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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

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

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

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

Phishing

Said they are advertisers for pet related organizations. Said that they'd make my business stand out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dayton, OH, USA - 45431

Date Reported: October 11, 2026

Business Name Used: Petshops1

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

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 - 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

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - Blake Osler LLP,

Claim said they will split the money with me and that they want a partnership with me and it is 100% risk free.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Garden Grove, CA, USA - 92845

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Blake Osler LLP

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Business Compliance Letter Scam

Received letter from Annual Records Service, Form 3897 (Rev. January 2024), requesting check or money order. No website or phone number was provided in the letter. Letter has small block of text starting with "PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT ENACTED BY CONGRESS", with exempt entities listed as well as fines listed for non-compliance. Research shows no form of that type on the US Gov websites, and that the Act was ruled void by the courts in 2025.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80905

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Annual Records Service

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - Rainbow Associates LLP/Brian Philips & Associates LLP

I received a letter & it starts off with an introduction from a Clarke Richmond, a “partner at Clarke & Rainbow Associates LLP”. In the correspondence, he states that a late Mrs. Maria G****, a stockbroker/CPA, passed away 4 years ago & left behind a “Payable on Death” savings account valued at $10,800,020 USD. According to the letter, Clarke was unable to find any living relatives/claimants to her estate. He proposed that I be recognized as beneficiary of the policy because of the similarities in our names & shared nationality. He also proposed that 10% will go to charity & the other 90% of the funds will be split between the two of us. Clarke gave us thirty days to respond. However, at the end of the letter, it is signed by a Brian Philips, Principal Solicitor from Brian Philips & Associates LLP.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Chula Vista, CA, USA - 91915

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Clarke Rainbow Associates LLP and also Brian Philips Associates LLP Toronto Canada

Worthless Problem-solving Service - Locksmith Scam

I experienced a residential lockout and needed a locksmith to help me back into my home. I googled a locksmith in my city and called the number to a call center, which then redirected me to a subcontractor who called me and came to my location. On the website, it said the initial service fee was $29 and then anywhere between $48-$230 for a residential lockout. The locksmith came in a personal vehicle and not a truck or van with company branding like technicians I've serviced in the past, and he did not have a toolkit or anything like a technician- just items in his trunk. I did receive the service successfully, but I was asked to pay immediately via tab, venmo, cash, or Zelle. I chose Zelle, to which he charged me $665, but said it was actually $718 so he was giving me a "discount." I asked why it was that much and he said the door handle for my lock was expensive so it needed to be that much since it was an expensive lock (no other kind of explanation). I caved in and paid that much, but afterwards I did online research on locksmith practices and discovered that this was far too much of a charge for a legitimate locksmith service. Especially since it was such a simple service of needing to unlock a standard door handle. I called my bank to also try to file a claim for a "bait and switch" scam as this is classified, but they said as I successfully received the service, I cannot file a claim.

Dollars Lost: $665

Victim Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA - 19121

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Locksmith Dispatch

Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

atelieroliver.com advertised a merino wool polo shirt. After nearly 20 days, I got a packet mailed from New York, giving address as Huang, 99 Layette Dr., Syosset, NY 11791 The product has no name, nor any description about it, country of manufacture. Does not mention that it is Merino Wool.

Dollars Lost: $58

Victim Location: Herndon, VA, USA - 20170

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: atelier oliver

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - Gauld, March, and Wassick

Said he was Paul Gauld for life insurance policy of a deceased client for the sum of 10 illion dollars for Mr. Bruce ****. Said was 100% risk free.90%would be shared between us.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Cowen, WV, USA - 26206

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Gauld March and Wassick

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Prize Winner Scam - Publishers Clearing House Impostor

He is calling for Patricia my phone number and says I won a prize for publisher clearing house this is like the 5th time they have called

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Shippensburg, PA, USA - 17257

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Worthless Problem-solving Service - Locksmith Scam

It’s a scam. I contacted this “locksmith” that is portraying themselves as a local company. You’re in a vulnerable position because you’re in need of an emergency service. The website says $29 call out fee, $59 lock out service and advertises as being “cheap.” A man comes after I call the 202 phone number, which is NOT a local DC business, and he has a CA phone number and FL license plates. I called this number because the website looked legitimate and said they could service my car and the dispatcher said they could come in 30 minutes. I was at the vet with my dog who had just had bloodwork done and needed to get home. He recorded my drivers license and had me write down all of my information on a piece of paper but he doesn’t write down a quote. After he says, do you want to Zelle me? And I said that would work but asked how much the total was. He says it’s $89 plus $375 for the service. Then he writes down a bunch of other stuff and tells me the total is $604.80. This is not what I was quoted on their website. After the payment is made, I realize the website “HNM Locksmith” is a dispatch service and this is the locksmith that was sent out. I found the website and emailed requesting at the very least a partial refund, and I have also contacted my financial institution to initiate a dispute for a scam. It is incredibly predatory. I’m standing outside alone as a woman, with a dog, and what am I supposed to do after the service has already been performed? They don’t tell you the total before so you are duped into paying.

Dollars Lost: $604.8

Victim Location: Washington, DC, USA - 20009

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: HNM Locksmith

Online Purchase

This company advertises a 30-day money back guarantee for cat treats used to treat for hairballs. Customers think they are buying a one time item and are automatically signed up as a recurring order. When attempting to contact the merchant to return and get a refund, they are offered to pause or discounts on future orders. My cat will not eat this treat so I wanted to cancel completely. It took me 10 emails before I was given an address in China to return for a full refund or I could request a 30% refund without having to ship the product back using a tracked shipping service which would be at my own expense. This merchant is a scam and all buyers should not buy this product.

Dollars Lost: $42.98

Victim Location: Forest Hill, MD, USA - 21050

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Kapsule

Phishing - Phishing Scam - Fake Fraud Alert

On OCT 7, 2026 at 11:32AM via voicemail..."Officer (garbled)... with (garbled) Financial Enterprise (garbled) in Washington (DC)...overseas transaction to the 'Fill-uh-PINS" (vs. PHILIPPINES)... trying to determine if you're involved in fraud (garbled)... please call me at 771-251-6560,,," He mentioned/voicemail my name ******** **** -- my name is NOT associated with the cp ************ (husband's #), other than when I do a Money Transfer via Western Union to my family in the Philippines. I/we did NOT return the call as we believe it to be BOGUS. Concerned that other WU customers may be subject to the same potential call/SCAM. I/we always check NO -- a question pertaining to FRAUD, prior to every WU Money Transfer. THANK YOU for your time in this matter. ******** ***** ****************** ******* ***

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hershey, PA, USA - 17033

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Mead Paper Corp *IMPOSTOR*

Received mail with “Past due Invoice” from an unknown to me vendor company Mead Paper Corp. Never heard of them and never received previous promotions. Never contacted this organization.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: AB, CAN - T5S 1B5

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Mead Paper Corp

Online Purchase

Offers a product that is on sale

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Arnold, MD, USA - 21012

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: KCFAIL.COM

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Christmas note booklet for kids

Dollars Lost: $57

Victim Location: Texarkana, TX, USA - 75501

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Hervns

Phishing - Car Model

Got a text from (833) 400-7271 about my car model file and wanted me to call 1-844-494-1720 Did not respond

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80918

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: None

Online Purchase - Online Cannabis Purchase Scam

Virgine Cannabis is NOT REAL!!! They mandate a $100 minimum for their online orders and they text you asking for payment. I paid through Apple Cash. They wanted to register me through statemmc cannabis and asked for $299 and then $199 as refundable retainer. Said I would be refunded after the delivery WHICH NEVER CAME

Dollars Lost: $600

Victim Location: College Park, MD, USA - 20740

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Virgine Cannabis

Online Purchase

I saw the ad on Facebook Reels.It was about purchasing the Hero Bible. I paid the $7.98 that was asked for. I thought that was it for the bible.Now I am told I have to pay more because they say I have a membership fee and other things to pay for.I will be charged $54 in the next couple days. I thought I was just buying the bible.I have emailed them 4 times with their email address and haven't received any response. Its the only way given to contact them. I am a disabled senior and can't afford all this. Yes I wanted the bible.

Dollars Lost: $7.98

Victim Location: Taneytown, MD, USA - 21787

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: LivingMadeClear

Employment - Freight Tank Inc

I started working with them on September 10th; they kept calling to ask if I’d received any packages—it was the same thing every time. They even offered me a contract, but to my shock, this morning—payday—they deactivated my account, and I can’t even access the site anymore. I never received any payment. I think I’m going to lose my car and even my house; I’m in deep trouble. Never trust this site.. They have my banking details, my Social Security number, and my address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA - 85016

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Freight Tank Inc

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Amazon Impostor

Hey there! Katherine reaching out from Amazon’s talent team. We noticed your background and believe you’d do great in our remote catalog support team. You’ll assist merchants in improving product placement across our platform. Schedule: 1–1.5 hours daily, 4 days per week Expected Pay: $250–$510 daily (includes $1015 base per 4 days) Benefits: Paid training program + 15–20 days annual PTO We are reviewing applications for 20 open positions. Interested and 25 or older? Text 828-510-7271 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Leesburg, VA, USA - 20175

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - OpenGen.ai

So I searched up chat gpt on the yahoo browser and the top result for a sec was a company called OpenGen.ai they had a plan that was $1.25 for unlimited access for 5 days. I purchased that and immediately it gave me a second surcharge of $1.34 on top of the $1.25 (I'm guessing signing me up for the most expensive subscription under my nose) it didn't say in any fine print that's what it was doing or anything that like that. Around a week later I just received a fraud alert from my bank of a $44.39 USD charge that I instantly said that was not me. They also berated me with the option to leave a review the whole time. I'm guessing they do this so you get annoyed and just vote them 5 stars as I did. They do this to try and get legitimacy and make there website seem credible. They also do all the payments through google so its extremely easy for them to get your debit card information (I have to go to the bank to change my debit card)

Dollars Lost: $2.59

Victim Location: ON, CAN - N2R 1T5

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: OpenGen.ai

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered and the received a confirmation on august 16th. I sent a message about my order 13299. On august 22nd asked about my order and on august 22 I received a message saying it was being held in sorting. On august 31st I received a message saying that they understood why I was frustrated and that they were going too reship my order. They said I would receive a tracking number. I have sent a least 6 more emails asking about my order and now I get no response

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Victim Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA - 19114

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Clovvy

Online Purchase - The sun gift

Ordered a door hanger, never received it, they said they sent it. Been going back and forth with someone in text message. I can now see they are a scam.

Dollars Lost: $47.87

Victim Location: Pueblo, CO, USA - 81004

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Thesungift

Home Improvement - Home Cleaning Service Scam

I messged the website directly met up with the owner, they took my money and never came to clean mt business

Dollars Lost: $120

Victim Location: Lebanon, PA, USA - 17042

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Happy Haven Home Cleaning

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product - Everstridesock

I ordered 2 pairs of compression socks from Everstridesock.com. When they arrived they looked nothing like the description and photos on the website, were poor quality, had dirt marks and lacked the signature Everstride logo on the toe. The outer package said they shipped from "Dept" in Mississauga, ON in Canada. No mention of Everstride. The inside packaging wasn't as pictured on their website. I tried to send an email to the support address listed on their website at [email protected] and it was returned stating "address not found". I googled the company again finding there were two websites, www.everstridesock.com and www.everstridesocks.com otherwise identical aside from the (s) after sock in the url, and the support email addresses were different. The support email for Everstridesocks was [email protected].

Dollars Lost: $91.73

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V8V 3Y7

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Everstridesock

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered a hair growth bundle from this person website, which is now shut down but their business instagram is still active. I’ve reached out many times and got different stories about why my order hasn’t shipped. I ordered May 15th and never received my order from this person

Dollars Lost: $50

Victim Location: Lansdowne, PA, USA - 19050

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Marismanellc.com

Identity Theft

An account was set up with Walmart and the balance was 1302.49. Caller thought this may be suspicious.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Westerville, OH, USA - 43082

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I purchased this product back in August of this year and I never received it. I messaged the seller and they told me a refund was made and then they blocked me from Facebook. I went back to their website and I told them that I was going to report them for fraud.

Dollars Lost: $99.99

Victim Location: Lancaster, PA, USA - 17602

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: With Love Herbal Essentials

Online Purchase - The Support Care

I bought something that I never received

Dollars Lost: $50

Victim Location: Canton, OH, USA - 44714

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: The support care

Online Purchase

I ordered 2 pairs of the tosie shoes. They were buy one pair and get one pair free. I placed the order they took the monies out of my account and I have tried to reach out to them several times there is no number given just a way to email them as a contact. After I placed the order the ads stopped showing up on my Facebook timeline

Dollars Lost: $69

Victim Location: Baltimore, MD, USA - 21215

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Tosietoe IMPOSTER

Phishing - Phishing Scam

Receiving recurring spam/phishing messages from multiple addresses under the same domain ([email protected] and [email protected]) tied to Bay Area Times. The scam emails bypass standard spoofing detection (sending from legitimate cloud infrastructure like AWS or Cloudflare-backed servers), flooding inboxes with promotional or deceptive content. These emails violate anti-spam guidelines, and requests to unsubscribe or block specific addresses don't stop the barrage. Avoid clicking any links.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Triangle, VA, USA - 22172

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Bay Area Times

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Home Warranty Notice Scam

Received an unsolicited letter in the mail styled as an urgent 'Final Notice' regarding an expiring home warranty. The mailer listed my home address and mortgage lender (Movement Mortgage LLC) to appear official, but small print at the bottom states they are not affiliated with my mortgage company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Arlington, VA, USA - 22201

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Other

Fraudulent website or business. Sells jewelry and make you enter CC details in a dubious Paypal page. I did. Those charges were blocked by my CC company so I did not pursue the sale. But a week later fraudulent charges appeared on my credit card.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Redwood City, CA, USA - 94061

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Silver Blings

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Home Warranty Notice Scam

Deceptive marketing

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA - 22192

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: 4ever home warranty

Online Purchase - Arthur Hendon

I purchased items from the website, which advertises a full refund policy. After contacting customer support by email to inquire about the return process, I received a response outlining my options. However, I was informed that I must return the items to an address in China for inspection before a refund can be issued.

Dollars Lost: $203

Victim Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA - 07306

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Arthur Hendon

Online Purchase

Cognius.app advertises a 0.99 Cognition test. After paying for it, 3 days later they charge you $39.99 for a recurring subscription without any notice; they are doing it through Facebook ads. If you click on the website, it does explain it's business practice. If you type Cognius.app on Facebook, you will see hundreds of customers who fell for the same trap. Why Facebook allows this is perplexing, but I am hoping, with this report, like others, that this deceptive and fraudulent business will have to cease unless they clearly explain their business practice upfront in their ads. I have had to call my bank to have my card replaced. I was able to contact them and my bank to get $39.99 refunded but am without a debit card for 7 days. Again, with multiple people raising this deceptive practice on Facebook, this "business" should be forced to stop this deception.

Dollars Lost: $39.99

Victim Location: Dublin, OH, USA - 43017

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: cognius.app

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Mead Paper Corp *IMPOSTOR*

We received a past due invoice for Clorox wipes 9 pack from Mead Paper Corp. in the amount of $163.00 CAD. Remit payment to: Mead Paper Corp 2160 Hwy 7 Suite 6 #485 Vaughan, ON L4K 1W6 or Payment Online www.bill.com Mead Paper Corp [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V5K 1Z5

Date Reported: October 9, 2026

Business Name Used: MEAD PAPER CORP

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