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Description
I was sent an Instagram link by a trusted person, advertising Joann Fabrics’ closeout materials, sewing machines, etc. I knew that the retailer had gone out of business earlier in the spring. I clicked on the link which was set up exactly as the Joann website. I ordered sewing supplies from the site, providing my personal information. When I received email confirmation, it included cheap jewelry in the same amount and unit prices as the sewing notions that I had ordered. The company was listed, ironically, as ROOB ([email protected]). The confirmation email appeared to come from PayPal, though my actual PayPal account shows no activity.
Targeted Person's Location
VA, USA - 20170
Scam Type
Online Purchase
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
August 19, 2025
Scam ID
1041775
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