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Online Purchase - Life Support Labs

The ad was for tinnitus cbd gummies featured on shark tank. Right after i entered my debit card number it jumped to end the order. No conformation number no message my order was received the next thing i knew my bank was -119.48 when it was only supposed to be 59.97. Cant find the company anywhere on the internet.

Dollars Lost: $119.48

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Life Support Labs


Online Purchase

Basically ordered book bags for me and my daughter and never received the book bags and waited a whole month for it not to show up the site name has changed multiple times now the current website has the same website name on it but it’s selling true religion clothing

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 15, 2025

Business Name Used: TANKSNAP


Retail Business - Esigns USA

Shahzeb which owns Esigns USA in Wallingford Connecticut. He had an ad for a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder for sale on Facebook market. We drove down today, September 2, 2025 to check the car out. We asked him if we can test drive it. He said you can’t take it too far because it doesn’t have any gas. So my daughter-in-law and myself, we took the car on the street parallel to his business to test drive the car. I did feel an initial buck in the car and jolt, but I thought maybe it was because it was almost completely empty on gas. Once we paid for the car, we took it to the gas station and put in gas. We filled the tank. We then took it on the highway proceeding to drive it home and within one second of getting on the highway the car once it hits 60 mph it bucked so hard and it jolted us. I then called who I believed was.Shahzeb but we’re now learning through our investigations on Facebook and everything that I believe we did not get the name of the guy that sold us the car but Shahzeb is his twin brother. So upon speaking to him, I told him listen we can’t afford to spend $3000 on a car with the transmission already almost gone and he said well you’re not Mechanics and I said absolutely right. I’m not a mechanic and he said well, if you take it to a mechanic and the mechanic confirms that it is a transmission I will give you back your money. So we drove five minutes from his place of business to a mechanic shop and we had a mechanic named RJ drive the vehicle and tell us whether it is a transmission problem or not. While RJ was driving the car he mentioned it is definitely the transmission and it’s on its way out. He told me I don’t have a crystal ball, but I would not suggest you driving this for too long. And I mentioned to him while we live in Glastonbury will it even make it there and he said no. I then asked them could the problem be why the car is bucking is because They mentioned that they put in premium gas we filled it up with 87 just regular could that cause this bucking? The mechanic RJ said no. I then asked him in your professional opinion. Is the Transmission gone gone? He said yes. And I said us driving it just this 30 minutes. Could it have done this to the Transmission? He said no This Transmission’s been going for a while and now you don’t know when it’s going completely just leave you stranded. So I called Shahzeb back and told him we had a mechanic look at it. That’s right around the corner from your business and he told us the transmission is definitely bad so we would appreciate to get our money back. Will give you back the title. The transaction literally happened 30 minutes ago so we were not too concerned that he wasn’t gonna give us back our money but then he said he is not giving back our money. I told him no we’re not willing to take this car for $3000 and the transmission is already gone. He said well come back tomorrow morning and maybe I’ll be there and we can talk. And I said well I’d like to meet you today because I’m not willing to drive this car and then have the transmission break and then you bought it you own it kind of thing. So I told him no we’re not willing to drive the car. We’re gonna drive it back to your business and we would appreciate you giving us back our money since the transaction only happened 30 minutes ago. Upon arriving back we met with his dad and his dad and I have this recorded his dad said yes come tomorrow morning because you know he’s out meeting someone and he won’t be back till later tonight and he’ll give you your money back tomorrow when you come. And I told him no we’re not taking that car and he goes no leave the car and I said so we leave the car with you with the title and no money I said no we’re not doing that either. So I said please tell your son to get here and just give us back our money. I believe they called the cops so two officers showed up and they actually said this is awful what they’re doing to you. So they offered us to give them back the car and they will give us $1500 back. And I said and you’re keeping $1500 for what oh because now we can’t sell the car. And I said absolutely not you’re not keeping $1500 in the car so we just lose $1500 and walk away with nothing? He said yeah that’s the best we can do. And this was the guy that we bought the car from and then his brother that I guess is the one that we found on Facebook and and that’s Shahzeb actually said OK will give you back $2000 but you’ll have to sign a paper right now saying you won’t sue us for the other thousand? My daughter-in-law was in such duress and crying and a mess that she signed that paper because she was wanting to get at least $2000 of her money back. But I continue telling them how can you guys keep $1000 for nothing!? So we gotta lose $1000 because you’re you’re trying to sell us a lemon? The cops agreed with us and said my daughter-in-law should not have signed that paper but because she was under SUCH DURESS AND ANXIETY and she didn’t wanna lose the whole $3000 she signed. I believe they are scam artists and they possibly have done this to many other people. They are now threatening me with a $50,000 lawsuit for defamation because I have been posting it on social media that to be aware of them and don’t buy a car from them and I explained exactly what happened to my daughter-in-law so there is no defamation. I have everything recorded on video even with the cops there and everything and Shahzeb and his brother actually bragged that they had on a $12,000 bracelet and a $25,000 watch and they said that money is no object for them and they’re not concerned about money. i’m very sad that this happened. I’m very sad that we got scammed but I am praying that someone can help us get our thousand dollars back.

Dollars Lost: $1000

Wallingford, CT- 06492

Date Reported: September 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Esigns USA


Utility - Utility - ecowave home comfort

A company called ecowave home comfort cold called my elderly mother (96 years of age). A "sales" representative came to her home where she lives alone. My mother was convinced to purchase a new water heater. Payment in full was suggested ( prior to installation) . My mother wrote a cheque to this company for $7500.00. The invoice has no taxes included, no mention of model #, no warranty/ gaurantee information. My sister and I wrote an email to ecowave stating we wanted to cancel the contract, cancel the installation and cancel her cheque. We did receive a call back saying it was all taken care of. Someone did bring back her cheque. Representative lied to my mother. Claimed her tank was over 10 years old, they work with the company my mother rents her water tank with (Reliance), work with the gas company that sends her information to a call center which is where they got her contact information. My mothers tank is 9 years old. I spoke with reliance who do not know this company and do not partner with them. I have not been able to speak to anyone at ecowave. I cannot say with certainty that this was a scam. I do not know if a water tank would have been installed by ecowave. But I do know they have unethical business practices. A senior should not be advised to purchase a water heater, that will not be maintained and will be an expense. Full payment should not be asked for before delivery and installation.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Mississauga, ON- L4W 1B7

Date Reported: September 2, 2025

Business Name Used: ecowave home comfort


Identity Theft - Brushing Scam

I received a package last Friday that I didn’t order and from an address I do not know. I the package had a built-in bra tank top that happens to be near my size. The packaging had a QR code on it (that I covered in the picture). I believe this to be a brushing scam and I’m just wondering how they got my information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Chicago, IL- 60609

Date Reported: August 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Jack


Online Purchase

I was scammed out of $53.85 as I ordered 24 pack shorts and multi pack tank tops.Never recieved merchandise from Bonakai.

Dollars Lost: $53.85

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Bonakai


Home Improvement - Remodeling

I got a call from someone claiming to be with the California energy commission. They said they would send someone over to see if I qualify for a discount on energy efficient upgrades. They claim I qualified for $10,000 off the price. But they submitted it while they were here and got the answer in 20 minutes. Not likely for a state department to respond that quickly. Then they said the work would cost me $29,000 . These guys were supposedly with GTECH smart remodeling, which I don’t even think operates in Alameda. This was for a tankless water heater and furnace but on the company website it does not even mention those types of upgrades. I signed a waiver saying I would not cancel and they immediately cashed my down payment check of $1000.

Dollars Lost: $1000

CA

Date Reported: August 21, 2025

Business Name Used: GTECH smart remodeling IMPOSTER


Online Purchase

John McNeely scammed my boyfriend and I out of several thousand dollars worth of valuable assets and a home.

Dollars Lost: $50000

Cape Girardeau, MO

Date Reported: August 14, 2025

Business Name Used: SEMO home rentals and tank tech


Online Purchase - Keto Gummies Scam

Ad said $39.99 for Keto gummies. Pictured Kelly Clarkson and Shark Tank as promoters of weight loss gummies. Once submitted, said total was $239.94. Called immediately to cancel order. Said I would receive refund, but never did. Nor did I receive gummies.

Dollars Lost: $239.94

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Keto Gummies


Online Purchase

They were selling through Instagram, Jim, shark appeal, and it stated that they were on sale. I purchased it through Sezzle and it stated that it will be arriving soon through UPS but then I got an email stating that it was coming from United States Postal Service and it was from China and I saw that they were different names for the company that I emailed was DNOKM and when Sezzle took the payment, the company’s name was V LOOKS OGDOLIKE. I am still paying for it and I’m trying to contact the company, but there’s no reply and I am paying Sezzle for something I never received because it was fraud.

Dollars Lost: $49

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 13, 2025

Business Name Used: DNOKM


Online Purchase

On July 27, 2025 I ordered 4 Compression tank tops through A company I had seen advertised on social media. The name of said company is SHAPERLUV tm. I ordered four Large tanks. two black tanks and two white tanks. What was delivered to me on August 2, 2025 were Three Black tanks sized MEDIUM. And one pair of size medium compression shorts Black. After getting through to there customer support via email to get a return label so I could return the totally wrong items. I have reached nothing but basically dead ends and run arounds from there customer support people. I was asked to send pictures of said items, which I complied and sent pictures. Next they asked if I wanted to receive like a 50% refund and I get to keep the ( WRONG ) ITEMS and I can forgo the hassle of returns. I denied and asked for return label, again for a second time. Next they email back and ask if I want a 70% refund and etc etc. same thing they tried to sell me in the prior emails. I denied , Again asking for return labels. The next email I received is can I fill out a brief survey first and then they can get me return labels. Again I complied with what they asked of me, they wanted me to respond back letting them know the survey was completed. Which again I complied. Then I start receiving more emails that keep asking to fill out the survey. I don't know or understand why they are playing these games. I am at a loss for words and dont know whats left for me to do. I am ready to just say the heck with it and swallow the $57.00 I spent on wrong items. But part of me says NO! I want my money back and want people to know this company is trash!

Dollars Lost: $54.75

Beverly Hills, CA- 90210

Date Reported: August 13, 2025

Business Name Used: SHAPERLUV tm


Other - Door-to-Door Paving and Sealcoating Scam Using Fake BBB Logo

Business claimed to be doing driveway sealcoating in the area and offered a discount. They were in a red truck with a tank of sealcoating liquid and their business decal that displayed their name, phone number and the BBB logo among other things. They verbally promised a 4 year warranty on the work. After they finished doing the work, we noticed that the results were poor, including sealcoat splashes all over our siding and bare spots. They promised they would come back and touch it up later, after the first coat had cured. They never did and have been dodging calls, making false promises for months. They also gave information to others saying they were Massachusetts Professional Sealcoating, and were located at 571 Main Street Waltham, MA. The business card I was given also gave another phone number of 401-919-4774, saying Pro Sealcoating & Paving with the name Cameron on it.

Dollars Lost: $300

Worcester, MA

Date Reported: August 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Proseal Paving Sealcoating


Phishing - Target impostor

Advertised as Target stores pay shipping only and receive a Shark vacuum cleaner for leaving a review about Target and also needed address and name. Gave credit card for shipping charges of $9.99. And then relized it had nothing to do with Target. You wind up signing up for a subscription for a $122.00 a month for some kind of editing and crap. Tried to call the number on the add but it wasn't them. Finnally after digging a little deeper. The Phone number is 1-513-270-1792. SCAMMERS look out.

Dollars Lost: $9.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Target impostor


Other - Johnny Wells, Superior paving

8/9/25: Driveway sealed by Johnny Wells of Superior asphalt. Says he laid the asphalt for our driveway 3 years ago, although I later discovered that the company name was Williams Paving then. Would not give me an estimate, but after doing it, he wanted over $5000. I refused to pay it. We finally compromised on $3500, but I think I was had. He said the sealant (GSB-88) is good for 15 years and he said he would give me a written warranty, but he left without giving me one. I could not find an estimated price online for GSB-88, but the product was estimated to last about 5 years. Could not find the company or his name listed. There was an entry on BBB for a Johnny Wells Paving that said he is not approved by BBB in the Tyler area. I tried to call him at the number he left to notify him that I was stopping payment on the check, but the number was not in service. I stopped payment on the check on the same day because he was evasive about the cost and had declined to give me and estimate, didn't give the guarantee he promised, falsely presented himself as someone with whom I had a prior business relationship, and may have misrepresented his name and company to gain my trust. For all I know, he may have just spray painted my driveway black. I worry what will happen to my yard the next time it rains. There were three men in the large (one ton?) red pickup with diesel engine, crew cab and dually rear wheels. There was a spray tank and hose in the bed, and he used the hose to spray the driveway. The process took about 20 minutes total. He said we could use the driveway in an hour, but after 3 hours, it was sticky and marked our shoes.

Dollars Lost: $3500

DeBerry, TX

Date Reported: August 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Johnny Wells Superior paving


Online Purchase - online purchase

This company is claiming to be backed/supported by all members of the SHARK TEAM to reduce blood sugar! This is a fraudulent scam and when you try to cancel or get a refund they will only refund 30% of your purchase! Be forewarned!

Dollars Lost: $145

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Hemopulse


Fake Check/Money Order - Imposter- Ricks Tanks

this was a refund sent by worthless checks with no adequate funds in bank acount

Dollars Lost: $25000

El Paso, TX- 79922

Date Reported: August 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Imposter- Ricks Tanks


Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

Post propane tanks for sale discount price purchase three now doesn’t answer calls or email attempts

Dollars Lost: $3840

Oklahoma City, OK- 73107

Date Reported: July 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Aucontainers


Online Purchase - Shaperluv

I ordered two shirts from their website. They never were delivered. They do not have a phone number. Their support email returns back with cannot send to this address message. No product and money was taken out of my credit card.

Dollars Lost: $35

CA

Date Reported: July 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Shaperluv


Home Improvement - Home Improvement - Acorn Roofing

On July 26, 2025, roughtly about 12:30 PM, "Decklan" (see description below*) rang my doorbell saying that he could discern from the street that my roof was compromised and that he could take pictures of it for me and provide a quote. He showed me pictures w/ what he maintained was a racoon invasion. Long story short, this turned into intimidation tactics of maintaining that I was signing a contract to the tune of $4600.00 CAD as his guys, BTW, were working on the roof as we spoke. After telling him repeatedly that 1) I always seek two other quotes, 2) that I would need to negotiate funding with my credit union, 3) and no, that he could not expect immediate payment, & finally, 4) nor I did care if it were about to storm, I demanded to write an addendum on both copies of the "contract" (his included--I had to insist on it), which caused him to tear it up, attempting to guilt me by saying: "This is what I get for trying to help people." I told him I was unmoved. He also snatched his flyer away with him--Did he really think I would forget "ACORN Roofing?" I then found one of his buddies with a long ladder in my backyard, whom I also ushered out. Following the event, a friendly shopkeeper informed me of the rash of roof scammers in Toronto. Indeed, online, YELP showed reports of the same scenario with ACORN ROOFING, and mentioned *fake photos.* Therefore, for peace of mind, I hired a trusted 3rd party: White Shark, who corroborated that the roof was pristine save for a small patch about 9 inches square that was suspicious because it did not appear to be due to annimal behaviour. The truly telling thing was that I had hired White Shark to do a small gutter tightening on May 06, 2025, when another shyster tried to "make work." Sweetening the investigative deal for White Shark with some light roof work, to make this happen, it was still an unplanned expense. And, I have been robbed of a month in the complicated attempt to make a police report. I have since received confirmation of my initial report to the Toronto Police, as well as of my additional report consisting of a PPTX with a timeline and photographic proof obtained with the assistance of White Shark. *The Scammer: "Decklan" of Acorn Roofing is a White endomorph just under 6'-0", with fair eyes & short chestnut hair, wore a T-shirt, work shorts & a baseball cap. He claimed to be originally from St. Johns, living in Toronto for 17 years, and a father of two girls. They appeared to be about 8 years of age in the photo on his phone. He has a piercing gaze, with a manner that alternates from forced charm to pushiness. His gait is lumbering.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON- M5J 1C4

Date Reported: July 25, 2025

Business Name Used: ACORN Roofing


Advance Fee Loan - Loan

Constant harassing phone calls, one to two times every single day for months. Uses a spam labeled robo dialer to call, different number each time but they put the same callback number on voicemail. Will not take you off their list when you ask. Clearly looking to either get private information or set up some kind of loan shark situation.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Lending Union West Coast Branch


Online Purchase - Frontaley

I purchased a 3 pack of tank tops, waited several weeks for the order. It arrived with only 1 tank top that was unwearable and made defective.

Dollars Lost: $38.53

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Frontaley


Online Purchase

scammers post on Facebook to take a survey then get a FREE shark vacuum just pay for shipping. Once they get your credit card number they try to charge you again. In my case another $78.00 without my authorization or card present. Total scam.

Dollars Lost: $90

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 17, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - 4Ever home warranty

Name and home address. As an elderly person my Mom is terrified of being staked or taken advantage of. This company sends threatening letters that say failure to respond you will loose coverage. your going to loose your home warranty if you don't respond by calling Vicky Mercer program director and list a phone number In tiny small print it's says it's to this is coverage for AC, Refrigerator, Hot water tank, furnace appliances and "other". There is no address but it list operating hours and a phone number of 1 888 404-4504. I called as I'm checking my Moms mail. They started arguing about the letter with me. Imagine a senior who is unsure about the letter getting sucked into the scam. The letter was never requested by my Mom just a random scar tactic

Dollars Lost: $0.0

WA

Date Reported: July 14, 2025

Business Name Used: 4Ever home warranty


Online Purchase

Ordered a 100 lb gas tank from easygomart. Com on June 9 2025. The invoice came back from widistore.com. The next email stated they said it was authorized to take a payment from PayPal but I do not have a PayPal account. Paid to a Delores Vega. Listed a transaction number. Next email after thanking him for an order came and said if he had not received said "oops looks like you left something behind in your cart)" which was not true. It stated that we could get 20% off if we clicked on complete your purchase. Have the order number 40166. He did not respond. He did not click on the link. That was the last contact on June 12. Sent an email. A week ago to widistore. Com never heard from them. Sent another no response.

Dollars Lost: $60.14

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: widistore.com


Counterfeit Product - Vanusrt Co. Ltd.

I ordered a dress from this company adult size small when the dress arrived it clearly was sized to fit a child. Laid it flat on my bed next to an Athleta tank top size small and they were the same length. I’ve attempted to reach out to this company and they started off by offering me one dollar then two dollars and now it’s up to six dollars in refund for the $34.88 I spent. They believe their offer is in good faith as they believe they fulfilled their obligation of my order even though I’ve sent photographs and told them that the product was grossly misrepresented. Buyer Beware!

Dollars Lost: $34.88

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Vanusrt Co. Ltd.


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I placed an order for two pairs of shark slides and one for shark rain boots for my son and nephew on 6/20/25. I never received the order, tracking number or a follow up email/text with confirmation my order shipped. On 7/7/25 I attempted to contact ComfySharks and could only send a message via their website. I was unable to email them directly and there is no customer service phone number available. I contacted my bank for refund and to have them investigate. Bank refunded me. This site is similar to the Cloud Sharks (which is legitimate) but it is a scam. Do not order anything through ComfySharks.

Dollars Lost: $62.3

Carteret, NJ- 07008

Date Reported: July 10, 2025

Business Name Used: comfysharks


Other

This is a very important message for Shelly Tanks. Shelly, This is Todd Bowen over in the process department in pre-legal investigation services. Your case was just transferred over to my department's attention for immediate review attached on this case if you have your full name address and social ending in 2237 to be submitted over to Culpepper County municipal court matter is time sensitive, and it does require your immediate attention. You wish to handle this matter privately voluntarily outside of that process. I need to get a return call from you understand that you just had kind of a rough conversation there on a reference to this legal complaint. Call me back directly. My number is 470-632-5509. …”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

GA

Date Reported: July 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase

Ordered a one tanktop it’s been almost 2 months still haven’t received it said it was going to be shipped in 2-4 weeks and it’s been way longer than that. Got scammed out of my money. Their customer service never reaches out after I’ve reached out multiple time's. Company is taking people’s money and committing fraud.

Dollars Lost: $26

Los Angeles, CA- 90021

Date Reported: July 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Revice Denim


Online Purchase

Saw an ad on I******** for this company - that they were sending out tank tops free of charge, just pay shipping. Ordered from the SHOP app so felt confident it was okay. Placed order on 06/03/25. Reached out on 06/13/25 for a status update and was told that they had run out of stock, but they were restocking and it should arrive no later than 06/20/25. Waited until 07/02/25 to reach out again to now be told that their “storefront had been unexpectedly shut down” causing them to “lose access to order and payment systems”. Claimed they were restocking again and offered to “reship” my order. Shop app shows that it never left “preparing shipment” phase and clicking on their business now says “products unavailable, visit shop website”. Their website was down last night but has resurfaced today with new items for $0 and the same “just pay shipping” jargon. I requested that the money be returned by PayPal or Venmo as I was tired of the runaround and didn’t feel it was right for me to go through extra trouble getting my money back when the error is not on my part. They continue to allege they have no access to order or payment systems and that it has to be requested from bank. Do NOT waste your time.

Dollars Lost: $7.95

San Antonio, TX- 78201

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Alpha Lux Fitness


Online Purchase - Atolea Jewelry

I ordered a $62 necklace and over a month later I received a tank top instead. The company claims they are from California but my item came from China. They gave me a $20 credit and also credited my $62 so I use the $20 to order another necklace that I still never received a month later. I contacted the company and they sent me a replacement and that I’ve still yet to receive. I find it difficult to believe that these are all coincidences and I’m not sure what the company is doing but they have a ton of positive reviews. And pretend that they are from California. I think they are a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Atolea Jewelry


Employment - Prosper consultants

From an online forum, “ They reel you in with roles like biz development trainee, account manager, client service consultant, telling you that you can work from the bottom and keep getting promoted from trainee to account manger, to executive manager. They will have you go door to door convincing infinity customers to switch to fiber optics. If you want details: First interview is a group zoom, with the hiring manager basically asking candidates questions about your background, leadership, and motivation. Then they give you a call to let you know you've moved on to the second round (i saw at least half of the candidates in the first round interview in person at their location in Houston). Second round, I was waiting an hour after my interview time for them to call me in, while they interviewed other candidates. They also completed their third interviews before getting to me. When I finally was called up, their account manager interviewed me about background and gave me a whole spiel about their origins how they came from dallas and wanna expand to all 50 states, and how they've had huge contracts with shark tank, texas rangers, and now fortune 500 companies. Biggg giveaway how they're naming their clients. I ask what does the day to day to look like? She said that will be revealed in the third interview. Like you WORK here what do you mean you don't know? She also made it clear that not everyone moves into the third round. but i saw everyone else in that waiting room called in for the third interview, and of course so was i. Third interview was by another account manager, he was quite unprofessional in my opinion compared to other companies. Very laid back and he began to describe the schedule and responsibilities. The team is in office from 10-1, then they leave office and go into the field from 1-7.….. to sell FIBER OPTICS!!! I then proceeded to ask a bunch of questions that threw him off, and he ended up saying that to become executive manager, it takes 9 months and you don't go into the field anymore. So EVERYONE has to start by doing the grunt work and work their way up. Immediately I told him the job description is very misleading. He asked how so and l responded that there was nothing in the JD that included door to door selling.“ I had experienced the same exact situation in the zoom “interview” with the company. The whole thing made me feel off about the job, I was told the same thing about moving onto a manager position in under a year, and how good the pay is. And how it’s like a family and how they deal with shark tank and Fortune 500 companies. The companies online address does not match with the address I was given by text for the “second interview” and the only reviews they have received are 5 star ones.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Fairmont, WV- 26554

Date Reported: July 1, 2025

Business Name Used: Prosper consultants


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

video ad on my Facebook Feed claiming to be HSN and it looks very legit. Lori Greiner from Shark Tank is on a video in the HSN studios promoting a new carryon back for travel. It is not a deep fake it really is Lori showing the product on the HSN set. I tapped the BUY button and paid for two bags and express shipping. the purchase steps all look legit. I received a confirmation email too but it was from some outfit called Bikobabybus, I never got the bags and emailed them at [email protected], got an AI-generated response they are looking into it... I looked them up on google and see they are being called a big scam company out of China that Ms. Greiner is aware of using her image and videos. These scammers are getting really good at fooling folks on legitimate sites using real promotional videos they apparently stole.

Dollars Lost: $58.85

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 27, 2025

Business Name Used: bikobabybus Imposter


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Sand Cloud Impostor

I was on facebook and saw an ad for sand cloud beach towel sale for Shark Week. The site had the sand cloud logo, a lock showing it was secure and all the exact same photos on the main website including the shark week sale banner ribbon. The towels were discounted. I ordered and paid via credit card. I contacted the real sand cloud and they were not very helpful. I also contacted my credit card company and got a new credit card. The charge did not post yet so I have to call back to dispute.

Dollars Lost: $99.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 24, 2025

Business Name Used: Sand Cloud


Online Purchase

Ordered a fuel tank from a link on Social Medial Site "TicTok" Paid with Visa Debit card and haven't received product.

Dollars Lost: $51.49

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 10, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Home Improvement

I found and ad for Septic tank install on Offer up from American Septic Works came out and gave estimate for 8k to supply and install septic tank. Provided a link to pay for tank to HIRSCH PIPE & SUPPLY and he will pick it up and install. I paid for the tank, he picked up tank and gave no identification and never installed the tank.

Dollars Lost: $3586

Sunland, CA- 91040

Date Reported: June 6, 2025

Business Name Used: American Septic Works


Online Purchase - Online Retail Scam

I paid for a 15 lb propane tank (pre-filled). The amount was deducted from my card. I never received the item. I have attempted to contact them through email, but my email was returned undeliverable.

Dollars Lost: $36.49

Chicago, IL- 60654

Date Reported: May 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Iverybers


Other - Grow Graf Headquarters Inc.

I was employed by this multi level marketing company for nearly two months. The job posting and contract stated that I would be paid $15.00/hr. in addition to my commission. It was my experience that I did not receive the hourly rate and was only paid $30/day in addition to my commission. Others on the team did not even receive that. There were some that were due to receive commissions, never received that pay, especially if they left the position within a month. The owner Andrew Graf and Gianna Ludici would keep the money and say that the person did not deserve it, basing it on his emotion and not the logic of running a business. I have spoken to others currently and formally on my team and they all had similar experiences of not receiving pay NV Business ID:NV20253296104 Upon reaching out to other similar business owners, I was informed that he had done similar things to scam employees as well as doners in Freeport NJ, That is why he opened a new office in LV NV. He has opened multiple different marketing orgs to glass over bad reviews that he received due to his bad business practices. these are some of them that I found on a reddit post. Shark Marketing NJ - Scam, seems like they've started scrubbing the presence on LinkedIn Excelsior Marketing - Scam Shore Line Partners - Scam. Didn't even bother changing the site templates (LOL) House of NJ - Scam. Looks like the site is "under maintenance" now, so I guess enough people are smartening up to this scheme, which is great

Dollars Lost: $4300

Las Vegas, NV- 89119

Date Reported: May 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Grow Graf Headquarters Inc.


Other

Here's the ongoing activity: 8/21/2023 Post and Courier News Reporter Jocelyn G********* visitation @ 11:00 am. Home visitation took pictures of property and well pumps. She will send photograph online ( post and courier.com) @ 12:00 N 8/16/2023 called Charleston County ( 843 202-6960) Wadmalaw Island Community Center accepted application for Wells and Septic Tank Revitalization Program 6/22/2024 Tameka ( United Healthcare representative called ) from Columbia South Carolina 855 407-7473 Home Works of America ( Community Connector) 803 781-4536 5/28/2024 Tammy ( Home Works of America 803 781-4536 called ). She will mail an application form ( receive on 5/31/2024). I mail the following request she asked for copy of deed/title of manufracturer home and social security reward letter ( SSI). 4/17/2024 spoken with Gwen Parrillo ( gparrillo@charleston county .org) Robert Follin ( utility construction) visited took picture of my social security letter (SSI) on his cell phone upon her request. 3/30/2025 Robert F***** (utility construction) visited, He wanted to take picture of property house and manufracturer home 4/17/2025 Charleston County Septic and Wells called @ 4: 17 pm She suggested Quick Claim Deed/Title 5/1/2025 clled Charleston County spoken with Ms Rebecca T**** about this matter and confusion. Now she claim she wanted a copies of my social security reward letter, electricity bills etc I do not want send no more copies to this facility. All I am getting run around by the staff. Can you help me? I am reaching out for help. The last time I send copies of my letter fraudulent activity. Someone pretend to be me tried to paid my electricity bill with blank check almost had my electricity cut off. The Electrcity company alert me about a scammer.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

North Charleston, SC- 29418

Date Reported: May 2, 2025

Business Name Used: Charleston County Wells and Septic Tanks Revitalization program - IMPOSTER


Online Purchase - online purchase

I ordered a tankless hotwater heater for a client its been over a week so i tried calling the number comes up to a completely different state with no contact i tried to email the company and it says the email is no good

Dollars Lost: $108

Phoenix, AZ- 85008

Date Reported: April 29, 2025

Business Name Used: Celiadias.com


Phishing - Propane Tank Solutions

I found a propane tank on FB Marketplace, using the address of [a business] ******** ***** in New Philadelphia, OH. I've been texting with Mario. He speaks broken English. He wants $1200 by credit card. His other number is 619-722-5467. I also reported him to FB.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 29, 2025

Business Name Used: Propane Tank Solutions


Online Purchase - Thecasesolutions.com / harvardcasestudies.com Online Retail and Credit Card Fraud Extortion Scam

I am filing a complaint regarding a fraudulent service and subsequent harassment and extortion attempt. On February 26, 2025, I made a payment of $1 to a company operating under the website thecasesolutions.com (managed by Yusuf Shakeel Hashmi, based in Karachi, Pakistan). The service was advertised as academic case study solutions. However, the service provided was unsatisfactory and also they told me the charge $100 after providing the service. Red flag. On Marcg 26, 2025 I see another$100 transaction by COPECART(payment platform used). On confrontation, the agent cooked a story that this was pending transaction and all my card info is deleted from their system. They made to threat to report me to a University I was applying to for academic dishonesty if I did a chargeback. Regrettably, I didn't take any action then, hoping this would go away. On April 25, 2025, an unauthorized charge of $200 appeared on my card from the same entity, without any prior agreement or notification. I immediately called my bank(CHASE) and locked my card and filed a claim for both $200 and $100 (previous month) transactions. Due to these unauthorized and fraudulent charges, I rightfully disputed the transactions through my bank (Chase). Following the dispute, on April 27, 2025, I received abusive and threatening WhatsApp messages from a person identifying himself as "Senior Compliance Manager, Sam Rogers," contacting me from +1 (517) 280-3775. In these messages, they: Used abusive and aggressive language. Threatened to falsely accuse me of academic dishonesty by contacting my university (IESE Business School) and its faculty. Claimed to have unauthorized access to my emails, IP logs, and personal data, suggesting illegal surveillance and data breach. Demanded repayment plus a penalty under the threat of damaging my academic reputation and admission. This behavior constitutes fraud, harassment, extortion, and threats of privacy invasion. Business Details (based on research): Websites: thecasesolutions.com, moveism.com, iscorpion.org Alleged Owner: Yusuf Shakeel Hashmi (also associated with "Legal Shark" law firm in Karachi) Mailing Address: 61c, 3rd floor, 21 Commercial Street, DHA Phase 2 Extension, Karachi, 75500, Pakistan Email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Action Requested: I respectfully request the FTC to investigate this individual and his associated websites for deceptive business practices, fraud, harassment, extortion, and potential data privacy violations. I also request that steps be taken to warn other consumers and, if possible, to take down these fraudulent websites. I have seen a lot of students who have suffered similar extortion on forums like https://essayscam.org/forum/es/thecasesolutions-onlineexamhelp-examonlinehelp-5028/ Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Thecasesolutions.com / harvardcasestudies.com Online Retail and Credit Card Fraud Extortion Scam


Other

In March 2023, I clicked on a link on FaceBook for energy rebates with home renovations. I completed a questionnaire. I received a call (I cannot recall from whom) and they took some information and arranged a visit for someone to come to my home. Sometime in early April, a young gentleman (early 20s, caucasian, well-dressed/groomed) called Jordan S came to complete an Assessment Checklist for Greener Homes Group. He had an Assessment Checklist printed on regular paper with the Greener Homes Group logo. It did seem like a legitimate form for a small business but in reviewing now, it had a typo (Consuption instead of Consumption). There is also no address or additional information, no dates on the form, no signature, not a full name on either the form or the business card. The business card states: Jordan S. Senior Energy Audit Advisor with mobile phone: 1-613-777-7754 and email: [email protected]. The front of the business card states: Up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 for energy energy-efficient retrofits. Based on the Assessment Checklist, he stated that I could enlist in a program that would provide me with a low interest loan with monthly payments of $35 at an interest rate of 3.99 for a term of 180 months. The total value would be of $6000 funding. The notes indicate that it is for an electric hot water tank replacement, 15 years on parts/labor/maintenance, electrical components upgrade (new high efficiency hot water tank) and would include installation, removal and return. I questioned why the cost of the monthly payments would be higher than my payments at the time, and he mentioned that I was going to see a difference in my hydro bill as it would be more efficient. If I remember correctly, he took personal information (potentially credit card information) and connected me with Ataur Kahn from Devine Touch Ottawa for the installation of the new high efficiency hot water tank. Ataur Kahn came to my home on May 7th, 2023 (based on when I was approved for the FinanceIt loan). His business card states that he is an Energy Advisor for Devine Touch Ottawa. The business card states the following: 1390 Prince of Wales, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C3N6. Phone: 613-355-7987. [email protected]. https://devinetoucheottawa.ca. During his visit, he took down my financial information to process the loan with FinanceIt. This was all done on our telephones. I received an email confirmation from FinanceIt that the loan had been approved. Someone from DTech Services and Solutions Inc came on May 8th at 1pm to install a new hot water tank. The services was professional. Once he left, I noticed that the water tank seemed to be a generic hot water tank, not the high efficiency one I expected, however I did not question. The water tank is from the brand Giant, SuperCascade 40 gallons electric hot water tank (22 inch, 3000W). Model number is 152STE-3S8M-E8, serial number A 10367637. I was told that they would return my original hot water tank to Reliance Home Comfort but there were emails back and forth up until end of May when I received paperwork stating that it had been returned to them on May 30th. From looking at the receipt now, it does not look like a legitimate document and my signature seems to have been fraudulently added to that receipt by e-signature. When looking now at the price of this make/model of hot water tank, it is sold at RONA for just under $700. I have been paying a monthly charge to FinanceIt since then of 47.49$. I did not notice savings in my hydro bill and any I might have seen would be because I went from a 90 gal tank to a 40 gal tank. On April 19th, 2025, I received an email from FinanceIt stating that I had new documentation. When I reviewed the document on their online portal, it said that the term was completed on my loan and it was being reviewed at an interest rate of 14.99% instead of the 2.99% of the original loan. I was under the impression that the original loan was for 180 months at that same payment price and interest rate (that was the incentive, high efficiency, low interest rate loan). The new terms indicated that for the terms of this new contract for the next 5 years, I would be paying $4,230.94 of interest on an original loan of 6,780$ (not including the interest already paid to date). That is when I started questioning the whole thing and realized that I had been scammed into paying way more than I should have for a hot water tank that was not what I was promised (high efficiency, lower energy costs). I have paid $1139.76 to date for this hot water tank. In looking up Devine Touch Ottawa and Ataur Kahn, I can see that their website on my mobile device flags it as follows: “This connection is not private. This website may be impersonating "devinetouchottawa.ca" to steal your personal or financial information. You should go back to the previous page”. I can also see reviews on Yelp and Reddit stating that this is a scam and of similar accounts to my story. I cannot find any information online on the Greener Homes Group either. Although Jordan S has an email address for Prestige Home Improvement, this is a completely different company online. On the receipt for the return of the old hot water tank to Reliance, there is also an email address from Greener Homes Group ([email protected]).

Dollars Lost: $6780

Ottawa, ON-

Date Reported: April 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Greener Homes Group


Other

In March 2023, I clicked on a link on FaceBook for energy rebates with home renovations. I completed a questionnaire. I received a call (I cannot recall from whom) and they took some information and arranged a visit for someone to come to my home. Sometime in early April, a young gentleman (early 20s, caucasian, well-dressed/groomed) called Jordan S came to complete an Assessment Checklist for Greener Homes Group. He had an Assessment Checklist printed on regular paper with the Greener Homes Group logo. It did seem like a legitimate form for a small business but in reviewing now, it had a typo (Consuption instead of Consumption). There is also no address or additional information, no dates on the form, no signature, not a full name on either the form or the business card. The business card states: Jordan S. Senior Energy Audit Advisor with mobile phone: 1-613-777-7754 and email: [email protected]. The front of the business card states: Up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 for energy energy-efficient retrofits. Based on the Assessment Checklist, he stated that I could enlist in a program that would provide me with a low interest loan with monthly payments of $35 at an interest rate of 3.99 for a term of 180 months. The total value would be of $6000 funding. The notes indicate that it is for an electric hot water tank replacement, 15 years on parts/labor/maintenance, electrical components upgrade (new high efficiency hot water tank) and would include installation, removal and return. I questioned why the cost of the monthly payments would be higher than my payments at the time, and he mentioned that I was going to see a difference in my hydro bill as it would be more efficient. If I remember correctly, he took personal information (potentially credit card information) and connected me with Ataur Kahn from Devine Touch Ottawa for the installation of the new high efficiency hot water tank. Ataur Kahn came to my home on May 7th, 2023 (based on when I was approved for the FinanceIt loan). His business card states that he is an Energy Advisor for Devine Touch Ottawa. The business card states the following: 1390 Prince of Wales, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C3N6. Phone: 613-355-7987. [email protected]. https://devinetoucheottawa.ca. During his visit, he took down my financial information to process the loan with FinanceIt. This was all done on our telephones. I received an email confirmation from FinanceIt that the loan had been approved. Someone from DTech Services and Solutions Inc came on May 8th at 1pm to install a new hot water tank. The services was professional. Once he left, I noticed that the water tank seemed to be a generic hot water tank, not the high efficiency one I expected, however I did not question. The water tank is from the brand Giant, SuperCascade 40 gallons electric hot water tank (22 inch, 3000W). Model number is 152STE-3S8M-E8, serial number A 10367637. I was told that they would return my original hot water tank to Reliance Home Comfort but there were emails back and forth up until end of May when I received paperwork stating that it had been returned to them on May 30th. From looking at the receipt now, it does not look like a legitimate document and my signature seems to have been fraudulently added to that receipt by e-signature. When looking now at the price of this make/model of hot water tank, it is sold at RONA for just under $700. I have been paying a monthly charge to FinanceIt since then of 47.49$. I did not notice savings in my hydro bill and any I might have seen would be because I went from a 90 gal tank to a 40 gal tank. On April 19th, 2025, I received an email from FinanceIt stating that I had new documentation. When I reviewed the document on their online portal, it said that the term was completed on my loan and it was being reviewed at an interest rate of 14.99% instead of the 2.99% of the original loan. I was under the impression that the original loan was for 180 months at that same payment price and interest rate (that was the incentive, high efficiency, low interest rate loan). The new terms indicated that for the terms of this new contract for the next 5 years, I would be paying $4,230.94 of interest on an original loan of 6,780$ (not including the interest already paid to date). That is when I started questioning the whole thing and realized that I had been scammed into paying way more than I should have for a hot water tank that was not what I was promised (high efficiency, lower energy costs). I have paid $1139.76 to date for this hot water tank. In looking up Devine Touch Ottawa and Ataur Kahn, I can see that their website on my mobile device flags it as follows: “This connection is not private. This website may be impersonating "devinetouchottawa.ca" to steal your personal or financial information. You should go back to the previous page”. I can also see reviews on Yelp and Reddit stating that this is a scam and of similar accounts to my story. I cannot find any information online on the Greener Homes Group either. Although Jordan S has an email address for Prestige Home Improvement, this is a completely different company online. On the receipt for the return of the old hot water tank to Reliance, there is also an email address from Greener Homes Group ([email protected]).

Dollars Lost: $6780

Ottawa, ON- K2C 3N6

Date Reported: April 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Devine Touch Ottawa-Imposter


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I thought I was purchasing an HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-In-One printer at a great price. Boy was I wrong. All I received was an order number and a statement that my order was being processed. That was 14 days ago and I have not heard anything further from them.

Dollars Lost: $95

Tempe, AZ- 85283

Date Reported: April 21, 2025

Business Name Used: Pulpyfresh


Online Purchase - Online purchase

I purchased tank tops and after the payment went through, I waited weeks for it to say shipped. After 3 weeks I emailed them and they said the tank tops are out of stock and will ship when they get more. Why take my money if you don't have the item to ship to me? Everytime I email, I just get a generic message.

Dollars Lost: $99.32

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Feelingirl


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I was shopping online for specific fish tanks and equipment. After comparing many sites a website popped up named Butter By Keba ( well so I thought) with exactly what I was looking for. I usually don't order from companies I don't know but the offer for two fish tanks were priced great. I put the order in and received a confirmation number after. Everything was great until I didn't receive a shipment or delivery date. So I tried calling them I reached out by virtual text. I got a response but still no answers to my questions.

Dollars Lost: $157.8

New York, NY- 10032

Date Reported: April 15, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

two travel wheeler bags which they advertised with Lori from Shark Tank.....scammers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dollars Lost: $58.85

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Bikobabybus


Online Purchase - Online free trial subscription

I followed a Facebook link advertising the keto acv gummies as supported by Shark Tank. It was offering 1 free with buying one bottle for 39.99. 6 bottles arrived and my account was charged 252.00. The email receipt i received had no company address or phone number. And i tried calling the number on one of the bottles and it was all a recording stating i qualify for free life alert. I could not get a real person. There was no paperwork in the package i received, despite the offer stating a return/money back guarantee. So i am stuck with it and out the money they took

Dollars Lost: $252

Garden Grove, CA- 92842

Date Reported: April 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Shark tank- Kelly Clarkson imposter


Online Purchase - InShape.co

Ordered tank tops from https://in-shape.co/ and received absolute garbage material, far smaller than expected, completely different from what was advertised. When I asked about returning, I was informed that the policy requires all clothes intact, effectively unworn, in the original packaging with all labeling and original shipping method packing/label. I also was informed I would need to return the shipment at my own expense to Sao Paulo, Brazil. That would cost hundreds of dollars as a one-time shipment due to customs and more. https://in-shape.co/ Has made it impossible to return product and receive a refund without spending 4X the cost of the product to send it back.

Dollars Lost: $88.46

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 8, 2025

Business Name Used: InShape.co


Online Purchase - Fake Travel Bag Website

I noticed an Instagram add for a travel bag I had previously seen on one of the shopping network shows. It was promoted by Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank as her favorite travel bag. They must have used her add to get people to click on the spoofed ad and then change it to their landing page. I did not noticed it had changed to another URL. Everything looked in order. Come to find out I was duped for $58.98. Never got the product. No shipping company name provided and no proof of delivery. No email ever sent after initial confirmation sent. Then when I emailed back I was told the product was delivered weeks earlier. I never go it. I requested a refund and they said no that they would reship the product. Same thing - no email of shipping tracking. When I finally got a shipping tracking link it was a blank page. My advice is never ever by anything on Instragram or any other social media platform. I have wasted hours of my time trying to get a refund and emails back and forth trying to get a product that they have shipped twice now. Both times I have not received it. I have been home both days it supposedly was delivered. My home office is at the front door. It may be too late, but I am going to attempt to request a chargeback from my credit card company. Lesson learned!

Dollars Lost: $58.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Bethlechic.com


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