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Online Purchase - Online Purchase

This company( Alignean) looks legit and states they are located in garland Alabama but the charge on my bank statement is under Liujun trading limit. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI:

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:
• Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
• Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
• Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
• Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.
If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

Dollars Lost: $66.25

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Alignean

Phishing - AL Dot Scam

I received an odd text from +63 961 494 9454 I am not sure how much money they are trying to scam me out of. I did not click on the link, reply or go to the website. State of Alabama State Department of Vehicles (ALDOG) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on August 11. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with State of Alabama State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, If you do not complete payment by August 10, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the ALDOT violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting August 11 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days. 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected. Pay Now: https://al.dot-hjw.cc/us Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes (To activate the link, reply 'Y', close and reopen this message, or copy and paste it into your Safari browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 10, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Alabama State Department of Vehicles ALDOT

Phishing - AL Dot Scam

The text presented as if it was from Alabama DOT regarding an outstanding traffic ticket. My name nor any personal info was included in the text. In fact I received two of these text messages. I was given this URL http://al.dot-the.cc/us. It gave instructions to type Y to reopen the message in my browser. I didn’t open anything or call any number they provided which appeared exactly this way…. +63-970-792-3942

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Montgomery, AL- 36109

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Ala DOT Vehicles

Phishing - AL Dot Scam

Outstanding traffic ticket scam

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 8, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Alabama Department of Vehicles ALDOT 63 951 143 3629 phone

Phishing - Alabama Ticket Scam

Message received... "State of Alabama State Department of Vehicles (ALDOT) Final Notice: Enforcement of Penalties Begin on August 8. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with State of Alabama State Administrative Code 15-C-16.003, If you do not complete payment by August 7, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the ALDOT violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting August 8 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https//al.dot-hue.cc/us Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 7, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Alabama: State Department of Vehicles ALDOT

Debt Collections

Scammer claimed Outstanding Traffic Ticket. Threatened five actions, and wanted me to pay by August 6. Source text number country code was 63.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 6, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Alabama State Department of VehiclesALDOT Imposter

Phishing

State of Alabama State Department of Vehicles (ALDOT) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on August 7. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with State of Alabama State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by August 6, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the ALDOT violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting August 7 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://al.dot-hto.cc/us Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and futher legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 6, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Alabama State Department of Vehicles ALDOT

Online Purchase

Theses people are preying on disabled and elderly. Took me for $8650 and left the state to alabama. Police report has been filed.

Dollars Lost: $8650

Pilot Knob, MO- 63663

Date Reported: August 1, 2025

Business Name Used: Roots to rafters roofing

Tax Collection - Alabama Tax Collection Scam

The scammer said they were a third-party collecting taxes for the state of Alabama. I have paid all of my Property tax.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 31, 2025

Business Name Used: Als

Rental - Chandrea Renne Rental Services

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, a friend told me to check Facebook Marketplace because they have apartments listing. I was helping my granddaughter locate an apartment because her lease was going to end on July 31, 2025. Chandrea Renne Rental Services was advertising an apartment at **** * *** ****** in Opelika Alabama so I chatted with her and asked if it was still available and she said yes. I told her it was for my granddaughter and that she would need me to co-sign with her because her credit score was only 500. She said no problem. Just have her complete the application. So she contacted me back and told me that she had been approved and it would be a $75.00 application fee. She told me to pay it on **** *** or ***** because they didn’t do credit cards. So she sent me a name that wasn’t her name and I asked her who was Thomas H*****. She replied, “that’s my husband.” I sent the money through my bank account using *****. After sending her the application fee, I asked her when could we tour the property and she replied I would have to pay $400.00. I told her no, I wasn’t paying anymore money until we were allowed to tour the property. Finally she chatted back and said she would meet us on Monday but to make sure we had the down payment. When I contacted her on Monday, I received a message that the chat couldn’t go through. I realized that I had been scammed. I would like to warned everyone not to use Facebook Marketplace when searching for an apartment. These people are scammers with fake IDs and information. I contacted my bank and hopefully they can get my money back from this Thomas H***** person. Probably doesn’t even exist. This was first and last time using Facebook Marketplace and I may even delete my Facebook account.

Dollars Lost: $75

Date Reported: July 30, 2025

Business Name Used: Chandrea Renne Rental Services

Government Agency Imposter - Alabama DMV Scam

I received a text message: Alabama DMV Final Notice: Enforcement will begin July 24. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Per Alabama Motor Vehicle Code D508-12.083, if you do not pay by July 23, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective July 24 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Go to toll booth and be charged a 40% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://mydmv.revenue-alabama.cc/pay Please pay now before enforcement to avoid a license suspension and further legal trouble. (Reply Y and reopen this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama DMV

Debt Collections - Debt Collections

60 Day Delinquent Notice for account 13353. Per the City of Huntsville Alarm Ordinance.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Atlanta, GA- 30374

Date Reported: July 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Huntsville The Star of Alabama - Huntsville False Alarm Reduction Program

Online Purchase

This company poses as a third-party ticket seller. They do not have access to our tickets. We are a local community theatre in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tickets may only be purchased via our website: www.theatretusc.com

Dollars Lost: $120

Date Reported: July 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Go Tickets

Phishing - Healthcare Phishing

My husband and I keep getting phone calls from people with foreign accents asking if we have received our Alabama Medicare cards for savings. All of these calls are delayed after we say hello and all of them say they are from Alabama on our phones. After hearing what they want, we hang up. These calls are getting quite annoying and we each receive an average of 7 to 10 calls daily. We are also both registered on the do not call list, but apparently they do not pay attention to it. What can we do to stop these calls? FYI, while I was writing this, I got another call from them!!!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used:

Online Purchase - Calvin Car Sales Imposter

I found Calvin Car Sales on Facebook Marketplace. I purchased a car from them, the total price of the car was $18,000 but I only had to give them $250 down. They were going to let me finance the rest through a a bank they recommended. It was Bitmora Bank, I set up my account with them. They required a $750 activation fee. But after I paid it they told me I was outside of their & day period and would have to pay another $1,200. They were going to bring the car to me. They're shop is in Alabama. We only communicated over messanger.

Dollars Lost: $3750

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 1, 2025

Business Name Used:

Online Purchase - Scam Clothing Website

My June 10 order for $41.90 from Metbrick, never shipped; no info or updates after 18 days. The receipt from Tranhieuecommerce, was supposed to deliver within 10 - 14 days. I tried contacting the seller using the email addresses provide, and the phone number, and website. The phone number didn't work, and was listed in contacts as Modafashionista Bed Sets ( north carolina). The Metbrick website is listed on the home page as being in Alabama, but the transaction receipt, and contact website is tranhiuecommerce. The tranhiueccomerce website has a login/register button, that only allows login ( no way to register). The contact link has a blank for inputting a comment, but it won't submit the comment. The suspicious aspects are numerous ( the website logo name, separate from the payment name ( seems deceptive), and the payment name website, contact, and phone do not connect to any service representatives. The Met brick website, shows a picture of guys holding a Metallica Paraguay flag; and the MetBrick company is presented as originating in Alabama, but the tranhieuecommerce only contact phone number is in north carolina. This has many factors that appear to be a scam. I never received any other messages from them; no shipping ETA, no delivery ETA, no in transit progress, or message about delay. I just wanted a T shirt after the show. [ Apparrently there are numerous scam sites that offer shirts after a big concert; Reebedo is a website that shows up as a scam in a search. ]

Dollars Lost: $41.9

Birmingham, AL- 35209

Date Reported: June 28, 2025

Business Name Used: MetBrick

Online Purchase - Stacey Lopez Cane Corso Puppies

A facebook post appeared advertising a Stacey Lopez Cane Corso Puppy litter. That post listed a website www.StaceyLopezCaneCorsoPuppies.com. The seller, supposedly Stace Lopez reply contacted me via FB Messenger re; my availability inquiry. She said they had just relocated to Aberdeen WA and shared a 5 year certificate 2021-2026 identifying herself and her husband George as a breeding kennel (Lopez's G&S) registered with the International Cane Corso Federation. The puppy, Sasha, was listed for $500.00. I was told a deposit of $250.00 would ensure the dog was shipped to my residence and that upon receipt of the animal I would need to pay the remaining balance of $250.00. I was told that she could not accept credit cards at this time. I was presented with online options to include Apple Pay which I had used 06/24/2025. She provided cell phone number (334) 854-1129 to make that Apple Cash payment. This cell phone appears to be registered to an Aaron Pryor from Selma Alabama) then told me I would be contacted by the shipping company for itinerary and delivery times after she prepped and delivered the animal for transport. On 06/25/2025 I was contacted by (919) 346-6163 via text message with a link and a tracking number to follow the package. His number was from Fujuay Varina North Carolina. A man called from that number identifying himself as Inter State Logistics Shipping Company wanting to confirm my information. They listed Stacey Lopez by sender name only, no address, and listed a different phone number (434) 879-7791 (which is a landline in Burkeville Virginia registered to Jamorea Patricia Key). The man said I needed to rent an appropriate and safe crate to ship the animal. This crate rental was $500.00 with the promise that I would be refunded $450 CASH. He provided a cell number for the Apple Cash payment, that number was (205) 344-3299 from Tuscaloosa Arizona. I indicated I was having difficulty with that transaction and I received a money request of $500.00 from a different cell number (913) 280-1456 somewhere in Kansas. At that point I again challenged the person who was persistently seeking payment and he had abruptly hung up. At the time of this report, I have not heard back from Stacey Lopez Cane Corso Puppies for sale, but will be attempting to retrieve the $250.00 that I had submitted.

Dollars Lost: $250

Aberdeen, WA

Date Reported: June 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Stacey Lopez Cane Corso Puppies

Other

Application process was $50.00 per household over age 18. My significant other pay the online processing fees, for house at 3914 N Delaware Ave, Tulsa, OK 74110. After following a link, to process his information for new account to attach to mine that was paid prior day. Each of us had case manager mine a Sophie and his Miguel, but only an Ashton had spoke over the phone to me if I had any questions. Ashton number #+1(539)399-1624 After asking us few questions tell us it be 24-48hrs before we are notified if we are able be tenants for mentioned address. This started process was on Friday 6-20-2025, we finished up application on 6-23-2025. On 6-24-2025 woke up to notification his banking account was hit for multiple large amounts from his online vital wallet card that banks provide now in days. Only place he use it that week was through the online website and links for the application fees Total in $100 for us both at $50 dollars a person. Totally around $1,500 and plus over drafts fee they hit his account, and from Alabama. After calling Ashton, it seems no further action would take place. As, his only suggestion was we did right to report it. He verified there was Sophie and Miguel that works for the company. Which not on the website team board. If this happening now, I can't imagine what it would be like trust them with taking rent each month over their unsecured web, links, browsers. Meanwhile this makes us both homeless without a placement and funds drained that would help with an location.

Dollars Lost: $1500

Tulsa, OK- 74104

Date Reported: June 24, 2025

Business Name Used: Keyrenter Property Management

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from someone named James Staruart who claimed I had won $42 million. He instructed me to go to Walmart or Dollar Tree to purchase a Green Dot debit card. When I couldn't find one, he told me to go to the post office and get a money order for $250. I was told to make the money order out to Beverly Kreps at 645 Country Rd 1435, Cullman, Alabama.

Now, the caller—James Staruart—is asking me to go to my bank with a check and write "#0101004209" in the memo section. He instructed me to present this check at the drive-thru. He said this would cover the fees and taxes for a new car.

Dollars Lost: $250

Fort Smith, AR- 72901

Date Reported: June 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers Clearing House Imposter

Rental

Green tree estates Gordo Alabama hackers sold property bankruptcy to another company failed to pay land taxes an fix apartment tenet can't leave there fake no contract fake maintenance no license fraud investigation government grant property not registered in tax code

Dollars Lost: $100000

Gordo, AL- 35466

Date Reported: June 22, 2025

Business Name Used: 954 1st Ave w

Government Agency Imposter

Pickens county sheriff's department website pretending be law enforcement agency operation under law of Alabama fraud taxes documents data system assets control identity theft land belong to blacks people cemetery on federal government lane

Dollars Lost: $1000

Tuscaloosa, AL- 35404

Date Reported: June 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Pickens county sheriff's department

Debt Collections

left a voce mail: This message is intended for (named redacted( my name is Sean Adams calling you on behalf of the Alabama state processing unit we're trying to get in contact with you here to let you know the summons that we received from the attorneys office Meyer and Daniels so the farmers requesting file motion through Shelby County for a garnishment and Orleans once the motion is signed off there that's usually when they dispatch out one of our process servers with the summons so they would either attempt to serve you at a place of employment or the home residence on (address redacted). and then if you wanted to speak with the attorneys there for any of your rights prior to being served the phone number at the firms office is 855-293-1078 so again it's 855-293-1078 the case number that you also need for reference is going to be via as in Victor K as in king 47182 thank you

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: June 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Meyer Daniel

Other

The following text was received: ?????????????? DMV ?????????? ????????????: Enforcement ???????????? ???????? ????. ?????? records ???????? that as of ??????????, you still ???????? an ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????. ???????????????? to ?????????????? ???????????????????????????? Code ????C-????.??????, if ?????? fail ???? ?????? by ???????? ????, ????????, ???? will take the ?????????????????? ??????????????: ??. ???????????? ???? ?????? DMV Violation Database ??. ?????????????? your vehicle ???????????????????????? effective ???????? ???? ??. Suspend ?????????????? ???????????????????? for ???? ???????? ??. ???? to ?? ???????? ?????????? and ?????? a ????% ?????????????? fee ??. ?????? may be prosecuted and your ???????????? score ???????? ???? ???????????????? ?????? ??????: https://mydmv.gov-alabamr.live/pay ???????????? ?????? now, before ??????????????????????, to ?????????? ?? license suspension and ?????????????? ?????????? trouble. (?????????? ?? and reopen this ?????????????? to click the ????????, ???? ???????? ???? to your browser.) {????:????:????:????:????:????:????:????:????}

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama DMV

Other

The address listed on this website belongs to Costco Wholesale in Montgomery, Alabama. The website is a scam and and lists www.deal-surfing.com as a sister website at the bottom of the page.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Montgomery, AL- 36117

Date Reported: June 16, 2025

Business Name Used: Promosurfing.com

Debt Collections

Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV) Notice: Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic Ticket. It goes on and on law codes, looks very official.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama Department of Vehicles DMV Imposter

Debt Collections

I received the following text message: Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June11. According to our records, your traffic violation remains unpaid. Under Alabama Code 15C-16.003, if your fine is not settled by June 10,2025, the following penalties will be enforced: 1. Reporting of Violation to DMV records. 2. Vehicle registration suspended from June 11 3. License suspended for 30 days 4. Debt collection referral (35% extra fee) 5. Possible court action and credit rating damage Immediate payment required at https://alabma.hdklc.vip/pay?Gwx=44Bwi?UDT=1VMbs Resolve now to prevent enforcement. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Boaz, AL

Date Reported: June 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles DMV

Government Agency Imposter - DMV Imposter

I received the following scam text message at 12:48 pm. The phone number was: +63 962 122 1459. "Alabama Departent of Vehicles (DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 12. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with alabama State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by June 11, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June12, 3. Suspend driving privelages for 30 days, 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge 35% service fee, 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected. Pay now: https://dot.state-aliu.icu/us. Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the linkk, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles

Debt Collections

I received a message on my cell phone from the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles stating that I have unpaid tickets. The notice said the tickets must be paid by June 10, 2025, or I could face serious consequences, including fines, possible jail time, and revocation of my driver’s license.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: June 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles

Phishing - Alabama DMV Fake Website

Alabama Department of Vehicles(DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 9. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with alabama State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by June 9, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June 9 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://alabama.gov-jvo.wang/us Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama Department of vehicles DMV

Phishing - Alabama DMV Phishing

Alabama Department of Vehicles(DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 8. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with alabama State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by June 7, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June 8 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://dot.state-ale.icu/us Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 6, 2025

Business Name Used: DMV

Phishing - Alabama DMV Phishing

Alabama Department of Vehicles(DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 8. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with alabama State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by June 7, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June 8 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://alabama.gov-ike.vip/dmv Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Alabama DMV

Employment - Employment Scam

I got that email offering a remote job opportunity that sounded too good to be. I took no action to contact them, but wanted to report their attempt to get me to do “something”. And when I signed on to Better Business Bureau to see if this was a legitimate job opportunity, the BBB already had it listed as a scam. Thank you for keep all of us updated on scams like this! Connie Lawrence Goggins Montevallo, Alabama

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 5, 2025

Business Name Used: SSENSE Recruiting

Online Purchase

A vehicle was purchased online through ABT Auto Sales in Clanton, Alabama. Using purchase agreement from ABT Auto Sales. And money was paid through a wire transfer from a bank. Everything was going as planned. Until ABT Auto Sales received the payment from the bank. And then, all communications between ABT Auto Sales and I ended. And my phone was blocked so, I can't contact ABT Auto Sales. I made a police report and lost money.

Dollars Lost: $7400

Clanton, AL- 35045

Date Reported: May 27, 2025

Business Name Used: ABT Auto Sales

Online Purchase - puppy scam

My mom and I went on FB last night and saw the two cutest puppies. We messaged the seller and she gave us a little more information and the rehoming fee. My mom and I decided we were going to go for it and we did originally send her $450 for a deposit and were going to give her the rest when the puppies were delivered. She said she'd be at our home to deliver by 8:00pm on the 25th but then she asked if we could do it the next morning because her husband was too tired. Of course we said yes and the next morning rolls around and she said her and her husband would deliver the puppies by 9:30. Suddenly both puppies were taken to some agency and registered there and they were then supposed to deliver. After talking to the delivery company they ended up telling me I needed $700 for a crate. I told him over and over again that we didn't have extra money like that. So after some figuring out we had the $500 to give them but they wanted us to send in gift card. So I sent him the gift card information. He then says no, it's $1400 for both dogs. Keep in mind that we were told they were located in Illinois. A friend of ours messaged as well and the seller told her they were in Alabama. So now we've spent $950 on these puppies and they wanted another $1400 for the delivery fee. We were told nothing of this fee and we're told all delivery fees and cost were all in the total price. They were supposedly only an hour and a half away from my home so it wasn't a long trip. In the end after being told 40 times to come up with the money, the delivery driver stopped responding and the seller blocked me and my mom from her business page. We are out a lot of money, no puppies and I have two very sad kids.

Dollars Lost: $950

Flushing, NY

Date Reported: May 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Bella's Toy Poodles

Other

Within minutes, I received a callback from him. During our brief conversation, I informed him that I was not interested in pursuing his services and preferred to stay with my established primary healthcare provider. He expressed understanding, and we ended the call amicably. Yet, another red flag arose when I realized that despite my previous calls going unanswered, I consistently received prompt callbacks from both Garrod and Tony. This peculiar pattern of communication further confirmed my growing concerns about their legitimacy. Additionally, Garrod, who claimed to be part of the same organization, was unable to provide me with a physical address for his office. Every time I tried to contact him directly, he also failed to answer but would return my call shortly afterward. The entire situation increasingly feels like a scam, particularly since I have no idea how they obtained my personal information or how they knew I had been involved in a recent accident. Given the absence of any legitimate lawyer named Tony Barrett at DLG Law Group in Alabama, along with my inability to find any credible information about the nonprofit organization, I have decided to report this case as a potential scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: May 20, 2025

Business Name Used: DLGlawgroup

Employment - Employment Scam

+12059468249: Area code 205 is located in Alabama and covers Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Hoover. ———————————————————- Hello. I'm a recruiter at (Amazon.com) and my name is (Angelia). Several online recruiting firms have recommended your resume. After an initial review of your resume, we have decided to invite you for an interview for the Information Systems Manager position. The company currently has 5 job openings. This is a great remote online networking job helping (LOYALTYLION) merchants update data and providing free training. The company works 20 to 60 minutes a day (anytime, anywhere) and you can earn $50 to $500 a day if you want. The base salary is $1000 for every 4 days of work. 5 days paid probationary period, if you want to join, if you want to participate, please send a message to this number +12059468249

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Birmingham, AL

Date Reported: May 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Loyaltylion

Credit Cards

They were Indian. They posed as bank credit card security stating there were 3 fraudulent transactions on my account in Alabama but I am in Maryland. First they disputed each charge then they were going to put enhanced fraud alert on my account but they also needed information on any other bank connected. I gave them my account information from ******** and **** ** ******* they also asked for my social security number

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: May 16, 2025

Business Name Used: Costcocitisecurity

Online Purchase

Arcade pinballs has a website marketing refurbished pinball machines. Website, You Tube videos look very legit. Email correspondence appeared they know pinball but did have broken English. When it came to buying one, they required payment by Zelle. They said they shipped by Transcarriers.us who provided tracking updates. Then Trans Carriers sent me an email requiring $742 additional dollars for a refundable insurance in order for Customs to release the shipment from Baton Rouge air port. They threatened me with demurrage charges if I did not pay it right away. However, freight shipping from Alabama to Texas is not inspected by Customs and Baton Rouge airport does not even have a Customs facility. I confronted them and they stopped responding to my emails. Needless to say, the pinball machine I paid for never showed up.

Dollars Lost: $2476

Montgomery, AL- 36104

Date Reported: May 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Arcade pinballs.com

Government Agency Imposter - Government Document Scam

Received a letter in the mail from Business Document Center on the 2025 - Alabama Certificate of Good Standing. They requested $87.25 but in small print listed that I did not have to use their services and could just receive my “Alabama Certificate of Good Standing” via the Alabama Secretary of State website…

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Montgomery, AL- 36106

Date Reported: May 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Business document center

Debt Collections - Sullivan and Associates

They called me saying they did a reverse phone search and found my sister was tied to my phone they said they need me to verify if she’s my sister and are we related then they further messaged me a fake looking case reference number to ‘look up’ they’re saying the ‘firm’ has no choice but to move forward to deal with whatever fake scenario they made up about her anybody calling from that thing do not reply it is a full blow scam and they are trying to get sensitive information out of you to scam you who knows who it could be it could be some crazy ex that’s trying to find your address and hurt you or your family hence trying to get personal information. It’s a complete scam that company doesn’t even exist and the only thing related to that came up from some place in Alabama. DO NOT FALL FOR IT

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: May 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Sullivan and Associates

Online Purchase

I was purchasing a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, for the agreed amount of $24,000. My credit union wired the money to Pot Martos, LLC in Florence, Alabama to Wells Fargo Bank. This happened on Nov 22, 2024. I started getting red flags on the 23rd when they showed the paperwork and picture of the vehicle loaded in an enclosed trailer. They said the vehicle would be delivered the next day because the driver had to deliver another vehicle first. I could see there was only 1 vehicle on the trailer, which was the one I was purchasing. I called the Wells Fargo Bank, and they wouldn’t even talk to me about the name of the company the money was wired to. The vehicle was never delivered and they stopped accepting my call or text messages. The website has been shut down. I have found the vehicle again under the website Driven Auto Mart. A police report was made to the Burke County Sheriffs Department in Morganton, NC. The Pot Martos, LLC is registered in NC using a fake address.

Dollars Lost: $24000

Muscle Shoals, AL- 35661

Date Reported: May 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Pot Martos LLC

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Publisher's Clearing House *SPOOFER*

Letter from Publisher's Clearing House had initial check for $2,875.69 from a "Misty Klapper & Associates" out of Alexandria, VA as initial money from PCH for second place winner in "100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion". Letter stated I was not to cash check before calling a claim manager: Tony Lucas at a Rochester, NY phone no: 585-595-6494. I"m a senior citizen in Alabama and guess I"m a mark to be taken advantage of by lottery frauds. I got phone call last September from an attorney in Baltimore, MD area Willian Wilder on winning an American Dream lottery where they wanted me to send money before releasing winning check. On current one I'm working with you before even responding to this supposed PCH lottery winning. PCH doesn't give much help on identifying fraudulent mailings representing them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON- M5B 2K3

Date Reported: May 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Publisher's Clearing House *SPOOFER*

Other

I’ve been receiving text messages off and on claiming that I owe a toll fee, but I haven’t driven through any tolls. The messages are labeled as a “Toll Violation Notice,” but I haven’t left Alabama, and to my knowledge, the areas I drive in don’t have toll roads. As far as I know, Alabama doesn’t have toll roads at all. I’ve reported the messages as junk and blocked the numbers, but they keep coming from different ones.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 21, 2025

Business Name Used: EZ Pass Toll Imposter

Online Purchase - Scam Helmet Website

I made a purchase to this site that seemed legit. Upon further review after making the purchase I found others that had issues with this company. Others reported that they could not contact the company via email or phone, I also attempted to contact them via email and phone and could not reach them. I found their address “headquarters” is actually in the town I live in, when I researched it on google maps it turned out to just be someone’s house. I’ve also found another website that looks identical to this one under the name “wing helmet.com”

Dollars Lost: $125.99

Northport, AL- 35475

Date Reported: April 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Tachelmet

Identity Theft - Tax Return Preparation Scam

this man filed my taxes and sent my information to the Alabama Department of Revenue

Dollars Lost: $88

Brooklyn, NY- 11235

Date Reported: April 16, 2025

Business Name Used:

Online Purchase

Linz Rooted Wellness scammed! I bought a herbal remedy from a Rebecca Smith through Venmo. My package is held in Alabama customs and to now receive it will cost $400.

Dollars Lost: $190

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Linzrootedwellness and fast global delivery

Online Purchase - Online Pet Purchase Scam - TikTok Seller

So my father was looking for a dog breeder Nd this person on TikTok said they where’s breeder . They wanted him to send $400 to them but then agreed to take 200 for down payment and get the rest of the money when they dropped the dog off. Well they gave a time and nobody ever showed up . Messaged them and they said they wanted the rest of the money or their not coming with the dog. They have all different names and emails that they are using and saying that they are akc registered breeder. Tried to report them with TikTok and they did nothing. The email they are using is [email protected] and [email protected] and the phone number they are using is an Alabama number 2056861107 if you google it it comes up as no number found

Dollars Lost: $200

Date Reported: April 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Adorableyorkiepuppiesfo2

Credit Cards

I received a phone call from a woman who identified herself as Carol Massey from Consumer Cards, Inc. She asked if I had applied for two credit cards in the state of Michigan, which I have not. She also inquired whether I was located in Alabama. When I asked her where she was calling from, she abruptly hung up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Consumer Cards Inc.

Employment - Employment

To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal complaint against Susan Smith [ whose phone number is +1 (662) 415-1287 ] for operating a deceptive business scheme under the guise of a job opportunity. Their misleading practices, which involve recruitment into an MLM-style structure with Melaleuca, bear the hallmarks of fraudulent employment offers and financial exploitation. Incident Summary I discovered a job listing posted by a 20-year-old woman named Precious Simmons in the “Montgomery Alabama Jobs” Facebook group. The post falsely advertised a hiring opportunity for "appointment setters and closers," claiming: A guaranteed career in a six- to seven-figure business Residual income An earning potential of $500 to $20,000 per month No income cap However, the post failed to disclose the company name or job details—only providing a phone number (704-898-3090) to schedule an interview. Upon inquiring, Precious directed me to a Zoom call with herself and Susan Smith, who introduced herself as a recruiter. During this call, Susan presented the "business opportunity," which immediately raised red flags: The job required an upfront investment before earning any money. It was not an actual employment offer. Instead, it was a recruitment pitch for Melaleuca, a Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) company, where income depends on recruiting others rather than actual wages or salaries. Susan had contacted me in 2023 with an almost identical job scam, also via Zoom. This establishes a pattern of deceptive behavior. Why This is Fraudulent 1. Deceptive Job Advertising The job listing falsely presented a stable employment opportunity while concealing the fact that it was an MLM recruitment funnel. Prospective candidates were misled into believing they were applying for a legitimate paid position, when in reality, the only way to make money was by recruiting others. 2. False Income Claims Both the job post and recruitment process made unrealistic and unverified income claims, falsely promising six-figure earnings with no proof. MLM statistics show that the vast majority of recruits earn little to no income, making these claims intentionally misleading and fraudulent. 3. Pay-to-Work Model & Financial Exploitation Legitimate employers do not require employees to invest money before earning income. Yet, Susan pressured me to "invest" first before I could see any financial returns. This is a well-known predatory tactic used in pyramid schemes. 4. Repeated & Ongoing Fraudulent Behavior This is not an isolated incident. Susan Smith previously contacted me in 2023 with a separate fake job offer that followed the same MLM recruitment scam. It is evident that Susan is recycling this fraudulent scheme to exploit job seekers. Request for Investigation & Action I formally request that the Better Business Bureau take action against Susan Smith for: False advertising and deceptive job postings Fraudulent recruitment tactics Potential violations of wage and employment laws Furthermore, if Melaleuca knowingly allows its representatives to operate under such deceptive and fraudulent practices, I request that this complaint be escalated and formally filed against the company as well. Supporting Evidence I am prepared to provide: Screenshots of the fraudulent job post Text message conversations confirming the misleading job offer Details of the Zoom call invitation and recruitment pitch This type of predatory behavior preys on vulnerable job seekers and must be addressed immediately. I appreciate your attention to this matter and urge swift action to prevent further exploitation. Sincerely, ****** ** ***** ************************** ** ***** ********

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hattiesburg, MS- 39401

Date Reported: March 30, 2025

Business Name Used: Appointment Setters Closers

Online Purchase - Fake Car Dealer

Silverline Gear Depot is posing as a heavy equipment sales company. A customer can inquire about buying a piece of equipment for sale. The company then immediately emails you a contract to sign for said piece of equipment. No questions asked about the customer. Upon customer signing, they then call you from a random Alabama phone number, different from the phone number listed on their website, and the person speaking has a foreign accent. They then ask to set up a wire transfer of the money as soon as possible. I was asked to wire $12,000 to them. Closer inspection of Silverline's website shows that the company is using images from another business, conequip.com, in New York and photoshopped a sign of their company name onto an image of Conequip's building. I also looked up the serial number of the piece of heavy equipment I was interested in. The serial number was coming back as a listing for an item being sold in Conestoga, PA not Alabama.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Mobile, AL- 36619

Date Reported: March 24, 2025

Business Name Used: Silverline Gear Depot

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