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Online Purchase

Advertised a hand carved wooden birdhouse and receivd a plastic resin bird house

Dollars Lost: $79.9

Victim Location: Lewiston, ME, USA - 04240

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Marlow Market Co

Online Purchase

A site mimicking the Frost Buddy site advertised a sale. It comes up first in Google when searching Frost Buddy. It says the card info cannot be verified and the transactio never goes through, but they took my card info because a fraudulent transaction appeared two days later.

Dollars Lost: $212.5

Victim Location: Hyannis, MA, USA - 02601

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing

My 15 year old son received a notice in the mail that the warranty on his 2025 Cherolet Blazerf needed to be verified.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Brunswick, ME, USA - 04011

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Home Improvement - Home Improvement - Vip renovations

We’ve paid for a bathroom renovation that was so far a breach of contract that it was embarrassing and then they just said that they were no longer showing up because I yelled at them now I have no useable washroom for my disabled son

Dollars Lost: $7800

Victim Location: ON, CAN - L1J 6B4

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Vip renovations

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - Maxim Global LLC

I received a letter at my old office mailing address (haven't been there for almost 10 years). This letter was from Richard White, "a partner at MAXIM GLOBAL LLP, a distinguished law firm based in Canada". It is related to unclaimed Accidental Death Benefits of $13.6 million for "Late Mr. Norbert ****", and, due to being unable to locate any existing relatives or claimants to his estate, is offering to split 90% of the funds with me, with the other 10% going to charitable causes. 2 email addresses are provided for follow-up: [email protected] and [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Brattleboro, VT, USA - 05301

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Maxim Global LLP

Other - Other - N/A - AI.personolabs

I paid $2.83 for an online test. Afterwards, I was charged $57.87 for a subscription I did not consent to. Then, I received a charge for their "AI.personolabs", a site I never visited for $43.33. My bank attempted to block these transactions, but personolabs kept trying to get money from me. I had to visit BOTH websites to attempt to cancel my "subscription" to their services.

Dollars Lost: $101.2

Victim Location: ON, CAN - L1T 1P4

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product - Weston Blake

Ordered Asics Novablast 6 Running shoes from Weston Blake on August 8th 2026. Item arrived August 23 2026. After inspection of shoes I noticed differences from Weston Blakes site and Asics main site. The colors were off on the upper. The font on the tongue was the wrong color and the sticker in the shoe showing the serial number was fake, showing a known fraudulent model number. The box serial number did not match the shoes either, new running shoes have serial numbers matching the box, in this case it did not.

Dollars Lost: $119

Victim Location: Miami, FL, USA - 33155

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Weston Blake

Online Purchase - Online IQ Test

They offered a test result for $1.99 and then hid a $39.99 monthly subscription in the fine print of the agreement that was not made apparent or visible by any standard. They've been known for this deceptive practice of predatory billing. They refunded my initial payment and even after confirming my account was closed I've been charged a second time.

Dollars Lost: $37.36

Victim Location: Newport News, VA, USA - 23602

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Identity test

Phishing

They reached out via email offering coupons at a lower price. The catch is you would need to purchase them. Once purchased, the coupons won’t work and you’ll need to reach out to the customer support. Most of the time their game is to tire you out so you give up on responding but they also take the time to lash out at you and sell your information to others.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Boston, MA, USA - 02115

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Coupon500

Phishing

Sunday Aug. 23, 2026 10:35 AM EDST Live call from Spectrum from a man who barely spoke English. He transferred me to Susan (in Molino, TX) whose English was somewhat better. She said someone had tried to change my Spectrum account. (I do not have a Spectrum acct.). I have a recording of this call. Caller ID: 800 Service 1-844-244-5700, which connects to “personal assistant”; I left a msg. After the call, I dialed *57 so that the call can easily be traced. The landline that received this call is a Verizon FiOS landline.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Acton, MA, USA - 01720

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

Here’s the text I got I answered it was a house and that’s all I said then I looked up number Hi Susan, it's zoe, i help run luhxe, just saw your order come through Before it ships, can you double check 110 Melbourn Rd in Warwick is right? and is it a house or is there a unit number i should add? Oh and while i've got you, i have to ask, where's the first trip it's going on? Perfect got it, i'll make sure it goes out right

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Warwick, RI, USA - 02886

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Luhxe

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered flashlights. They were not delivered and the tracking number from USPS shows that the vendor did not pay shipping therefore it cannot be delivered.

Dollars Lost: $75.41

Victim Location: Ashburn, VA, USA - 20147

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: Teachabags

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Vehicle Service Contract Notice Scam

I have recently had my car towed by AAA to Hyundai in Wilkes-Pa where it is being worked on under its warranty. I am also a new widow and feel targeted by this scam. I know better, but this is ridiculous because I have a most magnificent warranty and this should not come in to play.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Wilkes Barre, PA, USA - 18706

Date Reported: August 23, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

"Elon musk" keeps saying I won. 1 billion dollars

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Philo, OH, USA - 43771

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

I purchased pants from an add on Facebook for a brand called Koda. They advertise fast shipping for ~$5.00. I placed an order on 8/8/26. It is now 8/22/26 and I've received nothing. They sent me ancobfirmation email for my purchase which links me to a "404 (page does not exist)." Page on their site. I have no recourse other than disputing the charge, but I think they may have renamed it. I'm having trouble finding the transaction. On 8/22/26 they tried to charge me another $79.95. Luckily I didn't have the funds available for the transaction to go through. I didn't sign up for a membership or make any other purchase. This was an unauthorized charge. Koda, or WearKoda is an absolute scam

Dollars Lost: $14.9

Victim Location: Lawrence, MA, USA - 01843

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Koda WearKoda

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I placed an order on August 6,2026, but I still haven't received a tracking number or anything relating to this item. I contacted the company yesterday, August 21, 2026 and I was told that the item had been delivered by a company called GOFO on August 14, 2026. I called GOFO and was told that the item appears to have been delivered on August 14, 2026, but I have NOT received my item. They said they are going to escilate it to an investigation, but I'm not hopeful I will ever see the item nor my money.

Dollars Lost: $24.89

Victim Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA - 23455

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Clovvy

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

BIGGEST HOAX EVER!!!!!! BIGGEST HOAX. DO NOT BUY FROM ATLAS LIBRARY. AND PAYPAL BACKS THEM. PAYPAL REFUSED A REFUND BECAUSE DANIEL BEGUN FALSELY SAID (OR AI CREATED A DELIVERY SLIP). HE EMAILS YOU A DIGITAL (UNFORMATTED HORRIBLE COPY) AND SAYS YOUR HARD COPY WILL FOLLOW AND IT NEVER DOES. MR. DANIEL DOES NOT GET BACK TO YOU AT ALL. HE EMAILED ME ONCE I CREATED A PAYPAL REFUND AND LITERALLY THREATENED LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ME. ------------------ FIRST EMAIL: Atlas Library Good things are heading your way! Hi *****, Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible. While you wait, you can already start enjoying the digital version of your books below: Downloads Product Expires Download The 100,000 WHYS Collection™ — 2026 Bestseller Bundle Never Click here to access your product ------------------ MY THREAT: Dear *****, Your order ST6-42481 is ready for shipment, but a dispute has been opened which prevents us from completing the delivery. Here is the shipping address we currently have on file for your order: ***** Closing the dispute now will allow us to prioritize your order and ensure it is shipped within 1–2 days. Once the dispute is closed, we will immediately provide you with the tracking number. IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Should the dispute not be closed within 24 hours, we will formally respond to PayPal and initiate all legal actions necessary to protect our business interests. To this end, we have already involved our legal representative, Attorney Mr. Thomas J. Whitaker, Esq., who is copied on this email and ready to proceed. Your current conduct, namely blocking the delivery of a product already purchased and attempting to reverse the payment after receiving the digital content, constitutes an illegitimate use of PayPal’s dispute system, and may be prosecuted for fraud, contractual breach, and reputational damage to our business. In such a case, you will lose your payment, never receive your physical copy, and may be subject to a claim for compensation as well as legal costs. We strongly encourage you to close the dispute immediately to avoid escalation. Daniel Begum ------------------ To Atlas: Funny how you wouldn't respond to me until I filed a complaint. ***** ****** ***** Wed, Jul 15, 4:14?PM ------------------ to me Dear ***** Thank you for your message. We would like to inform you that your order includes physical copies that are currently pending shipment. However, we have noticed that there is an open dispute regarding this order on PayPal. We kindly ask you to close the PayPal dispute, as it prevents us from proceeding with the shipment. For security and compliance reasons, our policy requires us to wait until the dispute has been fully resolved before we can complete and ship your order. If you wish to receive your physical copies, please close the dispute and let us know once this has been done. As soon as the dispute is closed and the resolution is updated in our system, we will be able to continue processing your order and arrange the shipment accordingly. Please note that as long as the dispute remains active, your order will remain on hold and no physical shipment can be dispatched. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your patience. Best regards, Daniel Begum

Dollars Lost: $28.66

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V2J 4R7

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Atlas Library - Imposter

Online Purchase

Posed as Peet’s Coffee. I tried to purchase and entered my credit card information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Woburn, MA, USA - 01801

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

I watched the video which looked SO REAL. I ordered the 6 bottle set for $294. The money left my account almost immediately, less than 24hrs. I am a waitress & don’t have much money. It was stupid on my part to spend the money & believe something so easy. I learned a big lesson, but, I would LOVE TO GET MY MONEY BACK! I DONT SEE THAT HAPPENING.

Dollars Lost: $294

Victim Location: West Chester, PA, USA - 19382

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Alka Slim

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I had ordered 2 tunic style dresses in different colors from Helloomni on the Pinterest website and never received my order. The company said it had been delivered. I put in a claim with their online chat since I never received the dresses. They quickly sent back a message saying I didn’t qualify for a claim even though their site says losses included. There isn’t any tracking info either. I tried to track it. I told them if I didn’t receive them in the next few days that I would report them to the BBB. Haven’t heard any response from them that’s why I think it’s a scam.

Dollars Lost: $47.95

Victim Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA - 23456

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Helloomni

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

Sold the product, provided tracking (without shipper information) which indicated product was delivered (it was not). Support acknowledged it wasn't and said they would update tracking. Eventually they stopped responding. I waited 11 days after the supposed delivery to arrive report it.

Dollars Lost: $41

Victim Location: West Chester, PA, USA - 19380

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Nuvaro

Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

Bought a dress. Got a dress that was different color material and style and they wont let me return it. Reviews were positive but now looking it them they were never real posts of people wearing the dress or actually having the clothes on.

Dollars Lost: $65

Victim Location: Haymarket, VA, USA - 20169

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Olivia and Ella

Advance Fee Loan - Loan Scam

“This is Janet Morgan calling with an update on your loan request. Hi, this is Janet Morgan. I was reviewing a group of pending files today, and yours was one of the few that was selected for a secondary review based on the information we received. Call me at 866-398-3229. The reason I'm calling is that there may be an opportunity to increase the amount available to you while keeping the payment lower than what many applicants expect. From what I'm seeing, you could qualify for up to $30,000 with rates starting around 5.89% and payment of $525 and no collateral would be required. Call me at 866-398-3229.“

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Manteo, NC, USA - 27954

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - Perry R. Friedman, LLP

I received a letter in the mail requesting my trust and partnership in locating relatives of the "late Ms. Naomi *******". The signature was on the wrong line and cut off, they had conflicting and incorrect phone numbers and 3 different email addresses. None of that made sense so I looked them up and your Scam page was my first hit. Phone: +1 (226) 243-1603 +1 (226) 226-1603 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hopkins, MN, USA - 55343

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Perry R. Friedman LLP

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - MZ Law Office

Letter advising me as life insurance beneficiary for $10,800,020

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Canton, GA, USA - 30115

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: MZ Law Office

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

Items ordered were horrid quality with no response from vendor despite multiple attempts for return and refund EMAIL Jul 18, 2026, 7:59?PM to customer, me Seventh request how can I return this inferior product? Tracking Number: JY26CAA0U047837961 moony-3711268

Dollars Lost: $140

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V3Y 2S2

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: MoonyCozy

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Phishing Scam - Tompkins Bank Impostor

Andrew called claiming he was from the bank. Provided the badge number and said that the debit card was stolen. Then proceeded to ask for account information

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Reading, PA, USA - 19605

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Retailer - Brushing Scam

I received a package with items that I did not recognize or even know what they were.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Vienna, WV, USA - 26105

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Other - Online Purchase

I have been trying for 2 weeks to get a return label, they have offered me 7USD, then 14USD , all of which I rejected. I want my full refund of 47.00, not the run around. I dealt with 7 people and still no label, I sent them the pictures as asked. All I get is Im so sorry to be patient, My patience is gone, I even told them I thought they were a scam company and still no luck.

Dollars Lost: $45.96

Victim Location: Texarkana, TX, USA - 75503

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Ggvbeauty

Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

The website advertised a Paw Patrol toy as being of a large size and with actual characters. The one I received was much smaller and off-brand. When I reached out for returns, they would only offer 10% back, then 20%, then 30%. I never received the money back. I then found a charge for $29.99 on my credit card. When I reached out about it, their phone was never picked up. I sent an email and was told my purchase came with a membership that was free for 20 days before the charges started. This was never confirmed during checkout nor did I receive an email like you would for other memberships. Once again, I asked for a refund. They only eventually offered 30% back, which I did not trust because I never received my other refund. I had to file a dispute with my credit card company. This company is predatory.

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Victim Location: Silver Spring, MD, USA - 20902

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Slumber Kiddies

Retail Business - Subscription Service

free rewards plus obtained my credit card number and claimed that i subscribed to their recurring service, all a lie.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Folsom, PA, USA - 19033

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Free Rewards Plus

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

Purchaser , reshipped , so they said this order that I had because the first one said it was delivered which it wasn't. Now I'm dealing with a second order that says it's the delivered, which didn't coming from.China was a different carrier. This carrier used is not a valid carrier.So therefore where is my package.

Dollars Lost: $27

Victim Location: Clear Brook, VA, USA - 22624

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Fake Travel Sweepstakes Scam - Viking River Cruise Impostor

As described by another person who reported this - a mailing was sent to me with a sweepstakes inside where you had to open a game card to get numbers to see if they matched the scratch off on the flyer. You had a chance to "win" a Viking Cruise for 2 with round-trip first class airfare or $15,000 cash, a 5 day Mexico or Caribbean cruise for two, a 7 night resort stay or a 7 night Alaskan cruise for two with round-trip airfare. Of course the numbers matched, so you are to call a toll-free number and mention a code.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Midland, MI, USA - 48642

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: VTI

Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - Medical Billing Scam

I rec'd a bill that went thru a very old Insurance (UHC). I rec'd a letter from UHC that I will owe over $4,500 to a 'company' called Kaltrex Solutions in June 2026. The company says it's durable medical equipment. I've never gotten any medical equipment. This is a scam that was put thru my old insurance not showing a Dr or what it even is. 8 have v good credit. I'm so upset about this scam. Thank you for your help.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Reading, PA, USA - 19606

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Kaltrex Solutions

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Advertised as a very high quality record player. Is complete junk.

Dollars Lost: $300

Victim Location: Suffolk, VA, USA - 23435

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Brivona

Employment

I received an initial email from Nicole Curl of HR alleging they were following up on "my interest in a position suited for me: a remote part-time Data Entry Clerk position. I requested more information about the job, and at this stage I would need to complete a brief & final assessment to help determine the best fit for the role. After doing an assessment and filling out a questionnaire, I received a job acceptance offer by email from Nicole Curl again, with an extended offer of employment for the position stating I received the job. Then request my name, address, phone#, DOB, RN License #, and email address. The compensation, full-time and part-time pay rates, and the employment offer were emailed to me from Nicole Curl as the HR Assistant from Novacell Oncology, [email protected]. Then I received yet another email from Nicole Curl stating my "information has now been updated on our employee portal," advising me to set up a "TELEGRAM" account for my mobile device for "office communication". It also instructed me to a Telegram address of: t.me/clairharrison660 for the "Administrative Desk for onboarding and software registration process". I replied back by email to Nicolo Curl again for clarification of my "accepted position, since I am an RN-Registered Nurse, attached my resume, and questioned the job title and pay rates, and requested further clarification of the job title and pay rates, but I never received a response which was odd since all of the prior emails were all in 'rapid-fire' sequences, also I did not have Telegram app. After 2 days of no reply to my clarification of role title and pay rates, I emailed Nicole Curl again (and to date of this complaint) never received any further emails from Nicole Curl. I looked back at Nicole Curl's last instruction that directed me to contact Claire Harrison in 'Administration, through the app Telegram to begin the onboarding process, via the Telegram app. With no responses from Nicole Curl, I put the Telegram app on my phone and contacted Claire Harrison via the Telegram address above. Ms. Harrison was very abrasive, informing me I interrupted her online meeting & she would get back to me. Within 5 min I received a Telegram from Harrison with a litany of a list of instructions; I was asked if I had a printer, if I had Cash App, my social security #, & if not get it now, if I had mobile banking, what's my bank name, they are sending me a check from accounting that must be printed & cut outside the lines, front & back, endorse it & deposit by mobile deposit only to my bank, all while to send he screen shots of everything as I did them., then to send her a copy screen shot of the mobile deposit. The "check' sent by email was for $1500.00, from "****** ****** ****** **** ******** *** ***** ******* ** *****, the bank was First National Bank, check #1759, Memo indicate: MacBook & Software, and the signature is not legible, very tiny, and appears as though it was backwards, date of check 08/21/2026and bottom check #'s printed in bank style fashion across the bottom is the check line, are; 1759 111906271 673194072. This is where I became very uncomfortable. I responded via Telegram that I did not have mobile check deposit features on my account (and I do not), so I would have to go to my bank on Monday in person since it was already after 6:00 PM Friday & the bank is closed. I was abrasively instructed to contact 'her' Claire Harrison at 8:00 AM the next morning. I advised the inside office is not open until Monday. I was instructed to then contact her at 8:00 AM Monday morning with the deposit confirmation. I sent a telegram msg I would be in meetings Monday am & would contact back sometime Monday afternoon. My prior research on the company through their website: https://novacelloncology.com after the very first Nicole Curl email, there was no phone number to call listed, no links to the only 4 vague listed positions, no links or hyperlinks anywhere to contact or call, nor could anything be copied. After a sleepless night, I realized this is a bad scam. I am completely sick that I lost my Social Security #, given as ordered by Claire Harrison during the litany of Rapid-fire instructions. However, my bank info # s was never given. Over the years as a nurse, I have, of course, gone through the nursing job process; I have never seen this, but I was reminded that things have changed. Well, none of this sounds or was appropriate, lawful, or regulated.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lake Geneva, WI, USA - 53147

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Novacell Ongology

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I was trying to make a valud order ny order number was number 1360 n it ne wr arrived he stopped answering my phone calls too

Dollars Lost: $325

Victim Location: Lansdowne, PA, USA - 19050

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Boutiqu

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Ann Paul is a local MUA on the Monroe, La area. She ran a special on makeup kits in November of 2025, and while a few people received their kits, hundreds of people did not. She lies weekly saying she is refunding us and then she blocks us so that we cannot contact her. She has scammed hundreds of people in Monroe, La. She is very unprofessional, lacks integrity, and everyone should avoid doing business with her!!!!

Dollars Lost: $46.6

Victim Location: Monroe, LA, USA - 71203

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: AP LUX (Ann Paul)

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I was searching for a cat scratching post. Several came up, but this one had the best price, so I opted for it. I checked whether it had the lock symbol; it did, so I thought it was safe and saw good reviews. I purchased on August 12th, and the money was withdrawn on the 13th. Also, I want to note that the description of the company that withdrew the money shows: ROUGE SPORTING BEVERLY HILLS on my statement. I received a confirmation email but never received any tracking information. I reached out several times by email, but received no response. I Googled it today to see if it's common for them to take a while with shipping, and that's when I read that it's a fraudulent online shop and that they run temporary pop-up scam shops.

Dollars Lost: $29.98

Victim Location: Auburn, PA, USA - 17922

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Coratstyles

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

Product cheap not like advertised extra charges on card can’t reach anyone

Dollars Lost: $64

Victim Location: Shreveport, LA, USA - 71103

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Magicwear

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was contacted by a person who stated I had one, but was just clearing house Reader’s Digest award. I thought he was full of it and I blocked him later that evening I received a call from a David Williams stated he was the CEO of the publishers clearing house. and manufacture is published and promotions. He said that I had one $2.5 million to be given 100,000 in a red Mercedes-Benz to be delivered to my home with fanfare as soon as I fulfilled the requirements to receive the money, this is included in the letter that I will attach that explains everything that they want for me they had me sent $1400 to what I believed was a person and the federal trade commission and 4500 to someone for a gold eagle seal for the money. The last thing they wanted me to do was the upfront taxes which I thought was illegal. They’re ready to set up a date for delivery of my prize award and I am really scared. they said that they are supposed to meet the governor at the bank and I will have police escort and two lawyers will be with me as well as well as David Williams. I’m very concerned that this is fraud.

Dollars Lost: $5590

Victim Location: North Kingstown, RI, USA - 02852

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product - Olivia & Rose

Olivia & Rose pose as a legitimate premium quality women’s wear store. They are in fact, a VERY poor quality online store. Someone is benefitting from these imposters and taking customers’ hard-earned money and not providing the product they advertise. They should not be coming up on any sites when a consumer looks for ladies clothing. Here is the dress I received and nothing like the one that is posted on their website.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: ON, CAN - M3N 2S5

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Olivia Rose

Online Purchase

This product was advertised as made by an American veteran. It is not true. They are using a picture of a veteran with severe burns to sell items. I haven’t received the product yet and I don’t care if I don’t. It’s being shipped from China, not from the workshop of an American veteran as advertised. The veterans name is Jordan Maynard.

Dollars Lost: $32.84

Victim Location: North Billerica, MA, USA - 01862

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Maynardhandmade

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

They have you book a flight, and then start to call you over and over saying they need to change your dates, if you say no, they then ask for more money to cancel and then they will send back your refund.

Dollars Lost: $161

Victim Location: Bossier City, LA, USA - 71111

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Crownfares

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

OnOn August 8, 2026, I purchased a gaming system from this merchant and paid extra for overnight delivery. As of August 22, 2026, the item has not arrived, two weeks after the purchase date. I contacted the company multiple times to resolve the issue, but they refuse to cancel the order, issue a refund, or provide an accurate, updated delivery timeline.

Dollars Lost: $49.94

Victim Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA - 23464

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Belro

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - MZ Law Office

Exact same letter as shown on your site from another person

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Woodstock, GA, USA - 30188

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: MZ Law Office

Online Purchase

I ordered a pair of shoes for $49.99. Then the question popped up asking me if I'd like a discount. I said yes. I figured it was going to apply to my initial order, but instead the placed a 2nd order the exact same pair of shoes and put the discount on those. I didn't want nor need a 2nd pair of shoes! They send me an "updated" receipt for $89.01. I tried to cancel the order. Numerous emails and phone calls were ignored for 10 hours. I finally get an automated message claiming it's against their policy to give refunds! Their policy also said ordered could be canceled within 30 minutes. I made every effort to cancel in that 30 minute window. Their "fake" discount and inability to be responsive to my complaint and demand for refund is very deceptive! I contacted my bank who has initiated a provisional refund for the 2nd pair of shoes but after dealing with this store, I feel so traumatized and disgusted that I want ALL of my money back!

Dollars Lost: $89.01

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80210

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Margaret Robinson

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I bought 4 Hacky sacks for my grandchildren. No product arrived and no response to emails sent to the company. It has been three months dealing with this company who may not exist as presented on their website Smack Sack.

Dollars Lost: $40

Victim Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA - 23451

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: Smack Sack

Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam

I received a phone call on a voicemail. This is a copy of the transcript. Good morning, this is Sophia Perez with Bayview Finance. I've reached out before. Trans Union and Equifax completed their July update, sending this 1st thing so it doesn't get buried under everything else today. Your file is still showing pre-selected for up to $42,220 and that expires tomorrow, Tuesday at 3 p.m. Here's what most people don't realize. At 21% interest, more than half of every minimum payment you make goes straight to the bank, not to paying down your balance. This changes that. One payment, lower rate, cards zeroed out. Estimated monthly payments around $484 a month. It's just a cleaner way to run your finances. Call me directly at 877-957-5636. I'll tell you exactly what you qualify for. Anyone on underwriting can assist you today. Again, 877-957-5636.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Downingtown, PA, USA - 19335

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam

I received a phone call and a voicemail. Here’s the transcript. Good morning, Sophia Perez with Northview Financial. I've reached out before Trans Union and Equifax completed their August update. Figured this deserved your fresh eyes. Your file is still showing pre-selected for up to $42,320 and that expires today, Wednesday at 5 PM. Here's what most people don't realize at 21% interest. More than half of every minimum payment you make goes straight to the bank, not to paying down your balance. This changes that. One payment, lower rate, cards 0ed out. Estimated monthly payments around $482 a month. It's just a cleaner way to run your finances. Call me directly at 844-757-2194. I'll tell you exactly what you qualify for. Anyone on underwriting can assist you today, again. 844-7572194.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Downingtown, PA, USA - 19335

Date Reported: August 22, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

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