My son had a few friends who were introduced to AAC to participate in futures trading. The more people they got to join, the more money they would make. I was uneasy at first, but I agreed to join. It was "guaranteed" money. He starts by "fronting" you the money you will eventually put in yourself; $600 or $1,500. I put in $1,500 after a week of using his money. There are 2 trades daily M-F and 1 trade daily on the weekend. He requires you to trade small (2% of your balance) saying that he wants the whole team to gradually make money and not get greedy. If there is ever a loss he will reimburse you what you lost and what you should have earned. He also encourages you to take people out to lunch or dinner and he will reimburse you for the meal (up to $35 per person) in order to recruit more people. I'm thankful that I did not recruit anyone, but he pushes and pushes to bring people on. He keeps people going for weeks/months, letting you make withdrawals (with a 10% fee to him) but you can't take out the base you started with. I was increasing my balance and was getting ready to withdrawal, when everything stopped and he closed the communication and declined any attempt at a withdrawal. Hundreds and maybe even thousands of people lost thousands of dollars. I have been trying to reach out to get my money back, even if just the amount in excess of my base and "he/Mark Johnson" won't respond. A "new" platform XAEL-AI is now sending out messages saying Mark is gone, our money is gone and if we want to start over, we have to deposit more money with promises to make more money again. I fear that people will be desperate to recoup what they lost and will do it all over believing that it isn't "Mark" when it is still the same scammer doing it all over again with a new name.

Mark Johnson or whomever ran a scheme where if you invest $600-$1500 you would make money on a trading site called Optimus Prime in which he would give trading signals on telegram. He would strictly enforce you to get more members under you so you could make more money . He recently switched it to an AP called AAC Chat in which he had you put your phone in developer mode claiming he had invested $500, 000 into the AP to make things more secure and safe. He recently shut down Optimus Prime and changed his name to XAEL-A1 and contacted the team with promises of starting a new platform because Optimus Prime had shut down. Whoever it is running this is a big time scammer for sure. Don’t fall for this crypto scam !!

Do not join the AAC Apex Alliance Club (Optimus Prime and XAEL-AI) for you will be lied to, scammed and stolen from. It's a Ponzi Scheme. Mark Johnson needs to go to jail for scamming so many people. He asked me to invest $1500 which I did, and then he closed my account without my permission after 5 weeks and took all of my money.

I received a package today addressed to me in a nickname I haven't used in 45 years. I opened the small box to find a glass cup with an attachable heart. I looked up the name of the company & found that this company is doing this in some sort of scheme to scam people with unordered packages and/or they are hacking into legitimate sites & sending the customer of that site something different then what they ordered. Not sure how this scam works, only know that there are hundreds of people reporting it on social media as it being a scam. I know I did not order anything from this company, and I certainly would not have ordered anything like this glass cup. As it has just arrived, I am not sure that I haven't received something I did order from a legit site yet, but I'm certainly NOT going to call Gerhers Hotys & have them collect my info for further scamming. Just wanted someone to know.

I am requesting an immediate investigation into a rapidly growing online scam involving a platform called YSDIR, which claims to offer investment “VIP levels” with guaranteed returns. Hundreds of users across the U.S. and internationally are reporting that: -Withdrawals are blocked indefinitely -Users are told to “upgrade to higher -VIP levels” to unlock their own funds -“Managers” and “customer service reps” ghost users or threaten them when asked about payouts -Groups are systematically shut down after enough deposits are collected -A few users are paid small amounts only to encourage further deposits -The business provides no verified address, no true contact number, and no confirmed regulatory licenses In many cases, people have deposited thousands of dollars and have been unable to recover any funds. I personally can provide evidence including: -Screenshots of deposits and VIP upgrades -Failed or frozen withdrawal attempts -Chat logs with managers and group leaders -Trustpilot reviews showing widespread fraud -Names of additional victims willing to speak on record A coordinated group appears to be operating behind this platform, recruiting through WhatsApp, Discord, Instagram, and TikTok. The behavior strongly resembles a pyramid–style investment scam designed to collapse once sufficient money is collected. Given the large number of victims, the emotional distress involved, and the speed at which this scheme is growing, this situation warrants immediate attention. I am willing to speak, provide documentation, and connect you with others who were targeted.

I applied thru instagram and they contacted me several times from different numbers they then made it seem as you dont pay anything till they walk you through on how to open a credit card account and what to say and say its just a deposit youll get back if you do certain requirements. They arent selling anything other than saying its job opportunity and growth and thats why you get your money back is what they say but when they recruit people its just for them to apply and do the same thing to other people non stop so a ponzi scheme, even the things they want you to do are not monitored properly so theres no way of telling you actually did the work you say to get your refund. I tried to cancel 1 day later and they was making me feel harassed saying i could not and that this would go to legal making me feel pressured and scared.

We received a letter in the mail that appeared to be from our mortgage lender. The letter claimed it could help us obtain a reduced mortgage interest rate and lower monthly payments if we called the phone number provided. When we called, the representatives stated they were attorneys working on behalf of the Homeowner Assistance Fund and encouraged us to verify the fund’s legitimacy on the U.S. Department of Treasury website. They presented themselves as a legitimate legal assistance service and had us sign documentation agreeing to their terms as part of the next step in the process. They asked us personally identifiable information as well such as documentation for proof of address (DTE Bill & our mortgage statement), income information, if we have any debt, etc. Before we realized they were not a real business, they informed us that we would owe $1,775 for their services and we were nearly prepared to pay it. At that point, we discovered the company was not legitimate and ceased all communication. This appears to be a deceptive scheme targeting homeowners by impersonating mortgage lenders and misrepresenting affiliation with government programs. I have attached the document they sent my husband.

DO NOT WORK FOR THIS COMPANY! They do not pay you what they owe and this is a PYRAMID SCHEME!!!

The platform claimed to promote videos on social media platforms. You had to pay in a fee to join and could make it back in a month. You would have to recruit people in order to make more money. It worked like a ponzi scheme.

I am reporting an international cryptocurrency investment fraud conducted under the name Capium Ltd. LLC, which falsely claims to be a London-registered financial company. They provide victims with fake certificates and a fraudulent company registration number to appear legitimate. The scammers initiate contact through social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, and then move the conversation to Telegram. My assigned “financial advisors” identified themselves as Victoria Blanche and Elizabeth Parker and Roman Kazansky. They communicated in Russian, used high-pressure psychological manipulation, and promised extremely high returns on investment. The scheme involves directing victims to deposit funds into cryptocurrency wallets using legitimate exchanges such as Crypto.com, but the money is ultimately transferred to on-chain wallets controlled by the scammers. They operate a fake online trading platform under the name Capium Ltd. LLC, where they display falsified trading data and profits. This platform is entirely controlled by the scammers. The first investment you send through Zelle in the amount of 153$ ( in my case it was Roman Kazansky ph: 347-328-3173). That money appears on your platform account in within minutes. In few days Victoria Blanche ( the name is fake obviously ) turned it into 2500$ on amazon stocks . Some of the conversations they do through video call and they lead you step by step by sharing the screen on your phone. To build trust, they allow small withdrawals at the beginning. I was able to withdraw $175 and later $1,000, which made the operation seem legitimate. My initial deposits were $6,000, then another $6,000. Over time, I noticed red flags: • The trading platform link frequently went offline. • “Customer support” responded unprofessionally and in poor English. • The advisors became increasingly aggressive when questioned. • They pressured me to invest $35,000 to “activate a one-month profile.” • They demanded additional payments under false pretenses, such as $8,000 for insurance and $9,000 for Singapore bank fees, claiming these were required for withdrawals. When I tried to withdraw funds without their knowledge, the access was denied. They used a fake robotic phone verification system that intentionally malfunctioned to prevent the withdrawal process. My second deposit was made through MoneyGram to individuals in Georgia, whom they falsely claimed were verified agents of the platform. When I attempted to make further deposits, Crypto.com flagged the transaction as suspicious and blocked my account, which ultimately revealed that the entire operation was fraudulent. Another alarming detail: The advisor appeared on video calls, but the video was clearly manipulated. The face was blurry, did not blink, and used what appears to be deepfake technology to mimic speech in real time. Once I confronted them, the scammer became extremely aggressive, vulgar, harassing me with messages and memes. I blocked all communication. In total, I lost $18,000. I have screenshots, videos, transaction records, MoneyGram receipts, wallet addresses, and full chat logs that document the fraud in detail. I am submitting this report to help prevent others from being victimized by this large-scale international cryptocurrency scam.

The company reached out to me with a remote job offer as an Executive Assistant. After interviews and providing W-2 information. I was then contacted for a match/position with an Executive who claimed to be a Diamond-Jewelry designer in NYC & Italy. After about 1.5 weeks of general employment, I was hit up for a "special assignment" by the employer that went through VASCAP to appear legit. It is a very well thought out scheme and the ultimate goal is to use your personal bank account to pay for an auction to be held in NYC and use the account as a mule to wire funds.

This is a modern day ponzi scheme. They target kids on social media promising you can make large sums of money. I don’t have money and they helped me set up Klarna and Afterpay to take out $8k in loans to pay for their program. The program then gave me access to a discord server, courses but also requires I participate in two “opportunities” which require I sell more people on the Thumber Academy.

Received 2 packages in the mail from this address. One with bead bracelet and one with stickers with someone we don’t knows name. No receipt or paper of any kind in the packages. Only info was return address on package. Some sort of brushing scheme we assume.

A fraudulent operation under the name Direction Media (also known as DIR) is running a deceptive scheme disguised as a legitimate influencer marketing or “video promotion” job opportunity on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. The company claims to pay users for promoting or boosting engagement on videos, but in reality, it is a scam designed to extract money through repeated “upgrades” and fake account activity. How the Scam Works: Initial Contact: Victims are approached via social media, messaging apps, or freelance platforms, where they are offered an easy online “video promotion” job. The pitch usually includes promises of high returns and quick payouts for simple engagement tasks like liking or sharing videos. Small Initial Payments: To build trust, Direction Media actually sends small payments at first—usually after a few completed “tasks.” This creates a sense of legitimacy and encourages the victim to continue participating. Pressure to “Upgrade” or “Deposit”: Once the victim is comfortable, the scammers claim that to unlock higher-paying tiers or to continue earning, they must “upgrade” their account or “recharge” funds into the system. These “upgrades” range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. False Promises and Excuses: After larger payments are made, the scammers stop sending payouts. They claim there are “technical issues,” “pending verification,” "upgrading payment system" or that “a manager must approve” withdrawals. Disappearing Support and Fake Managers: Victims quickly find that customer service stops responding, or they are redirected between fake “managers” who never resolve anything. When contact is made, the scammers often pressure victims to invest more money to “release” their funds or “clear an account block.” I personally lost $42,000 to this scheme. Initially, Direction Media paid small amounts to make the program appear real. However, after several deposits and repeated promises, they stopped all payments and became unreachable. High end gifts that you earn points to be able to purchase were never shipped, Don't become a victim to the scheme as me my entire team did!!

I was contacted by some people claiming to be Techcycle technologies a company that provides shipping for customers out of the state or country. My duties as a "Cargo Compliance Auditor" would be to inspect packages sent to my address, send pictures to them, download a pre-paid out going shipper label to re-ship the merchandise. As an alleged employee for this company I was told I would be on a $4200 based salary with an $35 bonus for every package shipped with no delays. Something about these people are very sketchy and something is not sitting right with me for this company based out of Louisville, KY seems to me that they are running a parcels laundering scheme using people like myself as middle men for stolen merchandise.

It pops up as an ad on Facebook and then takes you to the website but the url doesnt look right. So i left that url and looked up the actual website Snugglewarm.com and it looked identical to the other one. They always have a promotion that ends in 24 hours every other day, get 50% off shipping and the 24 hour clock is counting down. You can make the purchase, they send you a confirmation email, and give you a tracking number. Heres where it starts to get a littls fishey. When you go to track your order it shows that its been received but that its in china and has an unknown destination as of now. I let that sit for the first 5 or 6 days until i didnt see any change on thd tracking what so ever. So i emailed the "contact" email and asked why my package was in china; if they could give me a more detailed tracking since it has been sitting as receieved for almost a week. They email back pretty quick, within 48 hours but just tell me they use overseas suppliers and then give me the same tracking number i already have. Well then about 2 days later there is an update to the tracking and it goes from saying its in china to its with SF Express but still has an unknown destination. So with this update i let it go and hopefully the order is actually processing, until today. The tracking updated again, another week later, now it actually shows something of a route and checkpoints it will go through. However every single one of those are different places, airports, and security in china, with no real destination to the US or any US courier. So i decided to have my AI Gemini do a deep search on the company and all the contact information i had and here is what it concluded. The company name is more than likely and "off-the-shelf" shell company and that the name MG Infotech LLC implies that they would sell technology items, not retail. The phone number used is a non-fixed Voice over IP number, basically an untraceable internet-routed burner; the area code (424) is a legitimate overlay of the 310 area code intentionally selected to align with the 90212 zip code. The domain (Snugglewarm.com) is no where to be found on the WHOIS domain lookup database, which is a public record database that has all registered domains due to the regulations from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. It also is a "passing off" scheme that is "piggybacking" off a legitimate trademarked brand, which is a heating blanket made only for medical use as a medical device in hospitals called Snuggle Warm and only medical distributors provide these blankets. The domain also has zero digital footprint, concluding it is more than likely extremely new and/or the operators have purchased a "domain privacy" service. Lastly the address given, 9720 Wilshire Boulevard, 1, Beverly Hills, California, 90212, is a multi-tenant, transient "virtual office" with multiple unknown entities associated with it. So as of today i have filed reports with the Federal Trade Commision, FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), and now the BBB. If you ever see a "snuggle warm" blanket and its not directly associated with medicine in some way its more than likely a scam

my father in law engaged in text conversations with scammers on line posing to be a love interest. He sent multiple text back and forth and we were able to get some of them when he was hospitalized. He sent apple gift cards in numerous amounts to them. He also engaged in facebook conversations with them possibly posing as Jennifer Anistons page. Thousands of men commented on these pages and they wrote back. They also sent him a USB drive that came from an Australian Address he does not own a computer and we were able to get this USB away from him. The address listed on the package is Leigh Gardam 1551 Murchison HWY Yolla TAS 7325 ustralia

Vitalglow homes set up a booth at the Ottawa Pet Expo presenting a random draw for a prize. They had called us to say we had won a prize but instead they came to our home to attempt to get us to join a pyramid scheme which involved selling a product called “Rainbow” and pressured us to give our friends information in order to do the same thing at their homes. Rather than a “prize” we were stuck talking to this person for an hour during which time he demonstrated a product and tried to recruit us into an obvious pyramid scheme. It is clear this “draw” was a scam to collect peoples contact information and get into their homes under false pretences.

I applied to this "job" through Jobs2Careers because I need a remote job that will work with my physical disabilities. I was incredibly annoyed and disappointed to learn that it's just another pyramid scheme.

Ponzi scheme

I’ve been looking for a job for a while and have been approached by many companies. This one app approached me as an affiliate marketing company promoting other companies with reviews, etc…. it did sound too good to be true and that I can make $60 a day, $600 after five days, $1500 after 15 days and continued to state how much we would make if we continued daily… because they stated there were a worldwide company they were going to pay out in cryptocurrency and I could immediately wire transfer it to my account. The training took all day and we practiced these wire transfers back-and-forth after doing reviews, etc., together and navigating the app together after I was done and left to do my tasks by the end of the night alone I ran out of funds in the account to complete specific tasks and it prompted me to deposit more in order to make triple, or 6 and seven times the amount originally promised…. Which in theory could be good, but started to feel like a pyramid scheme…Initially, they did deposit money into my account, $78 of bitcoin which cleared and in that moment, in the beginning, I could have deposited into my account and walked away in my better judgment, but I was talked back into it and pull back in by a very convincing story… I believe the 78$ deposit in the training was a complete tactic to show trust and that is exactly what happened and despite my better judgment, I continued all day because of my financial situation I felt desperate… thank goodness I’m only out $13. I think many many other people are out so much more or feel like they have to continue in order to come up and to get their money back… please no matter how desperate financially you might be drop into your heart and instead of following the path of desperation, I hope that you see this and save your time and actually earn money in an honest way that can provide for yourself more support, than this waste of time was for me !

Random text about employment offer. Remote working from home. Sounded too good to be true and knew it was a scam initially they tried to lure you in by sending you $15 in bitcoin as a “payment” for screening apps and clicking on links and paying you three dollars per screenshot. This continues for a while and then they send you another $15 as payment for your “Work“. Then they try to pull you in a Ponzi scheme and ask you to deposit anywhere from $50-$5000 to receive 65 to 6500 back allegedly to create liquidity in a company and to increase transactions and exposure for them. They use different names, but this person’s name was Calista and my “trainer” was Barbara Marion. Initially they said they were working with Robert half but later it turned to some company called bytfi or something like that. You can pretty much tell that all of this was fake just by the fact that they don’t ask your information when they allegedly hire you and pay you by bitcoin. I did manage to make $15 off them before I blocked them.

I was contacted on Telegram by an individual identifying himself as Damon Darling. He claimed to be able to help me earn or receive money through Bitcoin. He connected me with a Telegram account called Wallet Master, which he said would assist in the process. I was asked to send money via Cash App so that he could “buy Bitcoin” on my behalf using the Bitcoin wallet address: 1Ff4pksnXKMCM13zs9HqRtVWpFnARSjDwv. After I sent the payment, the person stopped communicating and I never received any Bitcoin or the promised return. When I attempted to follow up, the Telegram account either blocked me or ignored my messages. This is a fraudulent scheme involving advance payments through Cash App and Bitcoin, using the names “Damon Darling” and “Wallet Master.” I am submitting this complaint so others are warned and this individual can be investigated for online fraud. Requested Resolution: I would like this scam to be publicly documented to prevent others from being victimized. I request that BBB and related authorities investigate this person and any linked accounts (Telegram, Cash App, Bitcoin address). I would like assistance in reporting this incident to Cash App and relevant cyber-fraud authorities. Supporting Details (Optional): Platform used: Telegram Method of payment: Cash App/Bitcoin/Crypto Currency Amount lost: $200.00 Date of incident: 11/13/2025 Screenshots and chat logs are available upon request.

On June 17, 2025, I ordered $456. in peony plants from Champlin Peony Company in Champlain NY. I never received them. I have sent emails and left phone messages without response. Their website is professionally easy to navigate. I would like this investigated to be a scam and a money-making scheme. The site claims to be operated by disabled Veterans. This was the reason I chose to order from them I feel they have used this ruse to lure the public. I recently read reviews. You will find as I did, the business has had many, many horrific reviews. I have never had this problem before with ANY grower. I have ordered for years from growers online This company needs to be investigated and put out of business for fraud. My email: gail_mi5@hotmail My phone: 734-944-0231 Gail Fuehrer.

Claim of entering a sweepstakes and receiving a Yeti Backpack for $15.41 and since the sweepstakes was not won, it turned into a monthly subscription for $73.67 for more sweepstakes opportunities. First, this initial sweepstakes was never entered. Second, very fraudulent to pay $73.67 a month for additional sweepstake entries. Three companies and 3 different phone numbers were involved in this scam. The first one for the $15.41 charge was "women's elegance" with 1-888-848-5582 as the phone number. The second was actually listed as a "pay recovery" with the number 1-844-630-1735. The third one was Crystal Fern Jewelry at 1-888-838-9566. They had our mailing address, our phone number but 1 letter off of our email address. They were also "using" an expired card that was still linked to our bank account. When I called the 888-838-9566 number the first time, they said that they would mark the transaction as fraud and someone from the merchant would call me back. Of that never happened because I am not sure that merchant even exists. So I called back and was more persistent. I demanded the merchant name and they would not give me that information and just kept saying that it was processed online and we should have a confirmation email. I asked to speak to someone else who could assist me and I was transferred. I got the same run around UNTIL I said I was reporting them as fraud and to the BBB and whoever else I could find. The man then offered me a 25% refund of the $73.67. I said no, I need a full refund of the charge. He said he could not do that so again, I said I would be reporting them, and he offered a 50% refund. I said no, I am reporting you and he offered a 75% refund. I finally said, I expect a 100% refund for the fraudulent scheme you are running and I will be reporting this along with all of the other company names, numbers and your name and numbers to the BBB, the government websites and anywhere else I can email, call or post to. He agreed to the 100% refund and then asked me not to report it. I said the refund would be expected in my account and I would alert my bank. This is a scheme where all 3 charges were seemingly to 3 different companies as to not raise a red flag and had 3 different numbers for the same reason.

I have an LLC. which I have not been able to get a grant for. So, I was advertising on Facebook about my business on a consistent basis. So, a person by the name of Alisha Hill asked me what type of grant and business do I have via inbox. We started talking and she directed me to a website which I noted and I filled out the grant application. This is a whole scheme because I first had to pay $500 for a grant proposal to clean up the grant proposal I already had. Which she recommended that business as well. Then I had to pay $1200.00 for a charity on the website to get the funds released. Then they said I had to pay 435.00 for Michigan tax fee required by the stated. But I have everything lined out through email.

They will contact you claiming to be seeking a customer service specialist, after which they will ask for your full name, number, and city/state. After you provide them with this information, they will ask you to complete a "test", which is a question asking what you would do in a given scenario. This is the scenario I received: "Scenario: Delayed Delivery - Special Occasion A customer reaches out distressed because the vintage ring they ordered hasn't arrived by the expected delivery date. It was purchased as a gift for their daughter's wedding, which is only a few days away. They're worried the package may be lost in transit and anxious about whether it will arrive in time for the event. How would you respond to the customer to acknowledge their disappointment, provide reassurance, and offer a thoughtful solution?" After "passing the test" they will send you a job description (attached) and contract that's so detailed and well-written that it looks legitimate. Once you sign it, they will claim that their HR team is reviewing your information, then ask you for personal information, claiming that they need it in order to verify your identity. After you provide this information, they will start your fake probationary period by redirecting you to someone claiming to be a customer service specialist, who you're supposed to "train" with for 30 days. This probationary period is when the fake customer service specialist will assign you "projects" and "requests", instructing you to use a personal bank account to make fraudulent transactions under the guise of purchasing jewelry pieces from sellers. When your "probationary period" has elapsed, they will immediately stop contacting you. Throughout this entire process, they will provide convincing explanations in order to assure you that nothing suspicious is taking place, but this entire process is a money laundering scheme that will leave you owing thousands of dollars to the bank. Beware these people, and if you receive any form of communication from them on a job site (Indeed, Glassdoor, etc), report it at once. Names: Audrey Clark, Jonathan Mason, Alan Parker (possibly all 1 person)

My sister and I were approached by a lady for a remote sales position and were told we wouldn’t have to pay a dime. we got on the zoom with the lady the following day and she said we had to pay for the 25$ reaccuring app fee and our own background check.. which was apparently 99$? She was pressuring us to pay too because we weren’t going to at the time and she ended up pressuring my sister and myself to pay the 124$ after that they pressured us to go through the classes and kept trying to push up to go ahead and schedule the exam for 40$. When we decided not to do it anymore within our 30 days we were told we couldn’t get a refund and were just out of that money. but when I had spoke to the lady that was supposed to be training us she made it seem like we’d be getting a refund if we talked to the regional manager. This whole company is a big pyramid scheme that I wouldn’t get wrapped up into if I had the chance to go back. They say they’re accredited on here but they haven’t been since the 70s because of the owner getting arrested for insurance fraud lmao.

I was contacted with what appeared to be a job offer for a remote Personal Assistant to the CEO role that I originally found via LinkedIn. I found the job posting on LinkedIn for a remote Personal Assistant role listed under a company name that later appeared as “DRI Wellness.” I applied / expressed interest on LinkedIn. I then received text messages from a mobile number (415). The first text asked me if I had received the job offer letter in my email and later sent the job offer letter. I received a formal-looking offer letter by email. The letter contained the following concerning elements: It used two different company names: the letterhead or branding showed “DRI Wellness” while the email signature and other documents referenced “Design Resource International, LLC. The tone and wording were unprofessional and inconsistent (for example, the email/offer contained informal language that would be unusual in a legitimate HR offer). The salary/benefits package offered was unusually generous for the role (annual salary stated as $91,006.50, with benefits and stipends) despite there being no verifiable corporate presence or normal HR onboarding sequence. The letter requested a “prompt response” and included instructions about setting up work email/Office 365 apps as an early step before any formal HR onboarding, background check, or secure company-domain correspondence. Naive, after signing, I was instructed about next steps, including setting up a work email and Office 365 apps. The texting number later stopped responding after I declined to provide credentials or set up email. The recruiter/executive who contacted me listed himself as Gordon DeVol a supposed "Actor". The LinkedIn profile looked suspicious: it was dormant (last activity many years ago), the profile picture looked generic, and the LinkedIn job posting was later removed. I could not verify the person’s activity or the company hiring through LinkedIn or other public staff listings. I called an independently found business number (310-458-0810) associated with Design Resource International LLC and reached voicemail that stated, “You’ve reached the line of Design Resource International, please leave a message.” The presence of a voicemail alone does not confirm the offer’s legitimacy and appears to be used as part of the scheme. There was also inconsistencies with branding like previously mentioned: “DRI Wellness” vs “Design Resource International LLC.” Also urgency and pressure language: “prompt confirmation” and early push to set up company credentials. Communication via personal mobile/text rather than verified corporate HR email addresses. The job posting removed from LinkedIn shortly after my contact. Recruiter profile appears inactive/dormant and not credibly tied to the company. After I declined to provide credentials and set up email, the texting number stopped following up (they ceased contact rather than provide official HR onboarding).

My mom was approached by an individual while she was working the mail route claiming to be an at home insurance sales agent… it said you could make up to 3k in a week so I should’ve known something was up. but the same lady our mom got the flyer from was the one we contacted and she informed us we wouldn’t have to pay a dime out of our own pocket or anything.. then we got on the zoom and she explained how there was a 99$ fee for your background check and then 25$ for a monthly app fee?.. then they say they pay for your materials but you have to pay 35$ for an exam… it’s “reimbursed “ though just like my 124$ was…not. Primerica is just one big pyramid scheme, you don’t make any sales and you just have to keep recruiting and even then you’ll never get to the top of the pyramid. it’s crazy because they’ll really make you think you’re gonna get something out of it but my sister and I both sat through all the classes and none of them were beneficial enough for 124$. these people need to be shut down or something needs to be done. they claim they’ve been accredited by the BBB since 1975 but I know that isn’t true considering I’ve already lost 100$ and I’m not even licensed.

I paid a total of $6,697 to an online business called AJ Does Funding (Aristotle “AJ” Montgomery) and its partner 509 Pacific Inc / Business Paralegal Corporation (Thomas Montgomery). They claimed to offer a business-funding assistance service but after receiving my payments through cashier’s check and USPS money orders, they denied payment, refused service, and demanded more money labeled as “refundable deposits.” I never received what I paid for. Both operations coordinate together — AJ’s team collects the initial payment, then Thomas Montgomery’s team (with assistant Madison) takes over and continues demanding additional funds while canceling meetings and delaying any real service. Websites & Contacts: – ajdoesfunding.com | [email protected] | (469) 940-5254 – 509pacific.org | [email protected] | (903) 347-8042 | Madison (903) 352-3390 Mailing address used: Business Paralegal Corporation, 509 South Pacific Street, Mineola TX 75773, (903) 200-8781 I have filed an official FBI IC3 report, USPS fraud forms, and a Texas AG complaint. I have evidence showing both entities are part of the same scheme. Requested Resolution: Refund of $6,697 and full investigation into both connected businesses.

OK, I went on this website to purchased Virgin human hair extensions. What I received wasn’t what I paid for the first issue was the hair was much thinner than what was displayed on their website as well as they hear was not human it’s made out of some type of synthetic fibers, which caused me to have an allergic reaction. I woke up the next morning with swollen, left side of my face, swollen tongue, red itchy, eyes, hives, and it was right before my niece’s wedding. I had to be out of town for a wedding, put the hearing in my head, believing that it was human like what was displayed on the website Also colored the hair extensions because you’re supposed to be able to do that if they’re human and I wasted another $110 on product because it didn’t work because they hear wasn’t human and when I reached out to the seller, they didn’t want to do anything about it. They were going back-and-forth with me telling me that they were gonna give me a discount for next time which won’t be a next time because you guys lied And scheme to defraud me by having me purchase something that I believe to be human hair extensions, which were not were synthetic fibers and some other type of materials they offer a $10 back and just recently had to fight with them to get some money back because of it wasn’t advertised at first I didn’t know that here was not human I was complaining about about the hair having bald spots like there was a quality control issue and they offered me $60 back at the time I took it, but then found out afterwards after I use the hair that it was not human at all and have been reaching back out to them trying to get the rest of my money back, which they don’t wanna do they keep offering Small amounts of money which is another $40 and I paid $300. I’m not gonna pay for something that was not what I was supposed to get. I was supposed to receive human hair. I did not receive human hair so I want my full refund back and the funny part is that they do this every day and advertise this to their consumers with Social media influencers and other Brandon ambassadors to have them lying for them about the hair company showing the real Hair on a live stream or a video but when you get it in the mail, it is then and turn fake synthetic fibers and materials my goal is to get my money back and let other consumers know not to get schemed or fraud by this company again it’s not fair that these China base company are able to put a website lie about their product and then receive no backlash or repercussions to their schemes I don’t want anyone else to be subject to what I had to go through with this allergic reaction or being fraud out of their money as well, and I really want my money back. I work very hard for it and not gonna sit here and let somebody scare me out of my money that I work so hard to get

I am writing to formally report a severe and extensive financial fraud operation that has resulted in a significant loss of my personal funds. I have been victimized by a two-stage scam, initially involving a fraudulent online employment scheme and then a deceptive "fund recovery" service. My total financial losses amount to approximately $40,000. The initial fraud began on **March 29, 2025**, when I was contacted via WhatsApp by an individual identifying herself as **Caddy**, using phone number **567-333-8108**. She offered a part-time online job opportunity, purportedly with a company named **Rankingcoach**, promising commissions for completing daily tasks. I was guided through a registration process on their platform and subsequently instructed to make various "small payments" to a cryptocurrency wallet address: **0x968f7a6ab05a2d0cdb9a1c999ca936adc8306534**. During this phase, I was led to believe I had accumulated a substantial bonus. However, to access these funds, I was informed that further payments were required, including a 10% fee on a purported bonus of approximately $260,000. After making payments totaling around **$10,000**, I realized I was not receiving any funds in return and that the promised funds were inaccessible. Attempts to communicate with Caddy and the "customer service" (phone number: ?+1 (762) 224-3345?) became futile, as communication ceased. My last day of contact was 06-14-25. Distraught by this experience, I sought help online to recover my lost funds. I found contact information for a supposed lawyer, **Daniels Ansell**, associated with the law firm **GreenbergTraurig**, on WhatsApp. His phone number was **607-378-9614**. He assured me he could help and requested extensive personal information, including my name, gender, age, address, phone number, email, and driver's license number, as well as details of the initial scam, including the company name and wallet addresses. I genuinely believed I had found legitimate help. This began on 06-23-25. The following day, Mr. Ansell informed me that my funds had been located within a platform called "The SANDS account." He stated that he could not directly access this account but would introduce me to an individual named **Jack** (Telegram handle: **Anonymous Jack**, Telegram link: **https://t.me/TheNO05**), who could facilitate the recovery. Upon contacting Jack via Telegram, he reassured me further and instructed me to join a "Recovery Team" group using the link: **https://t.me/+_kCFvJVzm10xMzAx**. Within this group, other members frequently shared testimonies of successful fund recoveries facilitated by Jack, creating a persuasive environment. I was then asked to make "small transactions" on this new platform. Over time, these transactions led to an additional loss of approximately **$30,000**. When it came time to receive my recovered funds, I was told that an additional payment of **$5,888** was needed to achieve "VIP" status, which was supposedly necessary for the release of my funds. At this point, I had exhausted my resources. Jack's communication became sporadic and eventually stopped altogether, as did that of Daniels Ansell. I was victimized a second time, losing even more funds in a deceptive "recovery" scheme. My last contact with them was on 11-03-25.

A friend of mine in KY called me about Youth Surge DIR. He says after a $2400 payment, he got paid in crypto to share videos. He claims to be making $2870 a month now. His boss keeps pushing promotions and trying to acquire more people (pyramid-style). He calls me a combination of pyramid and Ponzi. Who is hiring this company to share videos? I doubt anyone is hiring them at all.

The incident began when I encountered an issue with my Coinbase account in late [insert approximate date, e.g., October 2025]. I was having difficulty accessing my account and believed my funds were temporarily locked or that there was an issue verifying my identity. Wanting to resolve the issue quickly, I searched online for “Coinbase customer support” and found several results that appeared legitimate. Among them was a website titled Support Crypt, with the URL supportcrypt.store. The site featured Coinbase’s logo, branding colors, and professional design elements that mimicked Coinbase’s official website. At first glance, it appeared authentic and trustworthy. On the homepage, the site prominently displayed a phone number — 888-439-1899 — under a header that read “Coinbase Support Helpline.” Believing this to be the genuine support line, I called the number for assistance. This statement details a fraudulent incident in which I was deceived by an individual or group impersonating Coinbase customer support. Through a combination of social engineering, professional-looking online assets, and direct communication, the perpetrator gained unauthorized access to my cryptocurrency wallet and stole approximately $50,000 USD. The fraudulent operation involved a fake website — https://supportcrypt.store/ — and a phone number, 888-439-1899, which were both presented as official Coinbase support channels. The person who answered the phone introduced himself as a “Coinbase Security Agent.” He sounded professional, calm, and knowledgeable about cryptocurrency procedures. He confirmed my name and email address, both of which I provided, and asked a series of questions regarding my Coinbase account activity. He said he could see a “security alert” on my account and claimed that my wallet had been “compromised by suspicious activity.” He stated that, to “secure the funds,” I needed to “migrate” my crypto assets to a “temporary secure wallet” until the issue was resolved. This explanation seemed plausible at the time because he used convincing technical language and referenced standard Coinbase security terms. He even sent an email from what appeared to be a legitimate Coinbase address (spoofed, I now realize) that included Coinbase’s logo, color scheme, and privacy disclaimer. The caller instructed me to follow specific steps on my computer and mobile device. He guided me to install a “secure verification” tool that was supposedly meant to confirm my wallet ownership. In reality, this was a remote-access or wallet-draining application designed to extract my private keys or grant him direct access to my funds. Under his direction, I connected my crypto wallet, believing I was authorizing a temporary transfer to a safe holding account. He reassured me multiple times that this was a “standard security protocol” and that my funds would be restored within 24 to 48 hours once the investigation was complete. I followed his instructions and approved what I thought was a security transfer. Within minutes, approximately $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency — primarily Bitcoin and Ethereum — was removed from my wallet. The transaction IDs were visible, but when I checked the destination addresses on the blockchain, they were unfamiliar and not associated with Coinbase. When I tried to call the supposed support line back, the number was disconnected, and the website supportcrypt.store became inaccessible a short time later. This incident was a painful but important lesson about online security and the dangers of impersonation scams. I hope this statement will help in any investigations or public awareness efforts aimed at stopping similar fraud operations. The website supportcrypt.store and phone number 888-439-1899 were used in this specific scam, and I strongly urge relevant authorities and hosting providers to investigate and take them offline permanently. Despite the loss, I remain committed to cooperating fully with Coinbase, law enforcement, and cybercrime investigators to trace any possible leads related to the stolen funds. I sincerely hope that my experience serves as a cautionary example for others in the cryptocurrency community.

To Whom It May Concern, I’m reaching out to proactively escalate a critical customer-security concern involving 404 Restaurant. During a recent visit, the establishment captured photographs of both my government-issued ID and my credit card under the pretext of “verification.” This data-capture workflow was neither communicated transparently nor aligned with standard industry compliance protocols. Given the sensitivity of the information involved, this engagement has triggered significant risk indicators on my end. I believe the actions taken may represent a potential fraudulent scheme, or at minimum, a serious deviation from acceptable data-handling practices that could expose consumers to identity theft or unauthorized financial activity. I’m requesting that the BBB initiate a formal review to validate the legitimacy of this business process and ensure the organization is operating within appropriate regulatory and consumer-protection guardrails. Any guidance on next steps or documentation you require to accelerate this inquiry will be provided immediately. Thank you for your partnership in driving accountability and safeguarding the consumer ecosystem.

Through this website I purchased tickets for a Glow Run in Charlotte. The run was not real. I was emailed fake tickets, with no address. Me and a bunch of my friends and Charlotte NC fell victim to this website. I tried to make a fraud claim through my bank but whoever is running this account fought back and my bank declined my claim, and I lost my money. One of my other friends were able to get their money back through their bank who was able to find that this is a HUGE fraud scheme. Stealing money from tons of people by selling fake tickets to 5Ks that do not exist.

Our law firm represents Catholic Charities USA (“CCUSA”) with respect to various intellectual property matters. Our client is a world-renowned non-profit charitable organization founded over a century ago, and is well-known across the world. CCUSA operates through a network of local Catholic Charity offices, which it oversees. More information is available at www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org. CCUSA owns the well-known CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA marks, in respect of, inter alia, various philanthropic, social welfare, housing, employment, healthcare, personal and economic development, disaster aid and relief, along with financial sponsorship-related services. Our client’s well-known marks are registered and protected in various jurisdictions, including the United States. We have identified an infringing domain name, catholiccharities-usa.com, which resolves to a suspicious website. The infringing domain name itself includes our client's U.S. Registered Trademark No. 4181985 for CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA. Additionally, the domain name resolves to a webpage which displays the CCUSA logo included in our client's U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4181972. Additionally, the webpage displays the mark CATHOLIC CHARITIES AMERICA which is deceptively similar to our client's U.S. Registered Trademark No. 4181985 for CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA. Further, the entire webpage is almost an exact copy of our client's legitimate website, www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org except the majority of the text has been translated to Spanish. The webpage uses our client's registrerd trademarks and copies their website's format despute the Infringing User having no connection to our client. The webpage lists an address: 1234 Heritage Blvd, Suite 200, Springfield IL 62704. Further, the webpage listed a phone number +1 (601) 272 3048 which is associated with a WhatsApp Account that also displays the CCUSA mark and logo without our client's authorization. This WhatsApp account is a self-described business account which operates an immigration program through CCUSA. This website and WhatsApp account are involved in a larger scheme which uses the CCUSA name and logo in order to target and defraud vulnerable, Spanish-speaking individuals to charge them for fraudulent or nonexistent legal services related to immigration.

Dear Better Business Bureau, I am writing to report a fraudulent employment scheme involving Bartion Estates, operating under The National Royal Group, which claims to be registered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offered me a remote position as an Assistant Manager to process paperwork and transactions for real estate investments in the U.S. and abroad. They stated that training would be paid; however, after I accepted the position, I was informed that I would need to process financial transactions through my personal bank account — something that was never disclosed during the hiring process. The company sent me funds and instructed me to purchase Bitcoin online and send it to them. I completed one such purchase but later declined further instructions when they requested that I buy additional Bitcoin from an ATM and conduct a wire transfer from my personal account. I recognized these requests as inappropriate and potentially illegal, constituting possible money laundering activities. Bartion Estates and The National Royal Group maintain a website, a Facebook page, and advertise employment opportunities on YouTube. I have retained screenshots of their online platform and all communications regarding the tasks they requested I complete. I am submitting this complaint to expose this fraudulent company and prevent others from becoming victims. Please advise on how I can proceed with this report and whether any further action is required on my part. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

I was searching for an At Home jobs, when I went on Indeed and came across this website: https://jobs.intuit.com/job/. Thinking Intuit is a legit Company, I applied for the position of accounting clerk, it stated No experience necessary. I then received an email from Mrs Jennifer Brooks to download Olvid, to schedule for an Interview, I downloaded Olvid, thinking this is going to be an Video Interview, however it was just an Interview using Chat on 11/04/2025. During the Interview she asked me basic questions, like how would I handle calls from angry customers, I informed her how I would handle the call, she then asked what prior experience I had I said none in accounting. She then asked what Bank I bank with and I informed her of the Bank I use. She asked for my First and Last Name and my Date of Birth and Social Security Number. I did not provide any other Bank account information to her. She stated I completed the interview successfully and she will provide her hiring manager with the interview outcome. I then was informed to contact Mr Anderson Croft, he would be my immediate Supervisor and he would provide me with further training. So on 11/05/2025, I contacted Mr Anderson and he then asked how I would like to get paid, Weekly or Bi- Weekly, I informed him Bi-Weekly.. He then asked what Financial Company I bank with, I informed him Exxtraco (No I did not provide my account information), he then advised me to download Cashapp...Venmo...or PayPal, so I downloaded PayPal.. I asked why would I download PayPal what would I need this for, he then stated that I would be receiving payments and balances from Customer and Clients. I then informed him that I have not even received training regarding this position and no company website where I would log that information in. He stated that I would forward all money transaction to someone in the company. I then stopped him and informed him that this sound more like a Money Scheme or Money Laundering and I would not have any part in this. I then stated that per website I would be given training and this was spose to be a legit job offer. He then stated it is and I would receive further information in a little bit. I then stopped him and informed him that I will not take part in this and that I am withdrawing my job application since this seems more like a scam than anything, I then went back to Olvid and informed Mrs Jennifer Brooks that I know they trying to scam me and I will contact the BBB to inform them of this. I also went on Indeed and marked the job offer as a scam. I then tried to go back to Mrs Jennifer Brooks on Olvid, however by then she deleted me. Since this is my first time applying for an at home job, I thought it would be best if I would contact the BBB to inform them of this. So no other person gets scammed. They also had me fill out a job application, which looked legit to me. I will include the job application. If I can be of any further assistance, you can contact me at 254-813-5771. I have included the Employment Job Offer that they sent me, as you can see it looks legit.. I truly thought this was an honest job offer. Since this is the first time someone tried to scam me regarding Employment, I was not sure who to contact, therefor I thought let me at least contact the BBB. Also, here is an email address that they used: [email protected]. If I can of any further assistance, feel free to contact me.

The scam offers at least 500 per day every day: will cost $39 to enter this work at home scheme. Do not know if more money to get in is involved. They want my home address.

Clarks Bloomfield uses the first name “Clarks” to trick customers’ minds into thinking that it can be a good product like the original Clarks shoes. They advertise falsely about affordable shoes with fake photos on their website. You order the shoes you think it's a good and it takes forever to get to you because it is simply coming from China. Then, you receive a piece of plastic and cheap materials in the form of shoes with no numbers or names on them. You immediately contact them for a return and they keep sending you emails with oversees address that does not exist stating that if they don't receive the merchandise in 14 days, they will not refund you and since the cost of oversees mail is very high, they now are offering to you 10% of what you paid and keep the piece of junk you’ve received. They keep sending you emails with fake addresses overseas saying the same thing over and over again and don't refund your money. It's a scheme from crooks. It needs to be stopped.

I applied for what was posted as a "Business Development Trainee" position by Skyline Promotions. This was posted on Indeed.com. It was posted as an entry-level position with plenty of training and growth included, a 58,000+ annual salary, and based in Berkeley. I then got an email from a QZ Solutions asking to meet for a first interview. I accepted, and was in a zoom call with the assistant hiring manager and several other prospective employees while they explained how the "training program" worked. They said the training lasts a few months, then slowly works up through several different manager roles, and the goal is to eventually result in an executive manager role. They also stated their biggest client is doing marketing and outreach for California government agency, California Lifeline: Truconnect. I was then asked to do a second interview at their office. I was once again explained how the "program" is like in the first information session. I later learned through research that their client isn't actually Truconnect, and that they make their employees sell phones. They are lying about working for a government agency, and feeding on the poor, and disenfranchised by selling shitty phones outside of Walmarts and Grocery Outlets. Truconnect phones are supposed to be free. I was offered the position and declined because of the fact they're a scam. I have already reported to Truconnect, but QZ Solutions or whatever they are needs to be stopped. They are a serious pyramid scheme in the truest definition.

Phone number (312) 833-3241 texted me: "Hello, my name is Ada. Are you looking for work?" This was unsolicited and shows signs of being a phishing scheme.

I am reporting what I believe to be a fraudulent and deceptive financing scheme involving Sunrun Inc., its representative Richard Lacagnina, and GoodLeap LLC. The transaction concerns a solar installation and loan agreement dated March 21 2024 at my residence in Baldwin, New York. Although Sunrun and GoodLeap have both claimed to have investigated my allegations, their responses have been misleading and incomplete. The contract and loan were procured through misrepresentation, forgery, and coercion, and the investigation itself appears to have been compromised. 1. System Failure and False Representations Soon after installation I reported that the system was not functioning. A Sunrun representative told me on a recorded call that “sometimes the systems do not work, and Sunrun cannot control that.” This admission contradicts the sales promises that the system would reliably offset my utility bills and be monitored by Sunrun. 2. Lack of Consent and Forged Signature The financing required confirmation from both borrowers, myself and my brother. He never participated in any verification call, never communicated with the salesperson, and never consented to the use of his Social Security number. The GoodLeap loan was executed using an email address, [email protected], that has no connection to my brother as he did not have access to it. At the time the document was allegedly signed, my brother was in Atlanta, Georgia, in a meeting with approximately 25 people, proving he could not have executed any electronic signature. 3. Sunrun and GoodLeap Staff Participation During my subsequent complaints, Sunrun associate Sarah Paniss and GoodLeap associate Christian Murray claimed that they had conducted a full investigation and had spoken directly with salesperson Richard Lacagnina Jr. (“Rick”). A source within Sunrun later confirmed that no such interview ever occurred. Their statements to me were therefore knowingly false and appear intended to obstruct a legitimate fraud inquiry. I also formally requested the DocuSign envelope history and audit trail for Envelope ID D5FA56B2-8D5B-4E46-88BD-EB18D211827C, including IP addresses, timestamps, email headers, and authentication events. Both Sunrun and GoodLeap refused to provide this information, even though it would conclusively prove that the signature originated from an IP address unrelated to us. This refusal to disclose critical evidence further supports the conclusion that the contract cannot withstand scrutiny. 4. Harassment, Duress, and Coercion Mr. Lacagnina repeatedly contacted and pressured me by phone, text, and unannounced visits, even approaching my neighbors when I did not respond. He told me I “had no choice” but to proceed. Such coercion deprived me of free will; agreements executed under duress are unenforceable (Totem Marine Tug & Barge v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., 584 P.2d 15 (Alaska 1978)). 5. Misrepresentation of Cancellation Rights The Sunrun contract permitted cancellation before construction, but Mr. Lacagnina falsely claimed cancellation was no longer available. That constitutes material misrepresentation, rendering any alleged consent invalid (Sabo v. Delman, 3 N.Y.2d 155 (1957); Danann Realty Corp. v. Harris, 5 N.Y.2d 317 (1959)). Even if the contract states otherwise, the sales rep stating such still amounts to material representation as the contract's terms does not negate Rick's actions in enforcing the contract. 6. Exploitation of Vulnerability At the time of sale, Mr. Lacagnina knew that my brother and I were coping with our father’s death and recent home purchase during the COVID-19 pandemic. He exploited this vulnerable period to secure signatures and financing we did not authorize. 7. Representative’s Criminal History Public FINRA BrokerCheck records show that Richard Lacagnina Jr. pled guilty on December 3, 2002 to violating New York General Business Law §352-C(6) (a Class E felony) and received five years’ probation. It is deeply concerning that Sunrun employed an individual with a prior financial-crime conviction to solicit consumer loans.

Company is a pyramid scheme they hire you as a dm setter to then sell more people to become setters

Found an ad listing for a job with TKO Management. The pay seemed too hard to pass up. I applied and quickly was given an interview. In my interview I met with the “CEO” of the company. The job that was listed and the job offered were two totally different roles. This is a clear pyramid scheme where they recruit me to sell phone plans, I pay the person who recruited me, and eventually I will run a team who pays me for their sales.

Claimed death of person with same last name. Proposed a scheme to make me this persons beneficiary for life insurance policy. Photo of letter attached

LETTER USES SAME LANGUAGE AS OFFICIAL STATE DOCUMENT, IMPERSONATES INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION. SEE ALSO: https://www.katc.com/lafayette-parish/secretary-of-state-warns-business-owners-about-fraud-letters https://www.michigan.gov/lara/news-releases/2025/06/24/lara-alerts-michigan-businesses-of-scheme-to-file-their-limited-liability-company-annual-statement

I was sent an email about request for in person interview to a job I didn't apply for, from a company called Dynamic solutions GTA. They wanted me to come in the next day, and would only send me the address after I accepted the confirmation. With some online research, and looking into a reddit thread, I learned that they lie and offer legitimate positions. However the job ends up being a door to door sales and a MLM type scheme, where the employee would make no money. I made a police complaint in September of 2025, but they are still operating and now even positing job vacancies on LinkedIn and praying on vulnerable people looking for work.