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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 - 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
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
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
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
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
Debt Collections - Daniel Mercer
Left several vm message claiming to be Daniel Mercer important business in his office want to negotiate the matter. I received no bills in mail check credit report no collections. Blocked several # s and still call from other numbets.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Millville, NJ, USA - 08332
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Daniel Mercer
Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam
I ordered 3 built in bra tops. I usually take a medium, but ordered a large in case.
They were way too small and very poor quality. The company has a 30 day warranty policy with promises of full refund! I contacted them to return them. They told me they’d send a larger size replacement and I could keep the ones they sent! Due to poor quality, I told them I didn’t want replacement, just refund my money! They told me if I wanted refund, I had to pay an $18 each fee!! I told them I’d pay return postage just to get my refund. They didn’t even bother to respond! I’ve emailed twice more and still haven’t heard anything!
Dollars Lost: $86.3
Victim Location: Sanford, FL, USA - 32771
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Be Crucified
Advance Fee Loan - Bayview Financial
I've received several calls from "Sophia Perez" at Bayview Financial regarding preapproval for a hardship personal loan. The number they say to call back is 888-748-1161
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA - 55413
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Bayview Financial
Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam
I received this email about a remote position which I don't remember applying for.
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in the Data Entry Clerk position at
Evora
Oncology.
We’re following up to see if you’re still interested in moving
forward.
The position is remote, with flexible scheduling and online
training
provided. A resume is optional.
If you’re interested, simply reply to this email and we’ll send
you the
next steps.
Best regards,
Patricia James
HR Assistant
Evora Oncology
[email protected]
https://evoraoncology.com
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Rialto, CA, USA - 92376
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Evora Oncology
Phishing - Phishing Scam
Scammer asked for first name. He then asked for information about my proterty value . then asked if i wanted to sell and when. Wanted also to come visit property. He did know address.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Rockford, IL, USA - 61109
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: none
Counterfeit Product - Online Retail Scam
Vexroan advertises on the Internet some beautiful Christmas items. One in particular was a handcrafted set of 3-D red wine glasses with a different Christmas scene on six different glasses. They were absolutely stunning and I decided it would be wonderful to have a Christmas luncheon with my girlfriends and give them each one of the glasses.. They sent me a box which I opened and they were cheap. 50 Cent white wine glasses with decals applied to the glass. Half of these decals were falling off. I could not believe the scam.. now that I think about it, they must have used AI to beautify their product. Beware.
Dollars Lost: $130.53
Victim Location: Ocala, FL, USA - 34481
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Vexroan.com
Debt Collections - Consumer Debt Services
I received a phone call from these people 2 days ago...They said I owe $637. for a blood test that was taken back in 2023. I called all the urgent care facilities that I went to in that time frame...no blood tests were ever taken. When I tried (twice now) I try to explain why I'm calling and they just hang up on me...PHONE NUMBER IS : 862397 0934
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Palmyra, NJ, USA - 08065
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Consumer debt services
Online Purchase - FitCyclo
This is a completely fraudulent website advertising Uggs and Birkenstock shoes at deeply discounted prices. The address they provide appears to be an apartment complex in Minneapolis, the phone number listed is disconnected and the email address returns as failed to deliver. All requests to cancel orders and refund money are ignored and there does not appear to be any legitimate reviews from prior customers.
Dollars Lost: $300
Victim Location: Marietta, GA, USA - 30067
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: FitCyclo
Online Purchase
I purchased a men's suit from their website and never received an email confirmation or the product. I went back to their website and emailed them for assistance with the order number and tried to call the phone number was not able to get a hold of anyone. Now when I go to their website there's no contact information on the website.
Dollars Lost: $90
Victim Location: Bradenton, FL, USA - 34207
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Urban Joe
Phishing - Phishing
I was cold called about my cars extended warranty that i hadn’t activated yet. I should have known something was fishy when the caller didn’t say the name of the “company” when the call started. They will ask a lot of leading questions and half full statements that are phishing for the right thing to say next.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Lake Zurich, IL, USA - 60047
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Service Activation Center
Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam
Attempted to purchase glassware from Horolia for 12.99, they attempted to take two transaction=s of over $250 from my debit card. Bank of America caught the two fraudulent transactions and blocked them. I canceled my debit card and was issued a new one. Since then I have tried to contact Horoila and find my order, they do not have my order and will not reply to my emails
Dollars Lost: $12.99
Victim Location: Medford, NY, USA - 11763
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Horolia
Phishing - CVC
Recieved a voicemail from this number: 1-951-923-1660. The voicemail said "Hi, this is Ryan, from CVC. A recent investigation uncovered credit card companies and major banks have violated consumer protection laws such as the fair credit billing act and fair credit reporting act. Because of this, these businesses are not allowed to collect on their accounts, meaning you are no longer legally required to pay back certain debt, and those balances will also be removed from your credit report. To hear which banks and credit card companies were found guilty and what will be removed from your credit, call 866-951-6227." I did not return the call so not sure what they do after this initial contact to gain your information/money.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Caldwell, NJ, USA - 07006
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: CVC
Debt Collections - ATA Law Firm
Attention Required - Outstanding Account
From Burgess L [email protected]
To ATA LAW GROUP LLC [email protected] Burgess L [email protected]
Date Oct 9, 2026 at 8:10 AM
FORMAL NOTICE OF OUTSTANDING BALANCE
ACTION REQUIRED — RESPONSE REQUESTED BY OCTOBER 17, 2026
Dear Account Holder,
This communication is from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Our records indicate that an outstanding balance remains associated with the account identified below. If you have already resolved this obligation, please disregard this payment request and contact us so that the account can be reviewed and updated.
Current Creditor
Ace Cash Express Payday Loan, Cash Advance Group
Account Reference
194A11THCG
JCS Reference
396562060
Debt Description
SCRATCHPAY
Stated Balance
$1,450.23
ACTION REQUIRED
Please contact our office no later than September 26, 2026, to confirm your intention regarding this account and to discuss the resolution options currently available.
If the account remains unresolved, further collection activity may continue as permitted by applicable law. The purpose of this notice is to provide an opportunity to address the outstanding balance and determine an available resolution.
CURRENT RESOLUTION OPTIONS
Option 1 — Lump-Sum Resolution
$550.74 as a single payment, representing approximately 65% savings from the stated balance.
Option 2 — Weekly/Biweekly Payment Arrangement
$250 per payment on a weekly or biweekly schedule, subject to confirmation of the arrangement and until the outstanding amount is resolved in full.
These options are subject to confirmation at the time of contact. Please reply promptly with your preferred resolution option or contact our office if you require clarification regarding the account.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To discuss the account or obtain information regarding available resolution options, please reply to this communication or contact:
[email protected]
QUESTIONS / COMPLAINTS
For account questions, payments already made, follow-up concerns, or other account-related issues, please contact our office. We will review your inquiry and respond regarding the available resolution process.
[email protected]
ACCOUNT DISPUTES / ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
If you believe the debt or the information stated above is inaccurate, please contact us regarding the account so that the matter can be reviewed and applicable documentation can be provided, as permitted by law.
If you do not wish to receive further electronic communications at this email address, you may reply "STOP", subject to applicable law and any required exceptions.
This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Please retain this communication for your records.
Sincerely,
ATA Law Firm LLC
Copyright © 2020 ATA Law Firm LLC | Privacy | Terms of Use | Carrier
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Jeffersonville, GA, USA - 31044
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: ATA Law Firm LLC
Phishing - Bennett Hammond
Reached out through the BBB. I made contact with him through the BBB and also directly. He wanted to provide me with a Microsoft Teams link for a consultation, would not call me, would not meet me in person (even though we were supposedly in the same town). He refused Google Meets and sent a picture or screen shot of an error code - the error code does not exist for Google Meets. He also wanted to make sure I was connecting on Microsoft Teams via a PC. The whole thing felt sketchy.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Wichita, KS, USA - 67203
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Bennett Hammond
Online Purchase
They are fronting as a legitimate business that really exists, but are not them. They then redirect you to crypto payment. They then demand a fee for security during handling thatvwould also be paid in crypto. The latter did not get me, however the first fake site and products did.
Dollars Lost: $700
Victim Location: Springfield, MO, USA - 65806
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Frt triggers usa
Online Purchase - Guardio
Website very misleading. Sign up for one month and then they charge you for two years. When I phoned, they would only refund one year. I told them the website is misleading.
I think they are using bait and switch scam
Dollars Lost: $119.98
Victim Location: Mohall, ND, USA - 58761
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Guardio
Other
I have received by postal service 3 different packages over several months. The return was Daisy Jacobs but couldnt read the rest if the address. I have just been throwing them away.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Desdemona, TX, USA - 76445
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Daisy Jacobs
Advance Fee Loan - Phishing Scam
Since October 2025, I have received nearly 600 unsolicited prerecorded calls promoting supposed personal loans/debt relief. I have NEVER applied for a loan, answered these calls, returned a call, or consented to these solicitations. The callers continually rotate/spoof caller-ID numbers while directing recipients to recurring callback numbers using fictitious stories. Recent messages claim I have an existing “file,” that supervisors/underwriters have reviewed it, and, often lately, that numerous employees have repeatedly tried to reach me. This caller identified themself as "Dana, file processing" and offered an unsolicited $50,000-60,000 unsecured personal loan and to call before 5 because my "file" "hits 30 days today" and is about to close today. Other recordings use similar fictitious personal stories and loan approvals. I have preserved numerous voicemails, screenshots, dates, caller-ID numbers and callback numbers and have reported this to the FTC numerous times. This appears to be a large-scale, persistent robocall campaign, not isolated calls.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Chicago, IL, USA - 60612
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Not given
Home Improvement - Chimney Repair Scam
I am filing a report to warn other consumers about an unverified home services network operating under the business name "B.T. Chimney Sweep" via the website https://chimneysolutions.pro.
I initially believed this was an established local company because their website features numerous glowing five-star reviews and lists a local physical address at 6314 Gravel Ave STE 62, Alexandria, VA 22310. However, public records indicate this address is a commercial mail-forwarding complex, and there is no active corporate registration or Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) contractor license under this business name.
The workers were polite and provided a clear explanation of my chimney leak, quoting $4,000 for a cosmetic repointing and resealing job. However, they stated they could not provide any warranty or guarantee that the repair would actually stop the leak. This recommendation directly contradicts an independent, structural inspection from an accredited local firm that confirmed the masonry is water-saturated beyond repair and requires a physical rebuild of the top 10 courses of brick.
I am flagging this network and its associated virtual routing lines to help the BBB track unregulated contractor fronts operating without verifiable local credentials. Phone numbers associated with the
• 571-200-1320
• 1-866-788-8891
• 844-737-1446
• 855-655-6618
Dollars Lost: $500
Victim Location: Alexandria, VA, USA - 22310
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: B.T. Chimney Sweep
Online Purchase
They advertise that they do trademark law. They call you and tell you how they will make everything work out great and get you your trademark but then never respond after they have your money.....their site is fake, all the people are fake....there are 3 photos of the same person, listed as different names.
Dollars Lost: $2599
Victim Location: Houston, TX, USA - 77043
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Indie Law/Joseph Vitale
Home Improvement - Driveway Coating Scam
A man and woman in a large, white F-350 truck stopped over while I was outside mowing my grass and said they were in the area from another job and said they could seal my driveway for a good rate on the spot. I asked about price right away and after hemming and hawwing a little bit, the man (I think it was Vinny) said "how's $800 sound" and I said, whoa, yeah, I was thinking around $300, but I haven't priced around. He suggested $400 - doing it "at cost" so that he can advertise with a yard sign on my property to get more business. We "fit-bumped" to begin the deal. Around 1/5 of the way through the work (he had what looked like an industrial sprayer and equipment on his truck that looked legitimate) he called me over to explain how what he had estimated in sealant woudn't sufficiently cover the amount of cracks in my driveway and said he'd need to do a "flood coat". I immediately asked for an updated cost estimate, which he wouldn't commit to, but said that he'd give me a "fair deal, giving it to me at cost" without ever saying the specific numbers. Another fist bump ensured - I had estimated, maybe $800-$1200 in my mind as worst case scenario based on the initial estimate. To my huge surprise after the work was finished in only about 20/30 minutes, he shared that the cost was over $3000! I said "whoa, you inititally said this would be $400" - he then reprised that he was "transparent" about the cost and that since there was a "misunderstanding" he said he'd cut the cost to $2100. I felt very uncomfortable with the number but since the work was already completed I chose to pay them (like an idiot) via Cash App. I do have the persons' cash app account under the female's name (listed above). Afer the fact, I did more research and discoverd a very fair price for better work should only have cost around $300-600 in my area for my driveway. I will be contacting my local police as well to alert them of this scam. The work itself seems "fine" and isn't immediately running off or flaking in the first 24 hours, but it's definitely not worth that wild price! Photo of their "business card" which I had to push for after completions also attached. I received no paper work or proof of business/solication license. I cannot speak to the actual material of the substances used with authority.
Dollars Lost: $2100
Victim Location: Reading, PA, USA - 19606
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Drive Way Seal Coating
Online Purchase - Online Purchase
I tried to purchase a spinning wheel from a FB group called Spinners and fiber equipment marketplace. They asked for a down payment of $350. They wanted it sent through Apple Pay. They wanted a screen shot showing the money had been successfully sent . They continued contacting me for several days, and then wanted me to pay them between $600 and $15000 for insurance. They said the insurance payment would be returned if the package arrived safely. They provided me with a phone number that I called. The man who answered had a thick accent. It was unusual and I believe possibly African. He assured me the package was ready to ship as soon as I paid for the insurance. He even sent me a picture of the spinning wheel all packed up and loaded on a truck.. i finally listened to my instincts and did not send any more money. I am now getting no response back from them. I have screen shots of all the conversations and also numbers and e mail addresses. they sent. Please let me know what i should do next.
Dollars Lost: $350
Victim Location: Hendersonville, NC, USA - 28791
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Spinners and fiber equipment marketplace
Counterfeit Product
Lakiq sells products online. However, the products they actually ship to you are not as advertised on their site. They don't look the same and the quality is the absolute worst in every way. They are cheap wannabe knockoffs, again, that don't even look what is pictured on their website. They will do everything they can to deny their warranty to provide a refund.
They are using fraudulant practices. People should stay away from this company. I submitted a claim through my credit card company to actually get my money back.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: Tampa, FL, USA - 33617
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Lakiq
Other
The FAKE ELON MUSK video pitched a great/easy opportunity. They offered a review platform: to join it - $147. Then they offered a VIP upgrade - $267. Then an Ultra VIP upgrade - $147. This now put me into accumulating $30,600 in rewards in 40 days. BUT, while promising a payout, after several delays, THEY NEVER DELIVERED
Dollars Lost: $314
Victim Location: Blue Mountain, MS, USA - 38610
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Athena AI
Online Purchase - Online Retail Scam
Ordered what was described as an elegant evening dress. Product received was poor quality and not as depicted, material was like T shirt material. Customer service # message was not taking calls at this time, so I emailed them asking for a return label since they have a 30-day return policy 3 times, each time I got the same message that they are trying to make things right but no return label. When I said I would open a dispute claim with my credit card, they said they would refund me 50% and I could keep the dress and I would lose the CC claims, so their offer was better. I initiated a claim with my payment source and received a resolution after multiple emails and pictures were sent. I spent a lot of time on my big mistake ordering from this company, lesson learned DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY unless you enjoy headaches and like to waste time!!!
Dollars Lost: $55.9
Victim Location: Elmwood Park, IL, USA - 60707
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Paul Wardrobe
Phishing - Online Book Publishing Scam
1. On May 28, 2026, Heritage-Publishing sold me, the author, a blanket contract for $2700 to use celebrity images in my book about celebrities I met for which I did not have permission from the celebrity, leaving me vulnerable to a lawsuit. This contract was worthless.
I had written my book in the form of a scrapbook memoir about the many celebrities whom I had met over 50 years. I had my picture taken with a number of these celebrities. I needed to find a publisher who would provide me with copyright permission to use these images
2. The above contract clearly stated that there would be no surprises or hidden fees. It became evident that the above ‘copyright contract’ was useless because it offered no protection to me. On September 10, Heritage then tried to upsell me on a ‘trademark contract’ for an additional $4025 with wording which was obscure.
3. On July 28, 2026, Heritage developed a website for my book. They said the website was ‘free’. Later they said it would cost $5000 to ‘activate’ this ‘free’ website but they offered me a ‘bargain’ price of $1000. Further, the website used many celebrity images without permission, again leaving me liable.
4. Heritage promised by text on Sep 14, 15 and 17 to unpublish my book from the Amazon website . However my book is still up for sale on Amazon leaving me liable for a lawsuit for using celebrity mages without permission.
Dollars Lost: $4785
Victim Location: Liverpool, NY, USA - 13090
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Heritage-Publishing
Employment - Rael Capital
On 10/6/26 I received an email from "Marissa" from Rael Capital. The email stated that they have reviewed my profile and thought I might be a "Good Fit" for the role for customer service. I responded to this email. I received a email response from "Marissa" in human sources stating that in order for me to be considered, I will need to contact her through Microsoft Teams. Next day 10/7/26, I contacted her through Teams and proceeded with the interview process. Yesterday 10/8/26, received an email stating that I got the job and within the email, there were 3 attachments, one was the "Official Offer for Employment", a copy of the W-4 tax for with holding taxes and a signed agreement that I had to sign. Unfortunately, I did not read all of these documents carefully and sent to them all of my information including a copy of my ID. After I did this, I forwarded the offer letter to my husband and he noticed some inconsistencies with the documents, there were miss spellings in the offer letter, the email addresses were not consistent, The Official email address is: raelcapital.com, however, upon reviewing Marissa's email address, It reads [email protected], notice the extra "s" at the end of her email, this is the part I missed.
I just wanted to let you know that, I check the BBB website 4 times for scams, but I could not find any. It wasn't until my husband reviewed the documents that I realized that I was scammed. I feel violated, angry and concerned that they might be trying to do this to someone else!
I have contacted all of the credit agencies and put fraud alerts, freezes on my credit. I have contacted my local police department and reported this incident, a police report is on the way, I have contacted my local DMV office and Social Security office. I created an account with the IRS and received an IP Pin for security.
Dollars Lost: $0.0
Victim Location: CT, USA - 06854
Date Reported: October 9, 2026
Business Name Used: Rael Capital
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