Description

I was contacted by a company claiming I owed money related to an American Express account. They said I owed $6,000, and they sent threatening letters and messages saying I must pay. The company also contacted me by phone, text, and email. I later discovered this was a scam. They had some of my personal information, which made the situation seem legitimate at first. I had already closed and deleted the related credit card account, so there should not have been any charges. The scam company continued demanding money and pressuring me. I have reason to believe they may be attempting to use my personal information for fraudulent activity or identity theft. I have already frozen my credit and contacted American Express to verify that my account is closed and no charges exist. What they asked for: • They demanded $6,000 immediately • They asked for personal details and pressured me to speak with them over the phone • They tried to make me believe I signed a “legal contract” What I did: • I cut off communication • I froze my credit reports • I contacted the real American Express • I am reporting this to protect other people • I may also consult a lawyer Amount lost: $0 (I did not pay them anything) How they contacted me: phone, email, text Date of scam: [insert date] Your location: Mississippi Extra details: They pretended to be a legitimate company and used aggressive language, fake contracts, and pressure tactics to scare me into paying. I want other people to be aware of this scam.