity Theft Scam
Online Purchase - China Post
There are advertisements on line that offer Multi-pack items for one set price. All are suppose to be delivered by China post, which never reaches your address. Delivery notices only show delivery to your zip code. Contacted USPS, UPS, DHL, FEDEX. None recognize tracking codes that starts with “ZS”. Example (ZS21781916599).
All delivery carriers only advice is don’t order from them.
https://apis.mail.yahoo.com/ws/v3/mailboxes/@.id==VjN-vzxsHgxEYcuP6ZwdZrpLb8UI7lqc8-yFq6QUsbOKaZHiRj-_y4c9_18M-bRjyPF8pXSQPIt7834jXjyRXCwNNg/messages/@.id==AAK5dEyUUDTjk8e0db2w2YPFlbS/content/parts/@.id==2/thumbnail?appid=YahooMailIosMobile&downloadWhenThumbnailFails=true&pid=2
Dollars Lost: $217
Victim Location: Cleveland, OH, USA - 44105
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: China post
Counterfeit Product - Ashley Bennett
I placed the order online, received the awful merchandise that was not as pictured but instead poor quality, uneven sewing, sizing was not accurate etc.- this was clearly a scam once I received it. I contacted the email address and made contact, sent pictures asking for a refund and they never returned any emails.
Dollars Lost: $79.99
Victim Location: CT, USA - 06357
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: Ashley Bennett
Other - Employment Scam
They first seemed like a legitatmate company posting a job for a portfolio manager $125K-$170K a year remote etc. When the company contacted for the interview, it just uses the generic [email protected] that they use for their emails then they won't even give me the link to the interview until 5-10 minutes beforehand, which is odd. After looking at their LinkedIn profile, they have apparently 21 US employees, but every single one of them have no profile picture, and there almost no real information on them. If fact out of their over 90+ "Employees" on their company page, only 3 show a profile picture and they're from India. In fact, there's contradictions in their headquarters, some saying India and some saying Atlanta.
The email says that I would speak to the CEO in the 2nd interview if I got there, but I can't find ANY person on the executive team or CEO. On their company's LinkedIn, there's only about 4 posts and it's about 6 months ago about job openings with no one. Also, the company says they've been around since 2020, but their website domain has apparently only been around for 4 months! It's just extremely suspicious to be honest. Even when I lookup their company, there's little to no information on them.
Then I emailed to ask for information on their company's CEO and their buisnesses registered name or professional profiles, or even who conducted the interview. They seemed to not answer the question and send a doc send link, which I suspect is phishing to get my information, which I suspect is what they would have used if I had joined the interview. The entire conversation is attached here. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK THAT THEY SENT. I didn't, but just in case. I believe they use an attractive job on Linkedin, use that to give people fake interviews, and then when they send the link, that's when they attempt to get information.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Fort Myers, FL, USA - 33913
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: Salesforce Masters
Other
Purchased items seen on Pinterest from Emma Olivia Boutique. Items, particularly one item, took longer than the posted two weeks shipping time. When they arrived they were homemade with no tags out of cheap materials. One item left glitter on everything and was very itchy. I sent an email requesting a refund. They said to send photos which I did. They sent a return address in China and said they don’t cover shipping.
Dollars Lost: $123.16
Victim Location: Sarasota, FL, USA - 34240
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: Emma and Olivia Boutique
Online Purchase - Online Shopping Scam
I ordered an ice maker off of the tik tok shop that had many good reviews. I ordered it on 9/13 and got multiple updates about customs and it taking longer than usual. It is now 10/11 and I still dont have my item. After reading about it online I see Im not the only one having this issue. This is a scam
Dollars Lost: $42.98
Victim Location: Manheim, PA, USA - 17545
Date Reported: October 12, 2026
Business Name Used: Hooma LLC
Identity Theft - Identity Theft
Some one hacked my Amazon account and made multiple purchases to several different states. They somehow hacked my email and got into my Amazon account to make these purchases. I have notified my bank so they are aware of the fraudulent charges. My amazon account has been locked, Amazon customer service and their fraud department is unable to help recover or close the account out.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Shawsville, VA, USA - 24162
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: N/A
Phishing - Phishing
I called about a ticket purchased through American Airlines because when I got an email from them, it showed two of my seat numbers, but not the other two seat numbers. When I called this number thinking that it was American Airlines they told me that my ticket was pending because I shouldn’t have been allowed to purchase my ticket at the price that I purchased it for $561.77. However, they said since I was able to purchase the airline ticket at that price they were gonna order it but in order for my ticket not to be listed as pending they would have to charge me the original price that I should’ve had to pay $722.40 and then I would receive a refund for the $722.40 with him 45 to 60 days. I never received the refund and my bank has been fighting for months to try to get my money back, but they recently told me that there was nothing else they could do that I would have to reach out to the merchant which I cannot get a hold of, and I believe I was scammed.
Dollars Lost: $722.4
Victim Location: Harrisonburg, VA, USA - 22801
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: American Airlines Imposter
Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Sherpa AI Impostor
I was approached by Maya through text claiming to be from LinkedIn, and she redirected me to Jenny. Jenny was relentless. She had started talking about the position, and I requested an email from her work email describing this position. I had never been contacted over text about a job before. She then said that she doesn’t know how to use email, that she doesn’t even work for Sherpa AI, and asking to switch to WhatsApp. I said I was uncomfortable with that, and she was not taking my “I do not wish to continue” texts seriously. She kept texting me. I kept along with it the whole time, to collect as much information as I could so I could report it with hopes that it doesn’t happen to anyone else. She did not ask to take anything from me or any personal information, but I don’t want someone to continue this conversation on WhatsApp and get scammed. There are more pictures with evidence of scamming, if more are requested you can reach me by email. Thank you!
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Lewistown, PA, USA - 17044
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: N/A
Phishing - Home Warranty
I received a 2 text different text messages from this contact on my phone that were addressed to my Husband. First text October 2, 2026 and Second text October 8, 2026.
Text 1
"Eric, the warranty file for 17 Milwaukee Ln was flagged for review. AE Home Warranty Dept: 1-844-300-1154."
Text 2
"Eric, a closure flag was added to the home warranty file for 25071 today. AE Home Warranty Dept: 1-844-300-1154."
Reply STOP to opt out.
Reply STOP to opt out.
"
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Elkview, WV, USA - 25071
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: AE Home Warranty Dept
Phishing - Text Scam
Received the follow text message that read
"(MY HUSBANDS NAME), your 2017 Nissan Rogue file was moved to closing status this morning. Auto Service Dept: 1-844-494-1720.
Reply STOP to opt out.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Elkview, WV, USA - 25071
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: N/A
Online Purchase - Curve & Bloom
I ordered an item. The item shipped wasn't what was described. I emailed them to request a return/refund. They gave me the run around. The store site says they're in Nashville, TN; but the return address is United Kingdom.
Dollars Lost: $60
Victim Location: Beckley, WV, USA - 25801
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Curve & Bloom
Other
BBB Scam Tracker Report
You can paste this directly into the BBB form:
Business Name: cotico.com Website: https://cotico.com Amount Lost: $49.74 Type of Scam: Online Purchase / Holiday Décor Scam
Description: I saw an online ad on my phone for a “Christmas Bethlehem Star of Faith Lighted Nativity Wall Décor” and purchased it from cotico.com for $49.74. After the purchase, I discovered the company is not legitimate. The website has no real customer service, no physical address, and no way to contact the seller.
This matches a known pattern of holiday décor scams where customers receive nothing or receive a cheap item instead of the advertised product. I am reporting this to warn others and assist with investigation.
What Happened:
• I placed the order
• My card was charged immediately
• No valid contact information was provided
• The business appears fraudulent
Requested Action: Investigation and public warning to prevent others from being scammed.
Thgank you.
Dollars Lost: $49.74
Victim Location: New Port Richey, FL, USA - 34655
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Cotico.com
Phishing
On October 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM EDT, I received a robocall voicemail on my wireless phone from caller ID +1 (877) 997-8477 (a toll-free number). The recorded message identified the caller as 'Courtney Bradley' with 'United Filing Relief' and claimed there were unspecified 'filing issues' needing action 'before the 15th.' The message never named which filing, which agency, or the recipient by name. The voicemail asked the recipient to call back a different number - 771-222-0086 (Washington DC area code) - not the 877 number that placed the call. This is a classic scam pattern: an unsolicited robocall using vague filing language with manufactured urgency, where the callback number differs from the caller ID. I did not call back and did not send any money. Legitimate filing agencies do not make unsolicited robocalls about urgent filing deadlines.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Lawrenceburg, KY, USA - 40342
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: United Filing Relief
Other
This is the conversation on Facebook. I did attempt to call ****** on two occasions and she never called me back. She has a $100.00 deposit and I'm sure I'll never get it back. She advertises on Facebook with a "Chat GPT business card"
Initial contact was on 9/15/26 @ 1155 (B - ******* Turner) Hi, ******! I’m **** Turner and live in Oak Hollow. I am a disabled USN veteran and have a 14 year old dog named *****. I’d like to go home to Pensacola, FL on 13 Oct and return on 17 Oct. Do you have availability? Thank you. (Y - ****** A. Bartolomeo) Hi ****! Thank you for reaching out! I believe i do let me check now. And thank you for your service ??
(B) It was my pleasure (I sent a photo of *****)
She sleeps most of the day and I do not walk her. And you can come and go as you please.
(Y) Hi there
Missed audio call
10:27?AM
Im on phone w AAA
Not ignoring you
(B) No problem. Just wanted to make sure you got my message. Tomorrow is fine. I’ll see you then.
(Y) Awesome thank you
(B) Sep 19, 2026, 8:55?AM
Are you coming at 11:30 today? Or do you need to make it a different time. I will be here most of the day. I’m getting ready to get a shower and go out and run a couple of errands, but I’ll be back before 11:30. Just let me know what time is convenient for you.
Sep 19, 2026, 10:25?AM
I won’t be home at 11:30. Let me know what time works for you please.
(Y) Hey **** so sorry had the volume down ans didnt tealize it
Let me know when you get back. I can just do some errands not a problem at all
(B) Heading to Walmart now so hope to be home by noon. I’ll let you know when we’re l
heading home.
Sep 19, 2026, 12:18?PM
(B) Checking out now. Can we shoot for 1:00?
Sep 19, 2026, 12:56?PM
I’m home
(Y) Hey ****. Just finishing up running to grab meds i need from my vets office and make a ups store and im golden
(B) OK, I’m here. Come whenever.
Never heard back that day.
Sep 20
~Received message with photo – she was in a car accident and that is why I never heard from her again.
(B) Sep 21, 2026, 3:49?PM
I hope you are better today. I’ve been thinking about you.
My schedule this week is full of various appointments.
Tuesday - morning appt at 10:00am
Wednesday - early morning labs at 8:10am
Game night 6:30-9:00 pm
Thursday - Dental at 11:00am (4th appt in the last two weeks ??)
Eastport Thrillagers 7:00pm
So you just let me know what your schedule is and we can go from there. The weekend may be better. We have plenty of time.
(B) Sep 23, 2026, 11:06?PM
I hope you are healed from your accident. I really need to hear from you as I’m at two weeks before I leave.
Are you or are you not taking care of my *****? Thank you.
(B) Sep 24, 2026, 4:13?PM
I really don’t understand what is going on and I have to make sure ***** is taken care of. Can you please respond?
(Y) Sep 24, 2026 Thu 4:44?PM Hi **** I am home and much better. Tired. They had to chase a bleed. Which was quite scary. Can i call in AM I would still love to watch annie
(B) Sept 24, 2026 Thu 5:23?PM
I’m so sorry and had a feeling that you were having issues after your wreck. Yes I’ll be here. Thank you.
(B) Sept 25, 2026 Fri 7:38?PM
I had no call this morning as you said you would. I’m sorry that you are obviously having medical issues.
I can’t rely on you to respond to me or call when you say you will. Therefore I’m canceling your services to pet sit my *****. I need to find someone else.
I would appreciate a refund of my $100 deposit please. Thank you.
(B) Oct 4, 2026 Sun 8:48?PM
Why don’t you respond to me? (This was my last message to her and I have never heard back from her at all)
From a Message on FB to a person who had left a positive review:
(B) Oct 5, 2026 Mon 5:14 PM I contacted Stephanie Taylor because she had a positive review for ****** on Facebook. “I read your comments about ****** with Iron Ridge Pack, and Pasture dog sitting. I have assigned contract with her, but she has been uncommunicative and has yet to come over to meet me and my dog. She does not reply to me on messenger or text or phone calls. She said she was in a bad car wreck and sent me a picture of her car. I felt really bad of course. But something is off and so I told her I no longer could use her services. I also gave her a deposit which I’ll probably never get back. But I just thought I would ask you about her in case I’m really off base here. My name is **** Turner and I live in Oak Hollow in The Villages. Thank you.”
(S) Wow thats not good
(B) Yes I agree. But you had no issues correct?
And she is legit?
(S) I did not
She took care of app my pups and other pets
(B) Did you have a contract?
I’ve never had to use a Pet Sitter before so I guess I’m just asking because I’m not sure what’s supposed to happen. I appreciate you responding to me.
(S) I didn't
(B) Hum…interesting. Okay. Thank you for your time.
(S) Youre welcome
Dollars Lost: $100
Victim Location: The Villages, FL, USA - 34762
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Iron Ridge Pack & Pasture – Pet Sitting and In Home Care
Phishing - Phishing Scam - Fake Fraud Alert - Apple Impostor
It sent me a text message stating the following:
Apple Pay Transaction Alert A $454.99 transaction at APPLE STORE — Orlando, FL is pending on your account. Unfamiliar sign-in attempts and Apple Pay activation requests from unknown locations were also detected. We've temporarily placed the transaction on hold as a precaution. If this was you, no further action is needed. The transaction will process automatically. If you do NOT recognize this activity, verify your account status by going to Settings > Apple ID and signing in, or contact Apple Support:+1(888)-524-9145 © 2026 Apple Inc. All Rights Reserved
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Reading, PA, USA - 19601
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: N/A
Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam
This company sent a childrens size coat claiming it was 3xl. Contacted this company 3 times for a return label not to receive it everytime after contacting them. On top of all of this the company tried to use my card information for a charge that wasn't authorized. This company isn't to be trusted at all.
Dollars Lost: $128.96
Victim Location: Capitol Heights, MD, USA - 20743
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Belro
Other
Paid for an online test for less than $1. Tried to charge me $39.95 again even though I never agreed. My credit card company took care of it. Had to cancel my card. Then randomly received an email several days later regarding their AI service which I never agreed to. Regret ever interacting with this company. Scam all around.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Nesbit, MS, USA - 38651
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Multitests.org
Other - Health Product Scam
The company refused to cancel my order and refused to return my money. When I told I would take this further they said they would 20% back . They went ahead and sent it. With out my Permission. I received it with broken bottles and no damage to the box, I let them know about . they replied they would give me $17.00 back
Dollars Lost: $424.95
Victim Location: Kalispell, MT, USA - 59901
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: BUYGOODS
Online Purchase - Online Purchase
There is an advertisement on facebook for a 10 by 10 pop up tent. They are being sold for 19.99 each. I ordered two on September 13, 2026 for a total of 35.00. I have not received my products at all. This company has attempted to take two additional payments from my card. This first was $38.47 and the second was $35.00 which happened today (October 11, 2026). I have just read others comment that they have not received theirs either.
Dollars Lost: $35
Victim Location: Louisville, MS, USA - 39339
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Calvya
Credit Cards - Credit Cards
I received a text asking if I had made a purchase of $1900 with my Discover card in Miami, Florida? I responded with "N" and they texted back that a representative would be in touch. The phone rang and a person claiming to be a representative from Discover Capital One said a purchase had been attempted with my credit card. They knew my address, email address, and birthdate. They said the purchase was linked to my bank account which they knew where I banked and transferred me to the "FBI" claiming to be in an investigation on the bank and wanted to know if I would agree to help them which I said yes. They set up account so they said with my money in it with the FDIC and sent me a link. They then wanted me to go to the bank and take out money and send it to them. Before it was too late, I realized this was a scam. I have contacted Discover, my bank and the local police.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Fancy Gap, VA, USA - 24328
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Discover Imposter
Other
DramaboxC. Glendale,CA
Charge on my card. Wants to charge to cancle. Which i did mot order. Wants me to put my credit card info and be added yo the site and be charged 38.00. Yhey have the BB site saying you have endorsed them. Help
[email protected]
Dollars Lost: $18.99
Victim Location: Clermont, FL, USA - 34714
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: DramaboxC
Retail Business
Hartline Golf Carts was our business in Crockett, TX since 2005. We have been retired for 2+ years now. Someone is using pictures & information from a phone my husband lost of our previous business. We still own the property where the Business was and three different people have come there to pick up golf carts they have purchased only to find out they've been scammed. Here is the fraudulent website they have photo shopped & are using. https://hartlinegolfcarts.com/
Dollars Lost: $2500
Victim Location: Crockett, TX, USA - 75835
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Hartline Golf Carts Imposter
Online Purchase - Fanqing298
Ordered a product for one item. Keep getting items monthly and charged. No company by the name provided to stop the payments or the product, no way to contact them to stop.
Dollars Lost: $120
Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80905
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Fanqing298
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Prize Winner Scam - Aldi Impostor
Predator sent email about winning a meat box
ALDI Rewards-Team • [email protected]
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA - 19137
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: N/A
Other
Paid for massage service in New Braunfels, TX after service was paid for a hidden medical fee was requested, after the medical fee was paid an additional security/damages fee was requested. Both additional fees were reimbursable. When unable to pay the full security/damages fee the massage was refused and the refund was denied saying an additional $250 would have to be paid to get the refund. Because they couldn’t send less than $1000.
Dollars Lost: $1000
Victim Location: New Braunfels, TX, USA - 78130
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Emmy
Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam
Vexroam showed pictures of a beautiful crystal glass Duck as an anniversary gift. 13” tall and I got a 5” replica of something that resembles a duck
Dollars Lost: $46.96
Victim Location: Suitland, MD, USA - 20746
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Vexroam
Other
They show product and what you would get each one was individual so I ordered three I’ve never seen such terrible product in my life. I was supposed to get and what I got or two totally different things not even worth five dollars apiece.
Dollars Lost: $76.05
Victim Location: Dubuque, IA, USA - 52002
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: /cyrarisedeal.com
Online Purchase
FALSE ADVERTISING!!!! I ordered "orthopedic" flip flops that never came. After I contacted customer service, they arrived the next day. They were NOT orthopedic, so I submitted a return request. I was then advised that I needed to submit photos, and it would be $30-$40 to return the item to CHINA. Their return policy clearly states no questions asked and returns go to Australia for about $4. Despite NUMEROUS emails (they keep sending the same info or offering a minimal discount to keep them). The responses don't address my emails, so I'm assuming they are SI created. DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!
Dollars Lost: $34
Victim Location: Dayton, OH, USA - 45449
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Atelier Oliver
Online Purchase
I saw an ad on Facebook for a 24 day elf kit. There were fake reviews on the website and it really did look legitimate. But I purchased the kit over a month ago, and I still have not received the item or a tracking number. I tried emailing with no response, and the email provided on the website appears to be a personal email not an business email
Dollars Lost: $39.99
Victim Location: Palmetto, FL, USA - 34221
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Merrily
Online Purchase
Order kittysupps supplements online hoping it would help stop the vomiting in my cat as they said it would, then a few weeks later another bottle came that I never ordered, when I contacted them they keep telling me they are waiting to send me the correct return address, it’s been weeks and still no return address or refund
Dollars Lost: $80
Victim Location: Foley, AL, USA - 36535
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Kittysupps
Online Purchase - 4Cards Exchange Online Cash for Gift Cards Scam
I created an account with website filled the steps to transfering gift card to cash and they took my money on gift card and didn't give me anything in return
Dollars Lost: $100
Victim Location: Lubbock, TX, USA - 79410
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: 4Cards Exchange Online Cash for Gift Cards Scam
Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam
I received a call every day for the last week stating they were Frontline asset resolutions. They said I had an overdue account and to call back the number in my caller ID. When you call back it goes straight to voicemail. I finally answered when they called and the same lady said Capital One was suing me. I know this can happen but I have open accounts and I’m in good standing with them. She tried to talk in circles and convince me my life was over. When I asked for them to mail me information she said it’s not possible and I can only pay over the phone.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Jonestown, PA, USA - 17038
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Frontline asset resolution
Phishing - Last fit
I have been charged 47.00 per month for the last 2 months for a service i did not order. I went to the site to look at it, never clicked anything . They have been charging my debit card for 2 months. There is no contact information available for them.
Dollars Lost: $100
Victim Location: Pueblo, CO, USA - 81004
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Last fit
Online Purchase
They appeared as a TikTok ad and said that I could make money from watching ads and rating them. Then it proceeded to ask me to pay 37 dollars at first then 70 for an upgrade for more money. But when I got to the website it wasn’t even giving out the so called 25 or 28 hundred dollars that it claims to have chosen certain people on TikTok for.
Dollars Lost: $114.53
Victim Location: Selma, AL, USA - 36701
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: lovable.com and guideapppartner.com
Online Purchase
The ad appears on Tok Tok shop. They claim you can get a boneless couch for $9.99. You order then get no order confirmation and no tracking number. Well two months later I got an email claiming it was delivered. Nothing was delivered. No carrier information was know by customer service. No tracking number was known by customer service. I have had several attempts made on my debit card but all were blocked. This company needs to be taken down once and for all
Dollars Lost: $9.99
Victim Location: Lapine, AL, USA - 36046
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Cozyahome
Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam
Shopping for an upholstery cleaner. Website came up on Google search selling the item. I purchased and they were paid but I never received the item and unable to contact them. My bank gave me back my moneu
Dollars Lost: $24.99
Victim Location: Bensalem, PA, USA - 19020
Date Reported: October 11, 2026
Business Name Used: Horolia
Other
Its a app called Benjamin you can earn money from but they do not give you money and hit you with multiple withdrawal restrictions without actually giving you anything. A time waster.
Dollars Lost: $0.59
Victim Location: Memphis, TN, USA - 38106
Date Reported: October 10, 2026
Business Name Used: Benjamin
Romance - luxurycounsel
I am reporting a suspected large-scale online fraud involving **www.luxurycounsel.com**, a website that presented itself as a luxury e-commerce platform. I suffered a financial loss of approximately $125,010.83 and want to warn others before they experience something similar.
In May 2026, I met a man through the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel. After establishing regular communication and building trust over time, we moved our conversations to WeChat. He presented himself as a successful businessman and introduced me to what appeared to be a legitimate opportunity to operate an online luxury goods store. He encouraged me to create a store on LuxuryCounsel.com, claiming I could earn profits by selling luxury products through the platform. Initially, the website appeared professional and operated like a normal e-commerce platform. It displayed customer orders, sales transactions, store balances, and customer service communications. As I continued operating the store, increasingly large fake customer orders began appearing. I was required to deposit my own funds to fulfill these orders before receiving any profits. The platform created a situation in which I felt financially trapped:
1. Large customer orders required significant upfront payments.
2. A supposed customer placed an order of approximately $200,000, exceeding my available funds.
3. When I tried to negotiate smaller shipments or alternative arrangements, the customer refused.
4. Customer complaints and negative store ratings were used to pressure me into depositing additional funds.
5. The platform threatened or imposed restrictions on my store, making it difficult or impossible to withdraw my money.
6. Customer service insisted that I satisfy additional conditions before my funds could be released.
The man who introduced me to the platform had established a personal relationship with me, which made the business opportunity seem more credible. I eventually realized that the apparent customer orders, disputes, and withdrawal restrictions were consistent with a coordinated scheme designed to extract increasingly large payments.
I transferred approximately $125,010.83 into this supposed business opportunity. I have not been able to recover these funds. After the financial problems escalated, the individual who introduced me to the website disappeared and stopped communicating with me.
The warning signs in my experience included:
- Someone building a personal or romantic connection before introducing a business opportunity.
- A professional-looking e-commerce website with no independently verified business operations.
- Customer orders requiring sellers to deposit substantial amounts of personal money upfront.
- Large or unexpected orders that create urgent financial pressure.
- Customer complaints or store penalties used to demand additional deposits.
- Withdrawal restrictions that require further payments or fulfillment of changing conditions.
- Customer service and supposed buyers who appear to reinforce the same demands.
As of the first week of October 2026, the website www.luxurycounsel.com was no longer accessible. I am concerned that the individuals behind this suspected scam may have shut down the platform and could potentially operate under a different website or business name to target new victims. I strongly encourage others to remain vigilant, as similar fraudulent schemes may continue even after the original website disappears.
Dollars Lost: $125010.83
Victim Location: Winston Salem, NC, USA - 27104
Date Reported: October 10, 2026
Business Name Used: luxurycounsel
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