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Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I initially saw the initial on TikTok. I did not feel comfort purchasing from TikTok so searched the website. I found the same item on the website and placed my order. Considering there was a note that all items are hand made, it said there would be a delay in shipping. I was patient and waited the time (2-5 weeks for production, 2-5 days to prepare for shipment). Once that time was up (plus a few days), I went online to their website to find customer service contact (I also did not receive any emails). That is when I discovered the only customer service method was a “contact us form” via their website or DM on Instagram. I DM via Instagram with no response. I referenced back to the website and this is what it says, “Once a pouch order is placed, it is immediately added to production queue, and materials and production time are allocated. All sales are final once placed. No cancellations and no refunds. No exchanges or returns, as all pouches are made to order.” Legally, they can not charge someone for an item they did send and/or receive. This “business” failed to send item and failed to notify customer of delay in shipment from quoted shipping time. No item was ever received by customer. Order date 10/30/2025, current date 12/14/2025.

Dollars Lost: $79

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Maison Scrolls


Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam

Every day I receive calls/voicemails from a “company” claiming I’m nearly approved for $64,000. They call from a new number every day and claim to be “Alan Grant” or some other individual in their loan processing department. They have called me for 3 months straight, even when I have ignored all their calls. I finally got to the point of asking them to remove me from the list and telling them I know they’re scammers. The calls have not stopped. Last time they told me my name and address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

VA

Date Reported: December 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Alan Grant Personal Loan Service


Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered a MYGift package consisting of pop out / 3d like picture of me with my family; and the item was completely inaccurate. The literally placed unknown individual’s faces, where my family’s faces were at. I contacted their customer service team, per their instructions on their webpage “90-Days Return / Exchange Policy, at: “*******************************************”. Their customer chat representative, in attempt to solve the issue, informed me they could correct the issue, but under one circumstance - that I pay for shipping fees. Completely dissatisfied with that resolution, I requested a full refund. Once again, in attempt to “resolve the issue”, they offered a partial refund but only at 30-40%. [Personal Comment: I respectfully request a full refund, but if they are not even going to do that, the least thing I can do is report this scam, so that others don’t get ripped off.]

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 13, 2025

Business Name Used: MIIEO


Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Amazon Impostor

Received the following text message Hi, this is Natalie Grace from Amazon Recruiting. We came across your profile and think you could be a great fit for a part-time remote role. The position involves supporting Amazon merchants with product updates to improve visibility. • Flexible hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week • Pay: 250–500 per day (base 1,000 per 4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15–20 days paid vacation annually Currently, we have 20 openings. If you’re interested and 25 or older, please text 16463594859 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Recruiting


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I was on this website when a scam site appeared called myeasycashsites they promised you would make easy money through cash sites. After making payment a coach is supposed to call you to help you setup your cash site. No coach will call and the phone number to their business would not work the next day

Dollars Lost: $200

Upper Marlboro, MD- 20772

Date Reported: December 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Myeasycashsites


Online Purchase - Vivere

I purchased clothing online from the Vivere website that was presented as legitmate, I paid fully and gave the company 3 days to ship the clothing. I was given no email with a tracking number or date of the package after 7 total days of waiting

Dollars Lost: $81.45

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Vivere


Online Purchase

Ordered a dress from them on November 30th. Dress was to be shipped by December 5th and received the week of December 10th. I emailed the company on December 9th to inquire about shipping information. On December 11th, they responded that the item mysteriously was out of stock. No message or phone call to me, no email, nothing until I inquired about my order. Requested a full refund which they said might take 10 days.

Dollars Lost: $140

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Curveins


Other - Other

Lasta or Lasta_app on Instagram is a scam. I signed up for a 30 day trial of a wall Pilates app that claimed to allow you to print out excercise schedules. I wasn’t able to do that, so I ended up canceling and not using again. Unfortunately, I used my debit card. The company did not cancel my subscription, but they did attempt to charge me random amounts multiple times over the next few months. It would be 128.00, then 68.00, then some small amount like 1.38. I declined them as incorrect and finally had to close my debit card and get a new one. I get my new card which is a debit Visa, and I proceed to establish the new card with legit vendors. I have the new card one week, and another charge from Lasta comes through! What the heck? I did not give them my new card number. I call the banker, and all they can do is keep sending me new cards when I decline the charges as fraud. Apparently, if you have ever done business with a vendor, Visa will update your information with them! This puts you in an untenable position of having to either change your entire account and everything attached or never using a debit card. The banker tries to block them as a recurring charge, but Lasta sends the requests from different places each time, so it isn’t a recurring charge they can block. So, they will always have my information unless I just close my checking account and debit card. I am furious that I was scammed. I am even angrier that Visa would have any rights to share my new debit number with them. The banker said it is buried in their contract somewhere that you accept for the trial. The app is not on the App Store, and you cannot interact with the Instagram site or find a real website. I was able to message and email them only via Instagram. I also reported the scam to Instagram. Lasta just replied to my email today after scamming me for months saying they would close my account after I threatened reporting them everywhere. We shall see if I receive any more charges being attempted. On Instagram I can see they have changed their name 3 times, do not list country of origin, and show a huge host of associated accounts. From their email, I can click in to see the owner is out of Mumbai. I will never be this foolish again. I had no idea that I would be this inconvenienced and hacked with my personal information by a scammer and Visa.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Lasta Inc


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I ordered a “ThermaPad” on Nov 20, 2025. I received an order confirmation email soon after. I received a shipping confirmation email the next day (Nov 21, 2025). Since that say, I have tried tracking the shipment, but it has said Shipment Label Created as of Nov 21 with no further updates. As of today, December 11, 2025, this shipping status has not changed. I have reached out to Nymock customer service 5 times in the past week with no response thus far.

Dollars Lost: $33

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Nymock


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Dr. Melissa is the widow, Postproexpress is the shipping company; @Amy-Hurt-1449 is the Venmo

A FB post mentioned a free 1961 Airstream RV, giving it away. The post gives you a phone number to text. Now you are talking to the "owner" in this case called Dr. Melissa who gives you an email and a website to contact to Postproexpress.com which looks like a completely legit business online. They have a chat feature, their emails have a tracker for your "delivery" and then they tell you the delivery is being held up in another state for some bogus fee you have to pay more money. They only got me for 1/2 of the four day delivery fee of $290, but when I got the email asking for more money I realized I was scammed. How embarrassing.

Dollars Lost: $290

Montgomery, AL

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Emma Ballard on Facebook


Online Purchase - Delivery

On October 12, I ordered 12 Lighteme solar lights and paid online using my credit card. Three weeks later, I have not received my order, so I emailed the customer support. I received a response saying the style was changed and attached the new style. I responded saying I approved of the new style. I waited for another three weeks, and still did not receive my order. They told me I can cancel the order and they'll refund. So I told them to cancel and asked for a refund. Another two weeks passed, I have not sent the refund. I emailed them and was told there was a system with the bank, and I should get my refund soon. Two days passed, I received an email saying a refund of $29.98 is on the way. I checked my credit card account and it showed "Pending". The following day, I checked my credit card account again, and the refund of $29.98 disappeared! I believe they canceled the refund. All I can is I have been scammed! This is to alert the consumers never order from those Ads that comes up on Facebook.

Dollars Lost: $29.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Heran Trading Co. Ltd.


Advance Fee Loan - Sterling River Lending

They call me 12 times a day and even when blocked and asked to take me off their list they change their number and call again

Dollars Lost: $0.0

MI

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Sterling River Lending


Phishing - Meado Capital

They claim to be a loan company. They call me 2-3times a day with same message, different number. I have blocked them 1213 times, and requested to be on do not call list 20 times. Please help me stop this harassment, thanks

Dollars Lost: $0.0

MN

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Meado Capital


Phishing - Loan Review Department

Scammers trying to sell me a loan of up to 50,000. They say they have a loan application from me but I’ve not applied for a loan. Thy never say the name of the company. They call from different numbers at all hours of the day, several times a day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Loan Review Department


Advance Fee Loan - Upline Lending

Multiple agents from Upline Lending leaves voicemail stating that they are calling about my pending loan approval and the payment options. They offer a call back number to talk about the loan or to opt out. After multiple attempts requesting to be removed from their call list, I am still receiving multiple phone calls a day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Upline Lending


Counterfeit Product

On June 24th I received an email saying that I needed to file "The Annual Registration" for my business with the State of Michigan. I thought this came from the state and I needed to pay it to keep my license active. I just realized this is a scam when I went to the state website. This is what it states a the link. https://www.michigan.gov/lara/i-need-to/apply-for-or-renew-a-license-or-permit Scam Alert The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will never ask you to provide your credit card numbers or other personal information over the phone, by text, email, or letter. Please see our IT Security & Data Protection page for more information on how to identify scams and report suspicious activity. Businesses are receiving fraudulent notices titled "Annual Statement 2025 Past Due" from “Business Filing powered by Firstep" or New Business Filing LLC, requesting $300 and personal information. This is not from LARA. Annual statement fees are $25, can be filed online at www.michigan.gov/corpfileonline, and filing history can be verified at www.michigan.gov/corpentitysearch. When I called to ask them what I had paid for they couldn't tell me and just kept saying that I had signed the form for the "Annual Report". I never received a report, but they did get me to sign something. They refused to give me my money back due to the signature. Again, I received nothing for the charges. They also said I had a "late fee" attached which is a scam to make it look legit.

Dollars Lost: $300

Dayton, OH- 45458

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Business Filing


Employment - Employment

Text from "Z656879" and was sent to 18 other people in a group text. "Hi, this is Aria from Amazon Recruiting. We came across your profile and think you could be a great fit for a part-time remote role. The position involves supporting Amazon merchants with product updates to improve visibility. • Flexible hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week • Pay: $250–$500 per day (base $1,000 per 4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15–20 days paid vacation annually Currently, we have 20 openings. If you’re interested and 25 or older, please text 6184409104 for details"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Recruiting Impersonator


Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - membership benefits plus

Went online to health care marketplace to sigh up for health insurance policy on Nov3rd. Then i received further email , with details confirming that this policy was in fact a wellness membership plan , NOT health insurance as represented. Was told my husband had enrolled in a 9 tier silver providence plan and a Aetna supplemental in addition to my Medicare. The email also stated it wasn’t even a discount membership plan . They completely misrepresent what they are selling , scamming people out of hundreds. I called on Nov. 19th and got email confirmation of the cancelation if both plans. It said would get a refund in 7-10 business days. As of yet have received NO refund, emailed and called several times and only got the runaround. Went to my bank and got direct numbers to call associated with this plan. That company was called “ Health care member services . They said even tho my policy was not to start until Dec1st, well within their 30 day cancelation period , I would not receive a refund. They stated they offer excellent healthcare plans such as Providence , Aetna. Insured healthcare. This is a BOLD face lie. They again represent selling actual health insurance but just sell garbage membership plans. Please be aware. Don’t get scammed !!!!

Dollars Lost: $793.63

Gresham, OR- 97080

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: membership benefits plus


Counterfeit Product - Aristo Vault

Advertised a wallet, with supposedly shipping within the USA with 2-3 day shipping according to their website. The wallet came from China so I emailed them to cancel the order after I saw where it was coming from. I was told they have a 4 hour cancellation policy and I’d have to wait for the item to be delivered and then process a return. I have to cover shipping costs back, and they would return 90% of the purchase price. When I emailed them for the label, they offered me 30% which I declined, and then 50% which I also declined. I’d encourage anyone to stay away from this company as the same product can be found on Amazon for $30, instead of $100 and a fight to get it returned and your money back.

Dollars Lost: $99.96

Boulder, CO- 80302

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Aristo Vault


Online Purchase - Admiteer / Aurivorae Online Retail and Shipping Scam

This a review I wrote on Trustpilot website: This scam company deserves no stars! I couldn't believe I was tracking a shipment for 27 days from a company called Aurivorae, that I ordered from which I thought was affiliated with Fashion Nova. But just to find out that it said it been delivered and nothing at all. I looked at my statement to see who charged my acct and it was this company Admiteer, that is located in Boulder, CO instead of China. Do not click on link on Facebook. Go directly to the website, please!!! This rarely ever happens to me. Lucky it was just $36.00. So please be cautious where you are ordering from on third party websites. How the order was tracked: Tracking No: SJHSD18810523YQ Package Status: Delivered(27.8Days) Last vessel Destination: United States Origin: China 2025-12-12 12:41:57 Ferris, Texas, 75125 Delivered 2025-12-11 05:05:34 Ferris, Texas, 75125 Leaving the sorting center 2025-12-08 15:41:31 Ferris, Texas, 75125 Arrive at the last mile sorting and distribution center 2025-12-05 18:52:38 Ferris, Texas, 75125 Accepted at logistics carrier Regional Destination Facility 2025-12-03 12:50:22 Arrived at logistics carrier Facility In Transit to Next Facility 2025-12-02 03:46:09 Leave the Los Angeles processing center 2025-11-26 00:38:54 Los Angeles Import customs clearance 2025-11-24 14:56:48 Arrive at the destination international airport 2025-11-20 15:32:49 Departure from the airport of origin domestic 2025-11-19 03:29:20 Arrival at domestic internationality airport 2025-11-16 08:00:33 Goods leave the operation center 2025-11-15 00:17:57 Arrive at the receiving point 2025-11-14 17:13:39 Order information received

Dollars Lost: $36.85

Boulder, CO

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Admiteer / Aurivorae Online Retail and Shipping Scam


Online Purchase - Starglow Technology Limited / PicMagic Online Photo Editing Service Scam

I needed a photo to be edited for a professional profile picture. They advertised $.10 and the next day I received a charge from Paypal for $49.90 for a subscription I never saw online while processing my order. Do not use this website, they automatically sign you up for a subscription and take unauthorized money using a $.10 transaction.

Dollars Lost: $49.9

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Starglow Technology Limited / PicMagic Online Photo Editing Service Scam


Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam - Ridgegate Financial Impostor

I get at least 5 calls per day from “Ridgegate Financial.” I have used the option provided to be removed from their call list. They continue to call. The story is that they’re calling about a personal loan offer that I applied for. I have no applied for a loan or anything of the sort. I block the 877 number and they call from another number - I am on EST and they call all day

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam

They call 4or 5 times or more a day, leave a voicemail, I block the number and the call again from a different phone number. Message: This communication is delivered by Sterling River lending. You can reach us at 866-450-5559. This message is from the funding team. We have a new offer of $80,000 in the form of a debt consolidation loan. Month 872756. Hope to connect soon.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Sterling River Lending


Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Recurring Subscription Scam

Purchased and agreed to Pay $1.95 for an online personality test. They emailed and informed me I signed up for a membership and billed my credit card without this being noted on the website 7 days later. I never looked at any email because nothing informed me when I signed up about a subscription/membership agreement. Scammers taking advantage of people.

Dollars Lost: $99.99

Abbottstown, PA- 17301

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Personality.co


Employment - Employment Solicitation - Reshipping Scam

It was an online job. After completing the 30 day probationary period I was supposed to be paid $4200 plus bonuses. I have not gotten paid and I cannot log back onto the dashboard,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10027

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Pathway Passage


Employment - BeaconCrate Freight Employment Scam

Good day! This is Courtney Jones calling about your job interview for the Logistics Checker position for BeaconCrate Freight. We are excited to check if you are fit for the role. We need to know if you are interested or not so we can conduct an interview or take you off the list. Please send me an SMS or please call me back at (859) 376-5916. Thank you and have a great day! --- Kind regards, Courtney Jones | HR Department Direct number: (859) 376-5916 BeaconCrate Freight 3292 Eagle View Ln Block B29, Lexington, KY 40509 (888) 831-8573 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed Fake interview email

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lexington, KY- 40509

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: BeaconCrate Freight


Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product - Robstevenson.ca

Company claims to be in Canada. Their website indicates free shipping and 30 day returns. This may be true, but returns must be sent to China at customers expense. The only other offer made is to buy another product (with a small discount. Their customer service is not helpful in anyway. Lastly, the product itself. I purchased boots. I own the same size boot/shoe from multiple companies. These did not fit at all. Not to mention the poor build quality (cheap rubber soul, thin boot material). These likely wouldn't last actual use. I hope other learn from my mistake.

Dollars Lost: $120

ON-

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Robstevenson.ca


Online Purchase

I made a order December 5th and it should have took 3 to 5 days to receive my order, but I haven't received it yet and they send me some bogus email saying that my order is on the way that's all they say they don't give me no Pacific day or time Just you are order is on the way.. I felt something was wrong because there was no contact number.And the email me the same exact message with no definitely date or time... So I lost seven dollars... Which I am So happy I didn't make a bigger order and spend more money.Thank God, be careful out there.Peoples , the world is wicked with wicked peoples trying to take whatever you got... I pray no one else gets scammed for bigger amount of their money... The site is very very fake.

Dollars Lost: $7.23

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Aurilena.com


Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Not Delivered

Instagram ad for heated blanket. Redirected to a website for orders. After a month checked my purchase confirmation email and found the original website no longer exists. Provided a 'tracking number' that showed order received 3 days after purchase but no further updates since.

Dollars Lost: $65

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Snugama


Employment - Employment

Here is what the text the scammer sent me at 5:20 am Hello, this is Rebecca Harris from YouTube's Recruiting Department. We have reviewed your profile and believe you are a great fit for our part-time remote position. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist YouTube creators in gathering information about their work to increase its visibility. • Flexible working hours: 10-60 minutes per day • Salary: $200-$800 per day (base salary $2000/4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15-20 days of paid vacation per year We currently have 20 open positions. If you are interested in this position and are 25 years or older, please text 2132989780 for more details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: You tube IMPOSTER


Phishing - Square Spoof

I was originally contacted by someone claiming to be from my bank, stating that my card was missing and that a replacement card would be sent. They confirmed my location and email address, so at the time everything seemed legitimate. I later learned that no new card was ever ordered. A few days later, I received another call from someone saying they were from the bank again, this time to help dispute a transaction. During the call, they walked me through a “password reset” process and sent me a link to share my screen. They then instructed me to change my password to one they provided and said I could update it again afterward. The caller placed me on long holds multiple times, which at the time seemed normal for support. They also asked for a verification code that was texted to my phone, claiming they needed it to assist with the dispute. When I gave them the code, they used it to gain access to my account. By the time I realized what was happening, they had already logged in, reset my information, and approved a fraudulent transaction as if it were legitimate. Although the number that called me looked like a real Square/bank number, it was spoofed. This is how they were able to appear credible and bypass my warning signs. The transaction shows as Zestbuy.

Dollars Lost: $460

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Square Spoof


Tax Collection - Tax Resolution Unit

Um. Hello, um, this is George from the Tax Resolution Unit and my direct line is 866-878-0393. I've been trying to get hold of you for the past few days. I'm going through your file and files flagged after the 2025 extension deadline, and yours still shows a balance or some missing returns. Not sure if you received our letter in the mail. Please press one now to connect with the tax officer assigned to your file. Thanks for the new administration, the IRS has reopened funding for the fresh start program. It's meant to help people reduce or even wipe out what they owe. So they can get have a fresh start as the name speaks for itself. You can also call back at 866-878-0393 and ask for the resolution department. Just mention your reference code or application ID if you already received one. And if you prefer not to hear from us again, just call and press 9.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

PA

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Tax Resolution Unit


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered 2 sets of Drawstring Christmas Gift Bags (Biodegradable), 30 pcs each, on October 21, 2025. I didn't hear anything by November 10, 2025 of shipping. I was able to contact the company via email on November 10, 2025, wanting to know when I would get them. I could not get onto their website, as it was marked as suspicioua and unsafe to go on the site. I wanted to know if I was going to receive the item, or did I need to contact BBB. They responded that they were going to contact the carrier to urge and update of the order, and to please kindlyh wait for its delivery. When I hadn't heard anything more from them by December 8, I emailed them again, requesting a full refund and cancellation of the order. Excuses again about how shipping depends on location, weather, customs clearance, etc. and to wait one or two days more for the update. The receipt I got via email didn't give me hardly any information about the company at all. At this point, I'm done with them and am reporting them as a scam.

Dollars Lost: $73.4

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Reproccial


Other - Other

Walmart online ordering TV, dvd,/cd player coffee table, batteries, antenna initial order was$406, was instructed to re order because of errors on ,1st order, as well as delivery problems... after re ordering the initial again, checked my debit card balance, found I was charged again, except it was closer to $500, have spent4/5 hours on phone, talking with 4/5 customer service rep's, 3/4 supervisors, and still don't have the full, tomorrow will be day 3, they seem to be reluctant to reimburse me for charging twice...am physically mentally and emotionally drained, haven't been able to sleep for two days...need help, thanks for any consideration... Gustaf M Dunn

Dollars Lost: $500

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Walmart online


Online Purchase - Bamboraco.com

Purchased items online during Black Friday sale on Shopify. Items shipped notification received next day and status from USPS said “awaiting shipment” for about 2 weeks. Received notification from USPS that the package was shipped with counterfeit postage and to contact the seller. Seller agreed to refund but I will be reporting to my bank.

Dollars Lost: $73

Antioch, CA

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Bambora


Online Purchase - Native Black Ancestry

Michael Lane Jr (aka Mike Lane Native Black Ancestry) scammed $1200 + $95 from me and my elderly mother - took the money and basically ghosted us. On his social media videos, he comes across as very knowledgeable about what he speaks. This is one of the weapons he uses to get persons like me to be confident in what he is selling. Mike Lane (NativeBlackAncestry.com) agreed to do genealogy services for me and at the agreed price of $1200 plus the $95 I had paid him for a consultation (which was not provided). There was a cheaper option, however, Mr. Lane offered his "expedited 30-day turnaround" service for the price of $1200. It was agreed that this option would be the one for which I would contract him. Mr. Lane informed me of the Afterpay option that "most of his clients use" and I opted for this option. As I was providing information on the research results that my family and I had already procured prior to contracting with Mr. Lane, he cut me short then recapped, it seemed, with "If I need any other information, I will contact you." 30-days came and I requested and received a refund from Afterpay due to non-providing of services paid for. Immediately, Mr. Lane reached out to me (it was dead silence prior, noted)! He used his 'gift for gab' imo, to convince me that he was going to fulfil my services and provide to me my results at another stated time. Mr. Lane confided that he had over 30 clients that he was working on and that he had not done their services either, noted. Mr. Lane asked me to reverse the charge back and that he promised that he would have my genealogy report back to me at another stated time given. I wanted to believe him and reversed the charge back. Time passed again with no contact and no order fulfillment. It has been over 4 months and Mr. Lane has not processed my order nor has he reached out to me unless I have contacted him for an update - and this, only roughly 2 weeks after each request for update. Within the last request for update email I aksed Mr. Lane to provide me with any proof that he had even started my order. He did not, refusing to do so - leaving no other option to believe but that Mr. Lane had not even started my order although, at this time, it was working on 4 months behind contracted delivery of services. My last email to Mr. Lane was a request for a FULL REFUND due to the aforementioned and latter. There has been no response. Consequently, I texted Mr. Lane my notification of my intent to sue in Civil Court. He responded with a message stating that "this number he flagged as spam and asked who I was" . I reminded Mr. Lane that he and I had texted and talked on this same number multiple times prior to making payment for my services and (played along) gave him my full name as on my services agreement option. During this conversation, Mr. Lane angrily informed me that 4 months was not a long time to wait and that he had 80....clients to process and that he was 'just one man'....I reminded Mr. Lane that if he can't do the work, he should not be offering to do the work and charging people good money to do so. Please note that when Mr. Lane took my money for services, he said he only had 30...clients to process. This means that, although he had pre-existing orders that he could not/would not be processing...he continued on taking in another 50 new paid clients (at roughly $1200 per person). In my opinion, this reads like a multi-level marketing or ponsi scheme. After having accepted that Mr. Lane would not be completing my order and that I would likely have to fight him in court to get my money back plus attorney fees+....I rand a quick social media search on Mr. Lane and found that he used to call himself Mr. Real Estate and there are consumrs claiming that he scammed them out of their money and held a person's home hostage refusing to leave. These are non-affiliated persons and, although I screen recorded the video, the videos are available with a search. His former genealogy platform was Key Media Pro or www.keymediapro or [email protected] I hope this helps others from having to go through the same thing that I am being forced to go through just to get justice. Do your research, people, prior to paying for any services online.

Dollars Lost: $1295

Lake Oswego, OR- 97034

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Native Black Ancestry


Online Purchase

I placed a order via https://timeloopvisionz.store on 11/29/2025 and per my order it would arrive 3-5 days. As of today I still have not received the merchandise so I requested a refund since the order is still showing "On the way". I emailed them 3 times and the first and second email stated they are working on the order and due to high demand and quality checks that the order is taking longer than usual. The third email has not been responded to.

Dollars Lost: $102

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Timeloop Visionz


Employment - Employment

Good morning, I'm Alexa, a recruiter at FxPro. Your background and resume have been recommended by several online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we'd like to offer you an excellent part-time, remote online position helping target merchants update their data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide free training. Flexible hours are available, with both part-time and full-time positions available. You can work 60 to 90 minutes per day, four days a week, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime, anywhere, to suit your schedule, and earn a daily wage of $200 to $500. The base salary is $700 for three days of work. Paid Annual Leave: In addition to maternity and paternity leave, and other statutory holidays, regular employees receive 15-20 days of paid annual leave. We currently have 50 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, please text +12132789630 for more information. (Note: You must be 20 years or older.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: FxPro Imposter


Online Purchase - Joann Retail - JoAnn Impostor

I was looking to purchase a sewing machine, and after a quick Google search I discovered a website appearing as Joann Fabrics, the well known craft and hobby store was going out of business which caused the massive discounts they were offering. I found a sewing machine that suited me and purchased it using my prepaid debit card. Within a couple days I received an email stating the order has shipped. From the time I ordered it to today December 12, 2025 it took 29.5 days to get from Shenzhen, China to show a status of delivered according to the tracking website provided in the shipped confirmation email. I have been home all day everyday for the past week and I never received the item I purchased despite the tracking information stating it was delivered. I am fairly certain that this website is being ran by someone taking advantage of the fact that Joann Fabrics are going out of business to develop a website mimicking the real Joann Fabrics to steal money from people. I could really use some help in figuring out how to be made whole from this ordeal.

Dollars Lost: $56

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Joann Retail - JoAnn Impostor


Advance Fee Loan - Loan

I got a message from auc loans. That promised me a 3000 dollar loan. For two days I got turned down for a 500 dollar loan I ask for their phone number I looked at the picture called number it was for a health alert butten. Looked them up on internet and found diff number talked to a banker and he said it was a scam so if acu gets a hold of anyone with a blue bird emblom it's fake I tried to get a hold of them again to get what phone number they had but they changed from acu rt alliant credit union

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Acu alliant loan imposter


Online Purchase

I'd seen on consumer product review sites that Amagabeli products were very good, so I decided to order direct from the website rather than going through Amazon. I placed the order, received the confirmation and a couple of days later tracking information. The shipment ended up at a UPS facility (supposedly) at which point the shipper changed the shipment to "hold for pickup." When I contacted UPS, they said that they couldn't do anything for me and that I'd have to work with the shipper to resolve the issue. I tried emailing, using the website chat, and calling a number I found using Google, but there's been no response. I ended up disputing the charge with my credit card company to see if I could get my money back.

Dollars Lost: $55

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Amagabeli


Employment - Costco IMPOSTER

This is Natalie Grace, a recruitment specialist at Indeed. We have a position that matches your background, helping brands like Costco and Sam's Club increase product visibility. Highly flexible hours, approximately 1 hour per day, location is flexible, daily wage $200-$600. Free training provided, 15-20 days paid annual leave and all statutory holidays off. We currently have 50 open positions. If interested, please text 2133016358 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Costco IMPOSTER


Other - H. L. Bowman

Repeated calls and text messages, about 30 in the last 2 months, to call and use their services. I called to get off list, they keep texting at all times of day and night.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

PA

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: H. L. Bowman


Online Purchase - Online Airline Tickets Booking Scam

My mother used "CheapVuelos.com" to buy airline tickets. She was lured in by the lower than normal ticket prices. She bought the ticket and sent it to me. My KTN (TSA Precheck #) was not prompted when I bought the ticket so I immediately called them to add it. When I asked to add my KTN to the ticket, they started telling me about all these restrictions on my ticket and that "the price that I paid wasn't guaranteed." I was confused by this. They told me 1) the dates of my flight could change, and 2) that I I may have to pay more than what I already paid. I found it extremely sketchy that this business was not transparent and that the price that I paid on the website was going to be potentially hundreds of dollars higher than the price I was already. My mother cancelled her card immediately and luckily they did not receive payment. The next day I received an email already saying that I was "wait listed" and that I needed to call them to go over my available options. Definitely the other signs of a bait and switch scam.

Dollars Lost: $185

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: CheapVuelos


Phishing - Phishing Scam

My name is Sophia, Marshall with national pro service just called intended for Lynn Heister For a reference number 81014 This is a formal notice regarding the noncompliance notice that is being filed against you. If you have not received the notice properly by mail, please call the litigation office immediately to request a copy to be sent out certified. Please note this complaint can before legally without your consent within one to two business days, please feel free to contact the office with any further questions at. 888 217-6551 Please consider yourself notified

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: national pro service


Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

My dad and I both got calls from the same person but different numbers. “ This messed on intent for AB, file numberD A, D as in David, A as in Apple, 123456, my name is Oscar. I work with CCS, CCS stands for county carrier services. We are subcontracted out to the county. The reason for my call is. There was a failed attempt at delivery certified legal mail to your residence before the firm proceeds without your consent. This is your final notice in regards to updating the current address and rescheduling the formal complaint notice. This notice gives you 24 hours as a courtesy hold you can reach the firm directly at 877-217-1327 and provide them with with your file number. Thank you have a great day.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: County Carrier Services


Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

Purchased a Crown Royal 86th Anniversary Advent Calendar 24 Days of Whisky. Ordered 9/1/25 and delivered 10/27/25. Advertised as 24 tastings of whisky. Item is fake. Not real whisky. Bottles are ornaments with no way to open and no liquid inside. Falsely advertised.

Dollars Lost: $46.11

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Wolite Limited


Fake Check/Money Order - Relief check USA

Received voice mail from Dan staying their records indicated that there's$5200 in relief funds waiting to be collected and to go to www.reliefcheckUSA.com and search my name to collect

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Relief check USA


Debt Collections

I received a missed call from (855)983-0168. They left a voicemail. I checked the voicemail and it was an automated voice naming the Hines Consulting Solutions. Voicemail Message: Hello, this is the office of Hines Consulting Solutions. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. We have made several attempts to reach you regarding a matter of extreme importance, that needs your attention. This is a time sensitive matter, so it would be very beneficial for you to call us back as soon as possible at 8442801852. Again, this is a very urgent matter. Please hit the green call back button or dial 8442801852, thank you. When I asked how they attempted to get a hold of me. He stated by that address we have on file. I said what address is that? He said it. I said I have no Idea what address that is? He said that is why we couldn't get a hold of you because you didn't keep your information up to date. When they send you any paperwork through email, at the top of the paperwork it states LCS MEDIATION SERVICES. The address that LCS uses is the address for the Hines Consulting Solutions. When I asked for the original file from the company that sent me to his company. He stated that he would have to ask his legal department to get it and then it would go to the courts and I would have to give them my attorney's information and I would have to pay $1000 in court cost plus that amount of the original debt plus interest, but he can send me a letter through email that shows what information he has right now. He said my file has been in his office for 772 days. I have asked why his office has not tried to contact me. He said because if I missed my car payment the car payment company does not call you to tell you that you missed a payment. They just come and take your car. I told him just send me an email with what he has and to the email he has on file and I will look at it. I informed him that I have also filed bankruptcy as well. He said it would be in your best interest to take care of this today and not wait until tomorrow. I know the laws of the state that I live in and know that Federal Law (FDCPA). I have to send a letter in writing asking for the original creditor's information and I have 30days to do it. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) allows me to request original creditor information from a debt collector. I have to send a written debt validation letter within 30 days of their first contact to halt collection activities until they provide details like the original creditor's name, address, and account number, plus proof of the debt's validity and itemization. I do not think this company is a legit company, so I am going to be submitting my Debt validation Letter and follow all my federal and state law and will update post and I get up dates.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Alpharetta, GA- 30004

Date Reported: December 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Hines Consulting Solution LCS MEDIATION SERVICES


Online Purchase

Clicked a post on TikTok, placed an order for $26. Show payment to Awx Trdm Meadowcot on statement. Was sent an order confirmation email that stated order would be shipped-3-5 days via fedex. Received another email with a tracking number with origins from china. Email sent 12/10/2025 stating items delivered. I have not received any thing. Customer service email is not valid. Cashapp denied dispute.

Dollars Lost: $26

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Chiclorin


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