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Hi (My Name), May this email find you in the best of spirits? It's Jayden Macfarlane, part of the TzAudious.com crew. Our company is one of the distributors of Tz Audios LLC based in California, USA. Your channel popped up while we explored new trending topics on the platform, and we just started a Talent Program, which is why we'd be excited to have you involved. Would you appreciate our involvement in obtaining a pro audio mic which is handmade in California, USA? Also, to maximize the impact of our campaign, we would be honored if you could record something interesting for a duration of roughly five minutes using this device. Curious about the latest creative videos from our previous partners? Kindly open the provided link to access additional updates: https://www.tzaudious.com/video.html Can I just say, if you find yourself needing a high-quality microphone for your recordings, this could create good chances for collaboration, right? We obtained your contact information from your Social Media Site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_kTpLmjSQPp80tUCe52FQ/videos (Not my ******* site) One final aspect to remember, you could win $500/$1000/$2000 for creating remarkable content! Best wishes, Jayden Macfarlane —————————————————————————— Resourcing Department To confirm legitimacy, check: https://www.tzaudious.com/contact.html ------_¯_-----_¯_ -----_¦¦¦¯¯¯¯¯¦¦¦_ -__--¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦--__ ¦__¦-¦¦¦¯¦¦-¦¦¯¦¦¦-¦__¦ Website: https://www.tzaudious.com ******: https://www.******.com/@tzaudious V8_113777_241018_113777_18:02:[email protected][email protected] We'd miss you like the moon misses the stars, but if you need to leave, unsubscribe here.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: January 23, 2025

Business Name Used: part of the TzAudious.com crew


Tech Support - Tech support

I received a text message on my personal cell phone stating this information: Norton Security: Your purchase confirmation inside While Norton Services executes your order, this purchase will display as a completed transaction. Please note that it may take a few moments for this transaction to appear. To view the whole transaction details , Norton Services account Or Call us at 1-850-270-1172. Norton Lifelock product: Norton Services Order ID:OVR-872 Amount: $359.00 Payment Mode: Auto Debit To Cancel Call At +1 (850)270-1172 Your recent purchase is greatly appreciated! Warm regards from the Norton Billing TEAM. Above is the exact text message that I received and I called the number to cancel and a foreign sounding male, kept requesting me to go on the computer to fill our a cancellation form. I did not do this as I did not want them to receive more information regarding my computer log on or any personal information. I did ask several times for him to cancel the request and that I would be contacting the BBB when he refused and his reply was "blah, blah, blah, do what you want to".

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 2, 2024

Business Name Used: Norton Security -Imposter


Employment - Employment - Ex-Ponent

I received an email from one of several applications I submitted on Indeed, CareerBuilder, and Monster for a remote position. I started said job in late June to work from home entering invoices for a monthly commission. We were added to a telegram group chat and given a resource page to enter the invoices. https://www.resourceuhv.com/_FrontEnd/index.aspx. We were told we would be paid $6 per invoice for reaching 800 in a month. We entered 15 invoices, 3 times a day, 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday. We would log into the group chat, wait for the invoices from Chandler Watt and submit them to the resource page listed above. The HR contact for this company was Ivy Woods or so they claimed in all correspondence. I was supposed to be paid on Aug 10th for all the invoices I entered in the month of June and July. The company used a group chat to provide the invoices for the group members and we had a resource database to enter them into. The group chat has since disappeared and all messages between us and the group managers were deleted. I tried to contact the company based on the info I received when I was hired but am now unable to get a hold of anyone. When I messaged the company website, I received a message saying they had no idea what I was talking about. *** * **** ** *** **** ** ****** *** ******* ** *** ** *** **** *** *** ** **** * *** *** ** *** *** ***** I can provide the original email received with all contact information. I am also in contact with about 20 others from this group who have the same situation. There were several members who "participated in a financial assistance program" and they have said that the company only took their money and refused to give them whatever they earned.

Dollars Lost: $6000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 15, 2024

Business Name Used: Ex-Ponent


Phishing - ATT/Directv Impostor

The caller (Mike Melvin, (ext 6005) said he was from the AT&T/Directv tech office. I was told they were updating the satellite frequency on our receivers. I had to give a $199. security deposit that would be refunded after 2-3 months. NOTE; I had this type of call from Directv before, and it was legit. My bad this time....I fell for it. I was offered $25 a month off my bill for 2 years since I was a long standing customer. That is the same thing that was given to me legitimately before. He had me write out a check, but not send it, and just give him my bank account number. (YIKES). He then gave me his Floor Managers name (Peter Jones, ext 6011) who would call to verify all this. I got the call and talked to him at length about worrying that this was a scam. They both had accents. I asked where he was from, and why he had such an American name. He said his dad was in the service in Japan, and mother was Japanese. He was given an American name. My money was never refunded, and I've gotten several more calls from them.

On 7/13/24 the call I got said they wanted more money.....saying it was a 2 step process. That last call with Mr. Jones was rather heated. He kept insisting, I kept saying no....give me my refund. I eventually asked for his boss...everyone has a superior. He gave me the branch manager (Vilson Watt (not sure of the spelling or pronunciation) at ext 1625. We talked for less than a minute and he hung up on me. When I call back, I get an answering machine. I've called Directv, which I should have in the first place. They told me it was a scam. I'm sure I'm out the money, but I want to make sure nobody else gets scammed by them. It looks like their phone number shows that it is known to be a scam. I did get a copy showing they cashed the 'check' (even tho I didn't send it to them...they just used my account number to deduct the money.) As you can imagine, it's hard to read the name on the back side of it.

Dollars Lost: $199

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: July 15, 2024

Business Name Used: ATT/Directv Impostor


CryptoCurrency

In November of 2022, I met Amanda on Facebook. She and I were messaging. She said she was Asian and lived in Baltimore, MD. She showed me a MD Drivers license. She said her uncle worked on Wall Street, and she is unavailable through the week. She said she had an inside track into crypto. She presuaded me to join a fake company, Redcoin 01. She showed me how to wire money to crypto.com. I set up an account there. Crypto.com is a warehouse that holds your money until you tell them where to send it. I had the money sent to RedOne 01. I could see a graph showing my money was increasing on a graph. She said she was putting money into the RedCoin account too: $20,000, $18,000. She was contacting me from Cambodia. We communicated a lot through WattsApp. I could see her on screen, and she looked like she was in a rich person's home, or a friend's house. The last money I deposited was in january 2023. In February 2023, the account reached 1 million. So, I went to make a withdrawal. I was told I could not withdraw the money until I paid $1,000, and she became hateful with me. Then I began contacting scam advisors on the internet, and they wantd a lot of money to track her down, like $20,000. I went to my bank, US Bank, in New Albany and showed the bank manager the pictures of my RedOne account. She sent me a fraud notice, saying I was involved in fraud scams and closed my account. Then I received a call from job and family services saying they ahad gotten a referral for elder abuse. I told Job and Family Services that I was just investing in crypto and not to worry about it. Amanda was very persuasive that everything was fine. I called FTC and was told to put a freeze on my credit report.

Dollars Lost: $42000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2024

Business Name Used: Amanda


Employment

I found it on instagram a part time job offer, I click on it and automatically connect me with a watts up, offering me the job they provided me with training all instructions we’re giving via watsup I have them, it explains the job and rules in their platform, I was on my first 50 tasks to review products on line apparently I was getting a great profit I had to do op it off my deposits several times until on my very last task telling the that my profit was extremely high and I had to top it off $22,000,00 to be able to withdraw my funds plus the profit, I didn’t deposit that amount because I don’t have it and this is a never ending thing so now their telling me that I will loose all my deposits, the agent that I was in communication moth even advising me to go get a loan and to even go to a gang to ask them to lend me money which i won’t ever do, all I will like to get is my deposits back from them and never make this mistake again

Dollars Lost: $9000

CA

Date Reported: June 27, 2024

Business Name Used: Bloom Inc


Online Purchase - Free Vacation Scam

They told me I won a free vacation but it wasn't

Dollars Lost: $39

FL

Date Reported: June 26, 2024

Business Name Used: Watterson travel


Other

We were looking for a puppy and found one on this website. They wanted a $1000 deposit to hold the puppy and the remaining $1000 once we visited and decided we wanted to dog. We saw the additional pictures they sent after we said we wanted her and made a Zelle payment to them. Zelle stated there would be a 24 hour hold on the payment, but the seller wanted us to cancel with Zelle and use ApplePay. They wanted to money now. They continued texting nonstop with how I should cancel Zelle. They even tried to call. I began getting suspicious with the urgency of needing the money. I started looking online and at their site and realized that I couldn't verify anything about them. I started texting them about my concerns and they would try to assure me with pictures of an AKC Breeder of Merit certificate, which I searched on their site and did not find his name as a receiver of this. His website was built on a hair salon website. He stated he had 19 reviews on google, which can be faked. I did an image search of the puppy and found 2 pages worth of the same image used multiple times by other "breeders" going back to 2004. It is a stock photo. We were able to cancel the Zelle payment; we were lucky. His name is Anthony Watts.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

TN

Date Reported: March 4, 2024

Business Name Used: Toy Maltipoo Puppies


Debt Collections - Credit Card Debt Scam

Caller identified herself at first as Jayden, then I believe also as Megan Martin. Said I owed money from a credit card supposedly my ex-husband or I opened in 2003. I was potentially being sued by the creditor after 20 years. Asked about my maiden last name versus my married last name. Asked me to give her a call on monday to discuss how I would like to proceed with getting situation handled. Said the CC I owed money to was MBNA who was bought out by Bank of America. Was allegedly sending me an email so I can look over information she has about the pending case against me. Had me verify name, DOB and SS.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: February 9, 2024

Business Name Used: Process Notification Services


Online Purchase - Purchase Scam

Can't remember exactly how the product was introduced to me. I remember the presentation where i chose one Elon Musk heater. Another offer appeared with purchase of second for less money. When statement arrived, first heater was $34.99 and second one billed for $77.89. Telephone to distributor appears to be disconnected. That credit card is no longer active.

Dollars Lost: $78

DE

Date Reported: February 6, 2024

Business Name Used: SLASH WATTS


Online Purchase

Calls himself Jayden Business Classhelpers or Crew Assemble LLC Ashan Rasheed 8052 Catawba Ln. Hanover Park, IL 60133-2205

Dollars Lost: $1248

Bartlett, IL- 60133

Date Reported: February 1, 2024

Business Name Used: Crew Assemble


Other - Extended Warranty through Slash Watts

Nothing identifiable to track back to Slash Watts. Email receipt included charges for extended warranty that wasn't selected by the purchaser. Received two units that don't work as advertised. Mailed from First Real Choice, P O Box 19141, Akron OH 44319. Charges purchaser didn't authorize were made two months later. Unable to find a working phone number or contact original seller to stop charges. Filed fraud report with credit card company and closed account.

Dollars Lost: $120

Akron, OH- 44319

Date Reported: January 12, 2024

Business Name Used: Slash Watts


Employment - Aldevron LLC Imposter

First I was contacted by text with “Hi, how are you doing today? I'm Mr. Jayden Landon, from the Company "Aldevron LLC". Your Resume was reviewed by the Company's Talent Acquisition Team and you will be paid $49.55 Per Hour if you choose to work at Aldevron, LLC. Would you like to know more about the Positions?” then he passed me to Human Resources via teams. Then contacted with the following: “ I'm Mrs. Kirsten Dickson, 47 years of age from Davenport, Iowa, United States. I have been with this company for 15 years, and in those years, and BA in communications from the University of Iowa. I will be interviewing you for the position. I need you to kindly introduce yourself and indicate your State, and City.” Dickson, said what the companies core values were (real from the companies website) then gave the job descriptions of what was available (Aldevron does not have these positions) Asked what bank I bank with, what phone carrier and if I had a workable printer at home. Wanted me to get with them on teams the next morning.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: January 8, 2024

Business Name Used: Aldevron LLC Imposter


Employment - Employment

They asked for bank name Year of birth for job purposes

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: January 3, 2024

Business Name Used: Hi how are you doing today? I'm Mr. Jayden Landon from the Company Aldevron LLC. Your Resume was reviewed by the Company's Talent Acquisition Team and you will be paid 49.55 Per Hour if you choose to work at Aldevron LLC. Would you like to know more about the Positions?


Employment - Employment - Freight Forwarding Scam

I was approached with an online shipping opportunity work from home. I worked for 1 month with this compamy. Due to he paid 11-25-2023 no payments. My login to the dashboard was deactivate 11-21-2023. Ive emailed and called no response. Ive literally picked up packages from best buy to reship out to customer..i also still have one packaged left at my home. The communication was done via text, email, and phone calls from 3 different manager's that work for Freight Shipping. They had me ordering prepaid boxes from ups inorder to reship item that different come packaged.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Potomac, MD- 20850

Date Reported: November 27, 2023

Business Name Used: Freight Shipping Company


Online Purchase - Facebook Scam

Used FB Marketplace - one of the Jeep Groups that Im associated with. Had a set of trail doors that I wanted but have also been looking for new tires to go on the Jeep. I asked if they had a location, was told Yes, Jasper, Ga. I was going to drive up and pick them up but she (a**** Watts) said she would ship them to me at her cost. Shortly after using Zelle to pay for the wheels, tires, and trail doors I received an email from a shipping company (globallogistic.site) asking for me to pay for insurance that would be returned upon delivery of goods (98.4%) other 1.6 was for fess. I used Zelle again but this time paid ***** ******* (*************@gmail.com). Once payment was confirmed I then received another email asking for $1000 (500 for a clearance fee and 500 for state fee). The nu****s used for this next transaction was 773-***-**** and the nu**** the shipping agent was using is 270-***-****. Of course by this time I had done a lot more research and chatting back and forth with the seller (***** ***** - [email protected] or [email protected]). Told her that if it was 100% refundable upon delivery then she should pay it so that I could get the parts that I had already purchased. She said that she would pay half (of course) I asked why not all. Parties involved: ***** ***** - [email protected]; CashApp name $awatts2017 or $AMF2008. E*** **** - nu**** 773-***-**** - $300 dollars for the trail doors ****** **** - [email protected] - $800 dollars for the wheels and tires ***** ******* - *************@gmail.com - Insurance and possibly the same person for the other state and clearance fees - $450 other nu****s involved: 270-***-**** 773-***-**** Transcript - it wouldn't allow me to attach. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Product/service Replying will allow Jk Jeep part to see info you've made public. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part We are open 24/7 Jeep Wrangler We got good used and new parts Excellent Conditions All Parts Available Hard Top, Doors, Tailgate, Grille, Fenders, Bumpers, Seats, soft top, Steering Parts just let me know what ever you want! We respond to messages. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Hi *******! Please let us know how we can help you. Sun 12:51 PM You sent Do you have any new or slightly used 37x1250R17’s lying around? Also, where are you located? I’d like to check out some trail doors and see what else you have lying or hanging around? I’m out in Middleburg. Sun 3:51 PM Jk Jeep part Yes available Jk Jeep part What year is your Jeep Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Am in Jasper ga but can ship if that’s ok Sun 5:01 PM You sent 17 Rubicon Mon 12:08 AM Jk Jeep part Yes available Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Will send you pictures tomorrow Replying will allow Jk Jeep part to see info you've made public. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part We are open 24/7 Jeep Wrangler We got good used and new parts Excellent Conditions All Parts Available Hard Top, Doors, Tailgate, Grille, Fenders, Bumpers, Seats, soft top, Steering Parts just let me know what ever you want! We respond to messages. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Hi *******! Please let us know how we can help you. You sent How much for the RC trail doors? Find those 37’s for my 17’s yet? Mon 11:24 PM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Asking $300 shipped for RC trail doors and $1200 shipped for tires and wheels Tue 6:38 AM You sent The trail doors had mirrors if not mistaken from the picture right? Never did see any pics of the 37’s. I’ve scrolled through and when ya zoom on some of the photos it gets distorted. Tue 9:41 AM Jk Jeep part You need both tires and wheels correct or just tires Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Yes it has mirrors You sent Trail doors fit 2017 right? Just need tires really. Tue 10:06 AM You sent Unless you have some 17/18’s mounted lying around I might like. You sent Tue 10:49 AM Jk Jeep part Yes it will fit 2017 rubicon Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Tue 12:04 PM You sent If the trail doors fit my 17, send em’. D*** ***** 4308 Rock Pigeon Ln Middleburg, Fl ***** Send me an invoice and I’ll pay today. Heading into work now. Tue 12:46 PM Jk Jeep part Ok how will you love to pay do you have Cash App, Apple Pay, Zelle or chime Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Yes it will fit Tue 3:59 PM You sent I can do cash app or Zelle through the bank. Jk Jeep part Ok cash app will work Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part If you order today I can ship it tomorrow You sent Okay. Let’s. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok can I send you my cash app now so you can do the payment You sent Sure can Jk Jeep part $awatts2017 Jk Jeep part ***** Watts Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Let me know once you sent it You sent You sent Didn’t find you? You sent https://cash.app/$WDL2223 Pay $WDL2223 on Cash App Jk Jeep part Ok send your cash tag let me request the $300 so you can confirm it Jk Jeep part $awatts2017 Jk Jeep part Just copy the cash tag and paste then pay Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Tue 4:39 PM You sent https://cash.app/$WDL2223 Pay $WDL2223 on Cash App Jk Jeep part Can you just please go on and pay sir just copy the cash tag I sent and paste it on your cash app and pay Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part $awatts2017 Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part I just requested it you can confirm the payment and let me know You sent AMF Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part What do you mean You sent Initials show as AMF on the request, making sure no one else is asking for 300 Jk Jeep part Yes accept the payment Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Let me know once you accept the payment You sent Done Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok please go to activity and send me a screenshot of the payment You sent Ugh, said it failed and refunded. You sent You sent See if this one works. Just updated my account You sent Okay, maybe I should try Zelle Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok let me check Jk Jeep part Yes Zelle will work Jk Jeep part You can do Zelle Jk Jeep part 773******* E*** love Jk Jeep part Use this nu**** to do Zelle Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part 773******* E*** love Tue 6:17 PM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Let me know once you sent Tue 9:29 PM You sent Okay so finally I was able to get Zelle done once I got hoke from work. money sent. You sent You sent *home sorry a little tired. I don’t know what is up with the Cash App??? Crazy it couldn’t find the $awatts2017 Wed 12:26 AM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Sorry for the late response sir I got home and was very tired and slept off Wed 5:51 AM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part This your address correct ? 4308 Rock Pigeon Ln Middleburg, Fl ***** Wed 6:31 AM You sent Wed 7:51 AM Jk Jeep part Do you still need tires because i have a set here of slightly used here asking just $800 shipped Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part You sent Is that a 17 or 18 in wheel - 37’s? Jk Jeep part 37x1250R17’s Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part 17 in wheels You sent ?? You sent Okay. Let’s do it. Wed 9:04 AM You sent Can I send it via Zelle also since my cash app doesn’t seem to want to find your tag? Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok i took the tires from a friend since you needed it so I will just send you his Zelle so you can send to his Zelle You sent You guys a middle man or something? Not giving me a warm and fuzzy now. Trail doors shipping today? Jk Jeep part No am not a middle man sir just took the tire from a friend since I was not having the size you needed Jk Jeep part Will ship both the tires and trail doors today Jk Jeep part ****** **** [email protected] Jk Jeep part You can send the $800 to his Zelle Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part [email protected] You sent Okay. I’ll send it and look for shipping info today. Thanks. Jk Jeep part Yes will send you tracking nu**** after you sent the $800 Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Let me know once you sent so I can proceed with the shipping You sent Of course now ByStar and Zelle are acting up. You can’t make this up. Working it. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok sir you can send $400 at a time Wed 9:52 AM You sent You sent Money sent to roseriyda You sent All 800 Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok let me send to him and get back to you You sent Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok what’s the sender name please You sent ******* ***** Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok thank you Jk Jeep part Ok received Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part What’s your phone nu**** You sent 9047733890 Wed 11:47 AM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Will need your email too if you have one You sent [email protected] Wed 1:23 PM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok will send you tracking nu**** soon Wed 1:39 PM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part I am done at the shipping company with registering the package , you should have received an email to confirm your tracking nu**** . So please ensure to check your email and confirm your tracking information with the shipping company so they can proceed Wed 2:55 PM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Are you there You sent I am, looking at the site now. Has ******* D**** as receiver??? I’m ******* *****. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok sorry about that that was a typing error You sent Hope it weighs more than 7lbs. It doesn’t allow me to do anything, all greyed out. You sent Man, guys at work got me questioning my choices. They’re telling me I’m getting taken. I hope not. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part No you’re not getting taken sir you will receive them Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Check your email and confirm they’re sending to the right person You sent Name is right now. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Ok you can respond to them on the email so they can proceed with the shipping Wed 6:41 PM You sent Do you have any pictures of all the items packed up and ready for shipment? Jk Jeep part Dear Client. Greetings from OCEAN PACIFIC EXPRESS we wish to inform you about the registration of YOUR PACKAGE TO be delivered to your address; “4308 Rock Pigeon Ln Middleburg, Fl ***** Below is a tracking code which you can use to trace your PACKAGE Please kindly go through it and confirm your information were input correctly. WEBLINK: https://globallogistic.site TRACKING CODE : WPC0081203***45-CARGO I hope this email finds you well. We am writing to inform you about a refundable insurance fee associated with your package that is currently pending to your address. Please take a moment to read through this email carefully as it contains important information regarding the package and the insurance fee. The package in question contains valuable items and is being shipped to you through a reputable courier service. In order to ensure the safe delivery of the package, an insurance fee has been applied. This fee serves as a guarantee that any potential loss or damage to the package during transit will be covered. The insurance fee is refundable and will be returned to you once the package has been successfully delivered to your address without any issues. It is important to understand that this fee is separate from any shipping or handling charges that may have already been paid. Verification..............Available So the total cost for the insurance of each package is as drafted below: Requirement Verification(2)............................ $200 Courier Insurance(2)...... $250 GRAND TOTAL........................ $450 Total Refundable.............. $450 IT SHOULD ALSO BE NOTED THAT YOU WILL HAVE A 98.33% REFUND OF THE MONEY WHILE 0.1% WILL GO TO THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AFTER SAVE DELIVERY OF YOUR PACKAGE TO YOUR GIVEN ADDRESS!! Get to us as soon as possible on how to deposit the payment so that your package will be on transit to the respective address Thanks for understanding. WE ACCEPT PAYMENT VIA CHIME ZELLE APPLE PAY WHICH WORKS FOR YOU ? Jk Jeep part Sorry don’t have any pictures since I didn’t reme**** to snap and I have already given it to the shipping agency Wed 7:03 PM You sent Shipping company say they can’t take pictures - ugh! Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part Okay then just proceed with them 5:47 AM You sent Not feeling this whole thing now. Pay insurance on something you pay shipping for. A company and now he wants me to pay a person and not a company account. I feel like I’ve been scammed. You sent Let’s talk refund cause all my senses are telling me I’ve been taken. Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part No you are not getting scammed sir i have no reason scamming your hard earned money. Am always honest with my clients because I know after getting them shipped you will recommend my business to friends and relatives Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part I can send you reviews Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part That is the company account assign to the agent handling your delivery and upon delivery, the agent will be the one issuing the refund to you . No one is scamming you No need to panic 6:33 AM You sent I hope so. Because a few guys at work really want/need tires and stuff. They’re waiting on the Guinea Pig, me. 6:51 AM Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part That’s the main reason why am always honest with all my clients and your satisfaction is my priority because you will surely recommend my business after getting them so just go on and pay what they’re asking so they can proceed with the shipping 9:14 AM You sent Well you guys got me good. Wanting another grand for state and clearance fees. I will cut my losses. I’ve requested refunds but I know that I will not get it back. I could have driving the 8hrs and picked up for less than what you and all that are involved want. I guess I’m too trustworthy. Yes it is my hard earned money and I’m not dishing out anymore!!!! I will be contacting the BBB and other agencies with all the digital information and footprints that currently have. I will also notify the Jeep parts pages and let them know also. I probably should have stopped when I couldn’t find your original CashApp profile. I mean you can’t even call me Mr. ***** or *******. I live the sir part as I’m from Alabama. And my late great mother left me some cash to buy something, well she must be rolling over in her grave right now. The good Lord has a will and a way. I believe in karma. You sent DEAR VALUABLE CLIENTS STATE TAX AND CLEARANCE FEE NEEDED you're required to pay a state tax and clearance fee amounting to $1000 This is the final payment you'll be making and it is refundable upon delivery. the clearance fee amounting to $500 and state tax amounting to $500 This fee is needed to clear custom at the check point by the authorities for your package and necessary documents such as the state tax document which is a document that is assign to packages shipped within states. Your package must be stamped and approve by the custom check officers. NOTE This documents will be made available to you at our post office. This documents will be used by you for 3months to carry out your shipments and will not be task for it after 3months. So we can promptly have your package delivered This will be refunded alongside your insurance fee cash in hand upon delivery! AND THIS WILL BE THE LAST PAYMENT CAN WE PROVIDE ZELLE DETAILS? Jk Jeep part Jk Jeep part If they said it is the last payment, comply with them big asking them before sending to the zelle 9:47 AM You sent Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. Well I’ve been the fool for a third time. Like I said you want me to believe and have good faith in you and your business refund me my cash that I’ve sent already and I’ll drive the 8hrs to Jasper and pick up the items and hand you cash. I will have only dishes out about 2 maybe 3 tanks of gas. I could have gotten the trail doors from RC with free shipping and no hassle for less than I have right now. Sure I may pay more for tires but a lot less hassle. Sent 9m ago make up your mind @jmail or gmail from the Facebook page? jmail is a paid service and usually involves sending mail to inmates. Enter You sent what the address in Jasper, Ga? GPS says I'll be there in 7 hrs. Enter Thu 11:41 AM Jk Jeep part Your tires and trail doors are already with the agency so just sort out what they’re asking so they can proceed with the shipping and refund you on arrival Enter Jk Jeep part 777 Hood Rd Talking Rock, Georgia Enter Thu 9:15 PM You sent I’m out one weeks hard earned money of pay and not about to be out 2 weeks with overtime!!! Just kindly give me my money back for something I have yet to receive. If not then… I will be reporting this incident to Facebook, Jasper PD, our local folks down here. Especially since it bank and credit card fraud across state lines. Bank will be notified so they can track down routing nu****s and such. I will also make sure that all the Jeep parts/ Jeep groups now about it. So A****, Z*****, E***, and ***** - (all aliases) sound about right for all the parties involved? There is a special place on this earth but more importantly when it comes time for us to account for our actions(all) then there maybe another place for you. It would have been nice to add the trails doors to the beast since it real nice down here and the top and doors are off. A desperate man in need of a new set of tires got me, you and all involved got me not once but three times. Like my momma would have told me”if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is.” You have reassured me that the next generation is going to doom this planet and you haven’t help give much hope. Good luck trying to sale parts - I’ll be watching and monitoring. R, The last sucker. Enter Fri 2:14 AM Jk Jeep part They will ship them do you Mr. ***** trust me on this Enter Jk Jeep part You’ll get your tires and trails doors Enter Fri 8:54 AM Jk Jeep part I can pay $500 and you pay $500 because i really want you to get your tires and trails doors shipped so I will give them $500 and you pay the rest $500 Enter Sun 12:12 PM You sent Once again, I’m not dropping any more of my money. If you’re so confident in the 100% of money being returned (you did say you’d covering shipping cost) then by all means you pay. Then when delivered you’ll get all your money back. I’m 1550 bucks into it and have zero items to show for it. I’ve notified a few of the Jeep parts groups regarding you and all the parties currently involved in this horrible transaction. My faith has run aground and will chalk this up as “becoming a statistic!” I’ve taught Sailors and my own kids not to fall for certain things and yet I’ve falling prey myself. Good luck on all future endeavors. Reme**** one day we will all have to answer to Him. R, ****

Dollars Lost: $1550

Talking Rock, GA- 30175

Date Reported: November 13, 2023

Business Name Used: Ocean Pacific Express


Employment - Employment Scam - Freight Forwarding Scam

So this so called company would ship packages to my house and once i received them i would unpack the box and take pics of the items to make sure no damage was done upload pics and a copy of the packing list to the dashboard then they would send out a pre label to ship the package back out once i did that i would upload the ups receipt so for every package i was suppose to get paid $75 and then a extra $40 if shipped out within 24hrs

Dollars Lost: $3165

Potomac, MD- 20850

Date Reported: November 7, 2023

Business Name Used: Freight shipping usa


Online Purchase

I saw this on my cell phone. It was a device that was supposedly going to save me money on my electricity bill. Part of me said it’s too good to be true, but my electric bill runs around $230 a month on budget. I took two pictures but I guess I didn’t get all the information I needed when I took the pictures the number that they gave me for the device is **********. Purchased on Bk of Amer on 9/9/23 for$61.40. I tried to email them and it did not go through [email protected]. I thought took a picture of telephone number but doesn’t show. I went on Google and read about it that it is a scam, and I likely will not get my money back.

Dollars Lost: $61

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2023

Business Name Used: Slash watts


Phishing

The person was aggressive said i needed to give him my social security number and said he was emplyeed with the state of Tennessee, they needed to know if i was able to pay for end of life expenses. He was offering insurance through the state. When i said that I wasn't interested, he asked me to get a pen and write down his name Jayden Henry. He was persistent on me verifying information he was calling it out to me.. i hung up he called back. I hung up again. He used a different number he insisted that he had all my onfo and i just need to verify. Second number.4026899155 i told him BS .. i hung up again.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

NE

Date Reported: September 13, 2023

Business Name Used: State of Tennessee


Online Purchase

Just had a small portable 2300 watt super quiet gasoline generator for sale on 06-29-23 when I placed the online order. Received the confirmation from them, but afterwards there was no other form of action besides that from July 9 2023 to the 13th 2023 server error to the email and website. But I believe that on that side was a connection between a name that popped up requiring a donation for David Heaton while placing purchase and it showed up as a donation of $66.97 made to Paypal along with or as said purchase as donation June 29,2023. I reported it to PayPal.

Dollars Lost: $60

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 15, 2023

Business Name Used: Sedimy


Employment - Employment Scam

I received a text message on JULY 18th from ****** ***** with EMD Group regarding a remote job opportunity. He said my interview was with ****** *****, hiring manager, on Microsoft Teams that day. It was all conversational, with no video and no phone interview. I received a job offer through teams on JULY 18th, but I offer a letter I requested PLUS A W-4 FORM. He then mailed me a check for $4,977 for me to order my work equipment. He said that I am to order my equipment from one of their vendors and that training commences upon receipt of the equipment. The check came via UPS. He asked me to deposit it with my bank app. I told him no WELLS FARGOS BANKS DON'T BELONG IN OKLAHOMA HE SAID to USE THE BANK APP TO DO MOBILE DEPOSITED. I DID AND He wanted a copy of the deposit TO CONFIRMED IF DID AND THE ******* ***** PAPER SAID SAID I HAVE TO send a SCREENSHOT OF ALL payments and I was to email it to **************************. AFTER FEW MINS. $400 ALREADY DEPOSITED IN MY ACCOUNT, JAYDEN WANT ME TO ZELLE TO ****************** (******** ***) JAYDEN MAKE ME TOOK A SCREENSHOT AGAIN AND MAKE ME WAIT 15-20MIN. THEN HE LET ME KNOW HE RECEIVED IT. Now he plans to see me on July 20th to finish ordering the software because all money hasn't been deposited. I have been suspect something wrong with them cause there's no way someone will handle you a $4,399 like this for nothing that is why I have been doing research on their names then I found the BBB.org website talking about one of them.

Dollars Lost: $400

Oklahoma City, OK- 73102

Date Reported: July 20, 2023

Business Name Used: Bio Health Pharmaceutical


Online Purchase - No Bull Scam

Facebook ads for known retail seller NoBull. Link brought up exact layout of the official website claiming sail on all items. Website was slightly changed from nobullproject to nobullworld. Confirmation numbers and verification email was sent then nothing further detailing about shipping. No response when contacting email provided for customer support.

Dollars Lost: $56

Watterson Pk, KY- 40218

Date Reported: July 10, 2023

Business Name Used: Nobullworldshop


Online Purchase - BIDHvycomp Scam

I am a property manager at Watterson Tower, 1930 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY 40218. I was contacted by our leasing agent because someone tried to buy a tractor from BIDHvycomp and they paid some money but never received anything. When you look them up their email is invalid and the phone number is a recording. Their address is listed as ours, but they are not tenants in this building.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Watterson Pk, KY- 40218

Date Reported: June 27, 2023

Business Name Used: BIDHvycomp LLC


Employment - Fake Job Offering

Was invited to complete an interview through Microsoft Teams. Thought it would be a virtual interview, which is common these days, but it turned out to only be through chat with a Jayden Lacey. Once interview was completed, he offered me a job, and stated that they would be mailing me a check for the funds to purchase specific computer programs needed, and would also email me the information as to where to purchase the programs. At this point I had been suspicious of this being a scam, so had been googling information to see if I could find anything to support my suspicions. Was able to locate where a couple of other people went through the same experience, so I messaged Jayden back confirming I knew this was a scam and I would not be providing any additional information, or continue pursuing employment. At this point, I had provided my name, address, and the bank I go through, but no social security #, or bank account information. I have attached the full transcript from the interview.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 27, 2023

Business Name Used: Bio Health Pharmaceuticals


Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - bank imposter

Contacted by Email. Claimed that on today , Monday June 12 ,2023 I had purchased items from him and made purchase using a PayPal account which I have never opened. This is the 2nd attempt by the scammers. First time was through my email on May 24,2023 using a different email address. Claimed that I had purchased Bitcoin(crypto for $475.49 again using PayPal. With an invoice #73271862The telephone number at that time was (888)712-1039 The first Email on May 24,2023 at 5:542 am Washing DC (GMT-4) starts off by saying Computer Records will be destroyed on May 24,2023. 10488248 of Item. query 73271862 Your online purchase was finished with the right payment method. Invoice ID # 73271862 status completed. In the next 24 hours a notice from PayPal Coinbase Inc will show up in your account as a payment deduction. Item Bitcoin (Crypto) transaction ID # RYG5-JM 7U-JN78-KM81 Payment Auto Debit If you have any questions please call them directly at the number 1(888)712-1039. I called that number ,and a lady answered. I explained about receiving the email and what it said. She wouldn't give me the name of the supposed buyer , then ask for my name. I said that the name of the purchaser should be on the invoice. The lady then ask if I was Patricia Wilson. After I wouldn't confirm if I was or not I was able to find out that the items were supposed to be sent to a California address. I informed her that this is a Scam and that I made my Bank aware of the Email and I have reported it through the Website , Report Fraud FTc. Gov and was given a case # to follow up with which is 160298946

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Orange, CA- 92868

Date Reported: June 12, 2023

Business Name Used: PayPal imposter/spoof


Online Purchase - Adorable dachshund puppies for adoption

Scammer was on FB selling mini dachshunds. He said he only wanted a “rehoming fee,”. Said wife had recently died and he was left with two small children to raise. The puppies were $255.00 each and he included pics. The first phone number he gave me came back to Florida. It was 754-444-7801. I questioned him about this and he said he used to live in Florida but doesn’t now and just hasn’t changed the number. The second one was 724-401-5088.. The last one was 808-469-7697.. He assured me that this number was “honesty” the real one! His email was [email protected]. He kept pressuring me to “hurry up” so he could “get on the road!” He said he lived in Spokane, Wa which is about 6/7 hours from here. But he needed the money for gas and food. I guess I was blinded by the fact that I really wanted a new puppy! Beware of this man !!!!!Also he used the name “Joe Wats or Watts.”

Dollars Lost: $150

FL

Date Reported: May 27, 2023

Business Name Used: Adorable dachshund puppies for adoption


Online Purchase

todo empezo un 22 de marzo cuando estaba buscando un vehiculo por facebook market place encontre un carro contacte al tipo para el carro esa persona se llama jeyden gabriel watters esta persona y yo hicimos el trato de la compra el cual le di 2000$ en cash mi novia estaba conmigo y pues quedamos en terminar el pago el 7 de abril y termine pagandole el 8 de abril porque no tenia el dinero completo y despues de haber completado el pago esta persona renuncia de la compañia de nombre DEALERS PREMIER AUTO LLC todo el pago fue hecho por medio del zelle cosa que no me parecio muy profesional ya que por lo regular un dealer ship usa tarjetas cheques o cash y no se usa ese metodo de pago de todas las empresas y resulta que el pago se lo hice a dos compañias 500 dolares JGW AUTO SALES LLC y dentro de ese mismo tiempo hice 2 pagos mas uno de 350 y otro es de 150 despues espere 15 dias a que me llegara el titulo y nada que llegaba y contacte al vendedor por facebook y me dijo que habia renunciado y me dio el numero de la compañia que era la que tenia el titulo ya que esta persona hizo fue robo y estafa aunque el prueba que esta pagado pero la empresa me dice que jeyden gabriel watters robo el dinero y la compañia DEALERS PREMIER AUTO me dicen que esta persona robo mi dinero y que me dan el carro por gratis pero se tardaron mas del debido tiempo por regla y aparte de eso me dicen que tenia que enviarles 30 dolares para el envio y con todo lo que me sucedio pues me acerco a presentar la queja a esta institucion bbb en linea por si algo me pasa a futuro y hasta el dia de hoy decidieron enviarme el titulo del carro solo porque me acerque a esta institucion a comentar mi mala experiencia con esta compañia entonces dejo por escrito este suceso para que castiguen esta compañia por su malas praticas dure 2 meses para esperar el titulo y si ncesitas pruebas tengo los screenchots pantallazos entonces si me llega a pasar algo malo por esa compañia quiero dejar mi prueba por escrito yo ********* ****** ****** *******

Dollars Lost: $3000

SACRAMENTO, CA

Date Reported: May 16, 2023

Business Name Used: DEALERS PREMIER AUTO


Employment

I didn't even go to the app and try to do the interview because I found alert on the BBB scam Site. Just reporting that I received an email just like this for an interview.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 3, 2023

Business Name Used: MegaWatts Inc


Employment - Employment

##- Yes! You can reply directly to this email and Edward will get it. Just make sure it’s above this line so we can read it right. -## Hi name, We like what we've seen and would love to discuss the position further, we have received and reviewed your resume submitted on Indeed for the Data Entry Operator - Remote . If you are interested and would like to proceed, please follow the instructions below, hourly pay of $23.95 per hour Benefits such as health/life/disability/dental/insurance/AD&D/flexible paid time-off plan/401k plans, etc. INTERVIEWING INSTRUCTIONS The interview will take on place on Signal, Signal can be downloaded on your phone from your Google Play/App store or search the app on web, Add the Hiring Manager, Mrs Elizabeth via her SIGNAL ID ( 720-712-0831 ) to schedule an interview with her. Just copy the number/ID and paste it in the search bar and then go ahead to send a message or a request. We look forward to meeting you. Regards We look forward to meeting you Regards, MegaWatts Inc

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 3, 2023

Business Name Used: MegaWatts Inc


Phishing

Scammer stated he and his wife had pug puppies for sale. Because the puppy was 3 hours away and we reached out in the evening, we did not see the puppy but we agreed to pick up the puppy the next day and provided a $250 deposit. The next day we drove to pick up the puppy but the scammer was demanding full payment. We said we'd pay when we saw the puppy and after getting to the address provided, there was no one there. I messaged the scammer and he said because we refused to pay in full we had to wait an hour and then he'd be there. But if we paid if full he'd be there in 20 min. I asked to video chat with him and the puppy but his phone would accidentally hang up. We called the police and animal control, both of which said it's a civil manner but we probably got scammed. Red Flags I should have noticed - his name was Thomas Harry and his wife's name was Laura Galloway. Neither persons Facebook family photo was the same people (the wife wasn't the same, the husband wasn't the same, etc.). He did send me multiple photos and videos of the dog but refused to video chat. When I did speak to him on the phone his voice/accent didn't match his Facebook page (his Facebook page was a Caucasian male, he spoke with a deep Indian accent. His name on Facebook is Thomas Harry but his PayPal account is @TonyWatts23. His wife Laura blocked us from their pug Facebook page.

Dollars Lost: $250

Lafayette, IN- 47909

Date Reported: March 25, 2023

Business Name Used: Thomas Harry and Laura Galloway Jack Russell Puppies Pug Puppies


Online Purchase

Called the number for the dogs. Scammer sent fake id and AKC license with Anthony Watts name asking for $450 to see the dog.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: March 21, 2023

Business Name Used: Maltipoo puppies for sale


Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Cebiva

Ordered a 2200 watt Honda Inverter (generator) from some location in UK. Price was $59.00 US + 6.99 US shipping charge = $ 89.87 Canadian dollars. I new the price was very cheap. but took a chance, and ordered on my RBC Visa card on March 3rd. I get a confirmation and a Canada Post tracking number. Package finally arrives on March 20 and there is no Honda Generator. Inside the package is a cheap pair of plastic sun glasses.

Dollars Lost: $90

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 21, 2023

Business Name Used: CEBIVA Store


Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Audifier

2300 watt recoil inverter generator

Dollars Lost: $80

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 17, 2023

Business Name Used: Audifier wholesale


Other - Fake product, no refund

MiracleWatt claimed their device would help save on my electric bill. However my daughter informed me after research that the product was more likely a scam. I returned the complete product unopened in its original packaging in October 2022 per their refund instructions which included a tracking number. Received email that product was received. As of todays date still no refund has been received.

Dollars Lost: $99

Lakeland, FL- 33802

Date Reported: February 8, 2023

Business Name Used: MiracleWatt


Online Purchase - Puppy Scam

Payed $900 thru Zellepay for a coton de tulear Wanted to pickup in person she convinced me that That airplane would be quicker less stressful for a dog. She left her to supposed professionals Horizon pet movers What should they charged $1470 for an air-conditioned crate. And the next day they contacted and said they needed $1490 For life insurance for dog before it could bored plane. Never got my money back from Horizon pet movers or got the dog or money back. They must been in this scam together very unprofessional and disappointing!! Do Not Use either service
 

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Atlanta, GA- 30310

Date Reported: October 4, 2022

Business Name Used: www.prestigecotons.com


Online Purchase - Online Puppy Purchase

We tried to buy a french bulldog from the page frenchies_spot_ after contacting with an owner of the puppies, he took a deposit for delivery a puppy 800 usd via Zelle, after he started to tell that agency Globalmoveslogistics.com needs 1000 usd for a crate. When we asked to tell us the address of the transport agency to go and get a puppy by ourselves, all phones stoped answering ...and the owner of the Instagram page blocked me. In the end no money and no puppy ..

Dollars Lost: $800

Phoenix, AZ- 85023

Date Reported: June 24, 2022

Business Name Used: Andy Jayden


Employment - Imposter Crux Informatics

My dad received a text message from “Anita Hughes” who claimed to be from Crux Informatics which stated that they had received his application for a data clerk position (work from home) and wanted to go forward with an interview. He has been applying for WFH jobs and didn’t remember applying for the position. He interviewed through a messaging app, and they wanted to do a second interview through the messaging app (never talked to anyone on the phone) but the interviewer stated his name was “Jayden Carter”. They said they wanted to move forward with employment, but that they were in a hurry and sent him an email which at first glance seems like it’s from the company’s website domain, but it’s missing the plural so instead of @cruxinformatics.com, it’s @cruxinformatic.com. The header to the offer of employment letter is not the company’s logo. They also sent a direct deposit form and asked for copy of passport. From there, they wanted to send him a check for him to order office supplies from their own vendor, when my dad asked why, they stated that it “helps establish a mutually trusting relationship between employee and employer.” He immediately cut off contact, called his bank/credit lines, signed up for credit monitoring, changed passwords and filed a police report. Called the actual company and they have no record of these people there. It’s a Scam. It’s not crux informatics, and the job isn’t real.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10017

Date Reported: June 16, 2022

Business Name Used: Imposter Crux Informatics


Online Purchase

This is one of more than 2 dozen of these fake offers for Honda Generators that I have reported to Facebook. This particular one is made to look like it is from WalMart but if you look closely they have spelled Super Center incorrectly. There is no possible way to even ship a generator (more than 50lbs) for $89. I have discussed this with postal inspectors and they are aware of the scam as it uses false shipping tracking numbers to keep people believing it is on its way. These same scammers are also now putting up ads for $89 Apple Iphone 13.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 13, 2021

Business Name Used: Acting as Walmart


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

They told me I had to enlarge my PayPal account by accepting money from them...then repay it....

Dollars Lost: $0.0

SD

Date Reported: September 29, 2021

Business Name Used: Melinda Watts


Online Purchase

they were selling savannah kittens online. It seemed legit. I had to fill out an application to see if we were right to buy one of the kittens. well our application passed. Then they filled a bill of sale out and it looked legit I had to sign and return it. Then came the payments I should have know it was fishy. They would only take google pay or zelle or gift cards. Well the gentleman that was emailing me back and forth was very convinicing. So I down loaded google pay and tried to send the 950 dollars from my account. Google pay cancelled it almost immediatley. I should have stopped then but I downloaded zelle and proceeded to send 500 dollars to an email account [email protected]. Then I sent a gift card for the balance. I know red flags all the way around. Then the gentleman supposably named brad jayden said he was taking the kitten to the shipping place to get her ready to flown to my neck of the woods. Well thats when he told me that the shipping place did not except the crate he was going to ship the kitten in. I would have to send a deposit to the shipping company in the amount of 850 dollars . The shipping company went by the name optime logistics. They wanted me to pay with an american express gift card. ding,ding it finally connected with me I was being scammed. The shipping company said I would be sue if I didn't send the money to ship the cat. He fed me a line that the crate is special climate controlled and pressurized. Dind,Ding another red flag I knew that most cargo areas in passenger planes are pressurized and climate controlled. Long story short donot buy anything from the above business. 950 dollar hard lesson learned. Beware of their web site it looks legit and they send pictures and video of the kitten. down below is a picture he sent of the shipping company checking the cat i would never receive

Dollars Lost: $950

Austin, TX- 78758

Date Reported: August 20, 2021

Business Name Used: dee savannah kittens home


Online Purchase

>> My Facebook response to an RV ad. >> 1st response from [email protected] >> She replies... “Hello, my name is Patricia. The 2015 Leisure Travel UNITY U24MB is still for sale, here you have some info that I pulled out from the user's manual: Mercedes-Benz 3 Liter V6 BlueTEC Turbo Diesel – 188 hp/325 ft-lb w/ Mercedes, 5-Speed automatic transmission, miles: 14,500, chassis: Mercedes, Monitor Panel, Water Filter System, 600 Watt Inverter for Entertainment & Bedroom, 3.2 KW Onan Diesel Generator,160 Watt Solar Panel. Here is a link to the RV's photo gallery: https://sites.google.com/view/leisuretravel It has a clear title, here's the VIN: WDAPF4CCXE9591468. “ >> I checked the title and vin number and saw there were previous owners. Her next communication was ... “Thank you very much! I'm in a military base right now, waiting to be sent back overseas to replace and help the troops scheduled to come home. I left the RV stored at Baraka Logistics LLC, in Minnesota. They provide very good services, you can either go there to test it and pick it up or you can have it shipped. They have all the documentation and a power of attorney, so they can sign the title in my name. If you are interested to proceed, I need to register you as the legal buyer in this transaction before anything else. So please send me your contact information (Full name, shipping address and phone number). Here you have their contact info, just in case you want to ask anything: Baraka Logistics LLC (612) 568-4380 7625 Bush Lake Rd, Minneapolis MN 55439 www.barakalogisticsllc.com” >> Next I went online ran a CarFax report and all looked legit. I even viewed Baraka Logistics LLC, from google maps street view. After this we were obviously handed off to BL LLC. Next, after requesting an escrow agreement, as recommended by our attorney, they said they'd have to hand it off to their finance department. I then received an email with an escrow agreement attached that was signed by the seller and a representative from Baraka logistics LLC. (See attachment). >> At this point, I had my attorney review the escrow agreement. “Our Financial Department needs to verify your identity before creating the escrow account for your transaction. Therefore, they need the following: - a copy of your State issued valid Driver License (front and back) - an utility bill (matching the address on your DL) - your Social Security Number - a selfie picture (a clear photo of yourself without hat, sunglasses, scarf, etc) This is a caution measure in order to provide you the best service and protection! You can find attached our data protection policy. For any questions you can call us at: +1 (612) 568-4380 Have a nice day!” After, again consulting my attorney, he could see no reason why they would ask for this info since the transaction would be a cash transfer of the entire payment for the RV. I then called Baraka Logistics LLc and spoke with the man I was dealing with, and this is when the comments from the scammer became aggressive and belligerent. >> This is when my attorney and I became suspicious. H suggested I speak to my bank rep. before wiring any money, and they told me of the BBB scam alert… “Millions of dollars lost to nonexistent cars and other vehicles sold online” >> We consider ourselves on-line smart and I work in IT. I find this somewhat embarrassing that it came this close before we recognized the evil behind it. I hope this helps capture the perpetrator, with a heavy foreign accent, we were dealing with who stated that his “5th grade son was smarter than our attorney, and we should find another attorney”.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Edina, MN- 55439

Date Reported: August 17, 2021

Business Name Used: Baraka Logistics LLC


Online Purchase

The Ebay seller sold me an item and said he shipped it to me. Later, I was informed (via Ebay) that my package had been delivered. However, I never received the package so I tried contacting the seller, but no reply after several attempts, so I contacted Ebay, but they emailed me a said the seller said it had been delivered and the case was closed. So, I contacted UPS, the shipping company used by the seller, and they sent me a message which said the UPS number (1Z49AA090318952760) was actually a number used by Amazon to ship a package to someone else. Please note the UPS tracking number 1Z49AA090318952760 which was used to ship my package, is the number used to ship a package from Amazon.com in Tulsa, Ok. It was shipped to Lisa L. Jones in Baker, La. Below you'll find a message from UPS that substantiates my claim. _____________________________________________ FROM UPS: Hi, we are looking into your claim. The following package has been reported as lost or missing. UPS will search for the package and contact the shipper with any updates or for additional information requests. UPS Next Steps: We will search for the package. We will contact the shipper with the results of our search, or if we need more information. Your Next Steps: You need do nothing at this time.You can check the status of the claim online at any time. Tracking Number: 1Z49AA090318952760 Tracking | UPS - United States Track one or multiple packages with UPS Tracking, use your tracking number to track the status of your package. Claim Status: Lost Package Reported Claim Type: Lost Package Merchandise Description 1: Household steam cleaner - 1050watts w. attachments Reported By: JOSEPH RICHARD Ship To Address: LISA L. JONES BAKER, LA US US Ship From Address: AMAZON.COM TULSA, OK __________________________________________ PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL Here's a list of other people in the last 30 days who ordered items from the seller peyamm_0 that didn't receive their item, and what they had to say: FEEDBACK: I have never received my umbrella and have attempted to contact the seller no less than 5 times. I expect a refund. You can't even answer 9' Patio Umbrella Outdoor Table Umbrella with 8 Sturdy Ribs (Blue) (#384154864843) FROM: Buyer: g***c (438) US $26.55 WHEN: Past Month FEEDBACK: F+++ seller said he sent the item to the wrong address I never received it I contacted him and he said he would ship one out within to days nothing and he never answered me smfh don't buy for this seller FROM: Buyer: r***p (443) US $26.01 WHEN: Past Month FEEDBACK: They sent me a fake tracking number. I’ve reached out to them three times and I’ve yet to hear back. FROM: Buyer: p***l (54) WHEN: Past Month FEEDBACK: I don’t get my item. It is not in my school. I am trying to contact seller, and never get response. FROM: Buyer: .***t (152) WHEN: Past Month FEEDBACK: I never got the item. I’m trying to see if I can get a refund before it arrives. FROM: Buyer: 9***j (1) WHEN: Past Month P.S. I am still compiling information and will be glad to share it. I know the small amount of money that I lost isn't much, but it's not about the money, it's about the fact that it's happening to other buyers as well.

Dollars Lost: $27

LA

Date Reported: June 2, 2021

Business Name Used: peyamm_0


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My wife received a letter saying she was one of six winners in a "Supermarket Customer Sweepstakes raffle Draw." She should call Timothy Watts or Daisy Roberte at 1-705-464-0434 or 1-877-497-0711 for verification of her claim number and payout of the remaining balance. Further the letter required a processing fee of $7,893.00. She did not go further but this has all the trappings of a scam (i.e. they request that she deposit the check they sent her and that she then send her personal check or wire the amount of the processing fee.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Santa Fe Springs, CA- 90670

Date Reported: May 17, 2021

Business Name Used: Placements Inc


Other - Puppy Scam

We found Jayden during a Google search. Everything seemed on the up and up. We had a contract, pictures and videos of said puppy. We got the contract signed it and sent it back. We were given a tracking number and told the puppy would be delivered. That evening we received a text from the shipper saying bad weather was coming and the puppy needed a special crate. They wanted us to Zelle 1500 and we would get it back when the puppy was delivered. We said no and we're told to work it out with the breeder. We contacted her and she tried to get us to give 1000.00 and she would give 500.00. We said no. We have given her enough time to give us the puppy or refund our 900.00. We still have yet to hear from her. We are not the only ones. Their are at least 10 people we have chatted with on Facebook that have been scammed by her

Dollars Lost: $900

FL

Date Reported: March 11, 2021

Business Name Used: Jayden's St. Benard Paradise


Charity - Charity: US Military

I guy posing as Geoffrey Britton a marine requested from me to help pay for his leave form. He goes by the name jayden miles noah.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: February 13, 2021

Business Name Used: Usmilitarysupport.com


Counterfeit Product - Online Purchase

Jayden Ymaya is the name used on Offer Up website , he sold a Xbox x to me with intentions of sending it after I had payed him

Dollars Lost: $500

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2020

Business Name Used: Jayden ymaya


Online Purchase

Was contacted by a person claiming to be named Peter from Amazon. He stated that someone had purchased $1,499.00 worth of merchandise on my debit card and he was wanting to help me get my money back. I was asked to install an program from teamviewer.com to my home computer so it would "show" me that the money had been retrieved and placed in my account with an additional 1500.00. The screen I was shown included the name of the bank that I use. I received a second call from a man claiming his name was Jayden who then said that they needed to retrieve the extra 1500 that was placed in my account. By the time I called the bank to confirm the money had been deposited, which it hadn't, they had withdrawn 2000.00

Dollars Lost: $2003

Athens, AL- 35611

Date Reported: September 26, 2020

Business Name Used: Amazon


Online Purchase

I believe on 08/2020,I saw an ad on Facebook that offered a trial sample for $7.98 of Golden CBD Oil. For 8 bucks,I thought,why not try it,as I have COPD,and now cancer as well. They also offered a trial size for $6 and change. So I sent them the $13 plus change amount. On 08/22/2020 I noticed two seperate amounts taken from Paypal via my linked credit union. One was for $118.88 and another for $85. I called the phone number listed on the package (888)993-8667. It was answered and I explained about the two higher amounts taken. He said I agreed to the deal. I do not recall seeing anything as such,and am attempting to see if Facebook can send me a copy of the ad. If it was on there,it sure was cleverly hidden! I asked him his name and he said Mike. I asked him for his last name,and he said he did'nt have to give his last name. So I asked to talk with a supervisor. He said he could not do that. Finally he said his last name was Watts. He stated he was a service agent for the company. But he was pretty adament about returning any money to me. I asked what his online web name was. He gave it to me,but nothing came up when I looked. I called Paypal to have them issue me a new card,and asked their security to look into it. But since it was actually Facebook that showed the ad,they may not be investigating it. They did'nt say that,just my own opinion. When I looked on the computer,they are shown to be a freight office at the same address,but have a different phone #. I also looked on reviews after I found them on Google,and found another customer who bought something for $7.98 and exactly 17 days later(as I was) he was charged $188.88 the same amount as me.The Facebook ad had big names like Willy Nelson and others and looked very credible. I know this makes no difference,but $300 taken(rounded) only left $39 in my savings. I am disabled and only make $875 a month. I will have to borrow now to make my chemo visits and such. I do hope you can help me,and even more,help any others that are being tricked like this! Thank you very much! Sorry,that is the best picture I could make.

Dollars Lost: $273

El Monte, CA- 91731

Date Reported: August 24, 2020

Business Name Used: Golden CBD


Employment - Employment Scam

I received a text message thanking me for my application and requesting an interview for a marketing job for iWill Enterprises. When I reviewed the places that I had sent an application this company was not on it. Today a woman who identified herself as Danielle called. (When I picked up the phone she was telling someone to put a car seat "there.") After I identified myself, she asked about scheduling a job interview. I told her that I could find no record of applying for a position with that company. She said that maybe Indeed forwarded my resume. (I have been approached through Indeed by other potential employers, they have always identified how they found my resume on Indeed.) I ended the phone call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Watterson Pk, KY- 40218

Date Reported: July 6, 2020

Business Name Used: iWill Enterprises


Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

This website offering for sale African Gray Parrots. After attempt to buy a parrot I found that they accept only payments with MoneyGram, WesternUnion, Walmart Pay, and QuickPay by Zelle. I offered to pay by Zelle but Zelle rejected processing of that payment because they recognize it as a SCAM. I emailed again to seller but they disappeared. They gave me following names and address: Scanlan Kerin 26502 Pleasant Mill Ln Katy TX 77494, Christy L Washington 405-698-6631, Ellis Jayden [email protected], 281-503-4953.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Park Row, TX- 77494

Date Reported: May 12, 2020

Business Name Used: African Gray Parrot Farm


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