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07/14/2026
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Employment

I received numerous calls from people looking for a job asking if there was an Oncology Center located at the 3532 Vann Road address where I work. The scammer is using our business address as his address. The people on the phone told me this scammer was asking for their personal information for job inquiries. I looked into this scam Oncology Center and found their website with our address posted. I noticed that all of their doctors are AI and not real names. I suspect they are also scamming cancer patients.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Birmingham, AL, USA - 35235

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Glendevon Oncology


Debt Collections - Aaron Taylor

They (Aaron Taylor) keeps calling me and my family members about my complaint that has been forwarded to their desk. They state that I need to get ahold of them asap before there is any negative action regarding my file. Their call back number is 855-762-4025. They say the reference number is 662-02652. Stating it’s a time sensitive matter. They are harassing me. It’s a definite scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Tecumseh, MI, USA - 49286

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase

the scammer is online casino.. I won sweep coins wich you can redeem for cash prizes but when i jump through all there hoops and met every requirement then they tell me i have to make deposit to redeem my winnings so i did so then they tell me my redeem was rejected for some reason but they don't give any reason they just say some reason. They have a gift card option i tried after that and guess what it was rejected also.. they ask me to deposit more money with a different bank card.. I did not make a second purchase but they have facebook page and ads .. I would just like to see something done about these type crooks.. they will chat with you on thier site but all i have gotten is run in circles and them asking me to send more money to get money.. good luck i hope you put these crooks out of buisness

Dollars Lost: $10

Victim Location: Louisville, KY, USA - 40291

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Serein Hair

Advertised on Facebook. Purchased 2-in-1 steamer. Received receipt for my order, later noticed the payment info was not correct. After a month, hadn’t received order so reached out to “customer service”. Received email from “Maya” indicating that package was delayed by carrier and I should follow up if not received in 3 days. Gave it 2 weeks, emailed again, never received a response.

Dollars Lost: $52.88

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80230

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Serein Hair


Online Purchase - Aresprints

Thought I was ordering a field of dreams Phillies jersey I did not receive it

Dollars Lost: $87.13

Victim Location: Bridgeport, PA, USA - 19405

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Aresprints


Home Improvement - Paving/Sealcoating

On 07/05/26 scammer showed up at my residence offering driveway sealing…I received a business card and found him on a website called ********* with a good review. Scammer cleaned and sealed driveway. That night it rained and the next morning noticed all sealant washed off. I called the 800 number on the card and the scammer answered and said he would come back on 08/07/26 to resolve the problem. On 08/07/26 the scammer did not show and dozens of calls went unanswered. An address or any other contact information is not available. A check in the amount of $3500 was written off my account at ***** ******* ******* ****** *****. Upon calling the credit union was told they could not give out his personal information due to privacy laws and they would need a subpoena to do so.

Dollars Lost: $3500

Victim Location: Salem, VA, USA - 24153

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Stevens Sealcoating


Phishing

He said I was a targeted prospect to receive up to $5000 a week in Z9 profit said if I left the page I could not come back I would be permanently deleted. I left the page couldn’t get back to it when I googled it. It said it was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Jasper, AL, USA - 35504

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Z9 Profit


Phishing

They posed as a renewal for a paramount+ subscription renewal.

Dollars Lost: $19.45

Victim Location: Windber, PA, USA - 15963

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Primedefender


Online Purchase

I went on the website to purchase some lip gloss about six weeks ago. I have not never received it last updated. July. The 13th stated it was still in transit. I reached out to the company. They were supposed to be tracking the shipment.But in meantime, has attempted to charge my credit card four more times

Dollars Lost: $32.9

Victim Location: Memphis, TN, USA - 38141

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: limuva


Online Purchase - Molision Inc

they offer 8 pairs of pants 29.99 . i order 2 sets ( 16 ) they said it was delived but was not / then offer me 30% of my money back

Dollars Lost: $64.13

Victim Location: Portsmouth, VA, USA - 23704

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Molision Inc


Online Purchase

I ordered the tactical flashlight weeks ago. I got a phony tracking number that said it was shipped and 6 weeks later they said it was delivered. I have security cameras and NOTHING was delivered by this company EVER!

Dollars Lost: $30.96

Victim Location: Dayton, OH, USA - 45405

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Teachabags


Online Purchase - Monmist

Ordered an Item on line from Monmist Company on July 13 2026. I still haven't received my order. The time frame states 3 to 20 business days for delivery. It has now been 31 days. I've contacted Monmist customer service several times. They did refund me my $6.00 for the shipping, but will not refund my the total cost $20.27. I attempted to contact them by phone or mailing address, but they do not have a physical address, they sell through the Shopify app. All correspondence have been done through email.

Dollars Lost: $20.27

Victim Location: Arlington, WA, USA - 98223

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Monmist


Online Purchase

Highly discounted items. Stole my credit card info and tried to use it on a different site.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Chelsea, AL, USA - 35043

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Frost buddy


Online Purchase - Gifted Initials

Ordered a swimsuit from a Facebook ad on 6/13/2026. Received a confirmation email. Have contacted the provided support email x 2 with no response. It is now 8/13/2026.

Dollars Lost: $35.98

Victim Location: Anchorage, AK, USA - 99516

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Gifted Initials


Online Purchase - Gifted Initials

Ordered a swimsuit from a Facebook ad on 6/13/2026. Received a confirmation email. Have contacted the provided support email x 2 with no response. It is now 8/13/2026.

Dollars Lost: $35.98

Victim Location: Anchorage, AK, USA - 99516

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Gifted Initials


Online Purchase - Frosbudy.it.com

It’s a sponsored add for “frost buddy” on goggle. So it’s the top website that pops up but I didn’t realize it was “frosbudy.it.com” after I submitted payment. And it looks just like the “frostbuddy.com” website. I submitted payment, and all it did was spin. Not sure what to do from here But I think this is a scam website, that mimics the real one, only worn cheaper prices. It looks like everything is on sale.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Castle Rock, CO, USA - 80108

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Frosbudy.it.com


Online Purchase

Mentalabs.org — Incident Summary and Evidence Date of incident: August 2026 Website: mentalabs.org Amount initially paid: Approximately $2 Subsequent charge: Approximately $40 Current status: Subscription canceled; refund requested/being pursued What happened I used Mentalabs.org to take an online test. After completing the test, I was asked to pay approximately $2 to access my test results. I understood this to be a small, one-time payment for the results of the test I had just completed. I authorized the approximately $2 payment and received access to my results. I did not knowingly intend to purchase or enroll in a recurring subscription. Several days later, Mentalabs charged approximately $40 to the same payment method. I was unaware that I had supposedly enrolled in a subscription or that a $40 recurring charge would follow the $2 payment. When the $40 transaction occurred, my bank automatically sent me a fraud/authorization notification asking whether I had authorized the purchase. The bank indicated that if I did not respond affirmatively, or indicated that I had not attempted the purchase, my card would be locked. Because I had legitimately entered my card information for the original $2 transaction, I confirmed the transaction with my bank. This should not be interpreted as me knowingly consenting to the $40 recurring subscription; I was confirming a transaction associated with a legitimate purchase I had made, while not understanding that I had supposedly authorized a recurring subscription. Cancellation After discovering the $40 charge, I immediately investigated Mentalabs' website and eventually located its subscription-management page. Before canceling, I took a screenshot of the cancellation page. The page stated: “You can cancel your subscription plan below. If you choose to cancel, your subscription plan will be terminated immediately, and no charges will be applied.” I then canceled the subscription. Immediately afterward, the cancellation confirmation stated: “Your subscription has been successfully canceled. You can rest assured that no further charges will be incurred from this point forward.” I retained screenshots of both pages. The wording is notable because the pre-cancellation page states that “no charges will be applied,” while the post-cancellation confirmation states only that “no further charges” will occur. I am preserving both screenshots because I do not want to rely on my recollection of the cancellation process. Refund concern Mentalabs appears to have a refund policy under which a customer may be eligible for a refund if they cancel during the trial period without using subscription features. However, there is concern that accessing the test results through the original approximately $2 purchase may be considered “using digital content” and therefore used by Mentalabs as a reason to deny a refund. My position is that accessing the test results should not be treated as knowingly using a paid subscription service. The approximately $2 payment was made specifically to obtain the test results. I did not knowingly purchase the subsequent recurring subscription. I canceled the subscription immediately after discovering the unexpected $40 charge and have not intentionally used additional subscription features. Evidence of similar complaints I found multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports from other consumers describing a remarkably similar sequence: A consumer pays approximately $1.50–$2 for test results. The consumer believes the payment is a one-time charge. Approximately three days later, Mentalabs charges approximately $39.95–$39.99. Consumers report that the subscription was not sufficiently disclosed during the original purchase. Some consumers report being told by Mentalabs that the subscription information was contained in a welcome email or terms and conditions. Some consumers report that Mentalabs refused refunds after they accessed their test results. For example, a BBB Scam Tracker report dated May 14, 2026 describes a consumer who paid $2 for test results and was subsequently charged $39.95, stating that there was no indication of a subscription at the time of purchase. Another BBB report describes a consumer who believed they were paying $1.95 for a test result and was subsequently charged $39.95 for a monthly subscription. A separate BBB report describes the same $1.95 ? $39.95 sequence and states that the consumer was told a welcome email disclosed the subscription. There are also additional BBB reports from April–July 2026 describing the same general pattern involving Mentalabs. These reports are not proof that my experience was intentionally fraudulent, but they establish that other consumers have independently reported a very similar experience with Mentalabs. Similarity to Genius IQ I also performed a reverse-image search on an unrelated PNG/image used on the Mentalabs website. The search led to another website, geniusiq.io, which appears to use a very similar business model and presentation. I found numerous recent Genius IQ reviews describing a similar sequence in which consumers paid approximately $2 for test results and subsequently discovered a recurring subscription charge of approximately $50. For example, recent reviews describe customers believing they were making a one-time payment for test results and subsequently discovering a recurring subscription. Important: I have not established that Mentalabs and Genius IQ are owned or operated by the same company. The similarity between the websites, imagery, and reported billing model is therefore being documented as an observation, not as a claim that the two companies are affiliated. Current position I believe I authorized the original approximately $2 payment but did not knowingly authorize the subsequent approximately $40 recurring subscription charge. I canceled the subscription immediately after discovering the charge and am requesting a full refund. I am preserving: Screenshot of the pre-cancellation page Screenshot of the cancellation confirmation Bank notification regarding the $40 transaction Records of the original $2 transaction Record of the approximately $40 charge Any emails received from Mentalabs Copies of correspondence with Mentalabs support BBB complaint/report Documentation of other consumer complaints Evidence of the similar Genius IQ website and reports, while clearly distinguishing this from any unproven claim of corporate affiliation I have not intentionally deleted or altered any relevant evidence.

Dollars Lost: $39.95

Victim Location: Baltimore, MD, USA - 21212

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Neturian LLC


Phishing

This scammer called me with a fake phone number of (475) 477-1011. I picked up the phone, and instead of introducing himself, he started asking for my personal information. I said hold on and looked up this fake phone number online, and realized this is associated with a scam call center in Connecticut (https://www.tellows.com/num/%2B14754771011). I started the conversation and told him to identify himself, telling me the name of the company he calls from, and I asked him to look up my name based on my phone number. He said why, and when I said, "CAUSE I KNOW YOU'RE A SCAMMER", he disconnected the call. That's pathetic. These scammers are truly a disgrace to humanity. Avoid this FAKE PHONE NUMBER AND DO NOT GIVE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ANYONE CALLING FROM THIS SCAM CALL CENTER.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06515

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Identity Theft - PINEVEIL EVERYDAY WEAR CO

Fraudulent online store using an uninvolved person's residential address and contact information as its business address. The residents have no connection with this company. Suspicious business and credit-related mail has also been sent to the residence.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Waikoloa, HI, USA - 96738

Date Reported: August 14, 2026

Business Name Used: PINEVEIL EVERYDAY WEAR CO


Employment - Freight Tank Impostor

Pretended to be a job that hired me. Had me upload drivers license to a website, gave me a sign in for a dashboard website to receive packages, inspect them then mail them back out via post office.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dallas, TX, USA - 75201

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Freight tank inc


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

While playing my game an ad for dentures came up, and I used my debit card to purchase the product. Then I found out it was a scam. Their customer service cotact given was wvitoad.com.

Dollars Lost: $60

Victim Location: Newport News, VA, USA - 23601

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Wvitoad.com


Online Purchase - Healthoria Labs

They had a video using Dr. Phil Magraw & his wife & Dr. OZ explaining how a parasite in the pancreas is the reason for type 2 diabetes & this liquid formula that all these experts had invented would destroy the parasites in the pancreas which would reverse type 2 diabetes. Robin Magraw in the video claims she almost died & this formula saved her life.

Dollars Lost: $656

Victim Location: De Witt, MO, USA - 64639

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Healthoria Labs


CryptoCurrency - Cryvex / Viontra Capital / Viotra Capital / DreFX

I am reporting a suspected cryptocurrency investment and fake trading platform scam involving Cryvex, cry-vex.com, cryvexvip.com, and related or overlapping names including Viontra Capital, Viotra Capital, Vointra Capital, DreFX, and DreFX Exchange Ltd. The scam used Telegram contacts presenting themselves as analysts or representatives connected to the platform, including Sophia Turner, Michael Rogers, Lamar Odom, and Cryvex customer-service contacts. They directed victims to use Cryvex for leveraged crypto trading. Records show confirmed/successful direct exchange sends to Cryvex-related wallet addresses totaling $335,025.85, including Coinbase and successful Kraken withdrawal records. Additional screen-observed direct-payment/cash leads total $64,500.00 and still need bank/hash confirmation. On 07/16/2026, Cryvex liquidated or forcibly closed LTW/USDT short positions. Cryvex order history shows two close/liquidation rows at approximately 15:14:13-15:14:14 ET with combined losses of -284,047.95 USDT. The positions being closed had combined filled quantity of 74,855.14327369 LTW. At the displayed liquidation/order price near 120.929569, that represents about 9,053,615 USDT notional exposure. Cryvex's own LTW/USDT one-minute chart evidence shows a selected 07/16/2026 candle with only 7.80 volume. Even if that is interpreted as 7.80 LTW, it represents only about 943 USDT notional at the displayed price. That is an approximately 9,597x mismatch between the visible selected one-minute candle volume and the liquidation notional shown in Cryvex's own order history. Audit records were requested, including mark/index price source, order IDs, trade IDs, order-book snapshots, best bid/offer, market-depth records, risk-engine logs, margin-engine logs, and liquidation-engine event logs. Cryvex/customer-service acknowledged receipt and stated that the request was documented and data would not be deleted during review, but Cryvex has not provided the audit records, compliance ticket number, legal entity contact, or proof supporting the liquidation. Public pattern evidence includes a Washington DFI alert involving Viontra Capital Inc. and DreFX Exchange Ltd. Other BBB Scam Tracker reports describe similar Viontra/Viotra investment-program language, the 2026 Viontra Capital Q2 Wealth Strategic Cooperation Plan, Matrix/QMQ trading system language, and overlapping names such as Sophia Turner and Lamar Odom. Reports have also been filed or updated with CFPB, IC3, Georgia Attorney General, Washington DFI, FTC ReportFraud, Cloudflare abuse, SEC/CFTC routing contacts, and Chainabuse. This BBB report is being filed so the public record reflects the Cryvex / Viontra / Viotra / DreFX connection and the continuing risk to other consumers.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Evans, GA, USA - 30809

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Cryvex / Viontra Capital / Viotra Capital / DreFX


Online Purchase - Make-Up Lessons

I booked a one on one makeup lesson with this make up artist because in the make up lesson, she advertises and e-book that will be sent within 3 to 5 business days. I booked this makeup lesson in July 20, 2026 and I have not received the e-booklet.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hampton, VA, USA - 23666

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Bella Vita Artistry


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I signed up for to a website to help my business instagram page to grow. I cancelled payments more than a month ago & was charged randomly $199.00 yesterday from this company

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Martinsville, VA, USA - 24112

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Taima

I never received my product, or credit that they said they processed.

Dollars Lost: $400

Victim Location: Wheat Ridge, CO, USA - 80033

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Taima


Online Purchase - Pearla

I ordered from what seemed like a very nice web site with toothpaste I could real use for dry mouth. The had a special to buy 2 get 2 free and I bit. It went to my credit card as Vertex Trading Enterprise Hong Kong. I knew it was probably bad then. when the product came it was completely different than what I had ordered, different ingredients nothing about Pearla but a small name Croent. a cheap product from China. I have requested a refund 3 times and have heard nothing. The products are all unopened. I want a refund of my 59.99.

Dollars Lost: $59.99

Victim Location: Keyser, WV, USA - 26726

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Pearla


Rental

There are several websites with my house for rent

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Milton, FL, USA - 32570

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Rent Spree


Online Purchase - Time Loop Visionz

Bought products from the website but never received either the refund.

Dollars Lost: $95

Victim Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA - 87114

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Time Loop Visionz


Phishing - Unknown

Attached,,, I callwd the number to dispute,,, they said they were cyber security for Shopify and would stop the order,,,, then wanted to remote into my phone to help me confirm ,,,, Told them no way and hung up,,, turn off cards associated with Shop app,,,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Edgewood, NM, USA - 87015

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: My Store


Online Purchase - Veras Copper

I ordered copper jewelry from Veras Copper on Facebook. They said they delivered my order, and I never got anything. I reached out to them to request a replacement order or refund since I never received my merchandise. They refused to refund or send a new order. It is currently in dispute with my credit card company. I have looked up this business online, and many others are saying it is a Scam and you will not get your merchandise. Beware, and do not buy from Veras Copper!

Dollars Lost: $77

Victim Location: Boise, ID, USA - 83704

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Veras Copper


Online Purchase

I responded to an article/ad on MSNnews for two small room air coolers. I received a confirmation code, expected delivery within 7 to 12 days, and a tracking address to contact the company. Money was taken from my bank account within 24 hours. I tried to track about week later only to discover the tracking address was invalid, Did receive an email same day saying my order was received, but incomplete, I chose not to open that link because I had confirmation number and had been in touch with my bank . since then I have received email 5 days later saying my order was received. Up through July 10th I received 15 more emails. I wrote a reply and hit send only to have come back as an invalid or wrong address. My total loss $241.96 plus cost of canceling that bank card and ordering a new one.

Dollars Lost: $241

Victim Location: Blairstown, IA, USA - 52209

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: EpiCooler


Employment - Vende. Pay

I was told I'd be paid for watching videos, and comment on them. But after watching them, was told to pay $37.47 for processing fees. Pymt went to Vendepay

Dollars Lost: $37.47

Victim Location: Portland, OR, USA - 97267

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Vende. Pay


Online Purchase - Dmitrivoro

I bought jeans, a month later I did not receive them, they said they were delivered but never got.

Dollars Lost: $30

Victim Location: Seabeck, WA, USA - 98380

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Dmitrivoro


Online Purchase - Craft Folk

I kinda stumbled across the "product" advertised in my Google feed. I thought it looked awesome and just in time for a birthday gift and a couple Christmas gifts for family members . I tapped to check them out ( whirligigs) and the back story was a little over the top but the product still peeked my interest. I thought I scrolled around plenty (reviews) looking for red flags and sadly I felt pretty confident . I ended up ordering 3 and they processed my payment quickly . I got an order # and receipt followed fairly shortly by a shipping # with SpeedX tracking number . After about a week it was on. I began emailing daily and received generic responses from "Janet"at craft folk and "Alexandra" telling me my product was on the way . I also began emailing SpeedX and they claimed to investigate. Eventually SpeedX said they couldn't locate the package yet their tracking # had it checked in in Jersey and then Arlington Hts , IL. So they apparently scanned something . SpeedX is odd as well . Needless to say I had to tell C-folk I was filing a fraud case with my bank and eventually the "craftfolk" did a refund before the bank really dug in . Probably to keep it from getting really investigated . I still see this entity but the name ( at least on my feed ) is craft magazine now . And a little more info would be the charge showed up as SP London and scrolling around I saw a Hong Kong province (but most stuff comes from China no biggie ) and the phone number embedded in their fine print went to a non functioning number I.D. Prospect PA. I have a trail of emails . This all took me a month to straighten out. I do not shop online very often so I don't have a lot of packages coming and going but if someone was an avid shipper shopper I could see a person forgetting and these frauds get away with it . I would add a descrip screenshot but I don't need to add more details as people are pretty savvy. But it all really looked legit . :(

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Smithville, OH, USA - 44677

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Craft Folk ecomcloud trading llc


Employment

They asked me to download other platforms like WhatsApp to communicate and start training. She stated she was a Amazon mentor

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Greensburg, LA, USA - 70441

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Amazon Remote Recruitment Team


Tech Support - "Derek and/or Jason"

I hung up on him "Derek and/or Jason" Then he called me back with the number 281-643-7264 (Texas) phone number. He wanted me to connect directly to his computer with my computer.... FRAUD -- You The Government need to step-up your game. Number is still active... they are rude... and need to be taken out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: York, NE, USA - 68467

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Derek and/or Jason


Home Improvement - Idaho Chip Sealing

Bartley Daley (so called "owner" of this company) took a personal check of $2400 to pave our driveway - saying they would come back in a couple of months to apply the top coat. Now our driveway is full of weeds and loose rocks - and when I called this number - they told me to apply "Round-up". Subsequent calls and emails go unanswered. We feel that we, along with others in our town, were scammed by this company. I have pictures of our driveway - as it is now!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Grangeville, ID, USA - 83530

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Idaho Chip Sealing


Counterfeit Product - Cartivra

I ordered a denture set and it wasn’t right. What I received was silicone refine denture kit. Instead of what I ordered

Dollars Lost: $24.95

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06790

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Cartivra


Phishing - Walmart impostor, Account fraud

A robot voice called claiming that a pre-authorized purchase of $919.45 was applied to my Walmart account for a PlayStation 5 and 3D headset. They urged me to press 1 or call them back. The message repeated several times in the voicemail.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Portland, OR, USA - 97267

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Walmart impostor Account fraud


Rental

This is my house. It is not for rent

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Milton, FL, USA - 32570

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Apartments.com


Advance Fee Loan - Valora Monetary Firm

I received a phone call from Brittany Kennedy at Valora monetary firm offering me $5000 loan at $200 a month. But I would have to have a cosigner or pay the first three months in a collateral payment so I sent $600 via money gram to the lender in Ontario Canada. I’ll include a picture of my receipt. Fast forward that wasn’t good enough. They wanted another $600 and I couldn’t afford that so I was supposed to receive a refund months later the refund never came tried to call and the number is disconnected. They do not answer emails. I’ve dealt with 3 of their “employees”, Brittany Kennedy, Kevin, Orton William (who I sent the money to) and Neil Bailey.

Dollars Lost: $608

Victim Location: Dalzell, SC, USA - 29040

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Valora Monetary Firm


Online Purchase

Social Media ad

Dollars Lost: $51.7

Victim Location: Grapeville, PA, USA - 15634

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Zumiez


Phishing - health policy outstanding balance

Text stating, "We're contacting you about your health policy with an outstanding balance. Call your agent at 218-607-1649 to review your details. Reply STOP to end"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Puyallup, WA, USA - 98375

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - health policy outstanding balance

Text stating, "We're contacting you about your health policy with an outstanding balance. Call your agent at 218-607-1649 to review your details. Reply STOP to end"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Puyallup, WA, USA - 98375

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - EveriCharm

I ordered some bras online from EveriCharm.com it was an advertisement that appeared on Facebook. I’ve contacted [email protected]. I keep getting the same form response stating they are behind in answering order issues.

Dollars Lost: $42.97

Victim Location: Kansas City, MO, USA - 64114

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: EveriCharm


Employment

I was contacted about a job from litegic llc. I did a phone interview and was offered the position of a local hub associate. I was sent a contract via email for employment which I still have. The terms of the contract were as follows, I would be hired as an independent contractor for a 30 day probation period for which I was to receive $3,350 plus $100 voucher for gas and supplies and a 1099. My job was to receive packages and ship them to the customer. After the 30 day probation period a check was to be mailed to me and they would evaluate my probation to consider full time employment. I have all the emails that were sent to me, the contract I signed for employment, the CRM system I used to complete deliveries and all the receipts for the work I completed. I can forward all emails to someone for review. This is terrible that someone would take advantage of a person who is trying to find a job and scam them for free labor.

Dollars Lost: $3750

Victim Location: Clifton, CO, USA - 81520

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Litegic llc


Debt Collections

The scammer called my cellphone pretending to be an attorney. He refused to provide his name and said it was a legal matter. I refused to provide his number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Richmond, CA, USA - 94804

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: AI Legal Partners


Online Purchase

It was a very compelling "story" (newer marketing ploy) on Facebook. Vera was supposedly an older woman who had been making these magnetic copper bracelets for years in a shop in Sedona, Arizona. And she was " closing her shop". I'm meticulously went through the website because I was interested in these bracelets. I ordered three. It took forever for them to arrive. Several weeks. When they finally did arrive from CHINA, they were not as pictured on the website. I read online that returns and refunds were nearly impossible. Especially because the customer would have to pay shipping back to China. I've chalked this up to a very expensive lesson. But hopefully this helps others.

Dollars Lost: $105

Victim Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA - 21043

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Vera's Copper


Employment

I was offered a remote job offer from Appen USA with a compensation of 30.00 an hour. After looking over the offer letter it seemed suspicious so I googled "Appen USA" turns out it's a scam. Beware!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Campbellsville, KY, USA - 42718

Date Reported: August 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Appen USA


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