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09/09/2026
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Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Thought I was purchasing a iptv subscription and got an email back with supposed username, password and url adress to get my subscription but nothing worked and when I contacted actual Xtreme HD they advised me that I had no active account. Checked my bank and the money was taken from my account.

Dollars Lost: $77.99

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V0E 1M0

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Xtreme HD - Imposter


Phishing - Primetime Auto Savers

I recieved this texts text message to my cell phone after never contacting this company before. I don’t know how they got my personal info and I have asked them to stop contacting me and still get constant messages and calls. “Hi This is Theo, the General manager for the office that handles your warranty account. We apologize for missing your call regarding your coverage due to high enrollment volume. Call us @ 1(855)776-7264 to avoid any billing issues on your account Thank you! Advocate Department Reply STOP to unsubscribe. Thanks, Primetime Auto Savers”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Toms River, NJ, USA - 08753

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Primetime auto savers


Phishing - Phishing Calls

I get 10-12 calls per day from different numbers but same name. It is harassment!!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Bayonne, NJ, USA - 07002

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Mariana


Online Purchase - Nusyn

I purchased an external hard drive for my laptop computer from Best Buy. I received it in the mail about 10 to 14 days after I ordered it. I attempted to use it to download photographs from my cell phone to my computer to the external hard drive. It did not work. I tried to troubleshoot online with it and nothing that I did worked. I tried to contact the company for support and either helping me over the phone to fix the problem or to replace it with a new one. I have emailed the company twice. I have tried to call and there is a message that says that number does not exist. All I want now is my money back and I want this company to be shut down. I am unable to give a phone number for the company because it is a fake phone number and the number that they have on their website is 800–123–4567.

Dollars Lost: $135

Victim Location: Elbow Lake, MN, USA - 56531

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Nusyn


Other - Kirkland Myers Resolution Group

Said I owed a hospital bill. I told them to send me the bill by mail. They just keep calling and leaving this # 678-590-4854. But I don't call back. I have insurance that covers 100 percent of my bills. I was scammed once before by Walden Pierce Group.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Chickamauga, GA, USA - 30707

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Kirkland Myers Resolution Group


Phishing - Clerk of District Court IMPOSTER

The email specified the following: OFFICIAL COURT NOTICE United States District Court - Action Required [Official Court Notification] Case Number: #******************* To the Defendant: Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, you are hereby formally served with a summons in a civil action filed in the United States District Court. A complaint has been filed against you in this court. You are required to respond to the complaint as outlined in the attached documents. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12, you must serve an answer to the complaint or a motion under Rule 12 within 21 days after service of this summons. Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in a default judgment being entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint (see 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 55). All specific details regarding the case, including hearing schedule, court location, and required actions, are contained in the official summons and complaint document. To access the complete court documents, please use the secure link below: (link not included) If you believe this notification was received in error, please contact the Clerk of the Court at the number provided in the document. Digitally signed by: EDITH MARCUS Certificate ID: USDC-CERT-2026-800744 Reason: Official Court Document Clerk of the Court U.S. District Court This is an official communication from the United States District Court. Please do not reply to this email. For inquiries, refer to the contact information in the attached court documents.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: West Fargo, ND, USA - 58078

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Clerk of District Court IMPOSTER


Online Purchase - Data Breech

I was informed the my data was part of a data breech. So when I was contacted, using my name and phone #, that my account was hacked, I believed the scammer. I was “helped” to reverse the charges and it turns out that my debit card was charged 3 times for $110 each time. I supposedly bought 3 gift card from some company in Amsterdam. I did not receive those gift cards that were purchased unknowingly. Within 1 hour I reported this phishing scam to my bank (USAA), and brought my phone to the Apple Service to get any viruses and apps removed. I also reported this to fraud alert to Apple. I am quite disappointed in USAA. Every time I re report this, I am told no error occurred.

Dollars Lost: $330

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80908

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Apple Cloud


Phishing - Phishing Text

we have important documents pertaining to a claim currently in our Office . We have now made several attempts to reach you by phone regarding documents that may have been delivered to you. Please refer to the claim number ***********. The office number is 866-203-2738. Text STOP to opt out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Vineland, NJ, USA - 08360

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Atlantic South


Debt Collections - Phishing

On 10/12/26, I Received phone a call from phone number 540-299-8659 from a man stating his name was Michael Anderson a process server for Fauquier County attempting to collect an old debt from Home Depot stated that a letter had been mailed to me back in April, and that my response to the letter was never received. He told me to call phone number 844-218-6643 and stated that there would be a lien put against the house if money wasn't collected before end of the day. I called the # and was transferred to a rep who then told me I owed Home Depot $3500 from back in 2010. He told me my SS#, and my driver license #, and gave me some other # claiming it was the account # from Home Depot CC from 16 years ago. I didn't confirm anything with him. Today 10/13/26 same guy Michael Anderson called from 540-299-0446 and left a voicemail which I have uploaded to this message. I did not call the phone # he said to call 844-218-6643 which is the same # I was told to call yesterday.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Sumerduck, VA, USA - 22742

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Hollander Law Group


Counterfeit Product - guluxly

Same situation as the first person who reported this. Found out two months after purchasing that the product was a scam as reported by the true maker of Metabolae.

Dollars Lost: $33

Victim Location: La Palma, CA, USA - 90623

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: guluxly


Phishing - Jessica; no business name given

This was a Phishing attempt Received a VM from "Jessica" which sounded like AI, said something about activation for unexpected vehicle repairs. And if I didn't want them calling me anymore that we can talk about it when I call them back at 888-509-7969.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fargo, ND, USA - 58104

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Jessica no business name given


Online Purchase - Darcey Lane

Darcy Lane website posts products such as clothing which do not arrive as described. Fabric of clothing is not as detailed and extremely poor Quality. Returning items posted as “Easy” is very misleading. Returning is difficult and expensive. Return address to China at the customers expense which is very expensive and can cost more than most of their items. Business phone is USA and business hours Los Angeles, California however business address is UK (Epping, Essex)- see attached photo

Dollars Lost: $104.18

Victim Location: Marlboro, NJ, USA - 07746

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Darcey Lane


Debt Collections

Kirkland Myers calls me 6-7 times daily wanting some kind of settlement for something i know absolutely nothing about. My identity has been stolen numerous times times. I believe these are scammers using AI.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Ormond Beach, FL, USA - 32174

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Kirkland Myers


Online Purchase - Averon

On July 10th, I purchased shirts from this company via a Facebook post. I received confirmation of the order and shipment tracking emails. The tracking indicated the shipment was coming from China. After 4 weeks tracking indicated the shipment hadn't been received by the shipping company. I contacted the company (on 8/31) stating I desired a refund and order cancelation. They responded and confirmed cancelation and a refund would be provided within 2-5 business days. Three weeks later no refund had been issued. I again (9/22) contacted the company inquiring about the refund and they responded (email looks to be AI generated) stating the refund would be issued. It is now 10/13 and no refund has been issued.

Dollars Lost: $84

Victim Location: Brighton, CO, USA - 80602

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Averon


Phishing

Someone claiming to be from Express Update was asking for our current business information. The person on the line was trying to get me to say "yes" to a lot of her questions by asking "Right?" at the end of each one. At first it seemed innocent enough like asking for our location so I said "yes" once but she was also trying to confirm how many people work at our business. At that point I realized that I shouldn't have responded at all. She tried getting my full name at the end and I refused.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Tallahassee, FL, USA - 32308

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Express Update


Employment - theravasc

fake job offer. they ghosted me after the offer letter

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80218

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: theravasc


Phishing

they said I'll get refunded as soon as this money $2000 hits my cashapp account but it sent me to a @digistore.com with a download manual for an insomnia relief toolkit this has nothing to do with Tiktok at all

Dollars Lost: $39.79

Victim Location: Bernalillo, NM, USA - 87004

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Digistore


Online Purchase - MGCToys

After completing my purchase, I discovered that the merchant’s online storefront had become unavailable. When attempting to access the store, I received an error stating, “This store is unavailable.” Additionally, I have been unable to contact the merchant to obtain information regarding my order, confirm shipment, or request a refund. I find this situation extremely concerning, as payment was successfully collected, yet the merchant is now inaccessible. I placed this order in good faith, believing I was purchasing from a legitimate retailer through a trusted shopping platform.

Dollars Lost: $35.39

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80917

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: MGCToys


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Unclaimed rewards $100.00 in savings and extra $50.00 shopping rewards!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Union City, TN, USA - 38261

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Membersgain


Employment

trying to get money knowing i didnt apply for delta airlines

Dollars Lost: $100

Victim Location: Southaven, MS, USA - 38672

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: delta airlines


Online Purchase - Look alike online clothing site

I ordered 19 items for total $802.29. I received 17 items, but was charged for 19 items. I tried them on and found all of the small fit, the material was thin, like pijama polyster material. It was thin and the clothes were poorly made. I wrote to the company. After back and forth for 3 weeks, I was sent a form to fill out. I completed the return form. I was instructed to send a copy of the shipping receipt. I emailed them the USPS receipt of $141.95. I have the tracking information and I received an email from the company on 9/16/26 that the shipment was received at their warehouse on 9/11/26. It has been over 1 month that the company received the merchandise return at their warehouse received on September 11, 2026 record. I have written to the company many times, but have not had feedback on the refund of $944.24 (802.29 merchandise and 141.95 shipping). I have done exactly what was asked me. I filled out the return form and shipped the items back. Their return form states a refund will be issued within 7 days after receipt. It has been over 1 month, but no refund.

Dollars Lost: $944.24

Victim Location: Pasadena, CA, USA - 91106

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Curve Bloom


Home Improvement - BHO Chimney Sweep

In searching internet for a service provider to clean and repair my home dryer vent, BHO Chimney Sweep and vent cleaning caught my attention due to location in my neighborhood indicated and positive reviews and pictures. Service was set up the following day. The installation was inept, fell apart the next day and cost $1100. I called BHO back, they sent out a second repair person who did another fix. Within a week, a lower vent tubes connection came apart again. This company is not to be trusted for competent service or pricing. I need to find a different service provider to repair the problem.

Dollars Lost: $1100

Victim Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA - 55116

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: BHO Chimney Sweep Cleaning


Phishing - National Asset Management

Keeps leaving voicemail , Hi This is Stacy Barber calling from National Asset management in regards to a complaint that has been filed against either you, your social or someone assoicated with this numberI need an immediate call back from either you or your legal representative today at phone #844-305-2174 . Good Luck . The number calling me was #440-462-8478

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: North Olmsted, OH, USA - 44070

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: National Asset Management


Counterfeit Product

I was under the impression that the dress was either made here in the USA or that it is an American Company doing business in a foreign country that creates or does clothing for Charleston Sisters with American standards. This dress is of poor quality, looks nothing like the picture of the dress that the model is wearing or portraying. I feel I have been scammed by a foreign country using an American name like Charleston Sisters.

Dollars Lost: $59.95

Victim Location: Tampa, FL, USA - 33626

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Charleston Sisters


Counterfeit Product

They advertise the shoes I purchased as leather, they are not. They have such a strong chemical smell I would never put them on my feet. This was a complete and total rip off.

Dollars Lost: $89.99

Victim Location: AR, USA - 71909

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Mitchell Boracio


Employment - Zenfy/Recibar

I signed up for a job listing site called Zenfy for $10.99. As soon as I clicked to proceed, I noticed an additional charge automatically went through for $29.99 that I did not approve. When I went to Zenfy/Recibar for help, they told me that I signed up for the premium course, which I did not, and they refused to issue a refund

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Victim Location: West Linn, OR, USA - 97068

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Zenfy/Recibar


Advance Fee Loan

I inquired on a $20k loan in which i was approved. They were about to process and was advised that i didnt qualify and was advised to pay upfront $1600 in order to process the loan. They said that they need to use sponsors and asked me to upload an app called Shake pay in which funds up to $5000 were etransferred to my account then to Shake Pay. The etransfers were made by different email addresses. I etransferred $1600 to an email address that was requested to send funds to. After this process i found this to be shady and just told them that i would like to cancel my loan request and refund my full amount of $1600. They agreed and said it will take 5-7 business days to process. Now i see on the website that this company is a scam. Please help and advise how i can get my $1600 back. Thank you

Dollars Lost: $1600

Victim Location: ON, CAN - L5B 3P4

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Poveltik Lending


Online Purchase

Asking you to answr queston ffor youtube and the system suppose to pay, they ask for a one time fee. After u pay the fee, they tell u to upgrade, and it takes additional funds from the card used, then Norhing happens..

Dollars Lost: $85

Victim Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA - 32208

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Vendepay


Employment - Portexa

I was offer a job to ship out products and was told I would be on salary I did all the foot work picking things up drop them off ship them out and when it was time for me to be paid everything number stop working stop receiving packages I was scammed

Dollars Lost: $8000

Victim Location: Tempe, AZ, USA - 85282

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Portexa


Fake Check/Money Order - DLG Group Fake Check Employment Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

I was the victim of an employment scam involving individuals representing themselves as DLG Group. This fraudulent job opportunity was connected to my employment search through Texas Workforce Commission resources, where I was seeking legitimate employment. The scammers presented themselves as legitimate company representatives and put me through an extensive hiring and onboarding process. I was offered a remote position, received employment instructions, and was required to complete official-looking new-hire paperwork, including employment verification forms, an I-9, a nondisclosure agreement (NDA), and payroll and direct deposit documentation. I provided sensitive personal and financial information because I was being onboarded as a new employee. The scammers obtained my information through this process, including information normally required by employers to verify identity and establish payroll. They also discussed training, work schedules, time-tracking software, and accounting programs such as Sage 50, QuickBooks, CYMA, and MYOB. They sent me a check supposedly intended to purchase the equipment required to begin working remotely. This was not simply a suspicious job advertisement. I went through an actual hiring process, completed new-hire paperwork, submitted confidential information, received a check for equipment, and was led to believe I had secured legitimate employment. The scammers used the appearance of a legitimate company, professional communications, employment documents, and a structured onboarding process to gain my trust and collect my personal information. I am particularly concerned that this fraudulent opportunity reached me through my employment search associated with Texas Workforce Commission. Job seekers should be able to trust employment resources without being exposed to individuals attempting to steal their identities or financial information. I am reporting this incident to warn others that employment scammers are conducting elaborate fake hiring processes, collecting completed new-hire documents, obtaining sensitive personal information, and issuing fraudulent equipment checks. This happened to me while I was actively trying to secure legitimate employment.

Dollars Lost: $50

Victim Location: Aubrey, TX, USA - 76227

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: DLG Group Fake Check Employment Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Phishing

I am calling on behalf of document delivery services. We have been retained to schedule and deliver legal documents to you between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 PM at either your home or your place of employment. We'll be making only 2 attempts to deliver these documents, which will require a signature.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lakeland, FL, USA - 33803

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Document Delivery services


Online Purchase - PurlShop

Order Sept 11 says it was delivered Oct 12 it was not delivered keep getting the run around with the company and the delivery service they used doesn’t not a working number or email

Dollars Lost: $41.99

Victim Location: Omaha, NE, USA - 68111

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: PurlShop


Online Purchase - Bochelli Jewelry

Advertised jewelry as being “14k solid gold” and turned out to be plated. Also paid extra for “solid 14k gold chains” for “solid 14k gold beads”. Reached out to company. Never heard from. Have several email exchanges of purchases. Originally purchased items on etsy. Then companys actual website. They were offering a discount for buying from their website directly instead of etsy. This made sense for me that a small business would want to stop paying the fees to etsy and build their business independently from them. So switching to buy from them directly didn't raise any alarms. I have had great experiences on etsy. I have another jeweler i met on Etsy that i still use and is an amazing/honest company. I thought this place, bochelli was another one. But they are not a reputable company sadly. They are scammers.

Dollars Lost: $3000

Victim Location: Ceres, CA, USA - 95307

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Bochelli Jewelry


Online Purchase - Preston & Payton

Advertised a Halloween clock and used a photo from other vendors. What was received was not even a working clock and quite honestly laughable for the price paid. They changed to picture on their website but I had saved the original order picture. Also took almost a month to receive. When asking for a refund they only offered a 15% refund or store credit.

Dollars Lost: $62

Victim Location: Chester, NE, USA - 68327

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Preston Payton


Online Purchase

It takes forever for it to even move one place and then when it says “delivered” it’s really not!

Dollars Lost: $34.6

Victim Location: Hollister, MO, USA - 65672

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Slayli


Employment - Remote Employment Scam

Offered me a job doing some kind of "data uploading" for their company, then sent a link and asked me to sign up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fitchburg, MA, USA - 01420

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Synapse Analytics


Other

Items were not as described and poor quality

Dollars Lost: $150

Victim Location: Perry, IA, USA - 50220

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Tessizy


Debt Collections - Ace Cash Express Collection and Legal Dept Imposter Debt Collections Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

FORM 20E Ont. Reg. No.: 258/98 Under instruction from our Client, Further to our previous correspondence dated, your account is still overdue for payment. We would respectfully remind you that you have exceeded the trading terms for these outstanding amounts and we would be grateful to receive your remittance before the judicial proceeding took place TO THE GARNISHEE: The creditor has obtained a court order against the debtor. The creditor claims that you owe or will owe the debtor a debt in the form of wages, salary, pension payments, rent, annuity or other debt that you pay out in a lump-sum, periodically or by installments. (A debt to the debtor includes both a debt payable to the debtor alone and a joint debt payable to the debtor and one or more co-owners.) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY for Small Claims to the Collection Agency. (a) All debts now payable by you to the debtor, within 10 days after this notice is served on you; and (b) All debts that become payable by you to the debtor after this notice is served on you and within 30 days after this notice is issued, within 10 days after they become payable. Settlement Amount: $875.00 by Today or two payments of $450.00 from Today.(Outside the courthouse) The total amount of all your payments to the clerk is not to exceed $ (1385.56). THIS NOTICE IS LEGALLY BINDING ON YOU until it expires or is changed, renewed, terminated or satisfied. If you do not pay the total amount or such lesser amount, as you are liable to pay, you must serve a Garnishee’s Statement (Form 20F) on the creditor and debtor, and file it with the collection Agency within 10 days after this notice is served on you. EACH PAYMENT: payable to the Minister of Finance, MUST BE SENT with a copy of the attached payment receipt to the borrower. If your debt is jointly owed to the debtor and to one or more co-owners, you must pay the debtor’s appropriate share of the amount now payable, or which becomes payable or such a percentage as the court may order. The amounts paid into the collection Agency shall not exceed the portion of the debtor’s wages that are subject to seizure or garnishment under Section 7 of the Wages Act. We await your immediate payment of the outstanding amount. Do reply with your intention regarding Legal matters for payment arrangement. Reply to this email our experts will help you out. CAUTION TO GARNISHEE: IF YOU FAIL TO PAY to the clerk the amount set out in this notice and do not file a Garnishee’s Statement (Form 20F) disputing garnishment, JUDGMENT MAY BE OBTAINED AGAINST YOU BY THE CREDITOR for payment of the amount set out above, plus costs. If you make a payment to anyone other than the clerk of the court, you may be liable to pay again [R. 20.08(17) and (18)]. We are talking about the loan that you took with A Parental PayDay Advance Company, they do have a signed copy of the contract which is signed under your E-mail address and SSN, and was also traced when you were signing the contract with the company. ACE – Ace loan online, it is a parent company which owns and operates more than 350 websites, you applied from one of our websites and you never bothered to pay this debt, so the creditor wants to know your intention about this matter that what would you like to do whether you are willing to resolve this case or you want to dispute. The LAW FIRM has more than 14 types of technical evidence in order to prove the money was successfully deposited into your bank account which was a checking account. If you are willing to resolve this case then we can provide you a one-time settlement offer that has to be paid till this Friday as paid in full with zero balance. Note: This notice is provided to you on behalf of ACE – Ace Cash Express. And its parent company, and their respective family of companies including Cash Advance, its parent company, Cash America International, Inc., and all of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates, (Hereafter collectively referred to as the “Cash Advance Related Companies,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). The Cash Advance Related Companies include, but are not limited to: Cash Advance, Cash America International, Inc., and all of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates, including those that operate under the trade names Cash Advance, 100 Day Loan, Net loan USA, Fax free Cash, Payday one, Sonic Cash, Money Tree, Egg Loans, Check Cash Loan, Quick Payday, Personal Cash Advance, Rapid Cash, Sonic Payday, Speedy Cash, My Cash Now, National Payday, Paycheck Today, Payday OK, Cash Central Loans, Cash Net 500,Cash Net USA, Allied Cash, Super Pawn, Check into Cash, Check Smart, Ez Money Cash America Net, Cash America, Cash America Pawn, Cash Land, Super Pawn, Cash America Payday Advance, or any company-owned Mr. Payroll locations. “You” or “your” means you as a participant in or as a user of the products and/or services offered by a Cash Advance Related Company. As per your contract in the event of a default, you would be contacted via the same email had you used to solicit the funds. If you did not get the email then, 1) Either you no longer have the email address, 2) You deleted the email thinking it's just another email advertisement to get a fresh loan or 3) You might be caught in Identification Theft. Thanks and Regards Debt Settlement Division We have provided you all the information so far, we have all the records here that you taken out a loan but We have not received anything from your side so we are going to upload a case file on your name and social, you need to hire an attorney within 3 working days and you will receive legal summons at your doorstep. FINAL CHANCE TO RESOLVE OF THIS MATTER CASE FILE #: CA/55A/95-38654 Note- This is the last chance to settle this matter out side of the court house. If you do not take immediate action we will be forced to download this case against you and once it is downloaded the creditor has entire rights to inform your employer regarding this and if you are found guilty under the bench of jury then you have to bear a lawsuit which will be a penalty of $4515.85 and your bank account will be closed. it will be totally levied upon you and that would be excluding your bail charges. If you really want to resolve this issue update us payment information to avoid legal Consequences, and this is the last chance to settle this account out side of the court house. Note: Once the payment will go through we will close this case file of yours and we will provide you a Payment Receipt stating that this account has been paid in full with ZERO balance and you are no more debtor for the company. Do Revert ASAP!! Best Wishes, William Smith. Sr. Investigation Officer I reached out to ACE cash and they said I owed them nothing. Below is a copy of them email I got from them. Thank you for contacting ACE Cash Express. Based on the information you provided, it is possible the loan transaction noted in your complaint is a scam. ACE has not contacted you. The communications you describe in your complaint are not from ACE or any person acting on ACE’s behalf. We recommend you report any further communications of this type to the consumer protection division of your state’s Attorney General’s office and provide copies of any communications you receive. Thank you, ACE Cash Express (877) 223-2274 For store locations, click here For additional contact information, click here

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lewisville, TX, USA - 75077

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Ace Cash Express Collection and Legal Dept Imposter Debt Collections Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Employment - Aquaro Histology

From: Jesse Thompson [email protected] I am reaching out regarding your application for the Remote Data Entry Clerk role. The rate of pay for this role will be $30 per hour. If you are still interested, please send a copy of your resume to [email protected] to receive further information about the next step in your application process. For more information about this position, please visit aquarohistology.com This email was sent on behalf of Aquaro Histology. Sincerely, Aquaro Histology.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Newton, NJ, USA - 07860

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Aquaro Histology


Phishing

Spam Faxes

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Arnaudville, LA, USA - 70512

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Ally Commercial


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Paul alfred called n told me i won 985,000 from the mega millon lottery .i would get 7,000 every week for the rest of my life.He then went on about the codes and claim numbers .h even went as far as saying he had a lawyer (Linda Allen) to help sign off of the paper work and a delivery driver (Larry Clover or Clever ) that was going to deliver the chexk but whe i ask for more information about the company he could only tell me he was waiting on the lawyer with tge paper work i asked where the company was located he say Jackson ms. I asked if i could come to where the company was located he said no n there will be a 450 dollar delivery fee .we did this until 8:00 pm .he finally tell me i have to pay the delivery fee before he delivers the check this morning cause it was to kate last night .So this morning he wants me to call him so he can give me the info on how to send the delivery fee

Dollars Lost: $200

Victim Location: Pachuta, MS, USA - 39347

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Mega million lottery


Online Purchase - online purchase

I was applying for the US Passport renewal and this company charged me the processing fee and other additional fee totaling 281.90

Dollars Lost: $281.9

Victim Location: Ridgeland, MS, USA - 39157

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: US Passport


Online Purchase

David Jones (Assistant Publishing Expert), and his assistant Mr. Hezron *****, were assigned to me to help me publish my 1st book. They seemed legitimate, but said due to the photos I needed to add to my book the initial cost of $800 for publishing would increase to $1569. I paid that and then a few weeks later was asked to pay $300.00 more for copy rights which I paid. We worked through the editing phase and when my book went "Live", I was supposed to be able to purchase Author Copies to have a book signing at a discount. The discount cost me $1635 for 75 copies, which they said was delayed, then offered me another discount where they would get me the 75 Author Copies for $770.25. They did not refund me the $1635 and have not sent my books. They will not answer my emails or phone calls. I have not received the paperwork on the copy right either. These people have to work with Amazon in some way as my book is on Amazon and I have some friends that have purchased it from them. As far as I can tell, I am just out of the money I put up for this book, which is a 5 year endeavor for me.

Dollars Lost: $3504

Victim Location: Claxton, GA, USA - 30417

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: David Jones Book Publishing Department


Counterfeit Product - Amazing Customize (True North Veterans)

These frauds use social media and website campaigns falsely claiming to represent Veterans in order to target the elderly using bait and switch scams. They use phony AI ads to fool people into believing they are buying high quality, made in the USA or Canada garments, which are then switched out for extremely low quality items which are then shipped directly from China. When a customer raises an issue and asks for a refund, they dodge contact and/or refuse. It is a very highly obvious scam company, and it's sad that FaceBook allows this sort of thing on their platform. STAY FAR AWAY!

Dollars Lost: $32

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V4T 2Y5

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Amazing Customize True North Veterans


Phishing - Warranty

Received letter stating that we needed to contact the writer with regards to Warranty coverage on a used vehicle purchase we did. Made it seem that we needed to contact them to activate our service contract. Letter says IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE REQUESTED

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Cambridge, MA, USA - 02139

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Warranty Services Extended Coverage Departement


Phishing - Tiktok Shop Store

They are TikTok shop store, they help you get commission on orders you pay for and after you add your money, they create an order you can’t fortify and you can’t redraw your funds

Dollars Lost: $3700

Victim Location: Camden Wyoming, DE, USA - 19934

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Tiktok shop store


Employment - Employment scam

Recruiter reached out via LinkedIn direct messaging for a job opportunity. The company's CEO, Lucia Riello, was going to reach out via Signal, their preferred communication channel. I provided my contact info for Signal and began to chat with the CEO. They never shared detailed information about the position, and each time I requested a phone call or zoom meeting to discuss the position, they reverted back to only wanting to chat via Signal. I looked into the company further and realized that neither the board members nor the company had LinkedIn profiles. Also, the company's website did not have any job postings yet, they were actively recruiting. The responses seemed somewhat AI-generated, and I was being replied to in a matter of 5 minutes with a very lengthy response, which might take a human more than 10 minutes to think of and then type out. As I dug deeper, the picture on the Signal profile did not match the person's picture on the website. Also, the company just filed for its business license on September 11, 2026, to Lucia Riello at 1640 SE 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, with the Florida Department of State under document number P2600004522.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Moorestown, NJ, USA - 08057

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Elvaris Ai


Phishing - Devere Capital Corp

Official Business Form 9550-WARR Final notice immediate response required trying to sell home warranty

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lancaster, NY, USA - 14086

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Devere Capital Corp


Online Purchase

I ordered two bags totaling 19.57 from truetshirt.com on June 22, 2026. I ordered through TikTok shop. I have emailed back and forth countless times about not receiving the bags. They have claimed to re-send them and did not receive those either. When I said I would contact the Better Business Bureau they said they would refund 70% of my cost. However, 3 1/2 months later and I have no bags nor refund.

Dollars Lost: $19.57

Victim Location: Erie, PA, USA - 16505

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Truetshirt


Employment - Employment scam

Hello, We came across your talent profile on Backstage/AllCasting and we're very impressed—it perfectly aligns with our creative vision for the upcoming Luxury Fashion Photo Shoot for Amazon x PUMA Fashion Magazine 2026 About Us Serena Rasoul Photography: is a leader in professional portrait and commercial photography. Our team specializes in capturing expressive, high-quality images that connect with audiences and elevate brand identity. Project Overview Client: PUMA / Amazon Fashion Magazine Campaign: Luxury Fashion 2026 Concept: A modern, lifestyle-driven editorial featuring apparel and accessories (clothing, shoes, and bags) for the upcoming PUMA Collection. Production Partner: Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Shoot Details: Event Dates: Oct 24, 2026 – 3 models Oct 31, 2026 – 3 models Nov 7, 2026 – 3 models Shoot Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Compensation: $5,000 (includes usage rights and services; rates negotiable based on experience) Location: The final studio location will be confirmed when scheduling in your city. The check will be delivered to you for wardrobe, hair/makeup, and styling. Our production agent will coordinate it fully. Once you receive the production check, I will give you the instructions on how to complete the booking arrangement with the agent If you're interested and available, please send the following details to confirm: Full Name Home Address City/State of Residence Contact Number Recent Headshot We’re excited about the opportunity to collaborate and look forward to your response. Warm regards, Serena Rasoul / Ethnomusicology at Columbia University Director, Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. [email protected] IMDB Page

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA - 33324

Date Reported: October 13, 2026

Business Name Used: PUMA × Amazon Fashion — “SHOOT!!!” Magazine Editorial 2026


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