My elderly father was lured into calling a number he got from a YouTube ad promising an "AI algorithm" for trading stocks. He says the trading platform was endorsed by well known politicians, and he kept seeing the ads for weeks. The platform is called "TwentyOneVC", and their website is 21venturecapital.com. He called them, they signed him up, and walked him through setting up a Coinbase account. He then transferred them $200 USD to get started. They gave him a username and password to a "platform" at https://21vc.io and "trained him" on how to trade stocks using it. They claim to be doing Contract for Differences (CFD) trading, but to the trained eye, the site looks like a façade designed to lure in unsophisticated victims. You click on a stock to "open" a position, and watch as your profit ticks upwards until you close it. The $200 is an initial trial designed to bait you. They'll show you a profit, and even allow you to cash out a small amount to convince you the platform is legitimate (a common scam pattern). Then they'll hit you up to invest $10,000 or more, promising to give you personalized advice and reveal more secrets to trading. There are some telltale signs this is a scam. They claim to be UK-based, but the UK government database shows no sign of their registration. Their site lists no address, no registration number, and no background on the investors or directors. Their president, Tony Weissmann, has no online presence. They didn't collect any Know-Your-Client (KYC) information when they signed up my father. They keep calling him from different phone numbers. They gave him an address that doesn't exist on Google Maps. Stay away from this company!

Hello, I'm Rebecca Harris, a recruiter at Amazon. Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment agencies. After an initial review, we've decided to invite you for an interview for the Information Systems Manager position. We currently have five openings. This is a fantastic remote, online position where you'll help merchants update their data and receive free training. You can work anytime, anywhere for 20 to 60 minutes per day, earning a daily salary of $200 to $500. Your weekly base salary is over $2,000. Paid annual leave: In addition to statutory holidays such as maternity and paternity leave, regular employees receive 15 to 20 days of paid annual leave. If you're interested in joining us, please contact us at WS: +12074504420 (Note: You must be 25 years or older.)

A video ad popped up on Chrome featuring Dr. Sanjay Gupta endorsing a treatment for cognitive decline, extolling its efficacy. It was a long video! I should have known better, as Dr. Gupta would not endorse a product lacking scientific research, but it was very convincing. I placed the order that night, slept on it, and realized in the morning that this is a scam, a deep fake. It's not safe to ingest a substance from a non-GMP company. I contacted the company immediately to return the three bottles, which are unopened, but there is no return method provided on the website or with the product. The video talked about some key ingredients that aren't even listed on the label. Furthermore, the video didn't mention what additional ingredients IQ Blast contains, including Panax ginseng, which is contraindicated with my other medications. Caveat emptor! This is a scam and Dr. Gupta would not be pleased that his video image and voice have been appropriated.

I placed an order for a ring that was intended for a gift and was ordered withing the time frame initially provided bythe company for delivery... when i reached out after not receiving it within their time frame they told me it was lost. At this point i no longer needed it and tried to cancel it. I was told the replacement had already been shipped. I wasn't given the option of a refund and they just sent a new one without my authorization. It took an additional 4 weeks to finally receive the new one of which i attempted to refuse. When i opened the package, nothing could prepare me for the utter garbage that was enclosed and unacceptable as a gift. It was a ring that had a shrunken picture of the one i submitted glued to a fake sterling silver ring with someones fingerprint in the glue still on the ring. When i reached out to them to return it again and after MANY attempts to get a refund, they offered to ship another one. No thank you! They still have not refunded me and i'm in the process of disputing the charge for such garbage...BUYER BEWARE

Used The App called playful rewards to play games for money seemed simple and trustworthy at the time. After playing for a while I started getting money from the games about 40. Dollars and after putting money into the games to get money back because that’s a deal they have, they shut down my account and flagged me for fraud. After doing some research I found out this has happened to multiple people.

Gambling site I played a ticket for 14,000 and I never received my money

I received an email offering clothing at a discount. I purchased the items, but I never received the merchandise.

Personality quiz website, says you have to pay $1.50 at the end of the quiz to get the results. Then they use your card info to sign you up for a monthly membership. The bank blocks the fraudulent charge but ************** keeps attempting by changing the charge amount until it gets through the bank’s fraud protection.

Personality quiz website, says you have to pay $1.50 at the end of the quiz to get the results. Then they use your card info to sign you up for a monthly membership. The bank blocks the fraudulent charge but personality.co keeps attempting by changing the charge amount until it gets through the bank’s fraud protection.

I purchased lipstick on line that promised to be delivered in a week It’s been 7 weeks, NO delivery Have been emailing company for 7 weeks and got automated response NEVER buy HONEYNOIR SCAM

They offered their tick and flea prevention device online. Facebook in my case. You click on a link that takes you to their web page. you place the order and provide a payment method of your choice. The order is taken and a few weeks later they send an email saying that due to high demand they are out of stock, but they will soon ship the product, I placed the order 06/06/2025. Later I received another email saying the order was delivered, which it wasn't. I've emailed their customer support several times and they give me the round around. I started a dispute with my credit card. The CC hasn't reached a resolution over the dispute yet. I'm still emailing the customer support but have received no response. This company is clearly scamming customers with the promise of a product that they will not deliver.

I received website from family member I then ordered several things at 6.00 per pair boots air Stetson hat hey dudes had two orders done they gave us tracking information from china and watched when our packages came says delivered and nothing is there sent email requested refund 20 percent will be sent back need all of our money no product this was on face book advertising

Saw an ad for MOCO Boutique on Facebook and clicked on it due to a sale. Got a tracking number and everything. Followed it. Got an email last night saying it was delivered. Never got it.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Deceptive Online Advertising and Sales Practices Dear better business bureau I am writing to file a formal complaint against a company advertising on Snapchat. On September 15, 2025, I ordered a "Stanley glow-in-the-dark Nightmare Before Christmas cup" advertised on Snapchat for my daughter's birthday. The total cost was $39.98. Immediately after placing the order, I received an email confirming that my payment had been received. However, I have not received any subsequent updates regarding shipping information or an estimated delivery date. I have attempted to contact the seller via email on three separate occasions, but I have not received any response. During the purchase process, I provided my full name, phone number, address, and credit card information. Given the lack of communication and the absence of shipping information, I am concerned that this may be a fraudulent operation and that my personal and financial information may be at risk of being sold or misused. In addition to filing this complaint with the FTC, I am also reporting this incident to the Better Business Bureau and my bank to flag the charge as potentially fraudulent. I urge the BBB to investigate this matter thoroughly to prevent further consumers from falling victim to this company's deceptive practices. Sincerely, ******

There was an advertisement on Facebook that if you ordered 3 sprayground bookbags, the total would be $35. I ordered the bookbags, as well as paying for express shipping (was told it would be delivered 3-5 business days). With the shipping price added, the total came up to $49. It has been 32 days and nothing has been delivered. I tried contacting the company multiple times but got a run around response or no response at all.

Received a call from 8642900348. Caller left voicemail with the following message: "Hey it's Dan from www.myreliefcheck.com. Our records show you may have $5286 waiting in a relief check that's already been issued in your name but has not yet been collected. This could be from past relief programs or federal assistance payments. Visit www.myreliefcheck.com, search your name and collect it before it's returned."

charged my credit card 370.00 and luckily i was able to bully them into giving my money back after they said repeatly they would not refund. saw the ad on facebook with oprah winfrey and decided it was legit. cancelled by credit card today

Don’t know how my information was obtained. Did not order from this company.

Received a very similar text message at 4:45am EST for a different position. It was also a group text with 18 people in it. The sending phone number is not a normal number “62 838 61250990” and the phone number to respond to is a Miami number belonging to Mario Fleitas. “Hello, I'm Rebecca Harris, a recruiter at Amazon. Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment agencies. After an initial review, we've decided to invite you for an interview for the Information Systems Manager position. We currently have five openings. This is a fantastic remote, online position where you'll help merchants update their data and receive free training. You can work anytime, anywhere for 20 to 60 minutes per day, earning a daily salary of $200 to $500. Your weekly base salary is over $2,000. Paid annual leave: In addition to statutory holidays such as maternity and paternity leave, regular employees receive 15 to 20 days of paid annual leave. If you're interested in joining us, please contact us at WS: +17863672255 (Note: You must be 25 years or older.)”

They reached out to me with a job offer. It definitely makes no sense, as multiple people from multiple companies have been involved in emailing me for the same position. They give little to no information about the job, company, or themselves.

I signup for secret shopper website online. Received post office mail of paper and check appearing real with my name pay to order of $1955.38 business on check says KABCORP INC. with North Carolina address. And the mail is sent from Las Vegas(?). Super wierd. Asking me buy these Apple gift cards totaling $1500. Keep $455. For my services and iwithin 24 hours a bonus. Paper states alot of stores to purchase from use a lot of well known names. Beware. I don’t believe this real! But the check looks real.

I ordered a swing set online and everything looked legitimate, including a confirmation email. When I didn't receive any tracking information within a few days, I emailed the customer support team and was told that a ticket was being opened and that I would hear back in 24 hours. The next day, the website was no longer available and I have been unable to contact anyone associated with the company for more information.

I went to the U.S Post Office to complete my passport application and the woman at the desk told me that the passport applications are free and I shouldn't have been charged. The only charge is the $`130 I paid at the counter. She advised me to report them to the better business bureau.

Never received the product. Kept emailing and got no response.

This is a total Scam. It is not endorsed by Oprah Winfrey or Dr. Anna. After reviewing the label, I contacted my physician he recommended due to possible interactions with certain medications that I should not take this product. Per the Lipo Max refund policy, I submitted a refund request via email twice and both emails returned undeliverable, I pulled email from the website and resubmitted with same outcome. [RED FLAG] After 4 phone calls I was able to reach out to the company, spoke to Chaz, I requested a refund and a return street address. The first thing he said was offer me 50% refund of my purchase price and to sell the items to a friend. [RED FLAG]! This does not coincide with their written refund policy or website guarantee. After I declined his 50% refund offer he gave me a street address and stated as long as they receive the product within the 60 days I would get a full refund-not very convincing. I did not trust his statements. I reached out to my bank fraud department, they were very understanding and yes, It appeared that I was scammed. I filed a claim dispute, it was accepted, and I have been refunded the full amount. I did not realize that the new AI tech is now being used by SCAMMERS and can so easily deceive consumers, I should have done my research instead of taking the word of a celebrity.

I was watching a video of this Dr Mean and she was accompanied by Oprah talking about Prozenith and how well it helps you lose weight. I thought it was legit since Oprah was backing it. I was bad wrong. I ordered the 6 bottles and paid $321.00 dollars. I only received 2 bottles. I contacted their so called customer service which is a total and complete joke. I guess this is an expensive lesson for me. And by the way I have taken 1 bottle and its useless.

On Facebook there was a site Callaway Outlet Store. Looked real with great prices. I ordered 2 Callaway wedges and never got a reply. I checked and the money was taken by a Hygymarket.com company. 2856.21 bhat was the amount taker from my account. Never got a reply from the company and when i checked i got the info from the BBB that this was a scam. If you check they are still advertising on Facebook as a Callaway outlet store. Being retired and living in Thailand this loss is hard to take. Thank you for advising me of this scam company. Let my bank know but nothing they can do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Received a scam email from Mark Howell (no linkedin or online presence) from Synbio Therapeutics. A fake company with a vague template-like website. The email claimed to be offering a sales rep job with people making over 6 figures on average.

I had this pop up come up on FB. It was advertised as a pink salt trick that would help you lose weight. I thought, wow this sounds really good and the pink salt trick was going around etc. So I bought the product and spent about $400 dollars for 9 bottles....as they persuaded me that I needed to take the product that long. When the item arrived and I looked at the ingredients, there were no ingredients listed as was described in the video I watched. I sent an email to the address that was included that was inside the box. I received a reply asking me to settle for 25% of total paid....I said no. They offered me 50%, I again said NO.....as the guarantee shows if not completely satisfied within 60 days, request a refund which would be 100% and no questions asked. I told them I would settle for 75% and they did not answer that email. To whom it may concern, (this is the initial email I sent them requesting my refund) I received my order on July the 29th 2025. It was shipped on July 25th. I begin taking the supplement or whatever you might want to call it on the 30th of July. I took it for the whole month of August and nothing really happened. When I watched the infomercial and it had Oprah Winfrey and the physician who apparently came up with this blend talked about pink salt concoction. Interesting there's no pink salt in this supplement. Matter of fact the four things they spoke about on that video don't seem to be in that supplement at all. And then I watched another infomercial that had the exact same information using Oprah Winfrey but another physician. And they named it something different. I spent quite a bit of money on nine bottles because I really needed to lose about 60 pounds and I thought I had found the answer according to the testimonials that I saw. Apparently all of that was just hype. So, I know in your customer guarantee you will refund the money within 60 days no questions asked. I also read somewhere else that you actually give a person 180 days to try it. I just want my refund back for my nine bottles. That's all I'm asking. I do not believe the supplement or the blend concoction is what the video says it is therefore I would like a refund without any questions asked. I will thank you in advance.. Here are their responses.. Thank you for reaching Barislend. People's bodies are unique. The effects of the product depend on how your body reacts to the supplement. In some cases, it takes 2-3 months before you see the product results. The best advice we can give is to continue trying the product as it will surely help you sooner. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused. We understand that you are seeking a full refund. After reviewing your concern and escalating it to our management team, we are pleased to offer you a 35% reimbursement of Order ID 37899819 and 37900221. This way, you can still benefit from the product while addressing your concern. Please let us know if you would like to proceed with this resolution. If you accept, we will initiate the refund process immediately, and the amount should be reflected on your credit card within 7-10 business days, depending on your financial institution. If you have any additional inquiries or issues, please respond to this email or reach out to us via the toll-free number provided below. My reply This is not satisfactory. I want a 100% refund. I have 8 bottles still sealed that I don't want!!! I do understand that every one's body is different. After 30 days I expected to see at least a minimal result....that didn't not happen. Besides your info video is a complete scam. As I mentioned earlier.....it's talks about the pink salt miracle....there is no such ingredient in those capsules. You are preying on obese people hoping for a breakthrough....I was one of them. I do not except your 35% offer. Their response: Thank you for reaching out to us, We acknowledge your request for a full refund and have escalated this matter to our manager. Your feedback is highly valued. As a result, I managed to arrange a 50% reimbursement for your order, totaling $93.19 (37899819) and $104.24 (37900221). This way, you can fully utilize the products and enjoy the numerous benefits they have to offer. If you choose to return the package, please be aware that you will be responsible for the shipping and handling fees. It is also essential to obtain a Return Tracking Number for our records. The processing time for your full refund is 5-10 business days after we receive the returned product. Kindly inform us if you would like to proceed with this resolution. If so, we will initiate the process immediately, and the refund should reflect on your credit card within 5-7 business days, depending on your financial institution. We eagerly await your response to proceed accordingly. If you have any additional inquiries or issues, please respond to this email or reach out to us via the toll-free number provided below.

This website poses as a government website but is actually a scam.

Using fake information and possibly deceased people’s information

Goods advertised were completely different from what was delivered.

TikTok add for clothing. I purchased a flannel shirt set, and never received. They provided a fake tracking number via PayPal, but never emailed me a receipt for purchase or responded to my emails asking for help with my order.

I made a purchase on faithwardrobe.com through its ad on Facebook. The website looked very legit and I couldn't see anything suspicious until I checked my account. They took out more than my initial purchase and it was posted under the name Aiytech Wanchai. I did some research and found out that faithwardrobe.com is one of the many scam companies that funnels the money to Aiytech Wanchai.

This was a company that I thought was good good golf. They were running a deal on golf shirts. I should have known better. When I was tracking my purchase it was saying it had been delivered. But never was.

On 7/16/25, I visited the publicrecords.info site to search for information. I ordered 1 search and paid $7.00. I ordered nothing else. Today I saw that this company has charged me $20.00 5 times since 7/16. When I contacted them they were unable to provide me with any proof of purchase or a website that lists their products. The only site page is 1 for searching. No other information, no company information. Note that my credit card statement includes a Nevada designation (NV) on the charge and a phone number. When I called, they gave me a California address for the company. I believe this company is guilty of fraud.

This company pretends to send high quality dresses and looks like it’s in the US. However, it ships from China and the quality of the dresses is horrible. They also do not cover returns and instead propose to refund you 40% of your purchase. This way, regardless they gain profit because the return address is in California.

Received a voicemail with the message of “Hey it's Dan from www.myreliefcheck.com our records show you may have $5286 waiting in a relief check that's already been issued in your name but has not yet been collected this could be from past relief programs or federal assistance payments visit www.myreliefcheck.com.” Exact message including money amount has been reported as a scam to this and other sites under different phone numbers.

Affordable Mobility Vans says that it's a company that sells wheelchair accessible vans to people with disabilities. When you contact them, they request a down payment for the van, however no van exists and the company is a complete scam. The photographs used on the site are fake. The "About" section is a made up story and the photographed person did not consent to the use of her likeness (the real person in the photograph is my friend). They also claim that they may be able to arrange for grant money for people. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THIS COMPANY.

They made it look like I was buying from MOCO boutique.

Subject: Employment Scam – “Fowlerton Oil Terminal” I would like to report a fraudulent job offer I received from an entity calling itself Fowlerton Oil Terminal, claiming to operate from 23859 TX-97, Fowlerton, Texas 78021, USA. The company contacted me with an employment opportunity and provided documentation that appeared official. However: The website fowlertonoilterminal.com was recently created, hides ownership details, and contains exaggerated or false claims about global operations.They presented themselves as a large oil terminal in Texas, but there is no verifiable corporate registration under that name with the Texas Secretary of State.They attempted to collect personal information (and/or requested fees for processing, training, or visa support).After investigation, I confirmed that this “company” is not legitimate and is conducting an employment scam. Scam details: Website: https://www.fowlertonoilterminal.comClaimed address: 23859 TX-97, Fowlerton, TX 78021, USA I am reporting this so that relevant authorities can investigate and so others are not defrauded. Thank you.

I applied and paid for a Ragdoll kitten (Whiskers) from a breeder under the name Pacific Ragdoll Cattery. I never received the kitten or my money back. Now I see that the same kitten under the same name and age, 4 months later, is being advertised on a different website and cattery named Velvet Paws Ragdoll Kittens. This is a scam!! They even went as far as sending me videos of the kitten. They say that they are shipping the kitten using a flight nanny, then a cargo freight company contacts you saying that another $400 is needed immediately to buy a new heated kennel or the kitten will die in transit. Please do not fall for this scam. The person that emails you, Theodore, seems so genuine but it is not real!! This is same name used on the new breeder website. They also claim to be TICA registered but they are not.

On September 1, 2025, I purchased a product for $294 through Cartpanda after seeing an online video presentation that falsely claimed endorsement by Oprah Winfrey. The ad described the product as a special blend of Himalayan Salt, Green Tea extract, and other natural ingredients, with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. What I received was 100% Turmeric powder — an ingredient never mentioned in the ad and one I am allergic to. This is blatant misrepresentation of goods. When I contacted the seller, they required me to fill out an extensive online form. Their only reply was: “Refund request submitted! If approved, refunds may take up to 60 business days to reflect.” This is an unreasonable stall tactic designed to avoid refunds. The product was not as advertised, was unsafe for me to use, and the company is making fraudulent claims about both ingredients and results. Transaction details: • Date: September 1, 2025 • Amount: $294 • Payment Processor: Cartpanda • Seller Return Address: 19655 East 35th Drive, Suite #100, Aurora, CO 80011 USPS tracking confirms my package containing 6 unopened bottles was delivered a week ago on 9/16/25. Resolution Requested: I am requesting a full refund of $294 and for the BBB to be aware of this company’s deceptive business practices so other consumers are not misled.

I entered a google search for "how to renew my passport online" and clicked one of the first search results. When I opened up the website (uspassportandvisa.org), I thought it was the government website and filled out all the information that was asked for as well as payed the fee. Once I clicked submit, I was given a PDF that was filled out with the information I had submitted and then was asked to pay an additional $130 fee to the government as well as send the filled out form. This is when I realized I was actually not on the government website.

Went to purchase a Kubota tractor off Market Place. Sent me a Signow.com access to transfer $$ without sending any type of purchase application and agreement . I called BBB in St Louis to confirm if a real business anywhere in US. They were not! Contact never called or emailed again after I question the BBB nor Caldwell Commerce had no record of them.

Brousing FB and noticed an ad for Sundance. Knew they were going out of business and saw prices that were pretty unrealistic. But still bit on the ad. Used Apple Pay to complete transaction.

I ordered cooling blankets The fabric was fleece, the workmanship was shoddy and the size was laughably small. Using a similar (nut not the same) name, I was charged a subscription fee by the same company. I caught the number my bank had associated with this transaction. However, the number was listed as in our Ohio number with my bank, and when I called it, it bounced from Texas to China. I am closing out my accounts with, and opening new ones.

I placed an order for an advertisement for my real estate business in a school's professionally branded homework folder from Enterprise Media INC. 2018 Kingston Drive, Ste. 111, Bullhead City, Arizona 97223 (503- 567-7771) on 7/25/2025. I submitted my artwork on 7/25/2025, and they confirmed all was good to go. Then I never received the sample folder. I followed up by email, text, and phone calls. The emails and texts lead on to act like folders were in production, but I never received the product sample. Phone calls had no response. Website: EMFolders.com

Bought a dog and this person was supposed to be making delivery. The one I bought the dog from was a scam also that was Aspen shepherd Home. His numbers (614) 864-3944

This site appeared at the top of a "US Passport Form" google search. It poses as an official government site, uses predatory language like "Make Your Immigration Process Easier with US Passport and Visa," and misleads people into thinking that "submitting" through their site is the same as submitting the final passport application, when the services they offer could be done by anyone for free through the official US government site.