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09/21/2026
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Phishing - RTC Voicemails

Voicemails I’m getting again and also some family members are getting there using my current name. Also my married name I have not used in two decades once in a while they will call and ask for Lisa Rogers, the owner of the cell phone of many years ago. I will attach the voicemail in which it goes straight to. It does not ring. I have a spam blocker. They called 2 times this week from 2 different numbers. I believe this has been going on for about a year now. And I just put in a complaint with the federal government.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Geneva, NY, USA - 14456

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: RTC Voicemails


Identity Theft

They hacked my Apple Cash and stole $60 ($49) and ($9.99)

Dollars Lost: $60

Victim Location: Donaldsonville, LA, USA - 70346

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Vendepay


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

They sent me an invoice via fax to pay for their service which I have never used or even applied for.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Saint Marys, GA, USA - 31558

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Online Purchase - Selene Pets

I placed an order for a one-time purchase of dog bowl and filters via an ad I saw on Instagram, and as I went through the checkout process, I was unnerved by the number of upsell popups that occurred. Then when I placed my order, I was even more uncomfortable when I didn’t receive a confirmation email. I immediately emailed them many times over the next few days to request a cancellation and full refund, but they disregarded my email until after the items supposedly shipped, and that was the only time they replied to say that since they shipped, they couldn’t refund or cancel. I also never received any items despite the shipment claim. Then last night, less than a month later, they charged me again for a recurring order that I never placed. I immediately emailed them to request a cancellation and refund and to remove the recurrence that I never signed up for, and they replied by disregarding my request and instead offering that next month’s recurrence will be free. I have had to cancel my credit card because of this recurring abuse by this company, and this caused extraordinary amounts of mitigative work for me. This company is fraudulent: Selene Pets.

Dollars Lost: $247.53

Victim Location: Seattle, WA, USA - 98101

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Selene Pets


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received a fraudulent, unsolicited fax invoice from Med Pulse demanding payment for an annual fax plan we never authorized or signed up for. The fax was sent directly to our Faxage line.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Perry, GA, USA - 31069

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

On October 23, 2026, our business, Seniors Helping Seniors® Tri-Cities, a licensed non-medical in-home care agency located in Kingsport, Tennessee, received an unsolicited fax containing an invoice from a company identifying itself as Med Pulse. The invoice, #MP531448, dated October 16, 2026, demanded payment of $479.85 for services described as Secure Fax Routing & Encryption ($219.95), Fax Number Spoofing Prevention ($149.95), and Delivery Confirmation & Audit Log ($109.95). Our business has NEVER conducted business with Med Pulse, requested or authorized these services, or entered into any contractual agreement with this company. We have no existing relationship with Med Pulse whatsoever. After researching the company, I discovered that other businesses have reported receiving nearly identical unsolicited invoices, including the exact same $479.85 charge and identical service descriptions. One such report appears in BBB Scam Tracker under Report #1426793. This appears to be a coordinated fake-invoice scam targeting businesses, particularly those in healthcare-related industries where fax services are commonly used. The invoices are formatted to resemble legitimate bills, potentially misleading administrative or accounting personnel into paying for services that were never ordered. The invoice identifies Med Pulse as being located at 9535 Forest Lane, Suite 114J, Dallas, TX 75243, and lists med-pulse.net as its website. We recognized the invoice as suspicious and did not make any payment. Our financial loss was $0.00. I am reporting this incident to warn other businesses about this apparent fraudulent billing scheme and to help document the pattern of unsolicited invoices being distributed. Businesses receiving invoices from Med Pulse should carefully verify whether they have any legitimate contractual relationship with this company before making payment. I have also reported this incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Tennessee Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Kingsport, TN, USA - 37660

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Tech Support - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Fax asking for remittance on scam service

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Merritt Island, FL, USA - 32953

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Fax received regarding fax services charges we don’t use this company for fax services

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Detroit, MI, USA - 48235

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Invoice for services not provided.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lancaster, PA, USA - 17601

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Credit Cards

We continue to receive letters in the mail that appear to be from our Credit Union that we use. They look like they could be a check prior to opening. The name of our actual Credit union is listed as if it was sent by them. It also lists the county where we reside and our credit limit for a line of credit my husband and I were approved for with our Credit Union. The letter reads, "*****, we have been trying to reach you regarding a matter of importance as it relates to your mortgage. Please call 1-833-408-1612."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Archbald, PA, USA - 18403

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: The Mortgage Service Center


Debt Collections - Debt Enforcement Civil Recovery Division Debt Collections Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

?? FINAL LEGAL DEMAND & ENFORCEMENT NOTICE Debt Enforcement & Civil Recovery Division Settlement Completion Form: SC/2025/99481/673421 | Case Ref: CNU-15-A-356987 Outstanding Balance: $ 2,979.61| Projected Legal & Enforcement Costs: $5,850.00+ ?? FORMAL DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT This communication serves as your final legal warning before escalation into civil court proceedings. You are liable for the unpaid balance of $ 2,979.61, outstanding despite repeated notifications and settlement opportunities. Failure to resolve this debt within the mandatory response window will result in immediate litigation, judgment entry, and enforcement. ?? ACCOUNT & LIABILITY BREAKDOWN ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT (USD) NOTES PRINCIPAL DEBT OWED $2,979.61 Unpaid loan balance ACCRUED LATE FEES $325.00 Non-negotiable COURT FILING FEES (PROJECTED) $1,275.00 State filing & processing ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION COSTS $2,450.00 Mandatory legal counsel fees ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION CHARGES $1,600.00 Garnishment & levy processing POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST $2,525.00+ Ongoing until full clearance TOTAL LEGAL LIABILITY $10,964.40+ Subject to increase until resolved ?? SETTLEMENT OPTIONS (FINAL OFFER) Option A – One-Time Legal Discharge (Discounted Settlement) • Pay $1,499.61 as a lump sum. • Status updated as “Closed – Settled in Full.” • All escalation withdrawn. Option B – Structured Payment Plan (Mandatory Compliance) • Initial down payment: $200.00. • Biweekly payments of $300.00 until $ 2,979.61 cleared. • Case marked as “Paid & Closed.” ? Failure to act within timeline voids all settlement offers. ?? LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE 1. Civil Court Filing – lawsuit initiation. 2. Judgment Entry – binding legal obligation. 3. Wage Garnishment – paycheck deductions. 4. Bank Levy – seizure of funds. 5. Property Liens – legal claims on property/assets. 6. Asset Seizure & Auction – liquidation of valuables. 7. Negative Credit Reporting – 7 years impact. 8. Public Record Judgment – visible to employers, landlords, lenders. ?? LEGAL BASIS FOR ENFORCEMENT Authorized under: • FDCPA, Section 807 – lawful recovery. • Civil Enforcement Code – Title 28, Part VI. • Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (UEFJA). ?? RESPONSE DEADLINE • Mandatory Response: 72 hours. • Failure to Respond: automatic enforcement. • No Extensions Granted. ?? CONTACT INFORMATION Officer of Record: Jessica Jones– Senior Enforcement Coordinator ?? Email: Email: [email protected] ?? Case Reference: CNU-15-A-356987 All communication must include full legal name & case reference. ? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Q: What if I ignore this notice? ? Civil court filing and enforcement begins. Q: Can I negotiate later? ? No. Discounts revoked post-judgment. Q: Will my employer know? ? Yes. Garnishment orders go directly to employers. Q: How long on credit? ? Judgments remain for minimum 7 years. ?? FINAL WARNING This is your final chance to resolve voluntarily. Once judgment is secured, wages, assets, bank accounts, and property will be seized. Act immediately. Authorized By: Jessica Jones, Debt Enforcement & Civil Recovery Division

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Desoto, TX, USA - 75115

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Debt Enforcement Civil Recovery Division Debt Collections Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received the attached fax. Tried to use their contact us on their website and sent an email about the invoice to the business. I have never contacted or received services from this company

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Morrisville, NC, USA - 27560

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

I received a fax with an invoice from Med Pulse for fax services that I did not purchase and which I already pay for through another company. The invoice provided an email address for Med Pulse, but I did not reach out to them nor did I make any payment to them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA - 28305

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

My business received Invoice from company, Med Pulse. Billed to "Accounts Payable - Office Administrator" rather than my actual business name. Description of annual services include secure fax routing and encryption, fax number spoofing prevention and delivery confirmation and audit log. Each "service" was billed to total due of $479.85. Request to Remit payment to address, 9353 Forest Lane Suite 114J in Dallas, TX. This is complete scam, we have no business relationship or contract with Med Pulse. Please be aware of any suspicious invoices that involve this address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fairhope, AL, USA - 36532

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Investment - Ventrix Group

Found a trading company with good returns starting out with 250.00 made some good money had a account I could follow making money then invested the 5000.00 then started making more profit account was up to 7250.00 had a broker David Lee he was in charge of my account he wanted more money I told him that I was happy with the amount that I have invested and it was after that I could not get in touch with him then I contacted via email to support @ventrixgroupinc.com and I was given a new financial advisor KEVIN D MUNDY 1(302)-473-5597 CRD#4826134 [email protected] talked one time with him and i cannot log into my account cannot get on there web site trying to email with no response please help.

Dollars Lost: $5000

Victim Location: North Ridgeville, OH, USA - 44039

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Ventrix Group


Phishing - Service Activation Center

I had gotten a letter in the mail stating that my cars factory warranty was about to expire. I called the number to extend it and talked to a representative. It wasn't until today that I found out that these people are scammers. I had already given my bank information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Augusta, GA, USA - 30904

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Service Activation Center


Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Undelivered

They advertised a cat bed on Instagram. I ordered late August and when the wait time became too long I contacted them. Initially they said it was still on the way and guaranteed me delivery the last week of September. It did not arrive and now they don't respond to any attempts to contact them.

Dollars Lost: $59

Victim Location: Inlet Beach, FL, USA - 32461

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Nestwyn


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received an invoice for fax service contract

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mount Holly, NJ, USA - 08060

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Told won from published clearing house and financial freedom they showed me there ID and picture of them

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mulberry, FL, USA - 33860

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Financial freedom and published clearing house imposter


Online Purchase

This product was listed on vita mahjong game. The product is a Magicbook Practice grooved Copy book set of 4 to guide writing skills for children Starting at 3yrs. Books are not suitable in size or diameter. Writing and utensils far too tiny to accommodate young writers. Much of the graphics are not adequately visible. Extremely poor quality. There was no indication that it was coming from China. Took almost a month to receive.

Dollars Lost: $27

Victim Location: Memphis, TN, USA - 38111

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Cookeay Magic book


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

I received an unsolicited fax from Med Pulse requesting payment for Secure Fax Routing & Encryption and other services I did not sign up for. After reviewing this "company" I noted that this is a probable scam as I did not sign up for any of the listed services nor had I heard about this company previous to receiving the fax.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Urbana, IL, USA - 61801

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Phishing - Phishing

I was faxed a bill for a faxing service I do not use. I have had the same faxing service for years, this is not anything I have ever signed up for, I believe this is a mass scam sent to many faxes.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Baker, FL, USA - 32531

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Med Pulse


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

I received a invoice via fax from Med-Pulse requesting payment for secure fax routing & encryption, fax number spoofing prevention, and delivery confirmation & audit log services for 12 months. The total invoiced was $479.85.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Spring Hill, FL, USA - 34609

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Created a fake itemized billing for services never requested, initiated or received via fax. Exact items on the fake document: Description/service Secure Fax Routing & Encryption — Annual Plan Encrypted inbound and outbound fax routing, with 24/7 server monitoring, fallover and support for your fax number, Fax Number Spoofing Prevention Real-titme spoofing detection and blocking, with sender verification against a trusted directory. Detivery Confirmation & Audit Log Automatic outbound delivery receipts and a searchable transmission log for compliance and record-keeping. PAYMENT & REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS INVOICE MP192312 10/16/2026 11/15/2026 397144P Term Qty, WUnit price Arfiotint {USD) 12 months 1 $219.85 $219.96 12 months 1 $149.95 $149.95 12 months 1 $109.95 $109.95

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Gainesville, FL, USA - 32606

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Other - Homelynk Market

I was looking at this site and there were many read flags. The address on the contact us page is not a real address in Iowa. They also sell premium products for a very low price. Also children books written in Chinese. The format of the site is very similar to another site that I had gotten scammed from.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hamtramck, MI, USA - 48212

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Homelynkmarket


Online Purchase - Superior Auto Parts

yes i tried to order car parts from this business..they played the games and i used my credit card to buy the parts.when it came time to order, they kept wanting me to give them the codes from my credit card. but i was charged, and no invoice or shipping information was given..over 40 phone calls to the business and zero documentation from them.

Dollars Lost: $1100

Victim Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA - 92675

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Superior Auto Parts


Online Purchase - Battle Beds Shops

Hi, I ordered two dog beds on Facebook called battle beds. This was back in August 2026. We have not received our beds and you can’t even get a hold of anybody. This is what I get to get in touch with someone

Dollars Lost: $183.98

Victim Location: Clarence Center, NY, USA - 14032

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Battle Beds Shop


Other

Promise money for online task never received

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Waterloo, IA, USA - 50702

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Rewards vault


Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I attempted to purchase a nail fungus pen on the Orvielle website for $13.92. After entering my payment information, the website added a cream at $26.81 and 3 additional nail fungus pens without my consent. I attempted to back out of the site then immediately emailed to cancel my order. I have emailed 3 separate times since speaking with an Angela and asked for an RMA number which I have not received to date. I have called my credit card company and disputed all three charges.

Dollars Lost: $94.43

Victim Location: Riverview, FL, USA - 33569

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Orvielle


Online Purchase - Kavocare

Charging for a membership with no product being shipped. Would not let me cancel anytime

Dollars Lost: $68

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80239

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Kavocare


Other

These people runs ads all day saying sets of clothing are on sales. Looks real because there are several models wearing the outfits. I i ordered 7 sets Men’s hoodie jogger for $29.99 total $34.94 , used Cashapp and I notice Crowne INC took $34.94 since October 3 , haven’t gotten what I ordered for my son, you see these all night and day I also order a pajamas set could be from them also probably using a different name

Dollars Lost: $34

Victim Location: Morrow, GA, USA - 30260

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Moving - Alpha Movers

I was asked to Zelle a deposit for truck rental. Upon deposit company never showed up and basically ghosted me via all communication

Dollars Lost: $100

Victim Location: Parker, CO, USA - 80134

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Alpha Movers


Online Purchase - Supplement Scam

Purchased 3 x 2oz bottles of Audifort. Upon receipt of item I detected it was fraudulent and emailed for a return. They promised 100% money back guarantee. They sent a return address and I shipped it the next day. I still have not received a refund to my card.

Dollars Lost: $193.82

Victim Location: Trinidad, CA, USA - 95570

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Buy Goods


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received a scam Invoice from an alleged business calling itself RELAY WIRE, 9535 Forest Lane, Suite 114J., Dallas, TX 75243. Invoice was an attempt to collect a fee of $498.85 for "Annual fax service for fax number 732-xxx-xxxx for one annual term". It is listed as an Annual renewal for period 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2026. I have such a number in my home but it is not a primary fax number, it is a second business for my Clinical Psychology Practice. I have determined through GOOGLE that the site is a known scam site,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Eatontown, NJ, USA - 07724

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Phishing

PM DMV DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Official Notice Date: October 22, 2026 File No: DMV-2026-7849 RE: Notice of Outstanding Violation You have an unresolved traffic citation on record. Immediate payment is required to avoid further penalties. Failure to resolve this citation within 72 hours will result in: Loss of driving privileges Additional 35% service fee Possible legal action Review your violation now Please have your driver's license number and this notice available when you contact us. Sincerely, Driver Improvement Analyst Department of Motor Vehicles

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Crossville, AL, USA - 35962

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Department of motor vehicles


Online Purchase - Aricdeals

Thought I was getting a really good deal on Instagram from an ad. These guys are professional scammers. Was going to buy a couch for a good price, but when the product hadn’t been shipped for about two weeks, I started questioning things and they emailed me back-and-forth. Eventually, it was sent about a month later, with the tracking number from FedEx, it was a bogus tracking number. Said it was delivered, but it was someone else’s house and totally not a couch. Contacted FedEx, they said it was a scam as well. Had to deal with the credit card company to get my money back. Do not deal with these guys.

Dollars Lost: $174.26

Victim Location: Bonney Lake, WA, USA - 98391

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Aricdeals


Phishing - Phishing Call

Getting spam calls every day multiple times all day for a loan I never applied for. I block hundreds of numbers and they keep calling me please help me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hutchinson, KS, USA - 67501

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - Phishing

$**********-105 Is the chime recipient name provided in the email instructions sent to me they send saying your order has been placed and will be shipped and processed once they receive screenshots of payment confirmation. They ask type upload screenshots and send it back to them so they can verify payment has been made then they will send your tracking information “” supposedly so I did as instructed and have never heard back since but one time after sending multiple emails threatening to contact my bank and report them

Dollars Lost: $176.2

Victim Location: Destin, FL, USA - 32541

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: https://gentlemen-peptides.com/


Online Purchase - Gothnook

The products I ordered disappeared the next day off the site. I read up on the site further in my crafting community and found out it is scam (bait and switch) or they never deliver products at all which is my experience. At first, they said it would ship within 5 business days. Then they came back and said 20. I reported it to PayPal. The seller then produced a fake package tracking number and shows my item was delivered, but it was not and I never received any shipping updates. Also, the seller emailed me threatening me for reporting them to PayPal. I’m currently appealing the PayPal decision because of this fake shipping information they provided.

Dollars Lost: $186

Victim Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA - 55418

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Gothnook


Counterfeit Product - Vivian & Pearl

I was intrigued by a colorful hoodie that claimed to be printed on fleece and having quilted channels for warmth. It is single ply nylon with no fleece. They claimed to make the ties from the fabric rather than the cheap rope used by others. Nope. It's cheap rope. I carefully checked my order before pushing the purchase button and know that I ordered XL. They sent XS. This business is a MAJOR SCAM!

Dollars Lost: $59.95

Victim Location: Chambersburg, PA, USA - 17201

Date Reported: October 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Vivian Pearl


Online Purchase

All Things Go Festival attempted to sell merch online. I bought a sweater from their store and have not received it. I attempted to contact their team multiple times via email but no one reached back out even from customer support

Dollars Lost: $74.29

Victim Location: Columbia, MD, USA - 21045

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: All Things Go Festival


Online Purchase

Subscription plan automatically renewed without notification or approval, resulting in loss of $133.

Dollars Lost: $133

Victim Location: Towson, MD, USA - 21204

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: QR Code Creator


Phishing

Text messages loan

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Savannah, GA, USA - 31405

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: JP Hospitality Group


Phishing - Golden Protection Group

I have been receiving repeated mail from Golden Protection Group for several months regarding a vehicle service contract for a 2026 Cadillac CT5 Sport. They have sent me similar letters at least once a month for three consecutive months, followed by a break of approximately two months, and have now started sending me mail again with a different-looking notice. The letters urge me to contact them to activate vehicle service coverage and warn that I may lose eligibility if I do not respond by their stated deadline. However, I do not own a Cadillac. I have never responded to these letters, contacted this company, or requested information about their services. Despite this, they continue to send me unsolicited mail. I am concerned that these letters may be misleading because they appear to imply that I have an existing vehicle service contract or need to take action to obtain coverage for a vehicle I do not own. I would like to report these repeated, unsolicited mailings and request that the company's practices be investigated. I would also like to know how to prevent further mail from this company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA - 55434

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Golden Protection Group


Employment - CD baby boom

it was supposed to be a job from LinkedIn, thats where they found me. i had 60 tasks to finish. you get 20 tasks at a time and have to request the next set through customer service until the 60 is done when you first start it goes up the more you do. you can get bundles, which i did not know they are higher commissioned you have to be able to cover if they come to you. i only started with $50 so they should have been really low. you cannot cash out until you finish the end of the 20 tasks, cash out start the next one. it did not let me do that because my last task was a bundle over $11,000, it took what i had already made which was over $3,400 and now they say in order to get the rest of my money i have to pay them $7,931 to get my pay. i cannot afford that and cannot speak to anyone accept a computer generated customer service bot. no help at all. they do not give you any numbers to talk to people at all.

Dollars Lost: $3400

Victim Location: Tacoma, WA, USA - 98465

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: CD baby boom


Online Purchase - Top Table

I ordered a package off of their website, with them specifically stating that they provide authentic trading cards. I ordered on the 21st of September. I emailed them on the 26th as they only printed a shipping label, and nothing was shipped. (the label number is 9400150106151402435441 through USPS and as you would see its still just a label). They responded with an automated message stating that it would be shipped the following Tuesday. I waited again and emailed them on October 6th, and got the same exact message back. I messaged again on the 10, and they responded that I have to track the package on the website, which just links back to the USPS shipping label. I even emailed them proof that I was following their instructions and still nothing was happening with my shipment. I have reason to believe that they will not ship any item to me, and if they do it wouldn't be anything like what I ordered. I have also come across other people who have purchased from them, and few received their shipment, and those who did didn't get what they ordered at all.

Dollars Lost: $86.2

Victim Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA - 33334

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Top Table


Employment - AO Globe Life

I got a call from a woman saying that she is with AO Globe Life and they came across my profile on LinkedIn or Indeed (I think she literally said that, and they were interested in discussing the Account Manager role with me. I never applied to this. She said it was 100% remote and flexible schedule. The role is meeting clients on Zoom and explaining the benefits being offered to unions and veterans. She said it's base pay and commissions, and training is provided. She said I would have to get certified in insurance and it costs $400 but they would cover some so I only have to pay $220, and that once I'm certified/licensed then I own that, like a university degree, even if I don't work for them anymore after that. She read me some lines from my resume and asked me questions, and she verified my email address. Then she sent me an email with a link and asked me to schedule my Zoom interview right now, and then she would confirm the info and push it through to the hiring manager. I told her I can't do that right now, and I can do it later. She asked me what time tomorrow can she call me so we can finish and confirm everything, and I told her I can call her tomorrow instead. She needed me to click the link while we were on the phone, and that didn't sit right with me. I never clicked the link, and I don't plan on calling.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Boise, ID, USA - 83702

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: AO Globe Life


Online Purchase - online purchase

I ordered perfume over a month ago. I got an email with an order number We’re pleased to let you know that your order #36693 has been shipped and is now on its way to you. Order details: Product: Sundays in Rio Warm Vanilla Perfume Mist Quantity: 3 Total: $53.97 Shipping: First-Class Mail® Please don’t worry—your order is on its way. We will send you the tracking number as soon as it becomes available so you can follow your shipment. Thank you for your patience and for choosing us. Best regards, Bauthne Customer Support No response. No shipping number.

Dollars Lost: $53

Victim Location: Old Forge, NY, USA - 13420

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Bauthne


Online Purchase - Clearskinfolk

My friend works at one of the Walmart locations and mentioned that most people don’t know about this. Right now, for their anniversary, they’re running a short survey on their website. If you complete it, you can get the Evenflo Pivot Modular Travel System for just $10, even though it usually costs around $330. They’re doing this to better understand their customers and improve their marketing campaigns, which is why they’re offering this model as part of the promo. I tried it myself — filled out the quick survey in a special section on their site and placed the order. Here’s the link — https://taply.link/us-Evenflo-PivotModular-TravelSystem-Walmart The box arrived just a few days later, sealed and brand new. It’s not some secret hack, so feel free to share it with friends who might need it. I just don’t know how long the offer will last. Good luck!

Dollars Lost: $9.99

Victim Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA - 33315

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Clearskinfolk


Government Agency Imposter - MN Corporate Certificates

I received mail that looks official. It was requesting I pay $98.50 so that I can receive my Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing. The document asks me to verify information about my business.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Savage, MN, USA - 55378

Date Reported: October 22, 2026

Business Name Used: MN Corporate Certificates


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